Murder mystery party questions, answered
Everything people ask before their first murder mystery night at home.
What do we need?
One phone per player and a TV or laptop everyone can see. No printer and no app to install.
How much does it cost?
€29 for a game night with up to 6 players, plus €4 for every extra player. You pay once per game night, no subscription.
How many players?
Most stories work with 4 to 24 players. The main roles always play; extra roles join as your group grows.
How long does a game take?
About 2.5 to 3 hours, in three rounds that fit nicely between the courses of a dinner.
How far ahead should we start?
With step by step, start about five days before the party: a new message arrives every day. Short on time? Express gives everyone all the information at once, even on the night itself.
Does the host know who did it?
No. The host steers the rounds but only sees the solution at the reveal, so you can play along.
Can we play in English and Dutch?
The app is in English and Dutch and every player picks their own language. Each story says which languages it comes in.
What if someone cancels?
Change the cast until the night itself. Extra roles drop out without leaving loose ends.
What if we have more guests than the story takes?
Every story has extra roles written in from the start, with their own secrets and goals. They join without anyone noticing which roles are extra. Above the maximum, split into two games.
Your friends. One murder. Nobody goes home until the truth is out.
Pick a story, hand out the roles and let the first message do its work.
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