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A spooky, yet entertaining masquerade themed murder mystery party for 8-18 guests.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Characters
Name Tags
Host Directives
Helpful Hints On How To Play A Mystery - Guests Instructions
Optional Pre-Game Starter
Round One
Round Two (don’t view if you want to keep the victim a surprise)
Forensic Report
Victim Sign
Mystery Investigation Sheets
Round Three (don’t view if you want to keep the murderer a surprise)
Menu Suggestions
Additional Bonus Games
Murder Mystery Answer Key (don’t view if you want to keep the mystery a surprise)
Additional information (doesn’t need to be printed)
SYNOPSIS (THIS OUTLINES THE FLOW OF THE PARTY EVENTS).
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Bloodworth Falls is an isolated town full of scandal, blackmail and deceit. Nobody in town can seem to get
along, and the local government has hidden motives for the dreadful decisions they make. The mayor is
hosting a mysterious masquerade ball in the old Ravenwood Manor, and the tickets to the event sold out in
hours. The townspeople are curious to find out why the mayor would put effort into doing something positive in
this town of gloom, but are all eagerly hunting for the perfect mask, nonetheless. You are worried what will
happen this night when such toxic people gather at the Manor. You are also very concerned, as you didn't
purchase your ticket; it was placed in your mailbox in an unmarked envelope. Somebody wants you there, but
you don't know why. This is where your story begins.
LIST OF CHARACTERS
(18 characters total: 8 required (8 either gender) and 10 optional (2M, 1F, 7 either gender)
CHARACTER NAME AND
OCCUPATION
FINN
BURGUNDY
Playhouse Director
REQUIRED
Either
ASHTON
JADE
CBC News Reporter
REQUIRED
Either
PEYTON
PEWTER
Computer Technician
REQUIRED
Either
REESE
CERULEAN
Entrepreneur
REQUIRED
Either
LOGAN
PLUM
Electrician
REQUIRED
Either
DREW
GOLDEN
Stage Hand
REQUIRED
Either
RILEY
WHITE
Mayor of Bloodworth
Falls
REQUIRED
Either
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
COSTUME
SUGGESTIONS
Finn Burgundy is the brazen leader of the Moon
Shadow Playhouse. Finn prefers to produce
dark-themed plays for the theater and is a
demanding director. Finn will get what s/he
wants at all costs, so stay out of Finn’s
crosshairs if you are into self-preservation.
Trendy yet conservative
burgundy attire of any
kind. Burgundy trimmed
/ colored masquerade
mask as a prop.
Ashton Jade is the gregarious news reporter for
CBC News. Ashton is currently doing whatever it
takes to secure the vacant anchor position at the
television station. Therefore, if you have any
secrets that are news-worthy, you should stay
clear of Ashton.
Conservative green attire
of any kind. Green
trimmed / colored
masquerade mask as a
prop. Can bring along a
notepad to take notes as
an optional accessory.
Peyton Pewter founded the company Nerd
Squadron, which is a traveling computer support
business. Peyton services most of the business
networks in the town of Bloodworth Falls, and
has recently started making house calls to
private residences. Peyton is highly wired into
what is going on in town.
Nerdy shade of gray
attire of any kind. Shade
of gray trimmed/colored
masquerade mask for a
prop.
Reese Cerulean is the wealthiest person in all of
Bloodworth Falls. Reese is quite powerful, as
s/he owns most of the businesses and properties
in town. Rumor has it that Reese’s pile of gold
came from frivolous lawsuits many years ago.
Reese has a short fuse and you don’t want to
light it – especially if you don’t desire to waste
countless hours of your life in a courtroom.
Designer / expensive
looking attire of any kind.
Blue trimmed / colored
masquerade mask as a
prop. Can bring along
wads of money
(real/fake) to have
hanging out of your
pockets.
Logan Plum is the antisocial electrician in
Bloodworth Falls. Logan is definitely not one to
go to for a good conversation as s/he despises
people in general. However, s/he is very good at
being an electrician and happens to be the only
one in town. As long as you leave Logan alone,
peace will ensue.
Non-stylish purple/plum
attire of any kind.
Purple/plum trimmed /
colored masquerade
mask as a prop.
Drew Golden is the boisterous stage hand for the
Moon Shadow Playhouse. Drew has been
desperately trying to break into stage acting, but
Finn Burgundy won’t hear of it, and there’s not
another live theater in town. Therefore, Drew
sometimes takes out frustrations on the cast
members of the theater.
