Death in Venice

Death in Venice is present-day murder mystery game for 5 to 9 people and published by Freeform Games. It has been written so the host can also play a character and participate in the mystery.

(Note that if you click on the link below and then buy Death in Venice I will earn a little commission.)

the story

Last night at the glamorous Venice Film Festival, controversial director Clay McFarland picked up the prestigious Golden Lion award for this season's hit movie Never Look Back. But this morning, he was found lying in front of St Mark's Cathedral – hacked to death with a meat cleaver.

The stars of the movie and their guests supposedly spent the night on the Casanova, their luxury yacht – but someone was up to no good. Traces of McFarland's blood found on the Casanova's dinghy mean that police are confident that the culprit is one of those now aboard the yacht.

Everyone now is confined to the yacht while the police start their investigation.

As cathedral bells toll out across the ancient city, onboard the Casanova a frothy ferment of vineyards, memoirs, gossip, jealousy, and movie-set punch-ups will come to the boil. So charge your glasses, put on your designer sunglasses, and join the cast and crew of Never Look Back as they try to solve the mystery of Death in Venice!

how Death in Venice works

Death in Venice is an interactive murder mystery game, so each player receives a detailed character background including full backstory, objectives for them to achieve, and information about the other players.

Unlike many murder mystery party games by Freeform Games, Death in Venice been written so the host can also play a character and participate in the mystery.

Death in Venice is also ideally suited for online murder parties using video chat!

the cast

The cast of Death in Venice includes:

• Célestine de Vincennes – Decadent French minor aristocrat, reputed to be fabulously wealthy
• Courtney Keller – Personal assistant to Landor Hammond. Always seems to be rather busy
• Cruz Vicente – Journalist covering celebrity material for the Celebrity Online website
• Daniel Setters – The star of Never Look Back – a strong and soulful leading man who mingles tough with tender
• JJ Kowalski – Expert film editor, responsible for the narrative thrust of Never Look Back
• Landor Hammond – Tech mogul responsible for a string of online businesses, and owner of the Casanova
• Lyra Spark – Hugely successful pop star, currently thought to be trying to develop a side career as an actor
• Mary-Lou Sinclair – The other star of Never Look Back, a skilled and versatile leading lady renowned for her ability to express subdued emotion
• Tindall Nobbs – Supporting actor in Never Look Back, famous for a friendly and approachable demeanor

The details

In Death in Venice the host organises the game - but they can also play a character. (That's up to them - they can choose just to be the host if they want.)

I really enjoy hosting - you know what's going on and can watch your friends scheme and plot and be devious to one another.

how to get Death in Venice

Death in Venice is available from Freeform Games and costs $29.99 USD.

Click here to buy Death in Venice from Freeform Games.

or download the free intro file

For more information about Death in Venice, click here to download the free introductory pdf file which includes more details - including background, a full cast list, costume guide and invitations.

Disclosure: I am a partner at Freeform Games - feel free to ask me lots of questions! (I will also earn commission if you buy Death in Venice.)