A Fatal Theory

$39.99

Turn your friends into devious scientists for an unforgettable evening of alliances, betrayal and laughter!

A Fatal Theory is a murder mystery game with a science and tech industry theme set at the QuantumTech Innovations winter celebration. Written by Henry Butler.

Key features:

  • 8-12 players and one host
  • Aged 15+
  • 3-4 hour party
  • Download instantly
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Over 20 years of murder mystery games enjoyed by thousands of groups worldwide.

Not your traditional murder mystery party game!

A Fatal Theory isn't a traditional murder mystery.

  • No script to read
  • Everyone has their own goals
  • The murderer knows they did it - and has goals of their own
  • Players can negotiate, bluff and scheme
  • Multiple storylines
  • The ending is determined by the players

What people say

  • "We’ve played many murder mystery games, and this was easily one of the best" - Mark
  • "Each character had plenty to accomplish and the theme of the game was just fun" - Kenneth
  • "It had a lot to uncover, the guests were talking to each other throughout the evening" - Brandon

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What do you get with A Fatal Theory?

Our pdf download includes:

✓ Host guide
✓ Character booklets - 8 pages long
✓ Item cards
✓ Ability cards
✓ Rules
✓ Solution and ending materials
✓ Invitations
✓ Name badges

Suitable for anyone

Characters are all ungendered, so it doesn't matter who plays them.

Easy to host

  • Download instantly
  • Simple host guide included
  • No acting ability required
  • Works with mixed experience levels of guests
  • Most hosts prepare in a couple of hours - if you're new to our games, we recommend allowing a little longer
  • Suits a buffet or finger food to allow guests to mingle

During your party

  1. Guests arrive in character
  2. Guests form alliances
  3. Secrets are investigated - and sometimes revealed
  4. The murder is investigated
  5. The solution is revealed - along with other secrets!

Free introductory file

Discover more about A Fatal Theory in the free introductory file.

And click here to read the QuantumTech Innovations Newsletter, which sets the scene for A Fatal Theory.

Recommended for ages 15+

We recommend A Fatal Theory for those aged 15+, as it is includes reference to an extra-marital affair.

Cast of characters

  • Charlie Inglewood: Chief Executive Officer and founder of QuantumTech Innovations.
  • Kit Richter: Chief Financial Officer of QuantumTech Innovations.
  • Dr. Heptin: Lead researcher for the Interstellar Matter Manipulation project, working with the late Dr. Cox.
  • Dr. Davis: Lead Research Quantum Biologist working on the BioQuanta project with Dr. Auxin.
  • Dr. Auxin: Assistant Research Biologist on the BioQuanta project, working with Dr. Davis.
  • Dr. Stevens: Lead Research Quantum Neuroscientist working on the NeuroRecall project with Dr. Field.
  • Dr. Field: Assistant Neuroscientist on the NeuroRecall project, working with Dr. Stevens.
  • Nile Stein: QuantumTech Lab Receptionist.
  • Rowan Watts: Personal Assistant to the CEO.
  • Ash McLace: Building Security Officer.
  • Jamie Goodall: General Research Graduate.
  • Alex Buffet: major private investor.

You also need one host to organize the party and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Extra characters

Sometimes you have too many guests and need more characters. A Fatal Theory comes with a free extra character (written by us) included in the download when you purchase the game.

  • 'Ginger' Roberts – freelance reporter in search of the Big Story. (Ungendered)
    (by Freeform Games)

Cast Iron Guarantee

We offer a Cast Iron Guarantee on all our murder mystery games. If you're not completely satisfied with A Fatal Theory then please let us know within 30 days and we will refund you. See our full terms and conditions, and our refund policy.

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