Trendy yet conservative
gold/yellow attire of any
kind. Gold/yellow
trimmed / colored
masquerade mask as a
prop.
Riley White is the scandalous mayor of
Bloodworth Falls. Riley is no stranger to
corruption, bribery and blackmail and plays both
sides on all things depraved. However, Riley is a
hard worker and takes care of the primary needs
of the people of Bloodworth Falls. Things are
still doom-and-gloom in the town, but nobody
would dare run against Riley for mayor.
Trendy yet conservative
white attire of any kind.
White colored
masquerade mask as a
prop.
OMARI
BLACK
Radio Host
REQUIRED
Either
PRAM
PEACH
Costume Designer
Optional character
Either
DEADBEE
CYAN
EDM Producer / DJ
Optional character
Either
WOLFE
INDIGO
Butler of Reese
Cerulean
Optional character
Either
MADISON
SCARLET
Federal Agent
Optional character
Female
BRAD
OLIVE
Stage Actor
Optional character
Male
GARY GRAY
Mechanic
Optional character
Male
The hit morning radio host, Omari Black, is a
great friend to have and a horrible enemy to
make. Omari has the attention of most of the
morning commuters and can make-or-break a
person in the town of Bloodworth Falls. Omari
can be shady at times and is known to accept
bribes for radio spots.
Trendy yet conservative
black attire of any kind.
Black colored
masquerade mask as a
prop.
Pram Peach is the flamboyant costume designer
for the Moon Shadow Playhouse. Pram aspires
to be more than a playhouse costume designer
and has sent his/her latest designs to certain
celebs in Hollywood. Pram hopes to see his/her
pieces walk down the red carpet one day. Pram
is feeling frustrated lately that s/he hasn’t had a
big break yet.
Costume-themed
orange/peach attire of
any kind. Orange/peach
colored masquerade
mask as a prop.
Deadbee Cyan is a rising star and electronic
dance music (EDM) producer. Deadbee is
famous in the underground music scene and has
recently gained recognition for receiving a Gram
Award for his hit song I’m Lucky. People say
that everything that Deadbee touches turns to
gold. It would be wise to stay in Deadbee’s
shadows if you are seeking fame and fortune.
Trendy yet conservative
turquoise/ greenish-blue
attire of any kind.
Turquoise/greenish-blue
colored masquerade
mask as a prop.
Wolfe Indigo is the sarcastic butler of the town
tycoon, Reese Cerulean. Rumor has it that
Wolfe’s current position as a butler is a byproduct of one of Reese’s prior frivolous lawsuits.
Many have tried to validate this rumor, but have
failed.
Trendy yet conservative
indigo/dark-purple attire
of any kind. Indigo/darkpurple colored
masquerade mask as a
prop.
Madison Scarlet is the femme fatale federal
agent. Madison often leaves her hometown of
Bloodworth Falls to travel to foreign lands on
secret missions. Madison is difficult to be around,
however, as it is impossible to tell if she is
working on a mission or enjoying her time away
from the agency.
Red evening gown, redtrimmed/red masquerade
mask as a prop.
Optional toy gun
strapped to a garter belt
as an accessory.
Brad Olive is the charismatic stage actor at the
Moon Shadow Playhouse. A tad narcissistic,
Brad knows that he is shamefully good-looking
and can get whatever he wants out of women.
Brad has been the lead actor at the theater for
many years and is looking for a big break in
Hollywood.
Olive green attire of any
kind. Olive green
trimmed/colored mask as
a prop. Sharpie marker
for autographs as an
optional accessory.
Gary Gray is the deceitful mechanic at Gray’s
Auto Shop in Bloodworth Falls. Gary is skilled at
repairing cars, but many people believe that he
adds charges for unnecessary parts and labor
when you pick up your vehicle. He’s the best
mechanic in town, so what can anybody do
about it?
Gray attire of any kind.
Gray masquerade mask
as a prop.
FREDDIE
FUCHSIA
Horse Jockey
Optional character
Either
AVERY
LEMON
Scuba Instructor
Optional character
Either
CAREY
CORAL
Ancient Artifacts Dealer
Optional character
Either
BRIN
MINT
Cosmetic Surgeon
Optional character
Either
Freddie Fuchsia is the cynical horse jockey of
the infamous race horse Dark Sail. Freddie does
whatever it takes to win horse races and will stop
at nothing to get in the winner’s circle. Other
jockeys think that Freddie has trained Dark Sail
to bite his competitors during races, but nobody
has been able to prove it.
