Murder Is Coming

RULES
THE BASICS (READ FIRST)

PLAYERS NEEDED: 8 minimum
TIME: Approx. 2 hours (3+ with a feast)
SETTI
SETTING:
The game takes place in the future of Game of
Thrones, where Westeros has been successfully conquered
by Daenerys Targaryen. Daenerys has just crowned herself
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, the Andals, the Rhoynar and
the First Men.
DO NOT READ THE CHARACTER SHEETS BEFORE
PLAYING THE GAME! The clues are meant to be seen
only by the respective character in the order of the rounds.
Reading them ahead of time--no matter how tempting--will
ruin the game.
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RULES
BEFORE YOU PLAY (RULES FOR THE HOST)
PLAYERS
EXTRA PLAYERS
You, the host, will need to select eight (8) guests for the
game. Each character must be played for the murder mystery
to properly run its course. As the host, you can either choose
one of the 8 characters for yourself, or you can facilitate the
game from afar while the 8 people you select play the game.
If you prefer to facilitate, you must act as Varys, the Spider,
Master of Whispers and you can make suggestions and
participate without being a suspect yourself.
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Extra players can always be incorporated into the game.

Do you have a friend who would make a perfect devastated
Jorah Mormont? Or a stellar Red Keep coal boy? Maybe
even consider making them cook and serve your guests. Its
a thought.
CHARACTER SHEETS
Print the character sheets for each round ahead of time,

TIP: If youve played through the game already, you can play making sure to fold them so that the reveal and conceal
clues are hidden on the inside of the paper. Try your best not
as a very smug Varys who cant help them, but can watch
to read the clues! If, as the host, you intend to play as one of
these Lords and Ladies rip each other apart. Fun!
the 8 characters, it will ruin the game to see all of the clues
ahead of time. If you accidentally glimpse them, act as if
INVITATIONS
what you saw came to you in a dream or a religious vision.
When filling out the invitations, make sure you select a
Each character should have 1 introduction sheet, 4 round
character for each guest. They need to know ahead of time Ea
sheets, and 1 solution sheet (6 sheets per person). If youre
who they will be portraying because costumes are key.
printing all of this out, thats 48 sheets in total. Make sure
The invitations will also give them a sense of where their
you distribute them in the proper order and not ahead of the
characters stand before the murder occurs.
game (see HOW TO PLAY in the PLAYING THE GAME section)
TIP: Make sure you fill in the time, date, and place on the
invitations. We had to say it so there it is.
DINNER
Serving dinner to your guests is, of course, optional. But
everything is better with food, and who doesnt love a feast?
If you choose to dine while you play, weve included recipes
for you to use.

RULES
PLAYING THE GAME (RULES FOR EVERYONE)
THE BASICS
THE STEPS
Th murder mystery game involves 8 players trying to solve

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the mystery of who killed Daenerys Targaryen shortly after
her coronation. Each player assumes they are innocent, but
one is the murderer. The player playing the murderer does
not know ahead of time (because if they were a bad liar it
would ruin the game). Rather, it is up to all of the players to
attempt to shift the blame away from themselves based on
what other players reveal through conversations about facts,
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suspicions, and accusations exchanged amongst players.
The one caveat: PLAYERS CANNOT LIE. If their sheet says to
conceal a fact, they may attempt to avoid answering, but
they cannot claim something false.
This is the general order of play, outlined in the following

pages. MAKE SURE you consult these rules as you progress
through the game to avoid confusion.
1. HOST READS VARYSS INTRODUCTION
2. HOST READS ALOUD BASIC RULES
3. PLAYERS
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INTRODUCE THEIR CHARACTERS
4. BEGIN ROUND ONE
5. END ROUND ONE
Heres a hypothetical example of a possible conversation with

6. REPEATED FOR ROUND 2, 3, 4
non-playable characters:
Tyrion: I seem to recall hearing Her Grace arguing violently 7. FINAL ACCUSATIONS
with Ser Jorah last night.
Jorah: It was nothing. Just a mistake. But she did mention 8. THE REALM WANTS BLOOD
Lord Martell had recently fallen out of her favor
9. SOLUTION
Note how, while Jorah could not lie about what Tyrion had
indeed overheard, he was able to shift the blame toward
another character.
TL;D - Everyone is trying to solve the mystery through
TL;DR
conversation. PLAYERS CANNOT LIE about facts listed in their
conceal section.

RULES
PLAYING THE GAME (STEP BY STEP)
We recommend printing this out, rolling it up like a scroll, and 2. HOST READS ALOUD BASIC RULES
having it on hand to unfurl and consult while you play.
Each one of you is a murder suspect--but who really killed
the queen? To find the killer, you must all work to piece
1. HOST READS VARYSS INTRODUCTION
together the puzzle by revealing what you know to other
Or, if a 9th person is taking on the optional role of Varys, they players. You can only prove your innocence by proving other
characters guilty.
will read the text below:
My lords
lo and ladies, I am sure youre all anxious to hear why
you have been so unceremoniously assembled. It appears that
in the hours since Queen Daeneryss coronation she has been
found murdered, slain by an unknown hand in the gardens of
the Red Keep. Her body was found in a fountain with a single
wound to the chest.
I am as horrified as any of you at these events, and yet I have
to wonder. Sansa, Melisandre, Jon--where were you the night
of Daeneryss death? And Obarra, were you not guarding
our late queens chambers? It seems a great number of her
guests were unsettled last night; Jaime, Brienne, Ramsay and
Margaery, you were all noted wandering the grounds, your
purpose for stirring at such a late hour unclear.
My little birds tell me that each one of you is guilty of
the murder of Queen Daenerys Targaryen, so you see my
dilemma. For the good of the realm, we must find the traitor
who sits at this table--and we shall not leave until we know
who has betrayed Westeros.
Ea round, you will receive a sheet specific to your

Each
character. Do not show this to anyone else! It contains
facts that you MUST reveal during that round through
conversation, and secrets that you may try to conceal even
though you CANNOT LIE. You can change the subject and
give vague answers, but ultimately, if pressed, you must
tell the truth.
Th host will announce that the round has ended. If at that
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time you have anything left to reveal, speak up! Then you
will get your next sheet and proceed to the following round.
Make sure youre actively questioning other players or else
they may get the best of you and in the Game of Thrones,
you win or you die.
3. PLAYERS INTRODUCE THEIR CHARACTERS
Ea player now opens and reads their introduction sheet
Each
in silence. Once every player has read and digested this
information, each person must introduce themselves to
the group as the character they are playing, mentioning
everything in their reveal section.

