Incredible Candy Caper
Setting the Scene
Wyatt Winky is inviting young candy makers to create the treat of their dreams. One recipe—and its inventor—will be chosen to shine in stores everywhere!
With such a sugar-coated future on the line, the contestants will be cooking up more than candy—they’ll be cooking up competition!
But before the voting begins, disaster strikes! One dazzling delight will be destroyed before it ever has the chance to shine… and the kids must uncover who is behind this sweet sabotage.
Was it the curious chef who was outrageously overlooked?
The cunning confectioner with the wrong recipe?
Or the ambitious apprentice who would do anything to win?
One thing’s for sure—this candy caper is going to be deliciously dramatic!
Where to Start
- Purchase this Mystery
- Download the Printable/Digital Kit
- Print Your Kit and Start the Fun!
What’s in Our Printable / Digital Kit
- Character Sheets
Juicy secrets, wild motives, and unique roles for every guest. - Host Guide
Easy, step-by-step instructions to run the show like a pro. - Game Materials
Clues, evidence, and everything to solve the case. - Invites & Decor
Printables to build hype and set the scene. - Awards
Certificates for Best Costume, Super Sleuth & more!
How to Play this Mystery
This quick video gives you the rundown on how Night of Mystery parties work. For the nitty-gritty details, be sure to download the intro file that matches your specific mystery — it’s got everything you need to host like a pro.
Guest Breakdown
For 8-14 guests: All characters can be played by any gender.
This is a kid’s mystery party, intended for 8-12 year olds.
Guest Breakdown
For 12-20 guests: All characters can be played by any gender.
This is a kid’s mystery party, intended for 8-12 year olds.
Guest Breakdown
For 18-32 guests: All characters can be played by any gender.
This is a kid’s mystery party, intended for 8-12 year olds.
- Wyatt Winky – A wacky candy inventor running the factory of dreams.
- Chef Cory – A master confectioner guiding contestants with patience and skill.
- Charlie Chocolate – A bold chocolatier whose Choco-Charms hide surprise flavors.
- Toby Taffy – A taffy twister who loves stretching candy and patience.
- Quinn Caramel – A perfectionist caramel maker who wields a blowtorch with pride.
- Dakota Dewdrop – A gummy gardener who turns fruits and veggies into chewy sweets.
- Rory Rockcandy – A sparkling crystal candy creator with a love for glittery gems.
- Bailey Bubblegum – A gum inventor whose fizzy bombs explode with flavor.
- Jordan Jellybean – A gourmet bean maker who treasures tiny bursts of taste.
- Drew Drops – A nostalgic candy crafter inspired by Grandma’s tin.
- Peyton Poprocks – A fizzy candy fan whose capsules zap and crackle with energy.
- Logan Licorice – A dark candy designer weaving licorice into puzzling patterns.
- Skyler Sours – A sour-candy expert who makes faces pucker with power pieces.
- Casey Cottoncandy – A fluffy sugar spinner conjuring rainbow clouds of sweetness.
- Sammy Swirl – A honey-loving lollipop maker who buzzes with sweetness.
- Casey Crunch – A cookie-cluster creator with a knack for crunchy surprises.
- Benny Banana – A banana-split candy maker who always slips in a joke.
- Pepper Pop – A fiery candy crafter mixing sweet flavors with spicy sparks.
- Berry Bonbon – A juicy bonbon maker whose candies burst with berry fillings.
- Coco Cruncher – A tropical candy creator who launches coconut comets.
- Choco Chip – The official taste tester who sneaks extra samples on the job.
- Jingles Jars – A candy clerk who sells sweets with silly rhymes and jingles.
- Twinkle Toffee – A glittery toffee maker whose chews sparkle like starlight.
- Mango Mallow – A marshmallow magician puffing up tropical fruity pillows.
- Crispin Caramel – A caramel apple candy crafter with orchard-fresh flair.
- Waverly Wafer – A wafer designer who rides candy waves of flavor.
- Zesty Zane – A gummy ring maker whose lemon zings are full of fizz.
- Matcha Munch – A green tea candy dreamer who smooths chocolate with calm.
- Peachy Puff – A peachy marshmallow maker who clouds candies with fruity fun.
- Fudgey Finn – A fudge ribbon spinner whose swirls are rich and gooey.
- Trixie Trolley – A speedy cart-pusher who delivers sprinkles and secrets.
- Spiffy Sprinkle – A fussy cleaner who keeps the factory sparkling (and gossipy).
First-time host/hostesses need not be wary. Night of Mystery parties have everything you need to throw a successful party and are designed to be easy-to-run.
If you want to play along, you can! As host, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is!
Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the MURDER!
Excellent Question! And one that needs more explaining, please see the “How to Play” Page of our site and/or download a preview file to get a complete understanding of how our mysteries are run!
Yes. We have invitations you can download at any time to send out to your guests. (We recommend you do this before purchasing if you are unclear of your guest count.)
Once you order, you will have access to your party pdf as well as email invitations with character descriptions included for your guests. See a sample emailable invite with character description here.
YES! As host, you get to decide how much or little you know about the murder.
If you want to play along, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is in this murder mystery party game!
This will depend on (a) the version of party you order and (b) what you/they want to do at the party.
Some murder mystery party game rules say (generally the smaller 6-8 guest and 8-12 guest versions) have the victim rise and become the investigator after their “death.”
Since the victim does not know who murdered them, they can still play along and try to guess the murderer using their previous background knowledge and their money in order to bribe and blackmail others and derive their secrets from one another.
If you have a larger version, and you have not assigned the investigator (they are generally listed as the first person to eliminate for this reason), then the victim will need to become the investigator.
If you have assigned the investigator, but have an extra role that is not already filled, the victim can become this person (if you order the 20-80 player version, this will always be an option).
If the victim wishes to do nothing, they can do that as well. Some guests really enjoy playing along “dead” and trying to figure out who killed them.
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