Trendy yet conservative
fuchsia/bright pink attire
of any kind.
Fuchsia/bright-pink
trimmed or colored
masquerade mask as a
prop.
Avery Lemon is the blissful scuba instructor.
Avery is an extremely accommodating person
and a joy to be around. Unfortunately, cruel
people often take advantage of Avery’s docile
personality and Avery often ends up on the
wrong side of things. Nonetheless, everybody
loves to be around Avery as his/her smile is
contagious.
Trendy yet conservative
yellow attire of any kind.
Yellow trimmed or
colored masquerade
mask as a prop.
Carey Coral is the eccentric ancient artifacts
dealer from England. Carey travels to distant
lands to find exotic items and sells them at local
auctions. Because of his/her world travels,
Carey knows a little bit about everything. Carey
has recently moved to Bloodworth Falls and is
not afraid to say it was a big mistake.
Trendy yet conservative
coral/salmon attire of any
kind. Coral/salmon
trimmed or colored
masquerade mask as a
prop.
Dr. Brin Mint is the outrageous plastic surgeon
from Bloodworth Falls. Brin will be the first one
to give you a treatment plan for your face –
without you ever asking for it. This can be offputting to most people, so Brin certainly doesn’t
have many friends. However, Dr. Mint always
has a full appointment book.
Trendy yet conservative
mint colored attire of any
kind. Mint trimmed or
colored masquerade
mask as a prop.
*IMPORANT INFORMATION REGARDING CHARACTER ASSIGNMENTS:
Assign your most definite RSVPs and outgoing guests to the required characters and the more tentative,
shy/reserved guests for the optional characters. To figure out who will be a ‘definite RSVP’, it is highly
suggested to send a ‘save the date’ email out to your prospective guests way in advance of the party date so
you can either eliminate those guests from your list who can’t make it (and therefore you will not assign them to
a character) or you can change your party date if enough required-character guests simply cannot make it. It’s
suggested to invite more than the required number of players as any of the ‘required’ guests could cancel at
the last minute and leave you high & dry. You can play as many optional players as you wish and in any
combination that you choose. The optional players have the same materials and same participation level, but
these optional characters are not ‘mandatory’ for the storyline to play out and therefore for the mystery to be
sleuthed appropriately.
What happens if one of your required characters cancels on you at the last minute? First, take a deep breath…it’s
not the end of the world.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
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NAMETAGS
 the player nametags are below.
FINN BURGUNDY
Playhouse Director
ASHTON JADE
CBC News Reporter
EACH PLAYER HAS A
NAME TAG IN THE
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HOST DIRECTIVES
Get ready for a fun time at the RAVENWOOD CASTLE with your purchase of the MURDER AT THE RAVENWOOD MASQUERADE BALL
game from mymysteryparty.com! This party is an exciting murder mystery where the players act the roles of
intriguing personalities while sleuthing the captivating story line. You can never go wrong with a MY MYSTERY
PARTY game for any occasion!
The party pack (this document) needs to be printed in advance of the party. Cut out the clues, slip them into
envelopes labeled with the appropriate round and character for each round of the party. It is optimal to choose
different colored envelopes for each round and you can purchase the exact amount needed for your game on
the www.MyMysteryparty.com site in the Mystery Prop Emporium section. For economy’s sake, an
alternative is to scroll the clues and fasten with a ribbon. Be sure to label the outside of each scroll with the
character/round. In these instructions, however, we will assume you are using the envelope method for each
character, each round.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE PURCHASED
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If you do not want to know the solution, do not view the final round of clues or the final answer key at the end of
this document. For a complete surprise, you can elect the pre-printed ‘party ready’ party pack option from the
mymysteryparty.com site and we will send you the clues in sealed envelopes and the rest of prepared game
documents –‘ready to go’ (this is an additional charge since we utilize our paper, ink, envelopes, labor, etc.).
We also offer mystery props on the My Mystery Party site in the Prop Emporium including a thunderstorm
ambiance 10 minute sound wav to play in the background, authentic crime scene barrier tape, crime scene
balloons, mystery investigation pens, white face makeup for the victim, victim t-shirts, and even instrumental
rap beats as a downloadable mp3 for the optional but highly suggested bonus game rap contest. There is a
‘Do You Think You Can You Dance’ mp3 track for the Do You Think You Can Dance challenge as well.
