1920s Murder Mystery Party
$47.95
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1920s Murder Mystery Party
A Roaring Twenties murder mystery party (in-person, face-to-face) game for 8-15 guests - 8 required and 7 optional, ages 16 and up - downloadable version. Up to 55 unique player roles with all three expansion packs (purchased separately). The 1920s murder mystery party game is set at the height of prohibition in a 1920s speakeasy. Choose to host this '20s murder mystery party game if you are up for loads of blackmail, deceit, intertwining relationships and murder - all packaged in a fun flapper & gangster themed murder mystery party! For further description of the game content, scroll down below to 'Additional Details.'
This is the instant download version of the game - you will have everything needed to play with the instant download - just print and prepare. There's nothing to ship, so you avoid shipping fees! For the party ready pack, click on the link below in the helpful links section.
Included: there are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file. You must use Adobe Reader (free software that you can download at Adobe.com) to view the PDF file, as a PDF is an Adobe product.
Format: this is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game (downloadable version) for in-person groups. For virtually-formatted games that are ideal for video chat platforms, click here.
Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers, so you cannot purchase a download as a gift. For gifts, click here for gift certificates, or use the link below for the boxed version of the game (party pack).
This game was updated on 01/04/24. Previous versions will not 100% be seamless.
Helpful Links:
Host character list- Game Trailer Video
- 15 player invitation
- Sample game materials
- Murder mystery prop emporium
- 14 character Expansion pack #1 - Purchased separately
- 14 character Expansion pack #2 - Purchased after Expansion pack #1
- 12 character Expansion pack #3 - Purchased after Expansion pack #2
- 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:
It's the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and a mob war's brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders, Hal Sapone and Beanie O'Dannon, have finally agreed on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources for a collaborative effort with criminal endeavors.
On the surface, this strategy is similar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups.
Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife. However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions.
The two gangs have set an official date to meet at Hal Sapone's Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to resolve all remaining differences. Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes, or will a massive melee rekindle the fatal flames between them?
This is where your story begins.
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 16 years. There are no instances of foul language, illegal drug usage, sexual innuendos.
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Content Warning:
- Set in prohibition. Mobster content such as bootlegging, gambling, speakeasies, love triangles/affairs, violence.
- Gender of character roles:
- Co-ed
- # of players in main game:
- 8-15 players in the main game
- Expansion pack(s):
- 14 players (#1), 14 players (#2), 12 players (#3)
- Expandable team players:
- No
- Date of publication:
- January 2007. Last revised on 08/13/21
- Game license:
- Single, private use. For the game license Terms and Conditions, see below.
Reviews
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Roaring good time
Just finished up hosting a murder mystery for our New Years Eve party. I had so much fun decorating and planning costumes. Overall everyone who participated had a good time. I have some family members who have much louder personalities than others, so it was difficult to mingle with everyone and make sure everyone was involved. This is something I’ll have to consider next time when making character assignments. As a first time host I learned a lot, but the kit did help steer me through the night. I will definitely plan another party next year.
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The Grand Gatsby
For my birthday we wanted to have a game night. The night before my birthday we stumbled across My Mystery Party games, and even though it was last minute we decided to order it. Although we didn't know how to host a mystery party and it was a surprise to our guests, everyone got soooo into character! We were laughing all night! We knew who the victim was, but set it up so even we didn't know who was the murder. It was a complete surprise, and no one could figure it out! We would definitely order another game, and we know better now how to put on the best murder mystery party! Thank you for a wonderful night, we still talk about it to this day, and message each other using our character names!
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IT WAS A HIT
IT WAS A GREAT TIME, WE WERE TALKING ABOUT IT DAYS LATER! STILL LEARNING THINGS ABOUT OUR CHARACTERS. WE CANT WAIT TO TRY OUT ANOTHER ONE.
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A lot of fun
We opted for this game, along with the first expansión pack, to celebrate my 40th birthday party. There were 18 of us in all taking part, 13 adults and 5 children aged between 13 and 16. As we are based in Spain, our guests were Spanish speakers, so we took the trouble to translate all the clue cards in advance. This was well worth the extra effort though, as everyone had a fantastic time at the party - we rented a country house for the night, including dinner and accommodation for everyone. The entertaining game-play, together with the 1920s dress code, resulted in an original celebration and a highly memorable evening. There are several twists in the plot, which makes it hard to decide on the murderer - only 4 of us managed to give the correct solution at the end. All in all, a great experience!!
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Best Party ever!!
Everyone had such a great time!! The party ran smoothly with never a dull moment I recommend doing two of the extra games but not more or people will get bored. Also let everyone read their ending so they don’t feel left out. Very creative game and interesting storyline. Can’t wait to do another one!!
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Great Game with a perfect Ending
I ordered the following products: • 1920s Murder Mystery Party • Grand Gatsby Expansion Pack #1 All our guest had so much fun and we even had some last minute additions and I was able to include them in the game with any issues. They never knew they were not in the original game plan. I do not want to give away the ending but I will say this - It was one of the best ending I have ever seen. Everyone laughed and enjoyed the entire night. We used this as our theater troop party and getting a bunch of theater nerds in the same room playing this game - we immersed ourselves in the characters - costumes, accents, time period props, and all. We had so much fun!
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Fantastic first time hosting a murder mystery!!
This "Grand Gatsby" theme is a perfect theme to kick off hosting these types of parties. What a fun way to celebrate a birthday! Costumes and characters were great and the mystery was exciting. By the end of the night everyone agreed this should be an annual event with changing themes every year. We will be back for more murder mysteries in the future for sure!
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Best party I’ve ever had!
We had a blast with this murder mystery! The costumes were great and everyone really got into their characters, which was not expected. I did a buffet style dinner broke into three rounds but everyone was enjoying the game and the drinks so much that they barely ate! Everyone is asking when the next one will be. I guess it’s time to start planning!
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Great fun!
I hosted this for my birthday this year. We decorated the house and even made marquee letters the said "the grand gatsby", it was quite the centerpiece. Everyone had a ton of fun and got to know each other. I was worried about it being awkward between people who didn't know each other, but it never was. All the instructions were clear and I was never confused about what needed to happen next. We are already talking about planning another!