Murder Mystery Party | Backyard Luau Party
A murder mystery party for 8-15 gender flexible players with a backyard luau theme, ages 13+ due to difficulty. Host in the backyard or other venue with or without a swimming pool! This is an in-person, face-to-face traditional format.
This is the instant download version of the game. You'll have everything needed to play the game with the download - nothing needs to be shipped, so you avoid shipping fees and there's no wait! For the party ready pack (boxed set), click on the link below in the helpful links section.
There are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file.
Helpful Links:
- Host character list
- Free, printable invitation
- Sample game materials - see content, format, and example plotlines.
- 10 character, Expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)
- 10 character, Expansion pack #2 (purchased separately)
- Boxed version - My Mystery Party staff prepare your game kit
- Free, pre-game site at Your Mystery Party
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Pinterest board - DIY food and decor ideas.
Murder Mystery Party Synopsis:
Sun City is a small town outside of Hollywood that is a celebrity vacation destination with beautiful beaches, excellent weather and wonderful resorts. Darby Cerulean, a local magician of Sun City, is hosting a to-die-for backyard luau party. Everybody in Sun City is talking about what an epic party this will be. Rumors have flown around the grapevine that Darby’s guest list might not be exclusively the crème de la crème of high society, but why should anybody question Darby’s motives?
Darby promises that it will be a fun time in the sun with exciting party games, wonderful luau-inspired delicacies, and stimulating conversation. You have received your invitation, and it is time to pick out your most festive luau attire for the party. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large Group Murder Mystery Party:
- Main game file: 15 unique players
- Expansion pack #1: 10 unique players (purchased separately)
- Expansion pack #2: 10 unique players (purchased separately)
Murder Mystery Party Commercial Licensing:
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 13 years
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Gender of character roles:
- Flexible
- # of players in main game:
- 8-15 players
- Expansion pack(s):
- 10 players, and 10 players (both purchased separately)
- Expandable team players:
- No
- Date of publication:
- May, 2011, and last revised on 08/31/21
Reviews
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Entertaining for teenager's birthday party
We wanted to do something different for my daughter's 15th birthday party. We purchased the game and set the decor with luau props The friends all showed up as per their character except maybe for one. You get really into it but you need to read your clue and discuss with the other people. By the time the killer is revealed, no one had guessed it; not even the killer! Overall, it was fun and entertaining.
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So much fun!
This was a hit at the party I hosted! We had never been to a mystey party and we're nervous about our first go, but it was FUN! Once the event began, we were so entertained that we didn't realize a few hours has passed! The characters were funny and this package came with everything we needed.
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Will do again soon!
Instructions were great and easy. Game was well thought out, and fun!
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Awesome party!
Had a blast at my luau
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Lots of fun!
We had two families, for a total of 9 people, playing this game. We had a great time! The instructions were clear and the game was easy to put together. I would suggest if you don't want to know the answer of "whodunit", then purchase their preprinted product, so you don't see any clues.