RULES
4. BEGIN ROUND ONE
7. FINAL ACCUSATIONS
With everyone introduced, round one begins! THE HOST will

distribute the round one sheets. This is the first of four rounds
in total. Each round new information will be given to players.
Take a moment to make sure everyone has had a chance
to read and absorb what they must reveal and conceal that
round. The host should remind players that they need to
reveal ALL of their facts, and that they CANNOT LIE.
At the end of round four, its time to make accusations based

on all of the information that has been revealed during the
game. Each player takes a turn naming the character who
they believe to be the murderer.
8. THE REALM WANTS BLOOD
Th character with the most votes is killed and their head is
The
displayed on a spike outside the Red Keep.
Whe everyone is ready, serve the first course of dinner

When
(optional, but oh so tasty) and begin discussing the murder,
subtly shifting the blame to other players based on the facts 9. SOLUTION
on your sheet.
Okay, but did you kill the right person?
5. END ROUND ONE
The host distributes the final sheets, which should be folded
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Play continues until all the facts are revealed from round one. and labeled as Character - Solution. Dont read it! Instead,
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The host should announce the end of the round pending there when each player has their respective sheet, they then pass
the sheet to the person on their left.
is nothing left to discuss, and if all the players are ready,
proceed to serve the next course and distribute the sheets for
Each player will read aloud the solution of a different
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round two.
character. Make sure all players open their new sheet
and now note the number inside without revealing it. The
6. REPEAT FOR ROUND 2, 3, 4
player with #1 begins by reading their solution, followed
Each round repeats as the first. Allow time for each player by the player with #2. The game will end with solution
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to read their new sheet and understand the new information #8, revealing the murderer. MAKE SURE TO READ THEM IN
ORDER.
before the discussion begins anew.
TIP: The time between rounds is ideal for serving dinner and
making sure the wine in Kings Landing is flowing.

REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Brienne of Tarth, formerly a sworn sword to Renly
Baratheon, then Catelyn Stark, and now a warrior without a
lord. You have offered your blade to Sansa, but she refuses to
take you into her service. Before the coronation you were in
Kings Landing hoping to pledge your sword to the new
queen, but after you learned that Jaime was being held as a
prisoner in the Red Keep, you sought an audience with Daenerys to plead for his innocence.
You know the truth about why Jaime killed Aerys Targaryen,
the Mad King. He did it to save the lives of everyone in Kings
Landing, and you refuse to be idle while Jaime awaits
Daeneryss judgement. Jaime has rescued you from numerous dangerous situations in the past, and now its your turn
to save him, no matter what the risk.
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INTRO
BRIENNE OF TARTH
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Jaime Lannister, once a famous knight of unparalleled skill, you have been brought low by your familys misfortune. When Daenerys took the Red Keep you were fighting
to defend King Tommen, but were captured and taken as a
prisoner. After the battle your brother Tyrion petitioned Daenerys Targaryen and convinced her to keep you as a political
prisoner, confined to the keep but unable to leave, a far step
above being locked in the black cells.
Your brother Tyrion has informed you that Daenerys was

planning to pass judgement on you after her coronation for
your crimes against her family. He also told you about the
network of secret passages that riddle the Red Keep and
begged you to make use of them and escape before the new
queen ordered your death.
INTRO
JAIME LANNISTER
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Jon Snow, bastard son of house Stark and Lord Commander of the Nights Watch. In her recent campaign beyond
the wall, Daenerys and her dragons succeeded in driving back
the White Walkers, but now shes convinced that the Nights
Watch has served its purpose. You came here as Lord Commander to beg more support for the wall so that future generations may be safe from the White Walker
Recent events have convinced you that Melisandre of Asshai is

an agent of the greater good. You will do whatever she advises, even if it seems dangerous or foolish.
INTRO
JON SNOW
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Margaery Tyrell, once queen of the Seven Kingdoms,
now a disgraced daughter of House Tyrell. When Daenerys
took the Red Keep you surrendered your title and insisted
that you never consummated your marriage with King
Tommen. Daenerys seems to believe you and you are hopeful
that as queen Daenerys will not punish House Tyrell if you
prove your loyalty. Before her murder, you had offered yourself as a candidate
candida for a position on the small council.
You are terrified of the new queen. All of your schemes have
been for nought and there seems to be no reason for you to
remain here in Kings Landing. In fact, you were planning to
flee the city on the night of the murder and return to Highgarden where youd be safe from reprisals against members of
the former royalty.
INTRO
MARGAERY TYRELL
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Melisandre of Asshai, former advisor to Stannis
Baratheon, and priestess of the Lord of Light. When Daenerys
conquered Westeros and drove back the White Walkers you
saw that she was clearly the realms greatest hope for victory
against the darkness. Youve come to Kings landing to offer
yourself as an advisor to the queen.
You knew Daenerys was going to die. You saw it in your

