Murder mystery party game
Murder at the Mehendi
- Players 6–8
- Time 2–3 hrs
- Mode Phones or print
The henna is drying, the dhol is playing ... and Mama-ji is dead. On the night before Priya's wedding, the richest man at the party drinks his saffron thandai and never gets up again. Eight guests. Eight secrets. One poisoner.
$19.99 phone game + printable PDF
Buy the Game Play the Free PreviewWhat You Get
- The online game: a host screen for your TV or laptop, and a private phone screen for every guest with their character, secrets and round-by-round facts.
- 9 clue cards revealed by the host in three rounds, a built-in timer and a "read it for me" narrator for the opening story.
- Voting on phones and a dramatic reveal with the vote count and the full solution.
- The printable PDF (US Letter): host guide, invitations, cast list, 8 character booklets, clue cards, voting slips, name tags, awards and the sealed solution.
- A menu idea list and costume ideas for every character.
How to Play
- Send invitations a week before and tell each guest their character and costume idea.
- On the night, open the host screen on a TV or laptop and enter your game key.
- Guests join with the room code, read their secrets and play three rounds of talking, lying and accusing.
- Everyone votes. The host reveals the killer.
The Suspects
Dress up: The most sparkly lehenga or saree you own, big sunglasses (even indoors) and plenty of jewellery.
Dress up: A Nehru jacket over a bright kurta, headphones around your neck, sunglasses on your head.
Dress up: A simple cotton suit, a cone of henna in your hand and henna-stained fingers (a brown felt pen works).
Dress up: A maroon kurta or sherwani, a gold chain and the confident smile of a man with nothing to hide.
Dress up: A headset or earpiece, a clipboard, comfortable shoes and the expression of someone who has not slept in a week.
Dress up: A smart jacket, reading glasses on a chain and a stethoscope peeking out of a pocket. Carry a small bag.
Dress up: Your trendiest outfit, a phone that never leaves your hand and maybe a selfie stick.
Dress up: An apron over a kurta, a ladle or a whisk and maybe a dusting of flour.
Questions
Do we need to download an app?
No. Everything runs in the web browser. The host opens nextych.in/play/host on a laptop or TV, and guests join at nextych.in/play on their phones.
How many people can play?
6 to 8 players. With 6 players, leave out the two characters marked optional; their facts are covered by the clue cards.
Can we play without phones?
Yes. Every purchase includes the printable PDF: host guide, invitations, 8 character booklets, clue cards, voting slips, name tags and the solution.
How many parties can I host?
Each game key hosts up to 3 parties (each room stays open for 24 hours). The printable version can be used for your own parties as often as you like.
Is it for adults or kids?
It is a light-hearted murder mystery with no gore, suitable for teens and adults. Every guest needs their own phone for the online version.
What is the free preview?
Type DEMO on the host screen to play the opening story and Round 1 with your friends, free. The full game adds two more rounds, six clues, the vote and the reveal.
Does it work over a video call?
Yes. Share the host screen on your call and everyone joins on their own phone wherever they are.