The game is organized into four rounds and is structured as follows:
OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS: these optional pre-game task sheets are to be delivered to each guest before the
party or give them to the guests as they arrive. All pre-game materials are optional and do not alter the
mystery and are intended to enhance the pre-game build up for the event. These tasks are not vital to solving
the mystery and omission of them does not alter the mystery in any way.
APPETIZER (COCKTAILS 4 ADULTS) HOUR / ROUND ONE: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive.
DINNER HOUR / ROUND TWO: Deliver these clues while you serve dinner (optional) to your guests.
DESSERT, AND THE BIG REVEAL/ SOLUTION ROUND THREE: Deliver these clues with coffee/hot cocoa and
dessert.
Note: you do NOT have to serve dinner, this is only suggested and the instructions tell you ‘when’ to serve it
and what to do around the time you serve it. You also do not have to serve dessert – again, it is only a
suggestion. You can simply skip both without a problem and just serve snacks/appetizers the entire time.
For further questions, check out our FAQ web page at www.mymysteryparty.com/frasqu.html
If your question is not listed in our FAQ, contact us at the email addresses below.
Mystery Questions: [email protected]
Web based Questions: [email protected]
For more information on how to host, here are some helpful videos and articles
for you to view (click on the following links):
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How to Host a Murder Mystery Party Instructional Video
How to Plan a Murder Mystery Party Instructional Video
How to Host in Ten Easy Steps Article
How to Host a Phenomenal Event Article
OPTIONAL PRE-GAME STARTER
Before the party, encourage your guests to view the Your Mystery Party -YourMysteryParty.com/raven
website or use the free printable My Mystery Party invitations as they have the character descriptions
included. This way, before the party, they can get familiar with the other characters that will be at the party as
well as the history of Bloodworth Falls, watch the game trailer, and more! There are also hidden/subtle hints
about characters throughout the page so those guests who choose to be ‘super sleuths’ can spend some time
studying the Your Mystery Party site prior to the party.
The free, downloadable invitations are located on the item page where you first purchased this game. Scroll to
the bottom of the page and click on the link that says ‘free, downloadable invitation’ to download the pdf file.
Fill in your information in the text fields and either print or save to your hard drive. You can email these invites
to your guests to save paper costs. You will need to enter your information in the text field and save one on
your hard drive for each player, changing the character to be played on each invitation.
This optional pre-game round is to be implemented approximately one week before the party. Please note that
this round is designed to generate pre-game excitement and is not necessary to solve the mystery. The ways
to deliver these starters are as follows:
FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
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ROUND ONE - MEET & MINGLE APPETIZER HOUR
Round one – appetizer / cocktail (for adults) hour begins as the guests arrive.
DÉCOR: The party area is supposed to be the Dark Shadow Ballroom of the Ravenwood Castle of Bloodworth
Falls. This mean, any generic party area can be used. In no way are you to duplicate the map on the murder
mystery investigation sheets – this is only used for the story. All you need is a general party area and access
to a restroom for your guests. In order to set the ambiance of a historical castle in a gloomy town, add touches
of cobwebs and use candelabras to set the mood. Since this is a masquerade ball, you can go to a local party
store and view the selection of masquerade décor – the sky is the limit, but your budget for décor is really the
limit. Deep purple, black and silver would be a great color scheme for a dark-themed event such as this – but
feel free to be creative and choose anything you prefer. There are large prop mask cut outs that you can stage
around the party room for a ‘wow factor’, and festive balloons in the shape of masks or that have masks on
them. If you have time, it may be worth it to do an internet search for ‘masquerade ball décor’ and find some
items online. Also, take a look at our Pinterest Page (MyMysteryParty) for some DIY options. Optional: make
a DVD of pictures of your guests to play like a slideshow during your party on the television / projector screen
(if there is one in the room).
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PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready.
If any of the optional games are played, you will need to collect the items needed in advance of the game.
Round One Clue cards printed and slipped into envelopes that are labeled and sealed for each character
playing the game.