flames and did everything in your power to prevent it, but
now that shes dead, things dont seem as grim as you
thought they would be. Jon Snow is the face you see in your
flames now, and if you can convince the realm to rally
around him, the forces of light will surely have a chance
against the darkness.
INTRO
MELISANDRE OF ASSHAI
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Obarra Sand, daughter of Oberyn Martell, the Red
Viper, and a Targaryen loyalist. During Daeneryss conquest
of Westeros, you and your allies in Dorne pledged yourself to
the Queens service. You were recognized for your skills and
offered a position as a member of Daeneryss Queensguard.
After taking the Red Keep, you were expecting the Queen to
dole out justice to the criminals of the former regime. But
worms like Jaime Lannister and Margaery Tyrell are permitted freedom inside the keep. This does not sit well with you or
your sisters, the Sand Snakes.
You were the only Queensguard posted outside the royal
apartments during the time that Daeny disappeared and was
murdered.
INTRO
OBARA SAND
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Ramsay Bolton, son of Roose Bolton and Warden of
the North. You traveled from Winterfell to attend Daeneryss
coronation so that you might cement the alliance between
House Bolton and House Targaryen. Rebel lords have been
rallying in the north under the banner of Sansa Stark, and
you are seeking the new queens support in quashing their
resistance.
You are actually very concerned about how Queen Daeneryss

reign is going to play out. With her recent campaign beyond
the wall she has already demonstrated that she isnt afraid to
mobilize troops in the north, an area you would much prefer
to dominate on your own.
INTRO
RAMSAY BOLTON
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are Sansa Stark, and though you currently hold no lands,
your name is still loved by many in the north. Numerous
lords have pledged their service to you and are mustering
troops in a bid to overthrow the Boltons from your home at
Winterfell. You have come to Kings Landing to witness
Daeneryss coronation and beg her for her support against
the Boltons.
You have already had an audience with the queen. She has
refused your plea for support to take back the north, saying
that she will not incite more war in the realm. You have
begged her repeatedly to help you oppose Ramsay Bolton,
but she has not yet relented.
Although you claimed you arrived for the coronation yesterday, this is a lie. Youve been in Kings Landing for a week
now seeking support from various northern factions for your
struggle against the Boltons.
INTRO
SANSA STARK
REVEAL CONCEAL
You know Melisandre of Asshai to be a witch. You witnessed
the death of Lord Renly as a result of her sorcery. The only
way to explain the mysterious death of Daenerys is through
dark sorcery, the kind that Melisandre specializes in.
You are terrified for Jaimes life. Youve lost your faith with
those in power and want nothing more than to return home,
but you cannot abandon Jaime and will do anything in your
power to get him to safety. You are not above resorting to
violence.
ROUND ONE
BRIENNE OF TARTH
REVEAL CONCEAL
Yesterday, during the coronation feast, you heard Jon Snow
complaining about Daeneryss plan to reduce the size and
power of the Nights Watch. He wasnt just moping, though;
he sounded like he vehemently disagreed with how the queen
was handling the situation.
You do not regret killing Aerys Targaryen, the Mad King.
ROUND ONE
JAIME LANNISTER
REVEAL CONCEAL
Dragons are no substitute for the Nights Watch. The safety of

the realm is your top priority, and you will do anything within
your power to change her mind.
Brienne also spends a lot of time with Jaime Lannister, the

Kingslayer, who should have been executed with the rest of
the corrupt Lannisters.
Queen Daenerys plans to disband the Nights Watch to divert

those resources and men to rebuilding war torn areas of the
riverlands and north. She thinks her dragons are sufficient to
subdue the White Walkers.
While you were trying to seek an audience with Daenerys,

you overheard Brienne pleading with the queen for Jaimes
release. Daenerys angrily dismissed her, and as Brienne left
you heard Brienne muttering threats against the queen.
ROUND ONE
JON SNOW
REVEAL CONCEAL
Brienne has a suspiciously bad record of keeping her charges
alive. Though she blames Renlys death on Melisandres sorcery, she was the last one to see him alive. Catelyn Stark also
died despite her protection.
After all of your political schemes failed, you have been

searching for an opportunity to murder the new queen before
she punishes House Tyrell.
Jaime Lannister earned his nickname the Kingslayer by killing Mad King Aerys in a pivotal moment. Daeneryss death,
on the eve before she would make her first royal decree,
seems like another such moment.
ROUND ONE
MARGAERY TYRELL
REVEAL CONCEAL
As you searched for Queen Daeneryss killer in the flames of
the Lord of Light, Margaerys face was one of the few you
could make out clearly.
You visited Daenerys on the night of her death to warn her,
and Obarra Sand was standing guard. Alone. When there
should have been at least two Queensguard defending her.
You used your powers, granted by Rhllor the Red God, Lord
of Light, to conjure a shadow to murder Renly Baratheon.
In creating this shadow, you had sex with Stannis Baratheon
and sacrificed this fiery energy to Rhllor.
ROUND ONE
REVEAL CONCEAL
Jaime Lannister is known as the Kingslayer because he murdered King Aerys II, Daeneryss father. We need no further
reason than that to put his head on a spike for treason. Now
that the queen is dead it it too late for justice, but we may yet
have our revenge.
A little drunk after the feast, you boasted that you could
defend Queen Daenerys by yourself and, as Commander of
the Queensguard, dismissed your fellow guards for the night.
ROUND ONE
OBARA SAND
REVEAL CONCEAL
You are much more interested in killing Sansa Stark than

