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.)

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.

Seasonal variations included

Hollywood Lies includes, free of charge, Halloween Lies and Christmas Lies, the Halloween and Christmas-themed versions of the game.

how to get Hollywood Lies

Click here to purchase Hollywood Lies is available from Freeform Games.

You will be taken to the Freeform Games LLP website - follow the instructions to purchase Hollywood Lies.

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

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

Enjoying Hollywood Lies

hollywood lies stories and questions

I hosted Hollywood Lies for work - click here to read more.

Questions about Hollywood Lies - and my answers.

Click here to purchase Hollywood Lies is available from Freeform Games.