'80s Murder Mystery Party

Like, totally! Hosting this super silly '80s murder mystery party (face-to-face traditional mingling format) will result in a hilarious evening for a minimum of 8 players, ages 14+. There are seven kit sizes for this game, so you can invite up to 70 players with the largest kit size. If you want a silly night of glam rock, pop icons, Mogwai scandals, vampire bats, and Rubik's cubes, this is the game for you! Warning: this game is lighthearted and not to be taken seriously, as it's all about the Radical Eighties with a fun twist!

Spoil yourself, and choose the party ready option above, and our dedicated staff will fold and slip your clue cards for rounds one, two, and three into the envelopes to prevent you from seeing spoilers on the round cards.  Without the party ready option selected, you will have some assembly required with your kit and there will be spoilers upon opening the kit and viewing the rounds 2 and 3 clue cards.    

Note: The download version is a different product and does not come with the party pack, as they are not seamless and materials should not be used together. 

This game was last updated on 7/2/24. Previous versions will not be seamless.

Helpful Links:

 Pinterest page - more DIY party food and decor ideas

 Game Trailer Video

 Sample game materials  - see general format, plotline examples, the example timeline, and more.

Kit A: 18 unique roles

 Host character list for Kit A

 Free, 18 player printable invitation

 Corresponding pre-game site for Kit A

Kit B: 28 unique roles - Expansion pack #1

 Host character list for Kit B (Characters #19-28)

 Free, 28 player printable invitation

 Corresponding pre-game site for Kit B

Kit C: 34 unique roles - Expansion pack #2

 Host character list for Kit C (Characters #29-34)

 Free, 34 player printable invitation

 Corresponding pre-game site for Kit C

Kit D-G: 40 unique roles - Expansion pack #3 plus expandable teams

 Host character list for Kits D-G (Characters #35-40. Kit D does not include expandable teams - see kit size breakdown below.)

 Free, 40 player printable invitation

 Corresponding pre-game site for Kits D-G

 

Mystery Synopsis:

Polly Abdool is hosting a totally tubular album release party for her friend, Debbie Gribson, at a posh VIP club in Beverly Hills. Debbie Gribson, a top international pop idol, is unveiling her new album, Eclectic Youth, along with a fragrance line of the same name. The guest list is packed with big-name celebrities, all set to dazzle in outrageous '80s fashion. You're on the guest list and have received your invitation. While there are a few names on the list you dread encountering, the exposure is worth it. This is where your story begins

Kit Sizes:

• KIT A: 18 unique suspect characters 
• KIT B: The 18 above and 10 additional unique suspect characters from expansion pack #1 - 28 players
• KIT C: The 28 above and 6 additional unique suspect characters  from expansion pack #2 - 34 players
• KIT D: The 34 above, and 6 unique suspect characters from expansion pack #3 - 40 players
• KIT E:  All 40 suspects above and 10 duplicate valley characters led by Muffy Bangles (5) and Buff Biffman (5) - 50 players total (40 unique, 10 team)
• KIT F:  All 40 suspects above and 20 duplicate valley characters led by Muffy Bangles (10) and Buff Biffman (10) - 60 players total (40 unique, 20 team)
• KIT G: All 40 suspects above and 30 duplicate valley characters led by Muffy Bangles (15) and Buff Biffman (15) - 70 players total (40 unique, 30 team)

Commercial License

If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit &/or in public &/or as a benefit to your business or organization, you will need a commercial license - click here.