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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It was the bee’s knees!
I hosted for my 30th birthday and we all had such a good time. I sent out the pre activity and it was a fun start to get people excited. Everyone got all dolled up and stayed in character. As the host, I didn’t want to know anything so it was fun seeing all the surprises and twists as they unfolded. Definitely give the required characters to the more outgoing people in your group. At the end everyone said they were ready to do another one!
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We LOVE My Mystery Party!!!
My young adult daughters hosted their first murder mystery party and played The Raven Masquerade Murder in January. Everyone had so much! Like others shared in their reviews, people asked my daughters when they were hosting their next party, so they hosted Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy a month later. We went all out with the food and decor and were complimented on how beautiful our living room looked. Everyone had as much fun as they did playing the first party. My daughters then hosted The East Side Story and Panic at the Disco, and we are already planning our next one for October. My daughters didn't start incorporating the bonus games until their third party (which their guests enjoyed immensely), so I encourage you to play them!
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Murder at the Grand Gadsby was a fun and exciting Mystery Dinner Theater!
We loved the 1920's-theme. All of the characters were very well-developed and easy to perform. The clue cues gave us an opportunity to Improvise, rather than read from a script and all of the players came up with fun and sometimes hilarious dialogue as a result. The cues were easy to follow and the flow of the night fit great into my dinner menu plans.
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Best Supper Club Party Ever!
Guests had a wonderful time and can’t quit laughing and talking about how much fun they had. It was easy to host this party by using the materials and instructions provided. So much fun!
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Fun fun fun
This was one of the best mysteries we have done!
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Huge Hit!
This was a huge success! It was my first time ever doing a murder mystery party and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The party pack was straight forward and the party ensued without any issues. Guests said they can’t wait for the next one!
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Amazing time!
We had friends over to do this. We had so much fun! Every character was a blast to get to know. And I was shocked at the conclusion!
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Becoming an Annual Tradition
I decided to do a 1920s themed 20th birthday party, and it could not have gone better. I had someone be the 'story teller', so they knew all the clues and what happened before hand but in the future I'm going to try not having anyone who knows so we can all be in on the mystery and having an amazing time. I was nervous but everyone got so into character and loved it! I'm hoping to keep this tradition going for years to come!
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We do a murder mystery party every year
This is the 3rd mystery party I have purchased from mymysteryparty.com. Every year the party is an absolute hit! We like to go all with decorations and really embrace the theme for our guests. It is easily the most talked about party of the year. The party package itself is easy to use and well organized. You just print off all the instructions, assign the charchters in advance and hand out the note cards throughout the evening. Our guests have a wonderful time dressing up and staying in charchter throughout the night. As requested by popular demand we will continue to purchase packages each year impressing our family and friends.