Murder at the End of the Universe - Star Trek Themed Murder Mystery Game Kit

Yes, 10 players is a great number for this game. The core version is designed for groups of 4 to 14 participants, so a 10-person party offers the right balance of complexity and playability. Each guest is assigned a distinct character with a backstory, hidden goals, and potential motives. If your group size changes unexpectedly, it’s easy to adapt the game without losing the story’s structure.

Yes, the game can be played either in-person or online. For in-person events, you can enhance the setting with themed lighting, sci-fi props, or starship-inspired decorations. For virtual play, characters and clues can be shared digitally, and the story works well over video platforms. Whether guests are gathered in the same room or across galaxies (and time zones), the experience remains immersive and engaging.

Yes, 10 players is a great number for this game. The core version is designed for groups of 4 to 14 participants, so a 10-person party offers the right balance of complexity and playability. Each guest is assigned a distinct character with a backstory, hidden goals, and potential motives. If your group size changes unexpectedly, it’s easy to adapt the game without losing the story’s structure.

The average play time is between 1.5 and 3 hours. A 10-player group usually completes the game in about two hours, though timing may vary depending on your group’s level of interaction, roleplay, and pacing. The structure is flexible—you can keep things quick and tactical or slow it down for a cinematic, immersive experience with additional interludes or themed activities.

The kit includes everything you need to run a high-stakes mystery in deep space. You’ll receive a host guide with instructions and tips, character profiles for each guest that include secrets, motivations, and optional special abilities, a series of evidence files and in-game messages to reveal throughout the story, narration scripts or prompts to structure each phase, printable or digital invitations, and final voting sheets. You’ll also get suggestions for costumes, décor, and sci-fi-themed snacks or soundtracks to bring your galaxy to life.

Yes, the game is fully replayable. The culprit can be randomized each time, and different player combinations lead to new alliances, discoveries, and red herrings. You can easily reshuffle roles, introduce new guests, or reuse the game annually with a fresh crew. Whether it’s your first encounter or a recurring mission, the experience stays exciting and unpredictable.

This game is ideal for a variety of events. It’s perfect for themed dinner parties, sci-fi watch parties, comic conventions, cosplay gatherings, fan club meetups, birthdays, or game nights. It also works well for creative corporate events and team-building activities. If your guests enjoy space adventures, character immersion, and interactive storytelling, this mystery makes a stellar centerpiece.

This game is ideal for a variety of events. It’s perfect for themed dinner parties, sci-fi watch parties, comic conventions, cosplay gatherings, fan club meetups, birthdays, or game nights. It also works well for creative corporate events and team-building activities. If your guests enjoy space adventures, character immersion, and interactive storytelling, this mystery makes a stellar centerpiece.

The game is best suited for ages 15 and up. The themes involve science fiction conflict, interplanetary intrigue, and light suspense, without any graphic content. Teens and adults who enjoy sci-fi, roleplaying, or social deduction games will get the most out of the experience. The format is easy to follow but rich enough for serious storytelling fans.

Yes, the game can be expanded to accommodate up to 20 players with optional character packs. These extra roles include new suspects with their own backstories, objectives, and connections to the central plot. Whether you're hosting a smaller ship crew or a full diplomatic summit, the expanded cast integrates smoothly to maintain balance and engagement for everyone involved.

Yes, the host can absolutely play along. The game is designed so that the identity of the killer is hidden unless the host decides to view the final reveal in advance. This means you can assign roles and still participate fully. Alternatively, you can act as a game guide