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Comedy Murder Mystery: Everyone Plays a Role!

A fun themed murder mystery where everyone plays a role and has a secret to spill!

4.87 · 20 reviews
Host: Vortex Events · 5 active listings ·
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How it works

This comedy game lets each guest take on the role of a suspect, ask each other questions, and discover which among them is the murderer! This event is perfect for groups looking for a game where everyone gets to talk and bond with one another. 

We have a few different themes to choose from! Deadly Dining, Killer Cruise, Cookie Chef Conundrum, and Murder Aboard The Mistletoe. 

Deadly Dining 
Chef Connor E. Sewer, founder of the best 5-star vegan restaurant in the world, was found dead in the dumpster! Each member of your group will take on the role of a suspect to ask each other questions, solve puzzles, and find which of you is the murderer! Mysterious cults, mafia groups, and government agencies are all involved in this comic mystery. 

This farcical, light-hearted murder mystery combines escape room elements with a theatrical murder mystery. Every player choses a scripted role and works together to solve the mystery. Every player has a special secret and important information related to the crime. In addition to uncovering each other's secrets, players will need to solve escape room-like puzzles together. What hidden messages are in the restaurant's reviews? What color hat was the chef wearing when? And is that red stain blood, or is it just ketchup? This comedy game allows all players to actively participate and work together. 

Players are provided with digital note-taking tools and a live host to help them find the killer with many laughs along the way. Mysterious bread cults, mafia groups, and government agencies are all involved in this hilarious mystery. 

Killer Cruise 
The Captain of the newest high-tech cruise line was found floating overboard, dead! Each member of your group will take on the role of a suspect to ask each other questions, discover comedic scenes, and find out which of you is the murderer! Mysterious cults, robot revolutions, and mafia groups are all involved in this comic mystery. 

This farcical, light-hearted murder mystery combines fun game elements with a theatrical murder mystery. Every player choses a scripted role and works together to solve the mystery. Every player has a special secret and important information related to the crime. Every player actively participates in this murder mystery, communicating with their team in order to uncover the secrets on the ship. 

Cookie Chef Conundrum 
Chef Connor E. Sewer, founder of the best 5-star holiday cookie bakery in the world, was found dead in the dumpster! Mysterious cults, mafia groups, and government agencies are all involved in this comic holiday-themed mystery. 

This light-hearted, comedy game allows all players to actively participate and work together. Each player chooses a scripted role that has a special secret and important information related to the crime. Players are provided with tools and a live host to help them find the killer with many laughs along the way. What hidden messages are in the bakery's reviews? What color hat was the chef wearing when? And is that red stain really blood, or is it just red frosting? 

This host runs premium virtual game and team building experiences for teams all around the globe. Our adventures are created to suit teams of all skills and backgrounds, aided with a live actor and host to provide hints and tips as needed. 

Players collaborate by asking and answering questions, and solving puzzles to uncover the killer. A live actor facilitates the entire game from start to finish, ensuring this event is easy and hassle-free! 

Groups larger than 22 players can be divided into multiple groups to each solve their own mystery. Playing with multiple groups? The clues and murderer change every time this game is played!



Core Ratings

Key characteristics of this experience.

Energy Level 4/5 How energetic and dynamic is this activity?
Icebreaker 4/5 How well does this help people get to know each other?
Bonding 5/5 How well does this build team relationships?
Creativity 4/5 How much creative thinking and expression is required?
Learning 3/5 How much new knowledge or skills are gained?
Ratings are based on expert review, AI assist, and community sentiment.

Agenda

A step-by-step look at how the experience unfolds.

Total time: 60 minutes
  1. Welcome + Intro
    10 minutes
    A live actor will greet your team, help participants pick roles, and get set up for the game. This essential step sets the stage for an engaging and memorable experience.
  2. Characters Introduce Themselves, Initial Case Review
    10 minutes
    The live actor will introduce the case with a comedic scene, and invite all the characters to begin introducing themselves.
  3. Questing and Solving the Case
    30 minutes
    Players question each other in smaller groups. Players investigate one another and gather evidence to solve the case. In 60+ minute versions, players will also have the chance to complete escape room-like puzzles in smaller groups, to uncover clues to share with the group.
  4. Wrap up & Conclusion
    10 minutes
    Players will have a final discussion, and vote on who the murderer is! Top suspects will read a final confession, and the murderer will be caught. Players take a team photo together and celebrate!

Included with your booking

Everything you need for a seamless team experience is part of the package.

  • A top murder mystery led by a live actor!

  • Scripted roles for all players.

  • Engaging puzzles to reveal evidence (in 60+ min versions).

  • Fun team photo to share after!

You should know

Key details to share with your team before event day.

  • This game is designed by a team of professional game designers and comedic playwrights!

  • Available for hybrid, virtual, or in-person groups; let us know before if any of your team is joining from the same place.

  • This game uses a webpage where evidence, dialogue, and clues dynamically change based on your mystery; the murder mystery is different every time you play.

  • Not even the killer knows who they are until the end; only the host knows from the beginning! This way, everyone works together to solve the case.

  • Offered in various time durations of 45, 60, 75, and 90 minutes

What teams say about Comedy Murder Mystery: Everyone Plays a Role!

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