Set the number of players right here.
Players
Determine the initial situation of your story:
Choose from proven mystery settings and be surprised.
Describe the setting of your mystery story.
The template sets the location and time period. In the next step, you define the direction of the plot and the characters – the AI writes the complete story.
Crackling fireplaces, muted conversations, and secrets whispering in ancient walls.
Gleaming moonlight on waves, sparkling glasses – and intrigues among high society.
Vineyards in evening light, sweet scent of olives – and a secret maturing in the walls.
Smoky speakeasies, hot rhythms, and deals that can end deadly.
The configurator walks you through every important decision — from atmosphere to menu. Within a few minutes, you receive a complete murder mystery dinner as a PDF download plus web access for all your guests.
Define the era, location and general mood of your mystery — from a classic 1920s murder case to a futuristic space thriller.
Set atmosphere, complexity, plot-twist intensity and violence level, and describe the characters of the story. You can also draw on traits of your guests to tailor the mystery dinner even more closely to them. This is where your evening gets its character.
Pick a themed 3-course menu that matches your setting. The AI considers allergies, diets and your preferred cooking time.
After checkout you receive PDFs for host and players, recipes, shopping list and web access — all generated automatically and available immediately.
Unsure which setting fits your group? Here we explain the most important configurator fields — so you know exactly what to expect before you start.
Classic is the traditional murder mystery structure with 3 fixed rounds, guided clue distribution and a clear flow. Ideal for beginners, smaller groups and hosts running their first murder mystery. Freeform gives you an open scenario with multiple locations your guests can explore freely. Suits experienced groups, escape-room fans and anyone who wants more player initiative. Both modes are fully developed — you're trading structure for freedom.
The atmosphere shapes the language, imagery and narrative tone of the entire story:
Simple means a clear storyline with few suspects and obvious clues — ideal for beginners, families or evenings where guests should also relax and eat between courses. Medium adds multiple trails and twists but stays comprehensible. Complex is layered, with several parallel storylines and red herrings — built for experienced mystery fans who want real brainwork.
No twist means a straightforward resolution — the culprit follows logically from the clues. Light twist adds unexpected details without flipping the whole picture. Major twist reveals something at the end that casts everything in new light. Crazy turns the entire premise on its head — for groups who enjoy being left speechless.
This slider controls how explicitly crime scenes are described:
The AI generates a complete game — but how you present the evening decides whether it's just good or truly unforgettable. Three levers are in your hands:
The more concrete your setting, the better the result. Instead of just "1920s", try "New Year's Eve 1925 in a secluded English manor during a snowstorm". Three dimensions help: the place (concrete, atmospheric, ideally enclosed), the time (era plus specific occasion), and the starting situation (why is everyone gathered — wedding, will reading, company anniversary). The AI processes these details during generation and uses them to anchor dialogue, motives and clues.
If you enter real names of your guests, it pays off to add 1–2 short character traits, hobbies or running jokes. The AI weaves them subtly into the roles — a passionate home cook might become an ambitious restaurant owner, a frequent traveler a travel writer with a dark secret. Important: don't pre-assign roles — the AI decides who the culprit is. But the more vivid your character descriptions, the more they come alive in the game.
Lighting, music and a few props lift the evening from board-game night to a real experience. Our recommendation: ceiling lights off, candles or warm indirect light instead. Themed soundtrack in the background — included in the package. Three or four matching props are enough: an old clock, a mysterious letter, a glass of whiskey. Optionally a loose dress code: "dress elegantly" is often enough to put the group in the mood. And match the menu to the setting — a 1920s dinner gets gin fizz, not cola.
With your purchase you receive: a complete host PDF with the full flow and resolution, personalized character booklets for every player, printable clue and evidence cards, a themed 3-course menu with recipes and shopping list, audio intros for atmosphere and 90-day web access so every player can comfortably read their role on a smartphone. No subscriptions, no hidden costs.
