Bourbon Street Mardi Gras Murder Mystery
A hilarious Mardi Gras themed murder mystery party set in Old New Orleans on Bourbon Street for a minimum of 8 players, ages 14+ due to difficulty.
Select the party ready (spoiler-free) option above, and our staff will fold and slip the clue cards for rounds one, two, and three into the envelopes to prevent you from seeing spoilers on the round cards. If you do not select this option, you will have some assembly required with your kit.
The downloadable version is a separate product, is not seamless with the boxed kit, and does not come with the boxed kit.
The game was last revised on 1/29/25. Previous versions will not be seamless.
Helpful Links:
Sample game materials - view the timeline, content, format, and example plotlines.
Instant downloadable version - no shipping, no waiting for this version. This does not come with the boxed set.
Kit Sizes:
Kit A: 14 suspect players
Free, 14 player printable invitation
Kit B: 22 suspect players
Host character list - characters #15-22
Free, 22+ player printable invitation
Corresponding pre-game site for kits B to G
Kits C-F: 22 suspects (above) plus non-suspect, duplicate team members.
The team players will be divided as evenly as possible among the 7 teams: Gossips, Casino Dealers, Food Venders, Pharmacy Assistants, Lambs NFL Football Players, Entourage, and Bridal Party. They are duplicated, non-suspect roles, but they will have all of the same game materials as the other players - name tags (with a general group name), investigation card, pre-game card/envelope, rounds 1, 2, 3 cards and envelopes.
- Kit C: 32 players: 22 suspects, 10 team members
- Kit D: 40 players: 22 suspects, 18 team members
- Kit E: 56 players: 22 suspects, 34 team members
- Kit F: 72 players: 22 suspects, 50 team members
- Kit G: 120 players: 22 suspects, 98 team members
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
Every New Orleans native knows that Fat Tuesday’s Pub on Bourbon Street holds the premiere Mardi Gras celebration during Carnival Season. Fat Tuesday’s Pub is always the place to be - where the city’s finest flock to be part of their electrifying bashes! This year is no different as you, among hundreds of other excited guests, have purchased your VIP tickets at least 6 months ago! You're ready for the party! This is where your story begins.
Commercial License:
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public, or as a benefit to your business/organization/brand, you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 14 years due to difficulty. There is no foul language, sexual innuendos, affairs, or other highly inappropriate content.
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Gender of players:
- Co-ed, one flex in the expansion pack
- Minimum # of players:
- 8 players
- Kit sizes:
- A: 14, B:22, C: 32, D: 40, E:56, F:72, G: 120. We can make a bigger kit - contact us.
- Expandable teams?:
- Yes, kits C-G have non-suspect, duplicated team players.
- Date of publication:
- February 2008. Last revised: 1/29/25. Previous versions of the game are not seamless.
Reviews
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Mardi Gras Fun
This was our first murder mystery- we had a lot of fun- and learned a lot. The story line was great. The group that played was unsure but ended up really enjoying. The instructions are great, and explain how the evening should go. I purchased the pre-made option because I wanted to play also. IT IS worth the extra money, to not have to print and stuff all the envelopes and prepare all the information. Thank you for a fun evening.