Murder Mystery Party | 1920s Grand Gatsby Theme
A Roaring Twenties murder mystery party game for 8-15 players, ages 16+. There are up to 55 unique player roles with all three expansion packs (purchased separately). Given the time, there is not a forensic report in this game.
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 pack (boxed set version), click on the link below in the helpful links section.
Included: four PDF files: host instructions, game materials, 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 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
- Pinterest Board - more DIY decor and food
- Game Trailer Video
- 15-player invitation
- Sample game materials - view for the content, example plotlines, and format.
- Murder mystery prop emporium - fun murder mystery props
- 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 for you.
- Free pre-game player site (15-player game) 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.
Commercial Licensing:
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public &/or as a benefit to your organization, 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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Fun Night with Friends!
So much fun! We had a few that weren't into this idea of dressing up when we first brought it up, but once everyone showed up in costume, house decorated and we started playing the part, everyone had a great time and many laughs! We're already planning which one we want to do next!! I recommend mixing up the couples and not have them be couples in the game; I think it made it a lot more.
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My first and it went well!
I had a very eclectic group of friends over for this so i was worried about everyone meshing and getting along, but it ended up going perfectly! everyone was perfectly campy and into their roles and we had an absolutely great time. I'll be hosting another in a few months for sure.
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My first but not last Muder Mystery party, AWESOME!!!!
I hosted my first party of this type and had a ball doing so. The package was compete and easy to use. All the guests, suspects and extras about 27 of them played their roles well. I encouraged everyone and got all to do pre-party activities. The character costume suggestions were spot on. Excellent.
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A lot of fun
This party was a lot of fun. It was a mix of teens and adults and we all had a great time.
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Birthday Party Success
This was requested and it was a hit!
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Super fun!
This is our fourth mystery party that we have done from this company and it was fantastic. I was very busy and did the upgrade package where they print everything out - it was so great - everything looked wonderful and was packaged so nicely. really impressed! We will do this again for sure!
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So much fun!
We ordered this last minute for a Halloween party and it was perfect! I loved that you could download everything especially since there wouldn't have been enough time to ship anything. The fact that it encouraged everyone to interact with each other was a big hit. We'll definitely be ordering more games in the future.
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Party in the making
So far so great! We have yet to play it.
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Great time had by all!!!
We had a group aged from 7-69, and fun was had by all! Not a moment of boredom nor people wanting to quit. We laughed, we cried and the dead person haunted us all! Will be buying another game soon.