ROUND TWO – DINNER HOUR
PRE-GAME SET UP: In the nearest bathroom, place the following items under the sink - the victim sign,
scotch tape, host supplied white non-toxic face makeup (optional but funny and suggested), and also include
the victim t-shirt and / or crime scene tape if you have purchased these items (again, optional but funny and
suggested). If there is not a cabinet under the sink, place these items in any location that can be concealed
within that bathroom. The victim will be instructed in their clue card for round two to look for it if there is not a
cabinet under the sink. The victim will be instructed in their round two clue card – to become the victim after
the pre-murder clues have been implemented (after ~ 15 minutes) to go to the nearest restroom to
become the victim by applying the white face makeup on their face (optional), using Scotch tape to adhere the
victim sign to their chest and if the optional victim t-shirt is available - to put that on (with the victim sign on top)
and if the optional authentic crime scene barrier tape is there - to decorate themselves with it. It is hilarious
when the guests see the fully decorated victim!
PRE-ROUND TWO: You can serve dinner (dinner is optional). You can simply take a break and eat dinner but
tell your guests to remain in character! They are allowed to mingle / talk about things during this time, but
since they will likely be only sitting with a subsection of the group, it will be limiting – and that is all right – you’ll
give time for everybody to mingle once the official round begins. You can pass out their clue cards before/after
dinner – it won’t make a difference.
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THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS: Once the victim is discovered and the laughter dies down, read the sign on
his/her chest to the group. Pass out the Murder Mystery Party Investigation Sheets (if you haven’t done so
already) and give each player a pen/pencil. Encourage the guests to implement their 'post-murder reveal
clues' and share truthful information and opinions that they have regarding the murder. This part of the
investigation should take about 15 minutes, but don’t rush as it is important.
FORENSIC ANALYSIS: Put the forensic analysis results in a sealed envelope.
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CONCLUSION OF THE ROUND: At the conclusion of this round, give the guests a time period (i.e. 5-10
minutes) in which to fill in their final guesses as to whodunit on the 'Murder Mystery Investigation Sheet'.
Collect the guess sheets from your guests at the conclusion of this round.
You collect the investigation sheets so the guests are not tempted to change their original guesses of whodunit
once they hear what others have to say during the accusation round. If you trust your guests won’t change their answers
&/or there is no pride or end of the game prizes on the line – there’s no need to collect the murder mystery investigation
sheets from your guests.
PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready!
Clue cards for Round Two in sealed and labeled envelopes.
The forensic analysis report in a sealed envelope
The victim sign for the victim’s clue in Round Two
The Mystery Investigation Sheets
Scotch Tape (host supplied, to adhere the victim sign and the murder weapon to the victim).
Non-toxic white face makeup for the victim (the victim’s clue will describe what to do with it; optional,
host supplied and available at the My Mystery Party Prop Emporium).
Victim t-shirt (optional, host supplied and available at the My Mystery Party Prop Emporium) and crime
scene tape to decorate the victim (optional, host supplied and available at the My Mystery Party Prop
Emporium)
Any of the optional bonus game activity props (see bonus game instructions).
ROUND THREE – SOLUTION ROUND
ACCUSATIONS: After you collect the mystery investigation sheets, allow the guests to one-by-one accuse
who they believe the MURDERER is and how they did it. Instruct them to also tell the group their guess of the
MURDERER‘S motive. If you are having an awards ceremony using the awards certificates available on the My
Mystery Party site in the mystery props section, you can use this round as the final decision maker on the Best
Actor/Actress award.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
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ORDER OF READING THE FINAL SOLUTIONS: The order to read the final solutions are given on the
individual Round Three solution cards. Prompt the guest that has the ‘READ FIRST’ on top of their
solution card to go first (instruct them all to view the top line of their solution card to see if they are this
player). The next person in line is denoted at the bottom of his/her solution card and so on until the
murderer reads their clue card last.
The order of reading the solution cards is within the ‘Mystery Solution’ in the final pages of this document
(see the Table of Contents). If you want to keep the murderer a secret and play along with your group, do
not view this page – again, it is included in the final pages of this document. If you are using an expansion
pack with this game, please note that the expansion pack players will always read their solutions first –
prior to the characters in this kit. With an expansion pack, there will always be a substitute Round Three
solution card for the player in this game who is instructed to go first to reflect a new order to read in the
solution Round Three. This substitute card for this player in this game kit will say to ‘read when you are
instructed’ instead of ‘read first.’
HELPFUL HINTS ON HOW TO PLAY A MYSTERY PARTY
GUEST INSTRUCTIONS
You’ve been assigned a character and you’ve come to the party dressed in the most awesome
costume and have been told to play your role. Now what?
