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Murder Mystery Party | Devonshire Manor

SKU:
DEVON
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UPC:
0612524678094
Availability:
Instant download upon purchase (PDF Download)
$43.95
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Murder Mystery Party Description:

An entertaining clue-based murder mystery party for 7-12 guests ages 13 & up in an old mansion setting. Play as co-ed, all female or all male - the characters are gender flexible! There are two characters that you can expand into teams to grow your invite list! There are also two 8 player expansion packs to go along with this game to total 28 unique player roles.  This is the instant download version of the game - no wait, no shipping fees - everything you need is included in the download. You will be able to download instantly upon purchase.  For the boxed set, scroll down below 'helpful links' and click on the link to have us prepare your kit. 

There are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file.

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Helpful Links:

 Host character list
 Free, printable invitation 
 Pinterest Board
 Sample game materials - view for content, format and example plotlines
 8 player Expansion pack #1 - Purchased separately
 8 player Expansion pack #2 - Purchased after Expansion pack #1
 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:

The Devonshire Manor is an 18th century mansion on the outskirts of the town of Pinehorn. It was once owned by the wealthy Devonshire family and is a legendary estate to the citizens of Pinehorn. In their day, the Devonshires were beloved, treated as royalty, as they owned more than half of the businesses in town. The Devonshire Manor has exquisite architectural features, albeit weathered throughout the years. Weeds and high grass have long since replaced the flowering shrubs and ornamental trees that adorned the property in its day. The remaining Devonshire lineage passed away in the early 1900’s, leaving their estate in the hands of the town of Pinehorn.

The townspeople have neglected to keep up with the place, mostly due to the legend that the Devonshires still roam the corridors at night. The mayor of Pinehorn has made it her quest to remodel and reinstate the Devonshire Manor as a historical bed and breakfast. She believes that the old estate can generate tourism and an income for the town of Pinehorn. Most of the townspeople stand behind her, although a few people are adamantly against her pursuit – stating that the place is haunted and should be left alone.

The mayor cleaned up the dusty cobwebs and is hosting a fundraiser bash for the townspeople of Pinehorn. She hopes to raise enough funds for her remodeling endeavors. You have been invited to attend the event and this is where your story begins.  

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.  

Minimum age:
13 years
Difficulty rating:
Moderate, 4/10
Gender of character roles:
Flexible (besides 1m, 1f in expansion pack)
# of players in main game:
7-12 players
Expansion pack(s):
8 players in #1, 8 players in #2
Expandable team players:
Yes, can add up to 30 duplicates (police, reporter teams)
Date of publication:
September 24th, 2018 - Last revised on 08/24/21
Unique content:
A few blackmail notes
Game license:
Single, private use. For the game license's Terms and Conditions, see below.

Reviews

  • 5
    Great time for family reunion

    Posted by Stacey C on Jun 10th 2021

    We had so much fun getting into character and gathering clues to solve this murder mystery. There was more laughter and spontaneity in our group than we have had in a long time.

  • 5
    16 year old girl birthday

    Posted by Nana on May 5th 2021

    Just a quick review to help others. The mystery packet was complete and put to together well. I bought this for my granddaughter's 16th birthday - and they seemed to really enjoy the mystery. I put together a formal dining experience and they all stayed in character. We had a little mix-up with the right person finding the victim, but it all worked out okay. I recommend this if you have anyone who likes to solve mysteries. It was well-written and I had to do minimal prep work. And, only one person out of the eight guest was able to solve the mystery.

  • 4
    Girls Party Success

    Posted by Unknown on Sep 12th 2020

    I did Devonshire Manor Murder for 10 girls ages 11 to 13, I cut the CBC reporter and Social Media Consultant out, had to keep to 10 people for Covid-19. Held the party in Garage with door open. Worked out great for the girls, they all had lots of fun.

  • 5
    Such Fun!

    Posted by Susan Solo on Feb 5th 2020

    We did this party with all ladies from church. There were about 35 of us. We used the 7 main characters and the police officer and reporter. Everyone had a wonderful, fun time. It was a bit more work for me with copying everything because we bought the download version vs. the boxed. This was our first time doing a mystery party where the victim died during the party - made for a nice twist to the game. We set up our dead person in a double closet and put the name of the room on the outside of the doors - worked perfect - because I could set it up before the party. We did not play any bonus games due to time. We had simple food - pizza & salad, with fancy brownies and ice cream for dessert. We ate first and brought out dessert just after the 2nd round began. We'll be doing this again!

  • 5
    So much fun !

    Posted by Unknown on Nov 14th 2019

    I purchased this game for my daughters 12th birthday party. She and her friends had a fantastic time playing. It kept all the girls engaged in the role playing for the whole game. Easy and straightforward instructions. It made for a really enjoyable day.

  • 5
    Awesome Product!

    Posted by R.L. on Sep 19th 2019

    Neither myself nor my party-goers had ever done a murder mystery before, but the kit did an excellent job of providing the instructions and materials I needed to pull off a smooth and successful party. My guests were mostly people in their mid-20s, and they all had a great time. This game in particular was great for first-timers because of the easy costumes. I was extremely pleased with my purchase.

  • 4
    Huge Success!

    Posted by Ruth on Jun 18th 2019

    I coordinated a fundraiser event at my church, along with two other church members, and the event was a huge success! It was a little crazy because there were 30 guests and 6 volunteers to help cook and clean up. With such a large group, I found the best way to communicate was with email. We did the pre-game activities and everyone came dressed up in costume. We were so worried it was going to be hard to keep everyone in character, get them to read the fine print on the clues, and get them to go from activity to another. Most of the church members are over 60 years of age. We held Round One outside in the beautiful Rose Garden and then we moved indoors to the Magnolia Ballroom (AKA Parish Hall) for a delicious dinner. The victim was found dressed in a hand-made victim shirt, lying down on a chalked outline paper, roped off with Do Not Cross tape. The group was so large that we quickly learned it was easier and more time efficient for guests to share their clues out loud to everyone. They wrote down their guess of whodunit and proceeded back into the Magnolia Ballroom for an array of desserts! After the murderer confessed, we handed out prizes for those with best costume, best in character, etc. The prizes were the Clue Game, Mary Drew mystery books, etc. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time and some asked when we are going to have our next mystery dinner!?

  • 5
    Fantastic

    Posted by Camie on Apr 15th 2019

    This product is going to be a great hit with the kids and I didn't have do do a lot of work or spend crazy amounts of money! It's perfect!

  • 5
    Devonshire Manor

    Posted by T.P. on Oct 2nd 2018

    I hosted this for friends from church. Our group included adults and teens/preteens. I paired up my youngest players with the characters that allowed for extra characters. That worked perfectly! This was everyone's first time to do a murder mystery, so we were a little unsure of ourselves, but the character cards were clear on what to say. My only advice to future hosts would be to make it very clear at the beginning of the game, or murder round, that the victim must allow enough time before becoming the victim. I ordered the downloadable version and had a friend that was not coming to the party cut everything out and put it in envelopes that I provided. It did not take her long to do, and it was easy for her to understand. The folks at MyMysteryParty.com want you to have a successful party! I emailed them multiple times with questions, and they were ALWAYS quick to answer and very helpful. I also LOVED that I did not have to worry about questionable (adult) topics coming up during the party. Thank you for that! I will be a repeat customer for sure!