Death at an Elite Wine Tasting

An elite crowd is gathered in the wine cellars of the renowned Château des Folles for an earthshattering introduction—the world’s oldest (and smelliest) cheese variety is about to meet a wine that has been scientifically formulated to bring out its full flavour.

Alain Bosc, the eccentric billionaire who sponsored the wine-and-cheese project, slouches up to the platform to greet the celebrities and aristocrats who have gathered here to sip and nibble. He gruffly thanks the scientists who genetically modified the wine grapes and the monks and nuns from the abbey that has been making the cheese for centuries.

Then he uses his fingers to take a piece of cheese from his solid gold plate, and follows it with a gulp of wine from his solid gold goblet. He licks his fingers and says, “Ah! A perfect pai—” before he chokes and falls to the floor, dead.

Can you say murder? You are there too—maybe YOU did it!

Game Length

Game Length

1.5 - 3.5 Hours

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Game Setting

Game Setting

The wine cellars of the renowned Château des Folles

Character Genders

Character Genders

Flexible

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 · Death at an Elite Wine Tasting

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.

Free with every game — never required

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

Every kit is complete on its own — and every game now includes a free app. Use it, and it sends cinematic invitations, slips each guest their secret script, and quietly casts 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.

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Dress the part

Snap a photo in costume and it becomes your character's face — 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 Wine Tasting -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 Wine Tasting Scene

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

Wine Tasting Party Music Ideas

Set the Refined Scene with a Wine Tasting Dinner Party Playlist

Enhance your wine tasting-themed murder mystery with our curated playlist featuring classical music and smooth jazz tunes. Perfect for setting the stage and creating an ambiance of sophistication and relaxation, this playlist will transport your guests to a luxurious evening of wine and mystery.

Explore our playlist:

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Wine Tasting Decoration Ideas

Create an Elegant Atmosphere with Wine Tasting Decorations

Transform your space into a sophisticated vineyard or elegant tasting room with our wine tasting-themed decoration ideas. From wine barrels and grapevine accents to elegant table settings and candlelight, our Pinterest board is filled with inspiration to set the perfect refined atmosphere for your murder mystery game. Capture the charm and elegance of a wine tasting event and transport your guests to a world of vintage and mystery.

Get inspired with our decoration ideas:

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Wine Tasting Dinner Menu Ideas

Gourmet Menu Ideas for Your Wine Tasting Party

Delight your guests with a menu inspired by the elegant world of wine tasting. Our blog offers a variety of recipes for gourmet dishes and wine pairings that will transport everyone to a refined tasting event. From artisanal cheeses and charcuterie to sophisticated appetizers and exquisite desserts, our menu ideas will make your wine tasting party unforgettable.

Visit our blog for wine tasting 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.

Do we need the app to play?

No — every kit is complete on its own, and you can run the whole night from the booklets alone. The free app is a bonus that adds cinematic invitations and a spoiler-proof secret killer draw if you'd like it. Use it for every guest, just a few, or nobody at all.

What is the best Wine Tasting murder mystery game?
Can I play this Wine Tasting murder mystery game with 10 people?
Is this Wine Tasting murder mystery game available for virtual play or in-person events?

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

If you would prefer to play virtually over a video call, a digital and printable version of this wine-tasting murder mystery is also available, which is better suited to remote or online groups.

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

A typical game of Death at an Elite Wine Tasting runs for roughly 1.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on your group size and how much you lean into the food, wine and role-play.

Smaller groups tend to move a little faster, while larger gatherings of up to 20 players, a full dinner and plenty of in-character banter naturally extend the evening. You can pace the night to suit your guests.

What is included in the Wine Tasting murder mystery game kit?

This is a physical boxed kit, posted directly to your door and ready to play straight out of the box. Everything you need to host Death at an Elite Wine Tasting is included, so there is nothing to print or prepare from scratch.

Inside the box you will find a Host Guide Booklet, Detective Audio Files, an Evidence Book, individual Character Booklets, Costume Suggestions within the in-character guide booklets, and Invitation Booklets to send to your guests.

Together these materials guide you through hosting your own wine-tasting murder mystery evening set in the wine cellars of the renowned Chateau des Folles, from sending invitations to unmasking the killer.

Can I play this Wine Tasting murder mystery game more than once?

Yes. Death at an Elite Wine Tasting is fully replayable. The murderer is selected at random each time you play, so the culprit changes from one game night to the next.

This means you can enjoy the same kit again with a different group, or even the same guests, and still be kept guessing right up to the reveal.

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

With its sophisticated wine-tasting theme, this game is ideal for dinner parties, adult game nights and celebrations with a touch of elegance.

It works beautifully for birthdays, anniversaries, hen and stag gatherings, festive get-togethers and any occasion where you want to give friends and family a memorable, interactive evening of intrigue.

Because it is fully replayable, it also makes a great centrepiece for regular game nights with your favourite crowd.