The mystery is separated into three main rounds of party play. During the party, you will
receive an envelope that contains the clues necessary for your character for the round. The
clues for the characters at the party provide everything that you need to solve the mystery.
However, during the investigation segment of the game, you will need to ask the right
questions and pay close attention to everyone’s clues to get the whole picture of what has
happened.
FULL
INSTRUCTIONS IN
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GAME
From this point forward, you are to remain in character until the mystery is solved. If you are
playing a ‘hypocritical police officer,’ then that is who you are until the end! Undoubtedly,
your host cast you into a character that you are comfortable playing. Some characters are
designed to be played more reserved than other characters. Feel free to play your role in any
manner that you feel comfortable. Embellish your character’s personality if you would like.
However, if you are feeling more reserved tonight, you can opt to allow the other guests to
approach you or you can simply listen in on others’ conversations to get your information.
OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS:
Cut the task strips out below and slip them into envelopes (with or without the
tickets above).
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Character name is here (removed for sample game)
OPTIONAL - for some pre-party fun, contact (email, phone, etc.) the following guests in the week leading up to the party:
RESPOND to the guest playing Pram Peach and say that you appreciate your fans and will give Pram a free set of front
row tickets to your next concert. You are thrilled to know that people see you as a proper music producer and not just a
DJ that pushes buttons on a machine. (If Pram fails to contact you, disregard this task.)
Contact the guest playing Ashton Jade and say that you heard a rumor that Ashton told everybody at CBC News that
EACH
PLAYER
A that you played your own music instead.
Ashton hired you as a DJ to play top hits of the
past at their
company HAS
party, but
That is an outright lie. Ashton hired you as PRE-GAME
a performer, and it’s
even
in
the
contract
TASK SHEET that you do not take requests. You
want to be paid for your time, so Ashton should pay you.
IN THE PURCHASED
(Contact info :__________________________________________________________________________________)
GAME
Contact the guest playing Madison Scarlet and say that you are writing your next EDM song and it is dedicated to her.
You are naming the song Not So Secret Agent Girl.
(Contact info :___________________________________________________________________________)
Please note: either contacting the guests above or deciding to skip these tasks will not alter the mystery or
anyone's ability to solve the mystery in anyway. However, contacting other guests will lead to excitement about
the party and will encourage other guests to read about the other characters and be prepared for serious fun!
ROUND ONE CLUES – CUT OUT, SLIP INTO ENVELOPES AND LABEL WITH THE CHARACTER AND ROUND.

CHARACTER NAME – ROUND ONE
CLUES TO REVEAL DURING THIS ROUND
During this round, mingle with other guests to discuss the following information with whomever you choose:
Tell a few people that you cannot stand being the butler of Reese Cerulean. Long ago, Reese caused a car
accident intentionally. However, you hit Reese’s car from behind, so s/he won a frivolous lawsuit for 1.5 million
dollars, claiming that s/he had lifelong neck injuries. Reese settled out of court with you that if you worked as
his/her butler for a decade at 25K per year, you wouldn’t have to pay the 1.5 million. You found this ridiculous,
EACH PLAYER HAS A
since it was Reese that pulled immediately in front of your car that was traveling at 65 miles per hour and
ROUND
ONE
INYou are certain this was done
slammed on the brakes for no reason in the
middle lane
of theCARD
high way.
intentionally in order for Reese to have THE
cause for
a
lawsuit.
You
took
the
settlement deal because you didn’t want
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to be in debt for 1.5 million, but you continually search for dirt on Reese so you can get out of the deal.
You heard a rumor that your boss, Reese Cerulean, is blackmailing the mayor to pay him/her some money every
week so that s/he doesn’t run against the mayor in the next election and it all goes into a Swiss bank account.
Reese would obviously win, as most of Bloodworth Falls works for him/her. All Reese would have to promise is a
big bonus if s/he gets elected. This makes you sick – you think the mayor is very scandalous, but you hate to see
Reese get the upper hand on anybody.
PERSONAL CLUES TO CONCEAL
You would do anything, even murder, to get rid of Reese. You wanted to be a lawyer and were about to go to law
school but because of that lawsuit, you had to diverge and join the service industry against your will. Reese is a
horrible person.
During the mystery, your character must be honest and not make up any potentially mystery-altering clues in addition to
those provided to you. You do not, however, have to share the clues that you collect with other guests.
ROUND TWO CLUES – cut out, slip into envelopes and label with the character and round.
