1920s Murder Mystery Party
$47.95
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1920s Murder Mystery Party
A Roaring Twenties murder mystery party (in-person, face-to-face) game for 8-15 guests - 8 required and 7 optional, ages 16 and up - downloadable version. Up to 55 unique player roles with all three expansion packs (purchased separately). The 1920s murder mystery party game is set at the height of prohibition in a 1920s speakeasy. Choose to host this '20s murder mystery party game if you are up for loads of blackmail, deceit, intertwining relationships and murder - all packaged in a fun flapper & gangster themed murder mystery party! For further description of the game content, scroll down below to 'Additional Details.'
This is the instant download version of the game - you will have everything needed to play with the instant download - just print and prepare. There's nothing to ship, so you avoid shipping fees! For the party ready pack, click on the link below in the helpful links section.
Included: there are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file. You must use Adobe Reader (free software that you can download at Adobe.com) to view the PDF file, as a PDF is an Adobe product.
Format: this is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game (downloadable version) for in-person groups. For virtually-formatted games that are ideal for video chat platforms, click here.
Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers, so you cannot purchase a download as a gift. For gifts, click here for gift certificates, or use the link below for the boxed version of the game (party pack).
This game was updated on 01/04/24. Previous versions will not 100% be seamless.
Helpful Links:
Host character list- Game Trailer Video
- 15 player invitation
- Sample game materials
- Murder mystery prop emporium
- 14 character Expansion pack #1 - Purchased separately
- 14 character Expansion pack #2 - Purchased after Expansion pack #1
- 12 character Expansion pack #3 - Purchased after Expansion pack #2
- Boxed version - My Mystery Party will prepare your party ready kit
- Direct your guests here - the corresponding pre-game site at Your Mystery Party
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
It's the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and a mob war's brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders, Hal Sapone and Beanie O'Dannon, have finally agreed on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources for a collaborative effort with criminal endeavors.
On the surface, this strategy is similar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups.
Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife. However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions.
The two gangs have set an official date to meet at Hal Sapone's Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to resolve all remaining differences. Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes, or will a massive melee rekindle the fatal flames between them?
This is where your story begins.
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 16 years. There are no instances of foul language, illegal drug usage, sexual innuendos.
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Content Warning:
- Set in prohibition. Mobster content such as bootlegging, gambling, speakeasies, love triangles/affairs, violence.
- Gender of character roles:
- Co-ed
- # of players in main game:
- 8-15 players in the main game
- Expansion pack(s):
- 14 players (#1), 14 players (#2), 12 players (#3)
- Expandable team players:
- No
- Date of publication:
- January 2007. Last revised on 08/13/21
- Game license:
- Single, private use. For the game license Terms and Conditions, see below.
Reviews
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So much fun!
This was our first time doing a Murder Mystery Party. We were a little unsure of how it would go, but everyone had a blast!! The game is laid out step-by-step for the host, which makes it extremely easy to facilitate. I was the host and prepped all the materials myself versus paying to have it done. You can easily avoid reading the clue cards so you don’t know who did it! Everyone came in character and dressed up! We had 20 people total so we got the expansion pack too. I Highly recommend doing a murder mystery!
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Amazing
This game is going to be so much fun! I cannot wait to see everyone dressed up and in character. The instructions are clear and everything is all spelled out for you.
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Roaring 40th birthday party
This is the 2nd game I have purchased from you and I love the format you use. The only negative I can say about this game is there wasn't enough required players, but I understand all games can't be catered to large parties!!! So much fun, will definitely order again. Thank you, Jo
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Greatest New Year's Ever
I bought this the morning of new year's eve and got to work assembling the envelopes, etc. I let my friends know that they could look at the website and pre-select who they wanted to be or I could assign them someone. The party started and everyone had a great time. My only regret was that I wish I'd bought it sooner so I would have had time to buy a few more items (like a halo or the white paint for the victim). But it definitely did not hinder the experience at all.
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Clear directions, easy execution, fun game!
Great game for a New Years Eve party! We used 14 of the 15 players, and the roles had everyone moving around and talking so it was a great ice breaker! Required minimal prep and was maximum fun. Great game.
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Perfect for a 20’s party
This game was great. We used it for NYE as a roaring 20s into the 20s and it got everyone going. Round 1 was a little awkward and I would recommend telling guest to use gossip that they need to conceal. It was very hard to figure out “whodunit” but it all came together and made sense. As a host make sure everyone is mingling with everyone. This had so many great parts for guys and girls. Loved it. Already planning our next party
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Perfect!!
My party had the best time!!!
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Twists
There was a great twist. My recommendation is to allow plenty of time for setup and preparation!
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This was AMAZING!!
We did this for my sister's 30th birthday and were not disappointed. This was my first time hosting or even attending a murder mystery party and I felt the instructions were very clear. I played the game as a non-essential character and totally was involved in the game just like everyone else. This was such a blast, everyone had a great time and the night was full of laughs! Already planning my next party!