Freeform Games Reviews 124

I have four Freeform games which I last played with my children 13 years ago. Now my adult children want to play them. Mo helped me restore my account and made sure that I could download the games again. Great support from great people.

I've hosted outdoor LARPs (Live Action Roleplaying) for years. I felt some help was in order when we needed to run an indoor game, and Free Form Games really came through. It has a rich storyline, and comes with all the extras things that are needed. (PDFs for printing things like currency, clue cards, special capabilities, etc.) It also has guidance for the case where you need extra roles, or fewer roles.
It is not something you "open" and begin playing. It takes some prep on the part of the host, but the instructions tell what you need to do, and offer suggestions for how to set the mood for the game.
I ran a murder mystery with a my "A-Team" of LARPing friends and we had a blast. Soon after that I invited my "B-Team" of friends, and partnered each of them with the "A-Team" person who played their role in the first game. The partners simply played the part of a friend or relative who - since they knew the story, were able to fill in gaps and help smooth the evening for the newcomers so that everyone was successful. Both events were fantastic!

I have played about 10 Freeform Games so far and most of them were really great! Especially in comparison to other crime dinner party games. I like the interactive rules that are basically applicable to all Freeform games. Sometimes the balance between the character interest groups is off in my experience but that's critique on a high level.

I've used Freeform games for years and wouldn't go anywhere else for a murder mystery kit. Just the right combination of guidance and freedom.

We love freeform games! All the information is detailed and sent with easy-to-follow instructions. Our guests always get stuck in with their character roles and there is much hilarity when the action gets heated with challenges and pickpocketing and killing! The advice and recommendations for different age groups is spot on!

I've had the pleasure of hosting a murder mystery party with 20+ guests for the second time, and I must say, the content and instructions provided by the game creators have been truly comprehensive and easy to understand for hosts like me. The result is always a fantastic time for everyone at the party, and for that, I'm genuinely thankful for the amazing stories you provide.

That said, I believe there is room for improvement in making these games more inclusive. For instance, in the "Wild West" game, there are indigenous American characters who are referred to as "Indians" without proper names. This mode of addressing indigenous people is quite offensive, and I believe it's possible to create an enjoyable game without causing harm to minority groups.

Similarly, the casino game assumes that everyone is heterosexual and includes elements like "seducing" other characters, but this is limited to interactions with the opposite sex. The game also only features straight couples. This doesn't accurately reflect the diversity of the actual population and doesn't always align with the preferences of my guests.

In summary, I genuinely love these games, but I believe there are some straightforward updates and changes that could make them significantly more inclusive and welcoming to everyone. Embracing diversity can enhance the gaming experience and ensure that all players feel comfortable and respected. Thank you for your great work, and I hope you consider these suggestions to make your games even better.

I run theatre workshops in the Highlands of Scotland and have been using Freeform Games for many years. In that time I have shopped around for other similar companies and I've never found anything that comes close. The games are so much fun and I have used them many times for both adult and older children's groups and the feedback from the groups after the event is always really positive.
Recently I was unable to access my previously purchased games due to a computer issue and I emailed the company to see if they could help. I received a lovely email the very next day with all the details I needed to redownload by games. I rarely write reviews, but I have been so continuously impressed with Freeform Games. Highly, highly recommended! Great customer service and the games are the best around.

This company is awesome! Not only do they have great games but the customer service is phenomenal! Always courteous and they bend over backwards to really ensure customer satisfaction! You guys are great! Been using them since 2016! Never a bad experience!

guys this is such a cool game and they have great customer service. Make sure you buy it around 2 weeks to a month before the party! There's allot to prepare for but they walk you through it. I will be purchasing another game from these people.

Some of the most innovative, well-written and intricate Murder Mysteries around! Always a great time and has a wide variety of themes and "levels" to cater for all preferences. Can't recommend freeform enough.

Our family enjoys an escape room any time we can all get together, but in the midst of a pandemic an escape room didn't seem like a good option. After spending hours researching different murder mystery games, Freeform was the most recommended. Unfortunately, our family is only 8 adults, and there aren't too many options for smaller groups (here's me requesting more!!), but we chose A Will to Murder. Our family loved Knives Out, and this is a similar set-up, though the Freeform Game definitely predates the movie!

I had never led any kind of LARP-style game, and no one in my family has ever played a game like this. If you are looking for a scripted mystery, this is NOT for you-- you will definitely need a group that can improvise and play into character. Again, my family has never done anything like this, but they took to it flawlessly. Even family members I would not expect to take on a fun accent really went for it!

I was the Lawyer, so I was in charge of knowing the game inside out, and I'll say a few of my own errors led to some big problems in the game. I spent a couple of days reading through everything, and still did not have every detail memorized, which led a few players astray. But otherwise the game is very well-made. I would recommend this game to others for sure.

Google Hangouts didn't really work - sound was too bad. We abandoned very early on. And then never paid for upgrade to use Zoom
Would have liked to try out the one where host can also participate but until I decide to upgrade Zoom will leave it

We've bought several 'Murder mystery' games from Freeform games, and used them to run some very successful and enjoyable parties. Highly recommended.

LOVE what you provide. I am a dramatic art instructor for a school district in California (ages 8-18) and have struggled to keep students physically engaged and learning during COVID distancing. Your games have been invaluable! I have utilized a few of them to teach story, character development, motivation and camaraderie. The students have had a blast! (have altered Spellbound and A Heroic Death to online format with great success!). THANK YOU!!!

Many thanks for this really good game. It was a very funny evening.

Service was great. No complaints

This was my first murder mystery, playing or hosting. My group of friends aren't the most creative and are definitely not actors. Only one person from our group of 16 had ever done one before. Everyone loved it! And wants to do another one. It was really easy for everyone to get into their characters, and they fully embraced the other elements of the game. It became a lot more than just solving a murder. Which made it way better. I will for sure be playing another one pf Freeform's games.

This is our 3rd freeform game and we are always impressed with how well organized and FUN they are.

Very pleased with the game purchased and the running of the game - first time doing so. We played "A View to Murder" as a small gathering.

The team were very responsive to questions in the lead up to the event.