Daenerys Targaryen.
You suspect that Sansa has already made one attempt on

your life since youve been in Kings Landing. Last night, you
saw a thin, dark shadow lurking outside your window. When
you went to check the window, it was gone.
You hate being bored. Flaying men alive gets repetitive, and
you have often hunted women for sport using the dogs from
your houses kennels.
Sansa stark is a troublemaker bent on upsetting the fragile

peace that the north has achieved since Daeneryss arrival in
Westeros.
ROUND ONE
RAMSAY BOLTON
REVEAL CONCEAL
Ramsay Bolton is a liar, murderer, and worse. Of all the
people gathered here, Ramsay has the most blood on his
hands.
Knowing how Ramsay rapes and hunts women, its hard to
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believe he would care to see a woman sitting on the iron
throne. Especially one that might be sympathetic to you as a
similarly lost daughter of a formerly great house trying to
reclaim what is hers.
A few nights ago, you hired an assassin to kill Ramsay

Bolton, but they failed.
That assassin was your sister Arya, back from Braavos and
trained by the House of Black and White.
ROUND ONE
SANSA STARK
REVEAL CONCEAL
You spoke briefly with Jaime in the Gardens last night. As
you were leaving, you passed the Godswood and overheard
Jon Snow praying inside. It sounded like he was asking for
forgiveness.
The stab wound in Daenerys is almost identical to the one you
witnessed in Renlys body at the time of his death, when a
shadow created by Melisandre stabbed him.
You were in the gardens talking to Jaime because you hoped

to convince him to flee before Daenerys passed her judgement.
At one point while you were talking to Jaime, he said he
heard a splash, but the noise was covered by the coronation
bells that have been tolling all day. He went to investigate,
and came back extremely frightened, urging you to return to
your chambers.
ROUND TWO
BRIENNE OF TARTH
REVEAL CONCEAL
Yesterday at sunset you went to the kitchens, since you declined to attend the feast earlier that day, and noticed one of
Margaerys handmaidens leaving with a sack full of provisions.
You were in the gardens on the night of the queens death,

seeking privacy to meet with Brienne. During your conversation you heard a splash from one of the fountains. You left
Brienne and went to investigate it alone, where you discovered Daeneryss body in the fountain.
You knew that if you reported the body you would be the
most likely suspect, so you said nothing to Brienne about. You
insisted that she return to her chambers.
ROUND TWO
JAIME LANNISTER
REVEAL CONCEAL
Late last night you went to the Godswood to pray. On your
way you passed Jaime and Brienne in the gardens. You
couldnt make out much of what they were saying, but you
overheard some phrases including, Theyll kill you, and
you need to escape.
Melisandre came to your room last night. She was unusually

frustrated, and would say only that Daenerys was going to
die. Then she demanded that you have sex with her.
During this sexual experience, you saw terrible things in the
candle flames of your room. You went to the Godswood afterwards to seek peace and forgiveness from the Old Gods.
ROUND TWO
JON SNOW
REVEAL CONCEAL
Last night, one of your handmaidens said they heard the
sounds of violent lovemaking coming from Jon Snows chambers. They also heard a female voice calling out to Rhllor.
You had your handmaidens collecting provisions for travelling

back to Highgarden.
ROUND TWO
MARGAERY TYRELL
REVEAL CONCEAL
Last night, before your private audience with Daenerys,
Obarra smelled of wine.
You had sex with Jon last night immediately after your audience with Daenerys. You offered up this passion to Rhllor,
the Red God, to better see the face of the queens killer, but
the face that you saw was ever-changing and impossible to
identify. You saw Margaery in the flames as well, but its unclear if she was the same as the killer.
ROUND TWO
REVEAL CONCEAL
Very shortly before Daenerys was killed, Melisandre came to
visit the royal apartments. At the queens request you waited
outside, though you heard angry voices shouting from inside.
Minutes later, Melisandre left in her usual state of calm.
Melisandre was the last person to see Daenerys alive.
Shortly after Melisandre left you went into the royal apartments to check on Daenerys. You found her dead by a single
stab wound, and one of her fingers had been cut off.
Instead of reporting the murder, which happened while you
were drunk on watch, you took rash action and threw
Daeneryss body out of a window into a fountain in the gardens below. You timed the drop to coincide with the coronation bells that have been ringing all day.
ROUND TWO
OBARA SAND
REVEAL CONCEAL
Sansa was seen at the Great Sept of Baelor last night, but you
know that she doesnt worship the Seven. If she wanted to
pray she wouldve gone to the Godswood.
You werent actually visiting the kennels, you were heading

toward the Godswood where you hoped to find Sansa. Killing
her here would bring a swift end to the rebellion in the north.
Unable to sleep because of the constant coronation bells, you

wandered the gardens, looking for the kennels. You ran into
Jaime Lannister, who looked pale. He was in a terrible rush to
get back inside.
ROUND TWO
RAMSAY BOLTON
REVEAL CONCEAL
After the coronation feast you traveled across the city to the
Great Sept of Baelor, where you joined a prayer of thanks for
the new queen. You were across the city when the body was
discovered.
You dont worship the seven. You went to the Great Sept of
Baelor to be somewhere public with numerous witnesses to
verify your presence.
ROUND TWO
SANSA STARK
REVEAL CONCEAL
On your way to your chambers, you considered begging Daenerys, privately, to spare Jaime. However, Obara seemed
strangely frightened and evasive when you inquired about
the queen, and she refused under any circumstances to allow
you into the royal apartments.
Prepared to persuade the queen with your sword, you

