Included free with every game

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 · Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem

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.

Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem

There’s a grand feast tonight at the Toadwort School of Magic and Mayhem. The headmaster, Professor Bumblebee, has invited all the students, teachers, and ghosts together for the presentation of the school’s newest and most powerful artifact, the Philosopher’s Scone. This marvelous object provides an endless supply of baked goods to any witch or wizard with the strength to control it.

The hour has arrived for the unveiling—but what is this? Someone has overcome the magical obstacles guarding the treasure, and pinched the venerable Scone! Who could have done it? Was it the wayward trio, Harriet Putter, Rain Sneezely and Hermes Tranger? Was it the devious Draggo Misfit and his minion Crabby Gargoyle?

Was it the ghost Nearly-Noseless Nickie?Or maybe it was—YOU!

This product is an original parody game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Harry Potter™, the Wizarding World™, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., or any of their subsidiaries.

Game Length

Game Length

1.5 - 3 Hours

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Game Setting

Game Setting

Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem

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 Wizarding-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 Wizarding Scene

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

Wizarding Party Music Ideas

Set the Magical Scene with a Wizarding Dinner Party Playlist

Enhance your wizarding murder mystery with our curated playlist featuring enchanting music and magical tunes. Perfect for setting the stage and creating an ambiance of wonder and adventure, this playlist will transport your guests to a world of magic.

Explore our playlist:

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Wizarding Decoration Ideas

Create a Magical Atmosphere with Wizarding Decorations

Transform your space into an enchanting world of magic with our wizarding-themed decoration ideas. From floating candles and mystical banners to potion bottles and spell books, our Pinterest board is filled with inspiration to set the perfect magical atmosphere for your murder mystery game. Capture the charm and wonder of a wizarding school and transport your guests to a world of spells and mystery.

Get inspired with our decoration ideas:

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Wizarding Dinner Menu Ideas

Spellbinding Menu Ideas for Your Wizarding Party

Delight your guests with a menu inspired by the magical world of wizards and witches. Our blog offers a variety of recipes for enchanting dishes and magical treats that will transport everyone to the wizarding world. From magical brews and whimsical snacks to delightful desserts, our menu ideas will make your wizarding party unforgettable.

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

This is a physical, boxed kit designed for in-person play, ideal for a dinner party or gathering where your guests can dress up, mingle and hunt for clues together.

If you would prefer to play virtually or simply want an instant printable option, we also offer a digital and printable version of this Wizarding mystery that you can host over a video call or print at home.

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

Most groups find this game takes somewhere between 1.5 and 3 hours to play from start to finish.

The exact length depends on your group size, how much time you spend over dinner and how deeply everyone gets into their wizarding characters. It makes a perfect centrepiece for an evening dinner party at the Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem.

What is included in the Wizarding murder mystery game kit?

This is a physical, boxed Wizarding murder mystery kit that we post directly to you, ready to host your own magical dinner party night at the Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem.

Inside the box you will find a Host Guide Booklet, individual Character Booklets, an Evidence Book, Invitation Booklets, a Costume Suggestions booklet, and access to the School Elf (Detective) video and audio files that help guide your guests through the story.

Everything you need to run the game comes in the kit, so once it arrives you simply choose your date, hand out the characters and let the mystery unfold.

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

Yes, this Wizarding mystery is designed to be replayable. The murderer is selected at random, so the culprit can change from one game night to the next.

That means you can gather a different group of friends, or the same crowd, and enjoy a fresh outcome each time you play. No two evenings at the Toadwort School of Magic & Mayhem need end the same way.

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

This Wizarding murder mystery is a wonderful centrepiece for dinner parties, birthdays, adult game nights and get-togethers with friends or family.

It is especially fun for fans of magical, wizarding-world stories, and works brilliantly for themed celebrations where guests love to dress up and get into character.

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

This game is recommended for players aged 14 and over.

With a medium difficulty level, it is well suited to teenagers and adults alike, making it a great choice for a family evening with older children or an adults-only wizarding dinner party.

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

Costumes are entirely optional, but they are warmly encouraged as they add so much fun and atmosphere to the evening.

For this Wizarding theme, robes and wands in a Harry Potter and witches-and-wizards style work beautifully. Your kit includes a Costume Suggestions booklet to help each guest dress the part of their character.

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

This kit is built to accommodate up to 20 adults, with a colourful cast of students, professors and ghosts from across the magical houses.

If you would like to host an even larger gathering, expansion packs are available for many of our games to add extra characters. Guests who are not playing a named role can always join in as detectives helping to solve the mystery.

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