The Wytecliff Family is at the Center of Attention Again…For the Last Time?

Salutations, citizens of Salchester!

After a series of mythical events that somehow always seem to involve the Wytecliffs, a disastrous fire has destroyed the Northwood House and the Wytecliffs are missing. Is this another of their magical mishaps, or is something more sinister afoot?

Bringing to you the final installment of the Northwood Fables, my name is Penelope Press, a renowned reporter at the Salchester Gazette. This is the final tale of the Northwood Fables, a series of mystery party games that follow a series of curious, mythical events around the fabled town of Salchester. I’ve gathered some of those familiar with the Wytecliff family at the local bar, The Golden Thicket, to gather clues and solve this final mystery. 

To fully immerse your party in the atmosphere, we’ve included recipes for the Golden Thicket Burger (classic or firestarter), Thick-cut Fries, Chocolate Pudding, and the Gilded Match Cocktail. 

At a Glance

Don’t worry if you’ve never played a mystery party game or a murder mystery game before—you don’t need to memorize anything or be a roleplaying expert. All you have to do is read your character’s script and try to figure out who is the culprit. No acting is required—but the more everyone gets into character, the more fun the game can be!

Each game is completely digital - just download the files, assign characters, and distribute to your players! Play in person or online! Then, once the character booklets are distributed, it’s time to play! Games include three Q&A sections that are separated by scripted scenes, a prompt for players to make their accusations, and conclude with a final scripted scene.

Games are designed for 8-11 players OR for a solo player using the single player script. The pre-recorded narrator track and two pre-recorded character tracks can be used to help cover all the character roles if needed.

Download the Synopsis & Character List for a list of all of the suspects and the How to Play guide below for more detailed instructions for how to play. If you want to get a feel for how mystery party games work, check out our mini game, A Northwood House Overture.

What You Get

• Gameplay Instructions 
• Synopsis & Character List 
• 10 Character Booklets 
• 1 Narrator Booklet 
• 1 Single Player Booklet 
• 1 Narrator Audio Track
• 2 Bonus Character Audio Tracks
• Notes Page
• Themed Vegan Food and Drink Recipes
  • The Golden Thicket Burger - Classic and the Firestarter
  • Thick-cut Fries
  • Chocolate Pie
  • The Gilded Match Cocktail
• Pinterest Inspo Board
• Art Downloads

Before You Play

Difficulty rating (out of 5): 2 

Content Warnings: description of fire, missing persons, surveillance, brief description of death and violence

FAQs

• What if I don't have 8-11 players? That's okay! Players can double up on parts OR you can play solo with the single player script!
• How long does a typical game last? This shortened version takes around 30 minutes, the full versions take approximately 2 hours.
• Do I have to play the games in the Northwood Fables in order? No! Each game is a stand alone game. However, there may be spoilers if you play out of order. Any relevant secrets revealed in an earlier game will be reviewed in subsequent games if required for plot purposes.
• How much prep does the game require? Not much! You can sign up for characters ahead of time or at the beginning of your session, but everything from there is provided! It is recommended for at least one party member to look over the How to Play document before beginning.

Other Games in the Northwood Fables

0 A Northwood House Overture (mini game)

1 The Ghost of Northwood House

2 Boardroom Siege

3 A Haunting in the Orchard

4 Much Ado About Fairies

5 The Bewildered Book Club