returned to your chambers first and armed yourself with the
Valyrian steel blade Oathkeeper.
ROUND THREE
BRIENNE OF TARTH
REVEAL CONCEAL
Last night, you stumbled onto Ramsay returning from the
gardens. He claimed he was searching for the kennels, but
the kennels are a far cry from the gardens.
After you found the body and then urged Brienne to return to
her chambers, you fled to one of the secret passages leading
out of the castle.
Unfortunately, you were unable to navigate the labyrinth of
tunnels without Varys to aid you. You emerged hours later,
covered in dirt, near the castle stables.
ROUND THREE
JAIME LANNISTER
REVEAL CONCEAL
After your late night prayer in the Godswood you encountered
Jaime Lannister, covered in dirt, emerging from secret passage near the stables. He looked exasperated. Thankfully, he
did not see you.
You have nothing new to conceal this round.
ROUND THREE
JON SNOW
REVEAL CONCEAL
This morning, one of your handmaidens passed along the
information that there were traces of bloodstains on the floor
of the royal apartments, but they had been scrubbed away
and covered with rugs.
During the coronation feast, you managed to sprinkle a handful of poison dust onto the flowers that Ramsay gave to Daenerys as a gift. Unfortunately for you, Daenerys ignored the
flowers. They disappeared after the feast while you werent
watching.
When your attempt to poison Daenerys failed, you ordered
your handmaidens to pack up your belongings so you might
flee before your plot could be discovered.
ROUND THREE
MARGAERY TYRELL
REVEAL CONCEAL
On your way back to your chambers from your audience with
Daenerys, you nearly collided with two of Margaerys handmaidens carrying a large chest of belongings. They were
headed away from Margaerys apartments.
ROUND THREE
REVEAL CONCEAL
Brienne threatened to force her way into Daeneryss chambers late last night, and she was armed with a Valyrian steel
blade. An odd choice for an audience with the queen.
After dropping Daeneryss body into the fountain below the

window, you attempted to clean the bloodstains on the floor
and cover them up.
ROUND THREE
OBARA SAND
REVEAL CONCEAL
At Daeneryss coronation feast you witnessed Sansa passing a
note to one of the servants.
At the feast you gave Daenerys a gift of rare northern flowers

that only bloom in the snows around Winterfell. You were
extremely insulted when she ignored it.
ROUND THREE
RAMSAY BOLTON
REVEAL CONCEAL
At the beginning of the coronation feast, you saw Ramsay
delivering a bouquet of rare northern flowers to Queen Daenerys. She paid them little attention.
Your sister Arya was disguised as a serving boy, working the

tables at the coronation. You passed her a simple letter reading: TONIGHT.
Sick of Ramsays presence, you left the feast early and overheard Obarra, drunk, complaining with a member of the
castle guard that Daenerys is showing herself to be weak by
not killing all of the Lannisters now that she is in power.
ROUND THREE
SANSA STARK
REVEAL CONCEAL
Your squire Podrick has just brought you a small wooden box.
He seems terribly frightened. He whispers to you. I was
searching for evidence, I found this in Lord Boltons chambers. You open the box and find a flayed human
finger.
This morning, when you had a chance to investigate the fountain where Daenerys was found, saw a single pair of boot
prints leading the fountain. You recognize the shape of the
print as Jaimes boots.
You tried to cover up Jaimes footsteps to prevent him from
becoming a suspect. Hes already in enough danger.
ROUND FOUR
BRIENNE OF TARTH
REVEAL CONCEAL
When you helped Tyrion escape, you used a series of secret
passages in the Red Keep.
As a member of the Kingsguard, you knew that there was one

such passage leading directly to the royal chambers.
Obarra should have known about this entrance.
ROUND FOUR
JAIME LANNISTER
REVEAL CONCEAL
This morning, you returned to the fountain where the body
was found. You noticed that the fountain is directly beneath
the window of the royal apartments.
As you returned to your chambers last night you saw a thin
shadow of a figure watching you from down the hall. You
called out to it, but it vanished when you approached.
Before you slept with Melisandre last night, she used a small
iron dagger to cut open your palm. She took your blood and
used it in a ritual. After it was over, you left while she was
still chanting to Rhllor, the Lord of Light. You threw the
dagger beneath a hedge as you rushed to the Godswood to
pray.
ROUND FOUR
JON SNOW
REVEAL CONCEAL
A week ago you visited the docks to mingle with the people of
Kings Landing. While you were there you saw a woman and
a thin boy disembarking off a ship from Braavos. The woman
looked exactly like Sansa but she claims she didnt arrive in
Kings landing until yesterday.
You were at the docks to collect a very specific vial of poison

dust from a disgraced Maester disguised as a beggar. This is
the same dust that you later sprinkled onto Ramsays flowers
in an attempt to kill Daenerys.
ROUND FOUR
MARGAERY TYRELL
REVEAL CONCEAL
Last night you cast a powerful protection spell over Daenerys.
The fact that your spell wasnt enough to protect her bodes ill.
Whoever murdered her has a powerful will and is possibly
using dark magic to avoid detection.
Last night you took some of Jons blood and used it in the
ritual to create a shadow of protection.
You firmly believe Jon is Azor Ahai reborn, and his blood is
blessed with great power.
ROUND FOUR
REVEAL CONCEAL
You were just informed that one of the queens servants has
been discovered dead. Her face was blue, as though she had
choked to death, but there were no marks on her neck. A sure
sign of poison.
You still arent entirely familiar with the Red Keep. It doesnt
seem impossible that secret passages might exist, but its embarrassing that you never thought to check.
Next to the servants body was a shattered vase, containing

the flowers Ramsay gave to Daenerys last night.
ROUND FOUR
OBARA SAND
REVEAL CONCEAL
This morning you returned to the gardens where Daenerys
was found. Beneath a hedge near the Godswood, you discovered a simple iron dagger of a style commonly forged in the
north. It was covered in dried blood.
You also saw Brienne snooping around the fountain, covering

up what looked like footprints.
ROUND FOUR
RAMSAY BOLTON
REVEAL CONCEAL
You swear you saw Margaery around the docks last week,
exchanging a pouch of silver for a small glass vial from a
beggar.
You arrived at Kings Landing a week earlier than you

