The Deadly Library

The Deadly Library

The Deadly Library is a downloadable murder mystery game for 9 to 11 guests and a host, set at Martin Alexandria's private library in Victorian London.

Tonight, Martin is making an announcement, the subject of which is a great mystery. The library is both a public treasure and a private inheritance, and so friends, colleagues, acquaintances, and other interested parties gather in the great library to hear what Martin has to say…

Not your traditional murder mystery party game!

The Deadly Library 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

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What do you get with The Deadly Library?

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 a mix of males, females and ungendered characters. The free introductory pdf file explains how many of each you need.

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 The Deadly Library in the free introductory file.

And click here to read The London Gazette, which sets the scene for The Deadly Library.