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Every game now comes with its own app

Send cinematic invites, hand every guest a secret script on their phone, and let the app cast the killer.

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The Kit

What's In Your Digital Kit

Character GuidesA booklet for every suspect — secrets included
Host Guide BookletStep-by-step hosting, zero prep stress
Detective Audio & VideoThe Detective sets the scene for you
EvidenceClues to reveal round by round
Costume SuggestionsDress the part, effortlessly
Invitation BookletsSet the scene before the night
Everything in your kitEverything in your kit

The Guest List · A Graduation To Die For

Meet the suspects

Every guest becomes a character. Choose your edition by how many join the party — the bigger the night, the deeper the cast.

4–8 Players The core cast — in every edition

4–14 Players More guests join the party

Unlocks with 4–14 & up

4–20 Players The full house

Unlocks with 4–20

Want every suspect at your table? Pick the 4–20 edition.

A Graduation To Die For

The International College of Freethinkers (ICOF), a school for nonconformist students from all over the English-speaking world, is holding its graduation ceremony. The professors and guest speakers are on the platform, wearing caps and gowns from their own graduations. The graduates are in the audience, each wearing their own decorated version of the ICOF cap and gown. Everyone wants to get through the ceremony as quickly as possible and get on with the celebrations.

Then, Dean Eyall gets up and makes one of his usual sneering speeches, where he “amusingly” demeans the students, faculty and guests. After lukewarm applause, he sits on the platform and takes a nap while the other speakers drone on and the graduates receive their diplomas.

As the ceremony ends, the Dean is still sleeping—or is he? When someone taps his shoulder, he topples over dead, with a bloodstained handle protruding from the centre of his chest.

Who stabbed him? Was it a guest speaker passing him on the way back to their seat? Was it a graduate marching past his chair on the way to the podium? Was it a professor shuffling around on the crowded platform? Could it have been YOU?

Game Length

Game Length

1.5 - 3.5 Hours

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Game Setting

Game Setting

Graduation Ceremony

Character Genders

Character Genders

Flexible

Included free with every game

The murderer is chosen in secret. Even you won't know.

Every game now comes with its own app. Send cinematic invitations, hand every guest a secret script on their phone, and let the app quietly cast the killer.

Invites with their faces on
1The Invitations

Invites with their faces on

Cast your guests and the app sends each one a cinematic invitation — their character, their costume brief, and an RSVP that fills your table for you.

Every phone becomes a secret dossier
2The Green Room

Every phone becomes a secret dossier

Before the party, each guest steps into the green room — their character portrait, their backstory, their costume, and lines only they can see.

The app picks the killer — in secret
3The Reckoning

The app picks the killer — in secret

One tap, and someone in the room becomes the murderer. Only their phone knows. They read the guilty lines; everyone else plays it straight. Nobody can spoil it — not even the host.

Evidence, detective audio — and one final countdown
4The Investigation

Evidence, detective audio — and one final countdown

Tap-to-examine evidence lands each round, the Detective's recordings set the scene, and when it's time, a synchronized countdown unmasks the killer on every phone at once.

More ways to play

Dress the part

Snap a photo in costume and it becomes your character's face all night — in the parlour, on the ballots and at the reveal.

Capture the night

Every guest's photos and videos collect in one shared party album — to relive the morning after.

Detective or suspect

Run the night as the Detective, or play a character yourself and let the app's recordings narrate.

Crown the winners

Vote on the honours — Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Liar — and crown them together at the end.

Free with every gameNo app store — plays in any browserNo accounts or sign-upsHost in person or over video call

Host A Murder Mystery Dinner Party

How It Works

How it works — Choose Your Suspects

Suspects

Choose Your Suspects

Pick the game version that suits your guest list, whether you’re planning a small murder mystery dinner party or a larger Graduation-themed gathering.

How it works — Send Invitations & Character Roles

Invitations

Send Invitations & Character Roles

Invite your guests and send each person their character details and costume ideas before the party begins.

How it works — Set the Scene

The Scene

Set the Graduation Scene

Add dinner, drinks, costumes or decorations to create the perfect Graduation atmosphere. Keep it simple or go all out.

How it works — Start The Case

The Case

Start The Case

Start with the Detective’s opening statement, then let guests introduce their characters, mingle, gossip and begin uncovering secrets.

How it works — Secretly Choose the Murderer

The Murderer

Secretly Choose the Murderer

After the first round, the murderer is secretly selected, meaning the mystery can unfold differently each time you play.

How it works — Investigate the Evidence

Investigate

Investigate the Evidence

Follow the host guide through rounds of motive, opportunity and method as guests question each other, reveal clues and try to catch the killer.

How it works — Accuse, Reveal & Award Prizes

Accuse

Accuse, Reveal & Award Prizes

Everyone makes their final accusation before the murderer confesses. End the night with awards for best detective, best costume, best performer or most suspicious guest.

Send a Masters of Mystery game as a gift — burgundy gift box with gold ribbon and wax seal

The perfect whodunit gift

Buying it for someone else? After checkout, send it straight to their inbox as a gift — with a personal message, scheduled to land on the big day. They open a cinematic reveal, unlock the game, and the night is theirs to host.

Birthdays, Christmas or a date night in — it arrives ready to play, with.