claimed, sailing from Braavos where you recently were
reunited with your younger sister, Arya Stark.
Arya arrived in Westeros disguised as a servant boy.
ROUND FOUR
SANSA STARK
The night of the murder, Brienne was in the gardens attempting to convince Jaime to flee Kings Landing for his own
safety. After the two of them separated that night, Brienne
armed herself with Oathkeeper and went to the royal apartments, ready to do whatever it took to convince Daenerys to
spare Jaimes life. Obara, still in shock from moving
Daeneryss body, stopped Brienne in her tracks, and it was
only the next day that Brienne learned the truth of the
queens death. Ashamed that, mere hours ago, she had contemplated using force against Daenerys, Brienne set Podrick
to the task of searching through the rooms of the suspects,
whereupon he found the flayed finger in Ramsays chambers.
SOLUTION
BRIENNE OF TARTH
Jaime Lannister was the second person to discover Daeneryss

body. He found her floating dead in the fountain after hearing the splash. Knowing that he would be blamed, he urged
Brienne to flee the gardens and attempted to escape through
one of the secret passages in the Red Keep. But without Varys
to guide him he quickly became lost and emerged hours later
from another passage still inside the castle walls.
SOLUTION
JAIME LANNISTER
Jon Snow owes his life to Melisandre, so when she came to

his chambers and demanded his blood, he dared not refuse
her. After the terrifying sexual ritual, Jon fled to the Godswood to pray for forgiveness. Along the way, he cast the
bloody dagger--which Ramsay later found--into the bushes.
SOLUTION
JON SNOW
Margaery Tyrell attempted to murder Daenerys, but failed. At

the coronation feast, she sprinkled a pinch of poison onto the
flowers that Ramsay offered to the queen. When Queen Daenerys ignored the gift, it was one of the queens servants who
later inhaled the poison. After this failure, Margaery and her
handmaidens began making preparations to flee to Highgarden, but when Daenerys body was discovered in the fountain
the next day, she was forced to abandon her plans.
SOLUTION
MARGAERY TYRELL
Melisandre of Asshai came to Kings Landing with one purpose: to save Daenerys Targaryen from a murder she foresaw
in her flames. On the night of the queens murder, Melisandre convinced Daenerys to have a private audience with her
while Obara waited outside. Melisandre tried to warn the
queen of the plot against her, but Daenerys dismissed her
warning and ordered Melisandre to leave. The Red Priestess
rushed to her chambers, and using the blood and life-force of
Jon Snow, attempted to summon a shadow to protect the
queen. But she was too late, Daenerys had already been murdered.
SOLUTION
Obara Sand, drunk on wine and pride after the coronation

feast, dismissed the Queensguard in a lapse of judgment.
That night, after Melisandres private audience with the
queen, Obarra was the first person to discover Daenerys dead
on the floor of her own chambers. Knowing she had failed to
protect the queen, and sure she would face death for her negligence, Obarra threw Daeneryss body out the window of the
royal apartments and into the fountain below to divert suspicion. After attempting to cover up the blood stains, she
returned to her post.
SOLUTION
OBARRA SAND
In the death of Daenerys Targaryen, Ramsay Bolton is completely blameless. On the night of the murder, Ramsay was
startled by a figure in his window and decided to roam the
Red Keep. Quickly bored, he searched briefly for Sansa in the
Godswood, hoping he might have an opportunity to end the
rebellion in the north, but she was off at the Great Sept of
Baelor. The next morning, he was just as shocked to hear of
the discovery
disc
of a flayed finger in his chambers. It bore none
of the artistry of a Bolton blade and must have been planted
in Ramsays room. After all, Ramsay was on his best behavior
during his stay in the Red Keep, looking to impress Daenerys,
not flay her. The flowers he gave Daenerys were truly meant
to forge an alliance; he did not lace them with poison.
SOLUTION
RAMSAY BOLTON
Sansa Stark arrived secretly in Kings Landing a full week

before the coronation. Knowing Daenerys Targaryen was deliberating on who to support in the north, Sansa traveled to
Braavos and sought the help of her sister Arya, a newly
anointed assassin of the Faceless Men, knowing she may
need to take drastic action if Daenerys supported Ramsays
claim to Winterfell.
On the day of the coronation, Sansa managed to secure a
brief audience with Daenerys, but was told in extremely blunt
terms that the new queen would not see more war in the
north and would not support her rebellion. Knowing now that
Daenerys on the throne would give Ramsay the chance to
cement his rule over her homeland, Sansa slipped a note to
Arya, who had taken the identity of a serving boy, telling her
that action must
mu be taken that night.
stabbed Daenerys through the back with her sword, Needle.

