Lights, Camera, MURDER
Setting the Scene
This Hollywood murder mystery is a tantalizing night in Tinsiltown filled with twists and terror.
After a night of accolades at the Academy Awards Show, you will attend the A-list after-party hosted by millionaire Vanity Affair. While socializing and schmoozing with Hollywood’s elite, careers will be made, secrets will be revealed, scandals will be broken and a homicide will happen.
With a V.I.P. victim and the celebrities all suspect, you will be called upon to find the criminal by cracking this red carpet caper.
Will it be an aspiring actress, tired of living in the shadows?
A livid lover who has been pushed too far?Or possibly
the teen starlet trying to attract a more mature audience?
As the night unfolds, so will a web of lies and scandals intricately woven to point you to a killer. It is up to you to uncover the clues or the culprit will remain concealed in this Hollywood murder mystery game.
Come walk the blood red carpet for a night of secrets, celebrities and scandal.
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: At least 6 males, 9 females, 5 gender-neutral.
For 15-20 guests: 6 males, 6-9 females and 3-5 gender-neutral.
For 10-15 guests: 5-6 males, 4-7 females and 1-2 gender-neutral.
For 8-12 guests: 4-5 males, 3-5 females and 1-2 gender-neutral.
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version in this Hollywood murder mystery. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
Lights! Camera! MURDER! does not have a clean version.
Guest Breakdown
For 20-80 guests: 20+ females
For 15-20 guests: 15-20 females
For 10-15 guests: 10-15 females
For 8-12 guests: 8-12 females
This party has all-female characters. Names and descriptions will vary slightly from the names and characters listed below.
* 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.
Vanity Affair
Millionaire
While Vanity’s wealth can’t buy them starpower, it can fund the most elaborate post-Oscar bash around. As the center of attention for the party, they will not let anyone steal the show.
Dana Darling
Hollywood Diva
As a matriarch on the Hollywood scene, her award filled career does not include an Academy Award, even after 15 nominations. Will this be the year she changes that?
Angel Wood
Actress
This talented actress will do anything to get what she wants–whether it is an award, a leading role in a movie or the affection of a handsome actor.
Steffi Wood
Aspiring Actress
As the little sister to Angel, Steffi has lived in her shadow far too long and is certain that she will make a name for herself before the night is through!
Jada Broken
Actress
A top-notch actress who often gets second-rate treatment, Jada’s engagement was disrupted by Angel Wood and now her acting career may be as well.
Dana Darling
Hollywood Diva
Natasha Gibson
Teen Star
Hobart Hughes
Director
Princess Pop
Pop Star
Avery Scout
Hollywood Agent
T. Redd
Aspiring Rap Artist
Lola Talent
Latin Diva
Bobby Calling
Casting Director
Brady Comeback
Pop Star
J.J. Scoop
Entertainment News Reporter
Ward Winner
President of the Academy
Mario Talent
Aspiring Actor
Penelope Hughes
Director’s Wife
Hunter Starr
Pop Star
M.C. Award
Awards Show Announcer
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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