This game is licensed for personal, private use only. If you plan to use it for any commercial purpose, public event, business, organization, school, fundraiser, church, promotional activity, paid event, or any use that generates revenue or provides a commercial benefit, you must purchase a Commercial License.
- Type Download
- SKU SHAMROCKS
- Age Range 14 to Adult
- Minimum # of Players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 15 Suspects and 2 Optional Teams
- Max # Available (Sold Separately) 83: 23 Suspects, Up to 60 Team Roles (2 Teams)
- Difficulty Rating Moderate, 5/10
- Roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List)
- Game Duration 2 - 4 Hours Average (Flexible)
- Setting At Patty O'Brian's Pub in Dublin, where locals gather for a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with music, food, games, and simmering grudges.
- Game Format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe & Content Notes Irish Pub Drama * Lighthearted Mystery *Clean Neighborhood Scandals & Betrayal
- Publication Date 2010. Last Revised: 2023
A hilarious St. Patrick’s Day murder mystery party game set during the annual celebration at Patty O’Brian’s Pub in Dublin. This lively Irish-pub mystery is packed with pop stars, athletes, television personalities, artists, neighborhood gossips, outrageous grudges, suspicious secrets, simmering feuds, festive entertainment, and murder at Dublin’s most anticipated annual celebration.
Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
Patty O’Brian’s Pub sits in the heart of Dublin and is famous for hosting celebrations worth discussing long after the final glass has been cleared. The pub’s highly anticipated annual St. Patrick’s Day bash is drawing near, and the town’s most prominent, beloved, and trendy residents are preparing to enjoy festive entertainment, delicious Irish offerings, spirited conversation, and enough green attire to make a leprechaun feel underdressed.
Unfortunately, the past year has been plagued by scandals, feuds, betrayals, and increasingly outrageous behavior. Former friends have become bitter rivals, mild-mannered townsfolk have revealed ruthless streaks, and several guests are carrying secrets they would do almost anything to protect. Pub management expects everyone to set aside their differences for one enjoyable evening, but peace may be asking far too much from this crowd.
You have secured your ticket to the celebration and are preparing to mingle with Dublin’s most unforgettable personalities. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large Group Game:
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Main Game: 15 unique suspect characters
- Includes 2 optional expandable teams:
- Flanagan Sheehan’s Midnight Heroes.
- Riley O’Keefe’s Dublin Greasers.
- Each expandable team may include up to 30 duplicate, gender-flexible, non-suspect roles.
- Includes 2 optional expandable teams:
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Expansion Pack #1: 8 additional unique suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- The expansion characters may be added in any number or combination with the optional main-game roles.
- It is best to assign the unique expansion suspects before adding large expandable teams.
All 23 suspect roles are unique characters. The 2 expandable teams use duplicate, non-suspect roles and may include up to 30 players each, allowing the complete game to accommodate up to 83 players.
This is the instant download version of the game. Simply download, print, and prepare everything you need to play, with no shipping fees or delivery wait.
PDF files included:
- Host Instructions
- Printable Game Materials
- Solution
- Optional Extras, such as the free invitation
For the boxed kit, also called the Party Pack, use the link provided on the product page.
Printing Tips
For the best results, open and print the files using Adobe Acrobat Reader, available free from Adobe.com. Other PDF viewers may alter fonts, spacing, colors, page sizing, or interactive features.
- Download the PDF files to your computer and note where you save them before opening or printing.
- Select Actual Size or 100% Scale unless the instructions specify otherwise.
- Do not select Fit to Page, as this may resize cards, labels, or other game materials.
- Confirm that the paper size is set to US Letter, 8.5 × 11 inches.
- Print one test page before printing the complete game.
- Use standard printer paper for any worksheets or investigation sheets.
- Use heavier paper for invitations, clue cards, and other materials that will be handled during the game.
- Print in color when possible for the intended appearance.
- Do not select double-sided printing.
- Allow ink to dry completely before cutting, folding, or assembling the materials.
Printer settings and results may vary by printer.