In one final move to guarantee Ramsay would never set foot
in Winterfell again, Arya cut off and flayed Daeneryss finger.
Arya then ran to Ramsays chambers to plant the flayed
finger, briefly encountering Jon on the way as he returned
from the Godswood. Ramsay almost saw Arya when she crept
up to his window to plant the finger, but fearing an assassination attempt by Sansa he chose to wander the grounds,
hoping to find and punish Sansa. However, Sansa was actually in the Great Sept of Baelor, just as she claimed. Making
sure multiple people saw her praying, Sansa spent the night
at the Sept so that she would have an ironclad alibi while her
sister murdered Queen Daenerys Targaryen, First of Her
Name, Breaker of Chains, Mother of Dragons, and Former
Queen of the Seven Kingdoms.
Late that night, after Melisandre left the room, Arya slipped
out of a secret passage in the royal apartments and
SOLUTION
SANSA STARK
YOU h RE I N V I T E D
Daener ys Targar yen has liberated the Seven Kingdoms from the grip of the usurper. With
her dragons and her armies, she has brought peace to the realm and saved the realm from
the White Walkers in the north.
In celebration of this new era of peace and prosperity, she invites you,
to attend her royal coronation at the Red Keep of Kings Landing.
Lodging will be provided by House
on the day of
at the hour of
at the following address:
Kindly send a raven to
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to announce your coming.
Jon Snow, Lord Commander of the Wall
Ramsay of House Bolton, Warden of the North
As Lord Commander, Jon Snow journeyed from afar to attend the coronation of Queen
Daenerys, and also to beg her for more support on the Wall. Word has travelled that,
since her dragons have done a remarkable job of driving back the White Walkers,
Daenerys has announced her intention to disband the Nights Watch altogether, but Jon
understands that this will not be the last of the threats from the far north. He hopes to
convince Daenerys not to abandon the Wall.
Costume suggestion: heavy black cape, boots, furs
Thoug Ramsay was declared Warden of the North under Lannister rule, his claim
Though
is not supported by the many northern houses and his control of the region is
slipping, especially since Sansa Stark escaped his grasp and has been building a
rebellion against him. Ramsay cautiously supports Daenerys and hopes that by
graciously appealing to her and supporting her rule he will secure his title and
remain in control of the north.
Costume suggestion: cape, two belts crossed over chest like an X, snear
Sansa of House Stark, Rightful Heir to Winterfell
Brienne of House Tarth, Soldier of the Realm
After her familys tragic fall, Sansa Stark returned to the north and challenged the
Warden of the North, Ramsay Bolton, for control of Winterfell. Claiming his title for her
own, Sansa has been slowly gathering support from the northern houses. Sansa hopes
that Queen Daenerys will back her claim to the north based on her Stark heritage and
fealty from the northern houses.
Costume suggestion: modest northern dress, bleak colors
With no house to serve, Brienne wishes to pledge her sword to the new Targaryen
Queen, hoping she might even join her Queensguard--but only if Daenerys pardons
Jaime Lannister. Brienne wholeheartedly believes that Jaime is only guilty of doing
his duty, having given up allegiance to his house when he joined the Kingsguard,
and hopes that after the coronation, Daenerys will grant him his life.
Costume suggestion: plated armor or tunic, plain trousers
Melisandre of Asshai, Priestess of Rhllor

Melisand
Obarra Sand, Queensguard

Oba
Melisandre has proven an incredibly powerful ally in the fight against the White
Walkers, standing by Lord Commander Snows side and using her sorcery to combat
the encroaching darkness in the far north. She has journeyed to Kings Landing with
Jon Snow to attend the coronation, and hopes to convince Daenerys to heed her
warnings of the visions she has seen in the flames.
Costume suggestion: red dress, red jewelry, red hair
Decades of loyalty to the Targaryens finally paid off for the Martells when
Daenerys returned to Westeros and took back her throne. In the name of Dorne,
and her father Oberyn, Obarra Sand pledged her allegiance to the new Queen and
immediately joined her Queensguard as an incredibly devoted--and deadly--servant.
However, Obarra is wary of all the traitors remaining amongst Kings Landing, and
wants to sway Daenerys to weed them out of her court.
Costume suggestion: yellow tunic/dress, riding pants, mascara
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Jaime of House Lannister,

Lanni
Prisoner of the Crown
When Daenerys took Westeros, most of the ruling Lannisters were slain. Jaime
however, was spared because his brother Lord Tyrion is a trusted counsellor for
the new queen. While Tyrion has been campaigning for Jaimes pardon, Jaime has
been confined to the Red Keep under constant surveillance, waiting for the Queens
coronation and subsequent decision.
Costume suggestion: leather jacket, riding pants, shackles
Margaery of House Tyrell, Former Queen

Ma
Margaery
ruled beside King Tommen Lannister for a time, but when Daenerys
attacked Kings Landing she quickly surrendered, claiming she had never
consummated her marriage with Tommen and was forced into the arrangement.
Daenerys, not one to kill innocents, took pity on Margaery and is keeping her
close. However, Margaery knows that to secure her future and the future of House
Tyrell, she will have to decide whether or not she can depend on the whims of this
new monarch.
Costume suggestion: floral dress, gold jewelry
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RECIPES
THE FEAST
INSTRUCTIONS:
SLOW COOKING
We recommend cooking these dishes with a slow cooker so 1. Peel and cut the apples into chunks, then repeat with the
onion. Placed the apples and onion along the bottom of the
that they can be served with more flexibility. If you dont
have a crock pot or slow cooker, see alternate directions for slow cooker.
cook times.
2. Lay the chicken breast atop the bed of apples and onion.
Sprinkle with pinch of salt and pepper. Add 1 tsp of paprika.
ROASTED CAPON (Chicken) WITH APPLE
Serves 8
Se
3. Pour the 12 oz bottle of apple cider into the slow cooker.
INGREDIENTS:
4. Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours until the chicken shreds
easily.
2 apples
1 onion
2-3 lbs of skinless, boneless chicken breast
5. Remove and serve the chicken (shredded if you wish).

Make sure to ladle plenty of apples and onions over the
meat before serving, or if you choose to shred the chicken
make sure you mix well.
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
1 tsp of paprika
pap
12 oz bottle of apple cider
Without a slow cooker: Take the apple and onion chunks

and cook them in a pan with oil over medium heat for 5
minutes. Once browned, layer over bottom of a casserole
dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the chicken
breasts over the apples and onions, sprinkle with spices
and pour the apple cider over. Bake for 25-30 minutes or
until chicken is thoroughly cooked and serve.

