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Friendsgiving Murder Mystery Game

A printable Friendsgiving murder mystery party game for 6 to 10 players, with video-guided rounds so the host can play along too.

Tired of Friendsgiving ending the second the pie is gone? This year, hand every guest a secret, a motive and a reason to point fingers.

Ten suspects. One candlelit loft. A missing allergy pen. A dessert that never should have left the kitchen.

A party they'll never forget, perfect for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving weekend, fall dinner parties and autumn game nights.

Hosting a bigger crowd? The 10-20 player version of this same mystery is also in the shop.

THE STORY

Friendsgiving in Wes Whitmore's candlelit downtown loft. The last dessert plates go out at 7:45. At 8:10, Wes is found dead on the balcony, and the emergency allergy pen he always kept in his brown jacket is gone. Someone at this table touched that dessert. Someone moved that pen. And Monday's board meeting will never happen.

THE HOST CAN PLAY TOO

You don't need to know the killer. The solution stays sealed until every vote is in, so the host plays along with everyone else.

VIDEO-GUIDED PLAY: SCAN THE QR. WATCH HOW TO PLAY. NO RULEBOOK.

Scan the QR code in your kit to open a private video page made only for this game. A short "How to Play" video explains the night. Then the narrator runs the party: press play for the welcome, the body discovery, each of the three rounds, the vote and the killer's confession.

Playing on a computer or TV instead? Every QR code has a short web address printed beside it. Type it into any browser and the same videos open.

• DETAILS
• Format: printable PDF plus phone invites (instant download)
• Players: 6 to 10 (6 core roles, 4 optional extras)
• Theme: a candlelit 1920s-style Friendsgiving supper in a downtown loft
• Any role can be played by anyone; several roles use they/them
• Host flexibility: the host can play, no need to know the answer
• Time: about 2 to 3 hours
• Rating: teens 13+ and adults. Spooky, not gory. No real-world methods.
• Paper: US Letter (choose "fit to page" for A4)

WHAT'S INCLUDED

1. Host guide: 4-step setup, night-of timeline, checklist, clue checklist

2. QR code to the video page: How to Play plus 7 narrated round videos

3. Phone invites: one per guest, ready to text

4. Printable invitations

5. Full character packets with portraits: who I am, my plan, what I'm hiding, personality, outfit idea, fun fact and quote

6. A one-page lite sheet for every character

7. Mixed-format clues across three rounds: reports, ledgers, letters, service slips and more

8. Newspaper, floor plan, room signs and props

9. After-Murder Detective sheet, so the victim keeps playing

10. Voting ballots, the sealed solution and the killer's confession

11. Name tags and awards

THE CHARACTERS

Primary (the 6 core roles): Wes Whitmore (the host), Jordan Cranberry (business partner), Paige Turner (Wes's sister and home baker), Marcus Gravely (longtime friend and cook), Casey Corn (assistant), Morgan Maple (roommate)

Secondary (add for 7 to 10 players): Tess Pecan (former partner), Sam Saffron (food columnist), Riley Yam (neighbor), Avery Apple (building manager)

HOW IT WORKS IN 4 STEPS

1. Pick the number of guests and assign roles, primary roles first.

2. Text each guest their phone invite.

3. Print the packets, clues and props. Seal the solution.

4. On the night, scan the QR and let the videos run the party.

FAQ

Can I use it more than once? Yes, for your own personal parties.

Do guests need to prepare? Just read their character sheet and dress the part if they like.

Is anything shipped? No. This is a digital download. Nothing physical is mailed.

Original story and artwork. For personal use only.

HOSTED VIDEO ACCESS

Internet access and a browser-capable phone, computer or TV are needed to stream the hosted videos.

Created with AI assistance under the shop owner’s creative direction.