Character name - ROUND TWO
Pre-Murder Clues
You’ve decided to be honest with 1-2 people about how you maybe got your start as an actor by paying for a few
roles, but that doesn’t make you any less of an actor.
There is tension between Omari Black and Ashton Jade. Find out what is going on.
EACH
PLAYER
HAS
A on some
Tell everyone that you heard a rumor that Reese Cerulean and
Mayor White
are working
together
scandalous things. You don’t know what these ‘things’ are, however.
ROUND TWO CARD IN
Ask Reese Cerulean why s/he sues everybody. You have heard
years that Reese takes
people to court for
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frivolous things. You also heard that is how Reese has so much money.
Tell Peyton Pewter thanks for everything s/he has done and is doing to help you.
Post-Murder Evidence & Alibi (Blood Type AB+)
You should arrange a chronological time line to see where everybody was during the time of the murder.
You never left the ballroom once the masquerade ball started.
You remember seeing the murder weapon at the buffet table, but you don’t think you touched it.
Unless you’ve heard of a recent injury or illness, you should assume that all suspects were physically capable of
committing the crime.
FORENSIC ANALYSIS FOR ROUND TWO. Seal this report in an envelope for Round Two. Give this
report to the guests about 15 minutes after the official investigation commences. You may make more than one
copy so more than one guest at a time can review the report. In the story line (see the host instructions),
Detective Eleazar Fala is the one who came to the scene and performed the preliminary analysis.
FORENSIC REPORT IN THE
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Victim sign:
VICTIM SIGN IN THE
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mYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEET
DETECTIVE NAME DREW GOLDEN
SUSPECT
MOTIVE
EACH PLAYER HAS A
MYSTERY
INVESTIGATION SHEET
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CASTLE LAYOUT:
WHODUNIT/ MOTIVE:
COMMENTS
ROUND 3 SOLUTIONS – cut out these solutions, slip into envelopes labeled with the
appropriate character and round. Pass out these envelopes to the guests to begin the final round.
Finn Burgundy will read his/her solution card first and then the guests are to follow the order given at
the bottom of each player’s solution card. For the order in which the characters are to read their
solutions, you can view the answer key.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
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Character name
FINAL SOLUTION ROUND THREE – READ WHEN YOU ARE TOLD IT IS YOUR TURN.
When it is your turn, say the following to the group:
“After I saw the midday news story that the victim did on the quality of my costumes at the playhouse, I was furious. I
thought that s/he was a miserable soul and wanted nothing but the worst for him/her. Well, I got my wish, but not at
my own hands.”
EACH PLAYER HAS A
ROUND
THREE CARD IN
The following characters are to read their solutions next
in this order:
(Skip over characters that are not guests at this party andTHE
go to the
next).
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Character A, Character B, Character C, Character D
MENU SUGGESTIONS
STUFFED FULL O’ THEMSELVES MUSHROOMS
RAVEN’S BEAK SALAD
STUFFED CHICKEN TO DIE FOR
CHEESY RAVENWOOD CASSEROLE
PHANTOM CAKE
SHOW ME THE RUMOR SHAKE
GOSSIP TONIC (DISREGARD FOR TEENS)
EXTRAORDINARY EGGNOG (DISREGARD FOR TEENS)
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FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
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WARNING: IN ADDITION TO THE SOLUTION BEING GIVEN WITH THE ROUND
THREE SOLUTION CARDS, AN ADDITIONAL ANSWER KEY AND BACKGROUND
INFORMATION TO THE FINAL STORY OF THE MURDER MYSTERY IS ON THE
NEXT PAGE. DO NOT READ IT OR LOOK AT IT IF YOU WANT TO KEEP IT A
SURPRISE. AT THE VERY END OF THIS DOCUMENT IS A LIST TO READ THE
FINAL SOLUTION ROUND. THIS IS NOT NECESSARY TO SEE; HOWEVER,
SINCE THE ORDER IS GIVEN ON THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS’ ROUND
THREE SOLUTION CARDS. START ROUND THREE WITH THE PLAYER THAT
HAS ‘READ FIRST’ ON THEIR CARD AND ALL WILL PLAY OUT SMOOTHLY.
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Do not read if you do not want to know the
solution!
THE ANSWERS LIE WITHIN:
CLUES NEEDED TO GUESS WHODUNIT – DO NOT READ IF YOU DON’T WANT
TO KNOW THE OUTCOME:
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
INCLUDING THE ANSWER KEY
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