RECIPES
VEGETARIAN ENTREE
BOWN OF BROWN (Vegetarian & Vegan
Chili)
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Chop the onion
into bite-sized pieces and saute with pinch of salt for 3
minutes or until soft.
2. Chop the bell peppers
peppe into bite-sized pieces and add to
the onions, sauteing until tender. Add garlic cloves, minced,
to the pan and cook an additional 30 seconds.
3 tablespoons oil (olive)

1 onion
3. Stir in the cumin, oregano, cinnamon, and optional chilli

powder until the vegetables are coated. Then transfer from
the pan to the slow cooker.
Pinch of salt
2 red or yellow bell peppers
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and 2 cups of

vegetable broth (water can be substituted). Set the slow
cooker to HIGH.
3 cloves of garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
tsp ground cinnamon
5. Drain the cans of black beans and rinse. To bring them

back to life a bit, you can add a bit of lemon juice and some
salt. Add the black beans into the slow cooker and mix
thoroughly. Cover and let cook for 6-8 hours.
0-3 tsps of chilli powder (if you want it hot!)
6. Ladle the bowl

b of brown into individual bowls.
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
Without a slow cooker: After step 3, transfer to a large

pot on medium-high heat. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, and
broth and cover. Bring to a boil, then decrease heat until it
is simmering. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add the cans of black
beans (after draining & rinsing) to the pot and simmer,
uncovered, for 15 more minutes. Stir occasionally. Turn off
the heat and ladle the bowl of brown into individual bowls.
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cups of broth
b (vegetable)
tsp sugar
2 15oz cans of black beans

RECIPES
SIDES
These delicious green beans from the far south make a tasty
compliment to either the roasted capon or the bowl of brown,
and take a mere 15 minutes on the stovetop if youre feeling
ambitious. Alternately, a simple side salad or loaf of bread
makes a delicious (and simple) addition to either entree and
can be prepared ahead of time.
INSTRUCTIONS:
DORNISH GREEN BEANS
3. Before adding the beans, peel and crush 2 cloves of garlic

and add to the oil. Let the garlic brown for 1-2 minutes and
then add chopped green beans to the hot oil.
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes
2 tablespoons of olive oil (or sesame oil)

2 cloves of garlic
2 lbs of green beans
tsp each of the following spices: salt, pepper, paprika,
garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
2. Wash and cut green beans into pieces about 2 inches in

length.
4. Saute beans, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes or until

beans turn bright green.
INGREDIENTS:
cup of broth (vegetable or chicken)
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Combine the salt, pepper,

peppe paprika, garlic powder, oregano,
and cayenne pepper into a dish. Add to the beans, coating
thoroughly.
6. Pour in the broth and cover the skillet with a lid. (Note:
Water can be substituted for vegetable or chicken broth)
Allow to cook with lid for 10 minutes.
7. Uncover the green beans and let the remaining water cook
off.
8. Using tongs, remove the beans to another plate. Sprinkle
with sesame seeds and serve!

RECIPES
DESSERT & BEVERAGES
DESSERT
Dessert is optional, but highly recommended. Since youll be
dining in Kings Landing, we recommend purchasing some
delicious lemon cakes or perhaps some fruity tarts.
BEVERAGES
Thoug Cersei may be fond of reds, we would suggest a
Though
chilled white wine served with the above menu.
DEMANDING TRIBUTE
As Lord
Lo Baelish often repeats, Its always better to spend
someone elses coin. Since you have taken up the burden
of hosting, we recommend that you ask a paltry tribute from
your guests in the form of whatever ale, desserts, or side
dishes they produce in their homeland.


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THE BASICS (READ FIRST)

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Extra players can always be incorporated into the game.

Print the character sheets for each round ahead of time,

GAM E OF T H RON E S is copy righ t George R R M a rt i n

Th murder mystery game involves 8 players trying to solve

This is the general order of play, outlined in the following

Heres a hypothetical example of a possible conversation with

GAM E OF T H RON E S is copy righ t George R R M a rt i n

Ea round, you will receive a sheet specific to your

GAM E OF T H RON E S is copy righ t George R R M a rt i n

With everyone introduced, round one begins! THE HOST will

At the end of round four, its time to make accusations based

Whe everyone is ready, serve the first course of dinner

GAM E OF T H RON E S is copy righ t George R R M a rt i n

Your brother Tyrion has informed you that Daenerys was

Recent events have convinced you that Melisandre of Asshai is

You knew Daenerys was going to die. You saw it in your

You are actually very concerned about how Queen Daeneryss

You do not regret killing Aerys Targaryen, the Mad King.

Dragons are no substitute for the Nights Watch. The safety of

Brienne also spends a lot of time with Jaime Lannister, the

Queen Daenerys plans to disband the Nights Watch to divert

While you were trying to seek an audience with Daenerys,

After all of your political schemes failed, you have been

You are much more interested in killing Sansa Stark than

You suspect that Sansa has already made one attempt on

Sansa stark is a troublemaker bent on upsetting the fragile

A few nights ago, you hired an assassin to kill Ramsay

You were in the gardens talking to Jaime because you hoped

You were in the gardens on the night of the queens death,

Melisandre came to your room last night. She was unusually

You had your handmaidens collecting provisions for travelling

You werent actually visiting the kennels, you were heading

Unable to sleep because of the constant coronation bells, you

Prepared to persuade the queen with your sword, you

You have nothing new to conceal this round.

You have nothing new to conceal this round.

After dropping Daeneryss body into the fountain below the

At the feast you gave Daenerys a gift of rare northern flowers

Your sister Arya was disguised as a serving boy, working the

You have nothing new to conceal this round.

As a member of the Kingsguard, you knew that there was one

You were at the docks to collect a very specific vial of poison

Next to the servants body was a shattered vase, containing

You have nothing new to conceal this round.

You also saw Brienne snooping around the fountain, covering

You arrived at Kings Landing a week earlier than you

Jaime Lannister was the second person to discover Daeneryss

Jon Snow owes his life to Melisandre, so when she came to

Margaery Tyrell attempted to murder Daenerys, but failed. At

Obara Sand, drunk on wine and pride after the coronation

Sansa Stark arrived secretly in Kings Landing a full week

stabbed Daenerys through the back with her sword, Needle.

to announce your coming.

Jon Snow, Lord Commander of the Wall

Ramsay of House Bolton, Warden of the North