Chronicle Books

Donner Dinner Party - A Social Deduction Game

At a Glance

Small Group (3-5) and Large Group (6+)Quick (Under 30 minutes) and Short (30-60 minutes)13+

Who's safe when there are cannibals hiding among you?

Set in the brutal winter of 1846, this fast-paced game of social deduction places you right in the middle of the ill-fated Donner Party wagon train.

Stranded atop a frozen mountain with no food left, pioneers and secret cannibals must face off in a wild fight for survival. Who will make it off the mountain alive, and who is hungry for human flesh?

How to Play: A Fight for Survival

  • Hidden Roles: Players are secretly divided into innocent Pioneers trying to survive or hungry Cannibals looking for their next meal.
  • Bluff & Deceive: Use strategy, persuasion, and playful deception to protect your identity, accuse your friends, and avoid becoming tonight's dinner.
  • Escape the Mountain: Work together or betray your party to see who can endure the winter and escape alive!

Game Highlights:

  • Delightfully Wicked Twist: Takes a dark slice of history and turns it into a rowdy, hilarious, and outrageous party game.
  • High-Stakes Social Deduction: Perfect for fans of games like Mafia, Werewolf, or Secret Hitler.
  • Fast-Paced & Replayable: Quick setup and constantly changing hidden roles ensure no two survival attempts are ever the same.
  • Great for Groups: An absolute hit for game nights, adult parties, and big gatherings with friends who love a little secret scheming.