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 FIFTIES
- Age Range 14 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 16 Suspects and 2 Optional Teams
- Max players available 80: 22 Suspects, Up to 58 Team Roles (2 Teams, Expansion Pack Sold Separately)
- Difficulty rating Moderate, 5/10
- Character roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Interactive Extras Evidence Card, 1950's Slang-ictionary
- Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Game format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe and Content Notes Greasers, Cheerleaders & Rivals * Clean Retro Sock-Hop Fun
- Date of publication 2017. Last Revised: 2021
A cool 1950s greaser murder mystery party game for 8–16 players, ages 14 and up, with co-ed character roles.
The expansion pack, sold separately, adds 6 additional suspect characters and expandable team options for larger groups.
This nifty ’50s mystery is packed with rival street gangs, hot rods, diner hangouts, teenage turmoil, and a Friendship Sock Hop that may take a deadly turn.
This is the instant download version, so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!
Prefer a professionally prepared game? Choose the Boxed Kit version, and our staff will professionally print and prepare the game materials for you.
Helpful Links:
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Expansion Pack: Adds 6 Characters
Sold separately. Adds 3 male and 3 female roles and expands the game to 22 unique characters. -
Free Player Pre-Game Website
Players can get started before the party with costume suggestions, the game trailer, character information, and more.
Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
It’s 1955, and Fontaine City has a problem with teenage street gangs. In the east, there’s a hot rod racing gang called the D-Birds. Their ladies are members of the girly clique called the Pink Chicks. These rebels attend Ryder High and spend their free time at Frosty’s Diner. The Pit Viper motorcycle gang runs the west side of town, and their ladies are the Black Widows. These hooligans attend Tuscadero High School and frequent the local hangout - the Milkshake Shack. If either of these gangs ends up on the other’s turf, a white-knuckle rumble may break out and cause chaos in the streets.
At Ryder High, the cheerleaders have formed an organization known as Campus Crew, which was created to focus on reducing criminal activity in the city. The founders firmly believe that bringing the teens of Fontaine City together will solve the gang problem, so they have scheduled the Friendship Sock Hop. To their surprise, everybody who was invited has sent in an RSVP! This should be a night to remember! The Campus Crew has promised peace and harmony for this evening of forming new friendships and working out a truce between the east and west of Fontaine City.
You have been invited. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large-Group Murder Mystery Party Game:
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Main Game: 16 unique characters
- Designed for 8–16 players.
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Expansion Pack: 6 additional unique characters
- Sold separately.
- Includes 3 male and 3 female roles.
- Expands the game to 22 unique characters.
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Duplicate, Non-Suspect Team Roles:
- Add up to 30 cheerleaders teamed with Patricia Grimlox.
- Add up to 30 football players teamed with Richie Fonzrelli.
- The expandable teams can increase the game to more than 80 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.
The party was a great success. It was however a bit confusing to pass info between gangs since they aren't supposed to speak to each other.
very disappointing, not explained very well and focused mainly around Manny. extremely disappointing for the monies paid, would not purchase another of these games. I have bought murder mystery party games for less (Physical copies) which have been far more entertaining.
This mystery as well as other's I have purchased are well described and very well written. I'm never disappointed.
Bought this for my daughter's 16th birthday party. Did the download option and it was simple. She invited 12 guests and everyone had a blast! Easy to follow instructions and good mystery. Teens loved their characters and really for into it. They are already asking for another murder mystery party!
I love murder mystery parties but didn’t think I could ever throw one until I found this company. This is my second party and it just keeps getting better. It’s so affordable and you get everything you need and more. I went with the download version and it was so easy to follow and put together. My guest had a great time. EVERYONE got into it as soon as they opened the round 1 envelopes. This theme was so much fun. From the decor to the costumes.