Murder at the Plaza Ritz Mystery Game

This is a unique, one-of-a-kind large event game for 50-150 guests! There are ten suspects (CEOs) in this game. You are to assign the 10 CEOs, who are all nominees for the first annual Midas Award by Fordes Magazine, with a team of up to 15 players each to play the role of the supporting friends, family, and colleagues of the CEO.

This game is designed for a large group event, particularly held in a ballroom where there will be a seated dinner / buffet. Each CEO will head a table of up to 15 additional players as supporting members seated with them.  Important: there is a minimum of 50 players for this game. 

  The victim is not an assigned guest, as with most of our games.  

 Helpful Links:

Click here to view the character list!

Click here for the free, printable invitation! Either assign your guests to play the role of the CEO or the supporting roles for each CEO.

Click here to view the character list for expansion 1!

Click here for the free, printable invitation including expansion pack 1 players! Either assign your guests to play the role of the CEO or the supporting roles for each CEO.

Click here to view the character list for expansion 2!

Click here for the free, printable invitation including both expansion packs! Either assign your guests to play the role of the CEO or the supporting roles for each CEO.

Click here for sample game materials. 

Click here for the instant download version of the game. 

Direct your guests to the corresponding pre-game site at 'Your Mystery Party' (there's an expanded bio for each nominee)

 If you are playing with expansion pack #1 - the web extension for Your Mystery Party guest pregame site is /plazaritz  If you are playing with both expansion packs, it is /plazaritzmystery

What you will receive with this game (please see sample game link above for more detail): 

• Host instruction booklet including a host character list, game instructions (brief and easy to follow), menu suggestions and bonus team-building activities.
• Guest instruction sheet
• 10 peel away name tags for each of the ten nominees (with the expansion pack#1, you'll get 15, with both expansions you'll get 20)
• A dossier (including various documents) for each of the 10 nominees to be placed at each CEO's table (with the expansion pack#1, you'll get 15 and with both expansion packs, you'll get 20 dossiers)
• A list of nominees to place at each table
• A clue card for each nominee in three rounds of game play in a graphically labeled envelope
• Forensic analysis report for each table in a labeled envelope
• Mystery Investigation Sheet - for each player in your game (including CEOs and their supporting team players - 50 players is the default)
• 10 Voting Ballots - one for each nominee (with the expansion pack, you'll get 15, with both expansion packs, you'll get 20)
• Answer key in a labeled envelope
• A free invitation - downloadable and printable
• The YourMysteryParty.com guest pre-game site with more information about your game - this enhances your attendance rate when your guests are excited about your party!

 Mystery Synopsis

The prestigious Fordes Magazine is hosting the first annual Midas Awards banquet. The Midas Award will identify and honor the most innovative CEO who exhibits impeccable leadership, establishes growth and profits, and exceeds expectations in difficult and ever-changing markets. The top ten CEOs have been nominated and are set to arrive on the red carpet at the famous Plaza Ritz Hotel. Excitement is bursting in the air as the world awaits the announcement of the number one CEO on the globe. You have a vested interest in your CEO winning this title. You have an exclusive ticket to the event where you will support your leader on this important night. You would do anything to ensure your company wins. This is where your story begins.

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