Murder On Set: A Hollywood Mystery
$44.99 - An Instant Download Murder Mystery Party Game
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An immersive mystery game for eight players! This instant-download game includes all the files and information you need to plan and host an unforgettable party at home.
It’s 1946, the Golden Age of Hollywood. Actors, starlets, producers, and directors are converging on Tinseltown to produce one of the most epic films of all time. With an unprecedented budget and a cast featuring the biggest names in Hollywood, everything is in place for a blockbuster, unless something goes terribly wrong...
The mystery unfolds on a Hollywood soundstage, where you and your guests will become the actors, filmmakers, and studio insiders caught at the center of the scandal. Roll out the red carpet, dress in your finest vintage attire, and prepare for a thrilling night under the stars.
Lights! Camera! Action!
Recommended for ages 12 and older. Contains some strong language and references to alcohol, scandal, and illicit affairs.
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This mystery is played with eight players.
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An entry-level to mid-level mystery. Perfect for first-timers and advanced murder mystery guests alike.
This mystery will take between 2-3 hours to play.
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Eight unique character guides, called “Shooting Scripts”
Character bios and description sheets with costume and prop suggestions
A comprehensive Host Guide with everything you need to plan and host your mystery
High-quality printable clues
High-quality audio tracks
An immersive multimedia clue
A customizable invitation
Food, beverage, and decorating suggestions
Name tags and more!
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This is an instant-download mystery. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive a link to download the game as a ZIP file. You will need a computer or device capable of opening ZIP files, viewing and printing password-protected PDFs, and playing MP3 audio files.
For the best experience, we recommend downloading and printing the materials from a computer. If you plan to use a professional printing service, confirm in advance that it can open and print password-protected files.
This mystery also incorporates Wi-Fi and smartphones with cameras. However, alternative options are provided if you or your guests do not have access to Wi-Fi or a compatible smart device.
An Instant Download, Play At Home Immersive
Murder Mystery Party Game For Eight players
Murder On Set: A Hollywood Mystery
It’s 1946, and you’re invited to take part in one of the biggest and most anticipated productions in Hollywood history! Featuring the world’s most celebrated stars, an acclaimed director, and some of the industry’s most powerful producers and creators, The film A Stranger in Rome is destined to win Oscars and make millions at the box office…or so everyone hopes.
Murder on Set unfolds on Hollywood’s infamous Soundstage 13, where you’ll step into the role of a cast or crew member during the filming of a pivotal scene. But behind the glamour, ambition, and movie magic lurks a darker story filled with ghostly legends, bitter rivalries, dangerous sabotage, secret love affairs, and shady dealings. When someone is murdered, everyone becomes a suspect and it’s up to you to uncover the truth!
Rated 12 & Older- (References to alcohol, affairs and scandal)
Welcome to Three Ring Studios, Hollywood’s most prestigious dream factory, transforming fresh-off-the-bus hopefuls into overnight sensations and producing some of the most talked-about motion pictures in the world. But beyond its glittering gates stands one soundstage with a much darker history. Stage 13 is said to be haunted by the ghosts of cast and crew from films long forgotten. Is it merely a coincidence that accidents and strange incidents always seem to plague Stage 13…or could there be some truth to the rumors?
Welcome To Sound Stage #13
You and your guests will become the actors, producers, writers, and creative minds behind a brand-new Hollywood movie. Roll out the red carpet, dress in your finest 1940s attire, and prepare for your screen test! Each player takes on the role of someone working on the set—and there are no lines to memorize. With easy-to-follow Shooting Scripts, high-quality audio tracks, immersive printed clues, and plenty of unexpected twists and turns, you’ll be transported into a thrilling mystery unfolding right before your eyes!
Step Into The Picture!
The Characters-8 Players Required
You and your guests will join some of the best in the business from sassy young starlets and dashing leading men to powerful producers, clever writers, talented seamstresses, and visionary directors who bring Tinseltown to life. Murder on Set features a fabulous cast of fun, colorful, and deliciously diabolical characters guaranteed to have you and your friends dying with laughter!
This mystery includes eight unique characters: three female, three male, and two gender-neutral roles that can be played by anyone, regardless of gender. Before the event, each guest is assigned a character and arrives in costume, ready to play their part. Throughout the game, you and your guests will move through several rounds of scripted information, printed clues, audio evidence, and lively interrogations as you question one another, uncover secrets, and attempt to solve the mystery!
Character Descriptions: Who’s On Set?
Want to learn more about the Hollywood stars and studio insiders you’ll meet on set? Click below to explore the character descriptions!
Sample Document
Want a little peak of what’s in store? We’ve prepared some examples for you to see!
What’s Included In the Mystery Game Download?
“Shooting Scripts”
Lights, camera, mystery! Each of your eight guests will receive their own SHOOTING SCRIPT, designed to help them step into character, uncover secrets, and interact throughout the game. These eight Shooting Scripts are the heart of the mystery, bringing the characters and story to life!
Host Guide
This handy guide gives you, the host, everything you need to plan and host the perfect Murder on Set mystery party. It walks you through the characters, how the mystery unfolds, and how to set up and run the game. You’ll also find inspiration for vintage Hollywood décor, food, and drinks to bring your unforgettable event to life!
Map + Floorplan
Keep track of every move on Soundstage 13! This detailed map and floor plan helps players visualize the scene of the crime, while optional cutout place markers make it easy to follow each character’s blocking and movements throughout the mystery.
Invitations You Can Customize!
You also receive a customizable electronic invitation to invite your loved one’s in a unique way…
Clues + Audio Tracks
Murder on Set includes 12 high-quality, full-color, print-at-home clues, along with immersive video clues and high-quality audio tracks that bring your mystery to life. These fun, intriguing, and puzzling clues will keep the story twisting and turning until the very end!
There’s More!
But that’s not all… Your download also includes food and drink ideas, décor inspiration, a party-planning checklist, printable character name tags and more!
Mystery Information - Please Visit The FAQ For More Detailed Exlanation
System Requirements - Mysteries include PDF and MP3 files (Murder On Set includes .MP4 files and/or QR codes) Your computer or device will need to be able to download and open simple PDF files and .MP3 files. Best downloaded and printed from a computer. Most modern systems can open these files; smartphones/tablets work, but printing is recommended for gameplay as opposed to reading the files from a device.
Password-Protected Files & Printing - PDFs are password-protected; the password is sent via email after purchase. Confirm that your print shop- whether it’s Staples or Kinkos or a private printer- can open password-protected PDFs, or print from home. Contact info@themysteryco.com for assistance or if you need specific files non-password protected.
Downloading - Mysteries arrive in a .ZIP file via a 24-hour download link after purchase. Contents include PDF and MP3 files.
Using Phones/Tablets - Files can be opened on most smartphones and tablets using PDF reader apps. You may choose to use devices, but printed copies are more immersive and interactive.
Printing Requirements Printing is required to play.
Can the Host Play Too? Yes! The host can fully participate without spoiling the mystery, as the solution is revealed at the end.