FAQ
+ How long do these murder mystery games last?
Approximately two to three hours depending on the size of your game. However, if folks are having fun and really getting into character, it can last all evening!
+ Can the host play a character in the murder mystery game?
Yes! We don’t think it’s fair for the person who put the effort of planning the party to miss out on all the fun! We design all of our games so the host can fully participate in the story. They can even keep the murderer's identity a secret from themselves if they choose.
We include a Host Guide in each game detailing everything you need to know to set up and host the game from start to finish! This guide will go into the specifics of assigning characters, preparing game materials, a party run-of-show, and a few optional extras that can enhance the game experience.
+ How many players do I need to plan a murder mystery party?
It depends on the game! All of our games offer a minimum and a maximum number of characters needed for each party. We recommend finding a game that you feel you can fill closer to the maxiumum number of players. Remember to include the host in the count as well! Currently our games range from 6 players, 6-10 players, 7-15 players, and 15-24 players.
+ What kind of content can I expect in your murder mystery themes?
We include content warnings on each of our games to identify sensitive content that hosts and players may wish to avoid for various reasons. These usually include things like alcohol, gambling, extramarital affairs, suggestive themes, etc.
We can promise you WILL NEVER find the following in our games:
- Assault/Abuse
- Gory descriptions or shocking images
- Transphobia
- Homophobia or closeted characters
- References to body type or appearance
- Modern firearms and excessive or gory gun violence
You WILL find:
- Engaging stories
- Dynamic characters
- Interesting settings
- Interwoven plots
- Freeform playing
- No scripts
- Inclusive language
- Gender-neutral Characters
+ What do you mean by "gender-neutral characters"?
Gender-neutral characters are characters who do not have a specific gender or pronouns within the game. For gender-neutral characters, the player chooses their character's pronouns, whether he/him, she/her, they/them, or any other pronouns. This format is more inclusive for gender non-conforming folx, plus it gives our games flexibility so hosts do not need to worry about gathering a precise group of people to fill gender-specific characters for the game to work.
+ Does the murderer know they are the murderer?
Yes, the murderer is aware they did it and are trying to cover their tracks.
+ What happens to the victim?
In our murder mystery games, the victim dies within the first 10-20 minutes in the game and will come back as a second character/suspect for the duration of the game. This is included in the character count so if you purchase a game for 6-10 players, there will technically be 11 character books. You can also play the victim yourself as a host!
+ What age are your games appropriate for?
As a general rule, our games are only suitable for older teens and adults. However, we have had many youth (15 and younger) who have played and loved it. Please review the content warnings as well as the potential romances in your game to assign a minor.
+ Can I run your games for profit or for a fundraising event?
If you would like to use our games for either of these options, please contact us at foulplaycompany@gmail.com. As in our terms and conditions, our games cannot be run for profit or a fundraising event without prior permission.
+ Don't see your question here?
Reach out to us at foulplaycompany@gmail.com and we are happy to help answer or add to our FAQ!