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

This game is recommended for players aged 14 and over. Given the wine-tasting theme and the level of the storyline, it is best enjoyed by teenagers and adults.

With a medium difficulty level, it offers an engaging challenge that experienced players will relish while remaining approachable for those new to murder mystery evenings.

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

Dressing up is entirely optional, but it is strongly encouraged, as costumes bring the elegance of the wine cellars of Chateau des Folles to life and make the evening far more memorable.

For this wine-tasting theme, think upper-class, posh and refined looks, such as sommeliers, aristocrats and well-to-do guests. Each character booklet includes costume suggestions to help everyone dress the part.

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

This kit is built to accommodate up to 20 adults, with flexible cast sizes so you can scale the guest list to suit your gathering.

If you would like to host an even larger group, expansion packs can be added to increase the number of characters. Guests who prefer not to take a speaking role can also join in as detectives helping to solve the case.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 172 reviews.

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

We used the game for our traditional New Year Eve's murder!! I'd been given an E version for my birthday from my sister but as we went to print there were hundreds of pages so I ended up buying one. I did think it was expensive and I was concerned there was no script but actually it worked well. We did have to cross off the people not there each round but it worked well apart from that. Nothing else was needed. We all made an effort to dress up and had a great evening. Would buy again when on offer though I'm afraid!! Liked the way the murderer was identified during the game. Signing off - the murderer!!!!

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

What a memorable evening we had! With so much laughter, scripts were great! Flamboyant acting from the guests with some questionable accents, & incredible costumes! truly a night to remember. Our third game from Masters of mystery… we absolutely love them. Usually I have a max of 10 guests but this one was for 20 and we will definitely be doing it again with a different theme. 5 stars from us 💫

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

De karakters waren geweldig bedacht met genoeg informatie om makkelijk in te kunnen leven maar niet te veel informatie zodat iedereen het naar z’n eigen persoonlijkheid kon vormen. Het verhaal van de murder mystery was erg sterk maar inhoudelijk zat het niet goed in elkaar. Het is een leuk idee dat het vaker gespeeld kan worden, maar dat werkt totaal niet. Het verschil in antwoorden die je moet geven als je de moordenaar bent tov dat je hem niet bent zijn nihil. We hebben al meerdere murder mystery’s van dit bedrijf gespeeld en nog nooit heeft iemand met zekerheid geraden wie het was. Dus als je er echt bent puur voor de game en het oplossen zou ik dit niet bedrijf aanraden, maar als je meer een soort role play avond wil en houdt van het verhaal met de originele grappige personages wel.

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

We were a party of 10 and had the most fabulous night. All participants embraced the theme and dressed accordingly and we had such a laugh! We showed the videos on the TV which made it even more realistic and handed round printouts of the letters etc. Everybody thought it was well thought out and so good the way you play it several times and have a different murderer every time. Very clever.

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

I purchased the Murder At A Wine Tasting kit and the game was so much fun! As a host, you are required to print a LOT of character guides and collateral. I also found it helpful to make name badges for all characters and print multiple copies of evidence to rotate around the group. I decided for everyone to dress in a theme, and to randomly select a character on the day. To suit the wine tasting theme, everyone brought a bottle of wine and we did our own wine tasting between each of the four rounds. Overall, I would recommend!

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

We did A Wine Tasting Murder party for my wife's 50th birthday. Everyone had a really good time, and they are still talking about it over a month later! We really enjoyed the fact that you were able to choose the murderer after the program started. We also really enjoyed that there were different lines to read if you were innocent or guilty. That was a clever feature that allows us to play this again with a different, or even the same, group. I created a spreadsheet with each character's name and a little bit about them well ahead of time. I shared that with everyone that was coming and let them choose who they wanted to be ahead of time. That allowed people to dress up as their character, and give them some insight as to how they should act. We had everyone pull a letter out of one cup and put it in another cup as they arrived, and we used that second cup to determine the murderer. That way everyone at the party could join in without knowing who the murderer was ahead of time. In between rounds we also did a wine tasting and had a charcuterie board for snacks. It really added to the atmosphere and mood of it all. I would definitely recommend this program to others, and we will be using it again.

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

The characters are so much fun & leave a lot of room for guests to embellish! The clues are vague enough to keep everyone guessing. My only complaint - and this applies to this & all previous purchased mysteries is that the scripts contain characters not included in what I purchased, to avoid confusion I am forced to black out those roles so the scripts look like some redacted CIA document!

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

Customer photo review of Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit

We had a blast! It was quite a bit of reading and the instructions are quite detailed. I had the best time for my 29th birthday. Theme was the murder at a wine tasting. It was about 20 of us (not all in the picture). Game play was a little over 2 hours. Would definitely do it again. I’m thinking of how fun it’ll be for Christmas!

Replay-able Wine Tasting Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for Up to 20 Adults – Host Your Own Wine-Themed Game Night – Physical Kit