hollywood lies

Hollywood Lies is an interactive murder mystery party for 16-32 guests (plus one host) published by Freeform Games.

(Note that if you click on the link below and then buy Hollywood Lies I will earn a small commission.)

Two players enjoying Hollywood Lies murder mystery game

Playing Hollywood Lies

the story

Set in the modern day, Hollywood Lies takes place during the post-award party for Dazzled to Death, a fabulously successful movie.

However, all is not well as the star, Tom Speed, has died suddenly in a car crash last night.

Was it foul play?

(Go on - take a guess...)

how hollywood lies works

Hollywood Lies is an interactive murder mystery game, so all the players receive complete details of their character, including a detailed backstory, objectives they must try to achieve, and information about other characters.

They also have item cards (that represent scripts, awards, and so on) and abilities (that let them detect secrets and find out information about other people).

In my opinion, once you've played an interactive murder mystery game, you won't want to go back to any other style.

The Plot

Hollywood Lies has several plots to keep everyone busy.

For example, there is mysterious dealings of the Post-Modern Freeform Movement, a motor racing club needing a new president, affairs - plus a murder to solve.

On top of all that, Dazzled to Death's producers are all looking to make the next big movie - so they will be wheeling and dealing and need directors, actors and screenwriters for their movie.

At the end of the party, the producers and their crew act out a scene from their movies for everyone to enjoy - and vote for the next winner of Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress.

(If you think that Dazzled to Death is vaguely familiar - it's the name of one of Freeform Games' other murder mystery games...)

Hollywood Lies cast

The cast of Hollywood Lies includes:

Movie producers
Movie stars
Screenplay writers
Bit-part actors
Agents
Journalists
A hypnotist
A detective
A private eye
And more...

All of the cast are gender neutral and can be played by either men or women.

and kids can play too!

Hollywood Lies is suitable for kids aged twelve and over.

I suggest that an adult is host, but Hollywood Lies is suitable for kids parties.

the details

Instead of a formal dinner party, Hollywood Lies is better suited to a buffet meal or finger food.

Everyone needs to talk quietly with each other - to plot and scheme and achieve their goals.

Hollywood Lies needs a dedicated host, someone to organise the game. They play the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies.

I really enjoy being the host - you know what's going on and can watch your friends scheme and plot and be devious to one another. (Note that for the kids' version of Hollywood Lies I recommend that an adult hosts the party.)

how to get Hollywood Lies

Hollywood Lies is available from Freeform Games.

Click here to buy Hollywood Lies for $49.99 USD.

You will be taken to the Freeform Games LLP website - follow the instructions to purchase Hollywood Lies. You will then be emailed the location of the Hollywood Lies pdf files and password (to unlock it) almost immediately.

Just download the game, print it out and have a great murder mystery!

or download the free intro file

For more information about Hollywood Lies, click here to download the free introductory pdf file which includes background, a full cast list, costume guide and invitations.

Disclosure: I am a partner at Freeform Games - ask me lots of questions! (I will also earn commission if you buy Hollywood Lies.)