Murder High Reunion
Setting the Scene
High School Reunion Murder Mystery
It’s the James D. Murder High Class Reunion!
You’ve come a long way in the last thirty years and so have your classmates. It’s time to reunite with your old friends (and enemies) to see what everyone’s become.
Unfortunately for one of you…it is a murderer who is destined to strike.
Will it be the math team captain who is now a financial wizard with millions?
The valedictorian who refuses to let anyone top them? Ever.
Or possibly the class president who is now a U.S. presidential hopeful?
You’ll have but one night to figure it out and bring the killer to justice. Get ready for a night of mystery and mayhem intertwined with rivalries from the past that spill over to the present at this high school reunion murder mystery. At Murder High, it’s not only what you were, but what you’ve become. And let’s hope it’s a survivor.
It will be a reunion you won’t forget… if you live to tell about it!
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 20-80 guests: 7+ males, 8+ female, 5+ gender neutral.
For 15-20 guests: 7 males, 6-8 female, 2-5 gender neutral.
For 10-15 guests: 4-5 males, 3-4 females, 3-6 gender neutral.
For 8-12 guests: 4 males, 3-4 females, 1-4 gender neutral.
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version of this high school reunion murder mystery. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
Guest Breakdown
For 20-80 guests: 7+ males, 8+ female, 5+ gender-neutral.
For 15-20 guests: 7 males, 6-8 females, 2-5 gender-neutral.
For 10-15 guests: 4-5 males, 3-4 females, 3-6 gender-neutral.
For 8-12 guests: 4 males, 3-4 females, 1-4 gender-neutral.
Clean versions are void of references to extra-marital affairs, alcohol and/or illegal drugs. Teens and/or conservative groups often use clean versions for their mystery of choice.
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
Nick Nixon
The Class President
Nick led the class in 1985 and hopes to lead the country in 2012. Does this presidential candidate have too many skeletons in the closet?
Nancy Nixon
The Class Vice President
Nancy has always been known to stand by her man, but is she tired of always being put on the back burner…?
Joe Nebraska
The Jock
As the captain of the football, basketball and baseball team, Joe is a legend at Murder High and in his own mind. Joe has said he will do anything to become a legend at the reunion as well.
Natalie Nebraska
The Cheerleader
Popular and perfect, everyone loves her. Or so she thinks.
Pamela Abdul
The Pompom Captain
The queen of dance in high school, Pamela went on to great stardom in choreography. She is said to be back to spice things up, especially with her old rivals.
Mallory Majesty
The Prom Queen
With Mallory’s wealth and good looks, she is accustomed to ALWAYS getting her way and she will make sure that the reunion is no different.
Mike Majesty
The Prom King
Bobbie Bright
The Valedictorian
Steve Spielson
Audio Visual Squad Leader
Myra S. Keaton
The Math Team Cheerleader
Sally Sax
Marching Band
Cindy Crawfish
The Class Flirt
Molly Ringworm
The Drama Queen
Randy Reporter
Newspaper Editor
Terry Johnson
Hall Pass Monitor
B.A. Barricade
The Punk
Judd Jenson
The Class Stud
Bailey Babble
The Class Gossip
Byron P. Keaton
The Math Team Captain
Danny Drums
Marching Band
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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