{"product_id":"murder-at-the-midsummer-masque-expansion","title":"Murder at the Midsummer Masque Expansion","description":"This Expansion Packet is a supplement to the core Murder at the Midsummer Masque murder mystery game. It adds 8 additional characters (bringing the total to 24) to accommodate larger player groups while preserving the mystery's balance, pacing, and structure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow It Works: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base game includes 16 characters, of which 8 are required for the mystery to function (4 Seelie, 4 Unseelie). These characters contain all essential clues, motives, and story arcs related to the murder. The 8 expansion characters (17-24) are optional but the expansion weaves 8 additional storylines into the broader party. The host should strive to assign the first 16 before adding characters from the expansion.\u003cbr\u003eAll the rules from the base game still apply. None of the rules are altered by this expansion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the best player experience, do not share with players which characters are in the expansion pack and which are part of the base set. Limit this knowledge as much as possible for the sake of the game.\u003cbr\u003eThese expansion roles do not impact the solution to the mystery but enrich the experience with additional intrigue, secrets, and interactions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach expansion character receives: \u003cbr\u003eA complete Round One (social rumors, secrets)\u003cbr\u003eA Round Two character card (alibi, suspicions, new discoveries)\u003cbr\u003eA Round Three confessional (outcome\/solution)","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50305046151525,"sku":"9798263094584","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/0538\/5573\/files\/imageloader_d3059acb-d380-46cf-8950-c9ea190cd0c6.jpg?v=1786209632","url":"https:\/\/paralleluniversebooks.com\/products\/murder-at-the-midsummer-masque-expansion","provider":"Parallel Universe Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}