Enhance Your Graduation Murder Mystery Dinner Party

Welcome to our dedicated section for all things murder mystery! Here, you'll find everything you need to create an unforgettable and immersive experience for your guests. Whether you're looking for menu ideas to tantalize taste buds, curated playlists to set the perfect mood, costume ideas to bring characters to life, or decoration tips to transform your space, we've got you covered.

Graduation Party Music Ideas

Set the Scene with a Graduation Dinner Party Playlist

Enhance your graduation murder mystery with our curated playlist featuring celebratory songs and upbeat tunes. Perfect for creating a festive and joyful atmosphere.

Explore our playlist:

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Graduation Decoration Ideas

Celebrate with Stylish Graduation Decorations

Transform your space into a festive celebration with our graduation-themed decoration ideas. From congratulatory banners to elegant table setups, our Pinterest board offers inspiration to set the stage for a memorable murder mystery party.

Get inspired with our decoration ideas:

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Graduation Dinner Menu Ideas

Festive Menu Ideas for Your Graduation Party

Delight your guests with a menu inspired by classic graduation parties. Our blog offers a variety of recipes for celebratory dishes, from finger foods to elegant desserts.

Visit our blog for graduation menu ideas:

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Hosted murder mystery event at a venue — commercial licensing

Running Mystery Nights for Your Business?

Planning to host this game at a paid or ticketed event, a corporate away-day, a pub or restaurant night, a team-building session — or anywhere it forms part of a business? You'll need a Commercial License.

It gives you the rights to run our mysteries for profit — at your venue, for your clients, or streamed publicly — professionally and fully covered. Add it to any game from £165. Already bought the game on its own? Purchase it again with the license and we'll refund your original order.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What is the best Graduation murder mystery game?

A graduation-themed murder mystery game is a perfect mix of celebration and suspense. Set during a high school or college graduation ceremony, afterparty, or final-year event, the game takes a twist when someone winds up dead—or suddenly disappears—before they can walk the stage. With tensions high, secrets exposed, and reputations on the line, every guest becomes a suspect. It’s a fun and dramatic way to mark the end of a school journey, adding excitement and storytelling to your celebration.

Can I play this Graduation murder mystery game with 10 people?

Yes, this game works very well for 10 players. The base version supports 4 to 14 roles, and 10 offers a great balance between character interaction, group dynamics, and pacing. Each guest is assigned a unique role connected to the graduation event, complete with secrets and clues. The flexible format also makes it easy to adapt if someone cancels or an extra person shows up last minute.

Is this Graduation murder mystery game available for virtual play or in-person events?

Yes, the game works for both formats. Whether you're celebrating in a decorated backyard, a school gym, a rented venue, or online, the experience is just as engaging. All materials can be printed or shared digitally, and the clue-based format works great over video call. Whether your group is together in person or celebrating across the country, the mystery plays out seamlessly.

How long does it take to play this Graduation murder mystery game?

The kit includes everything needed to host the mystery. It comes with a full host guide to help you prepare and run the game, character sheets for each guest (including their background, clues, and personal goals), printed or digital evidence files, scripted narration for transitions between rounds, customizable invitations, and final voting cards. There are also tips for setting the scene, including music, décor, and dress code suggestions that fit a graduation theme.

What is included in the Graduation murder mystery game kit?

The kit includes everything needed to host the mystery. It comes with a full host guide to help you prepare and run the game, character sheets for each guest (including their background, clues, and personal goals), beautifully designed evidence files, scripted narration for transitions between rounds, customizable invitations, and final voting cards. There are also tips for setting the scene, including music, décor, and dress code suggestions that fit a graduation theme.

Can I play this Graduation murder mystery game more than once?

Yes, the game is fully replayable. The culprit can be randomly selected each time, which means the story can end in a different way with each run. You can also reuse the mystery with new guests or reshuffle character assignments to keep things fresh for a second group—or even the same one. It’s a great way to get more value from one kit.

What events or occasions is this Graduation murder mystery game suitable for?

This game is perfect for graduation parties, senior week events, school reunions, prom afterparties, end-of-year class celebrations, college send-offs, and other milestone moments. It adds structure and entertainment to your gathering and helps bring guests together in a fun, collaborative way. Whether your group is dressing up for a cap-and-gown dinner or hanging out in casual wear, this mystery adds excitement to any end-of-year event.

What is the recommended age group for this Graduation murder mystery game?

The game is designed for players aged 15 and up. It’s written for teens and young adults, especially high school seniors, college students, and recent grads. The content is clean and appropriate for school events but involves character secrets, rivalries, and mysteries best suited to older teens and adults. It’s also great for mixed-age family gatherings celebrating a graduate.

Do players need to dress up in costumes for this Graduation murder mystery?

Costumes aren’t required, but guests are encouraged to dress according to the theme of the event. This could be formalwear for a graduation party, school colors for a senior night, or just fun and expressive outfits that fit the personalities assigned in the game. The character sheets include costume suggestions, but everyone is free to participate at their own level of comfort.

Can I add more players or characters to this Graduation murder mystery game?


Yes, the game can be expanded to support up to 20 players with optional add-on character packs. These additional roles are fully integrated into the mystery and provide new suspects with their own goals and connections to the storyline. Whether you're hosting a small party or a full graduating class, everyone gets to join in the fun.

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