Mystery parties for real life

Accuse your friends.
Dress for the occasion.
Solve the murder.

Clue & Cue makes story-led murder mystery kits for birthdays and friend groups who prefer their dinner plans with motives, secrets, and a dramatic final reveal.

The first 8-player case is coming soon. No payment required to join the list.

Case file 001

Your
character
awaits.

Eight suspects. One very bad night. Keep the secrets until it's time to expose them.

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8 characters · 1 killer · 0 awkward icebreakersBring your most suspicious friends.

No improv degree required.

The kit gives the group a reason to dress up, a role to play, and a case worth arguing over.

  1. 01

    Invite the suspects

    Send each guest their character packet before the party. The group chat gets suspicious immediately.

  2. 02

    Play your part

    Arrive in character, protect your secrets, and make every accusation sound completely reasonable.

  3. 03

    Expose the killer

    Follow the clue reveals, compare stories, and make your final accusation when the room is ready.

Everything but the dirty martinis.

It's a party-ready structure, not a folder full of homework. Open the case, assign the cast, and let the drama earn its place on camera.

The main event

Eight character packets

Private motives, outrageous secrets, and exactly enough leverage to make the accusations personal.

Evidence 02

A host guide

Your run-of-show for the reveals, the chaos, and the final accusation. Keep the night moving without becoming the entertainment director.

Evidence 03

Clues on cue

Timed reveals that sharpen the room’s suspicions instead of leaving everyone to improvise the plot.

Evidence 04

Soundtrack + setup

A scene-setting playlist and a party-ready timeline, so the mood is handled before the first guest arrives.

A good guest is your next host.

Every character packet includes a clear invitation to host the next case. When the group wants another night of costumes, accusations, and wildly selective memory, they know where to start.

“I'm innocent. But I'm absolutely hosting the next one.”

The preferred post-party confession

Birthday protocol

Make the birthday friend a suspect.

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Finally, a plan everyone can say yes to.

For birthday dinners, friend reunions, or any group that has worn out the “we should do something fun” text. Give everyone a part, a purpose, and a reason to arrive dressed like trouble.

  • Birthday groups that hate boring plans
  • Dinner parties with a little more plot
  • Friends ready to be photographed in character

Questions, answered.

How many people can play?

The first case is written for eight players. It is designed for the friend group that actually shows up ready to accuse each other.

How much prep does the host need?

We are keeping the setup practical, not precious. The exact prep details will come with the first case, alongside the host timeline and printing guidance.

Can the host play too?

Yes. The host guide is built to help you play while still knowing when to release the next clue and keep the case on track.

How will the kit arrive?

The first case will be a digital download with the packets, host materials, clues, and playlist links organized for your party.

Join the launch list

Be first to open the case.

Get notified when the first Clue & Cue mystery is ready to put your friends on the record.

One email when the first case is ready. No filler, no spoilers.

No payment. No spam. No alibis required.