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- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU 1980PRP-18
- Age Range 14 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Kit A) 18 Suspects (Kit A)
- Max # Offered 104: 40 Suspects, Up to 64 Team Roles (2 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Rating Moderate, 4/10
- Roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At an exclusive VIP club in Beverly Hills, where Polly Abdool hosts a totally tubular album-release party for international pop sensation Debbie Gribson.
- Game Format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe & Content Notes Comedic & Campy Clean Fun * Playful 1980s Nostalgia * Retro Celeb Drama
- Publication Date 2008. Last Revised: 2024
A totally tubular 1980s murder mystery party game.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Website
Kit A: 8 to 18 Players (18 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 8 to 28 Players (28 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 8 to 34 Players (34 Suspect Roles)
Kit D: 8 to 40 Players (40 Suspect Roles)
Kit E: 8 to 64 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 24 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 12 members of Muffy Bangles’ Valley-type team and 12 members of Biff Buffman’s Valley-type team (see host character lists for details).
- Use the invitation and player pre-game site for Kit D.
Kit F: 8 to 80 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 40 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 20 members of Muffy Bangles’ Valley-type team and 20 members of Biff Buffman’s Valley-type team (see host character lists for details).
- Use the invitation and player pre-game site for Kit D.
Need a different or larger kit size? Contact us! This game can expand to accommodate up to 104 players.
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 18 players (main game only)
- 28 players (adds expansion pack #1)
- 34 players (adds expansion packs #1 and #2)
- 40 players (adds expansion packs #1, #2, and #3)
- 64 players (adds expansion packs #1, #2, and #3, plus 24 team roles sorted into 2 teams)
- 80 players (adds expansion packs #1, #2, and #3, plus 40 team roles sorted into 2 teams)
OMG, Murder: 1980s Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
Polly Abdool is throwing a totally tubular VIP album-release party for her best friend and international pop icon, Debbie Gribson! Hosted at an exclusive Beverly Hills hotspot, this glitzy soirée celebrates Debbie’s brand-new album, Eclectic Youth. But that’s not all. Debbie is also launching a signature fragrance collection by the same name—essentially glamour, gossip, and glitter in a crystal bottle. The guest list? Bodacious.
It’s stacked with Hollywood elites, chart-topping icons, and fashion-forward yuppies ready to kill the red carpet with gnarly shoulder pads, hair teased to the max, and stilettos sharp enough to slice through a glam-band power ballad.
And guess what? You received an invitation! But as you scan the guest list, you want to gag yourself with a spoon. A few names spark more dread than delight. Old flames. Bitter rivals. Two-faced posers with killer cheekbones and even sharper tongues. Whatever! You’re going anyway. This is where your story begins.
Your boxed kit arrives professionally printed and prepared for easy hosting. The exact quantity of materials varies depending on the selected kit size.
Included in the Boxed Kit:
- Host Instructions, including the standard host booklet and a game-specific information sheet
- Professionally Printed Game Materials
- Character Materials, including the Host Character List, Guest List, and Clue Cards
- Solution Materials
- Envelopes and Other Required Game Components
- Optional Extras, such as the free invitation
- Envelopes are not sealed, even in the spoiler-free kits, in case the host needs to view the cards. Sealing envelopes before gameplay is optional.
- Select games may also include video content, bonus clues, or other interactive extras. Any game-specific extras will be listed above under Interactive Extras.
Some light assembly may be required with the standard version. For a spoiler-free, party-ready game, select the appropriate kit option above.
For immediate access to a print-at-home version, use the instant download link on the product page instead of purchasing the boxed kit.
Standard vs. Spoiler-Free Assembly
Standard Version
The standard version requires light assembly before the party. The host must fold and insert the cards for Rounds 1, 2, and 3 into the corresponding labeled envelopes.
Spoilers are limited to the Round 2 and Round 3 card bundles. If the host wishes to avoid seeing them, a trusted person who is not playing may fold and insert those cards. The remaining kit will still arrive prepared without exposing the host to spoilers.
Spoiler-Free Version
With the Spoiler-Free (Party-Ready) Preparation Option, the Round 1, 2, and 3 clue & solution cards are professionally folded and inserted into their designated envelopes, allowing the host to prepare for and host the party without any fear of viewing the spoiler content.
Pre-game character materials are not inserted into envelopes. This allows the host to add the players' contact information on the task cards while they are still arranged in a convenient stack, rather than removing them from envelopes and reinserting them afterward.
Included Assembly in Both Versions
Certain materials are inserted into their designated envelopes in every boxed kit, when applicable. These may include:
- Blackmail notes and other special messages
- Victim signs
- Forensic reports
- Scavenger hunt materials
- Other game-specific surprise items
Keep each bundle of envelopes together according to its label, such as Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3. Some envelopes may already contain game-specific materials, even when the remaining cards still require insertion.
With the standard kit, if an item has already been placed inside a designated character’s envelope, tuck it inside that character’s folded clue card before returning the card to the envelope. This helps ensure the player sees the additional item when the round begins.
Envelopes Are Not Sealed
Envelopes are left unsealed in both versions. This allows the host to review or adjust the materials if necessary, such as when a guest cancels at the last minute, and the host needs to confirm that all vital characters remain assigned.
The host may seal the envelopes before gameplay, but sealing is optional.
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The contents weren’t wrapped up in tissue paper like last year but everything was packaged nicely. Instructions clear. Cant wait to play!
Was much better than we expected. Everyone was engaged and stayed in character for most of the night. It was great for people who did not know each other to break the ice and many new friends were had. We all can't wait to do another.
Ha ha ha ha ha - that's what we did all night. Fab time had by my group.
I'm a long time host with this company and this game was fantastic (as always - the mysteries are all so different and fun).
I'd suggest getting the kit - I've always elected for the download and DIY, but it seems like a lot of cash to give up for this, but it's worth it.