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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 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 · High Noon At Dead Man’s Saloon

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.

High Noon At Dead Man’s Saloon

It’s 1870 in the town of Dead Man, Kansas, USA. There’s a big crowd whoopin’ it up in Dead Man’s Saloon. The clock on the wall shows high noon—but then, it always does. All at once, word spreads that there’s going to be a shootout on Main Street. The crowd rushes outside to watch, but the street is deserted. Suddenly, two shots ring out from behind them, inside the saloon.

When the crowd hurries back in, they find the dead body of Deputy Drinkwater, shot through the heart. Somebody must have stayed behind to do the evil deed. Was it One-Eyed Pete, the black-hatted outlaw? Or Patty Petticoat, the saloon dancer with the mysterious past? Or Waylin Straum, the singing cowpuncher?

Who knows, pardner? Maybe it was—YOU!

Game Length

Game Length

1.5 - 3.5 Hours

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Game Setting

Game Setting

1870, Dead Man, Kansas, USA

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 Wild West-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 Wild West Scene

Add dinner, drinks, costumes or decorations to create the perfect Wild West 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.

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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 — choose the boxed kit and a beautifully made game arrives at their door — or send the digital edition straight to their inbox.

Enhance Your Wild West 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.

Wild West Party Music Ideas

Set the Scene with a Wild West Dinner Party Playlist

Enhance your Wild West murder mystery with our curated playlist featuring classic Western tunes and folk music. Perfect for setting the stage and creating an ambiance of frontier adventure and excitement, this playlist will transport your guests to the heart of the Old West.

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Wild West Decoration Ideas

Create an Authentic Atmosphere with Wild West Decorations

Transform your space into a rugged frontier town with our Wild West-themed decoration ideas. From saloon doors and wanted posters to rustic wooden accents and cowboy hats, our Pinterest board is filled with inspiration to set the perfect atmosphere for your murder mystery game. Capture the essence of the Wild West and transport your guests back to a time of outlaws and sheriffs.

Get inspired with our decoration ideas:

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Wild West Dinner Menu Ideas

Hearty Menu Ideas for Your Wild West Party

Delight your guests with a menu inspired by the hearty fare of the Wild West. Our blog offers a variety of recipes for rustic dishes and classic Western cuisine that will transport everyone to the frontier. From barbecue and chili to cornbread and cowboy beans, our menu ideas will make your Wild West party unforgettable.

Visit our blog for Wild West 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 Wild West murder mystery game?
Can I play this Wild West murder mystery game with 10 people?
Is this Wild West murder mystery game available for virtual play or in-person events?

This is a physical boxed kit designed for in-person play, making it perfect for a Wild West dinner party or game night gathered around the table in your own saloon.

If you would prefer to play virtually over a video call, a digital and printable version of this mystery may also be available, which is better suited to hosting players in different locations.

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

A game of High Noon At Dead Man's Saloon typically runs for around 1.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on your group size and how much you lean into the roleplay, dinner and detective work.

Smaller groups tend to move a little quicker, while a full table of guests dressing up, questioning one another and enjoying a Wild West feast will happily fill an entire evening.

What is included in the Wild West murder mystery game kit?

High Noon At Dead Man's Saloon arrives as a physical boxed kit, posted straight to your door and ready to host straight out of the box. Inside you'll find a Host Guide Booklet, an Evidence Book, individual Character Booklets, a Costume Suggestions Booklet and Invitation Booklets to send to your guests.

The kit also includes the Sheriff video and audio files, which guide the evening and reveal the clues so the whole table can enjoy the Wild West mystery together.

Everything you need to run the game is provided, so you simply set the scene, hand out the character booklets and let the investigation into Deputy Drinkwater's murder begin.

Can I play this Wild West murder mystery game more than once?

Yes, this mystery is fully replayable. The murderer is selected at random each time you play, so the killer of Deputy Drinkwater can be different in every game.

That means you can gather a new group of gunslingers and saloon regulars, run the story again and enjoy a fresh outcome without knowing whodunnit in advance.

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

This Wild West murder mystery is a fantastic choice for dinner parties, game nights and birthday celebrations where you want to give guests something memorable to do together.

It also works beautifully for themed get-togethers, family gatherings, adult social evenings and any occasion calling for a rootin' tootin' cowboy party with plenty of drama and laughter.

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

This mystery is recommended for players aged 14 and over, making it well suited to teenagers and adults alike.

With a medium difficulty level, it offers an engaging challenge that keeps everyone thinking without becoming too complicated, perfect for a mixed group of budding detectives.

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

Costumes are completely optional, but dressing up is warmly encouraged and adds so much to the fun of the evening.

With a Cowboy and Old West theme, guests can arrive as gunslingers, sheriffs, saloon dancers, pioneers and outlaws. The kit even includes a Costume Suggestions Booklet to help everyone find the perfect frontier look.

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

High Noon At Dead Man's Saloon is designed to be played by up to 20 guests, with a colourful cast of cowboys, outlaws, saloon dancers and gamblers to bring the frontier town to life.

If you would like to host an even bigger crowd, expansion packs can be added to increase the number of characters and players your party can include.

Guests who are not playing a named character can still join in as detectives, questioning suspects and helping to solve the murder.

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