1986: 1980s Murder Mystery Party Game

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Regular price $50.95
Product details
  • Type Download
  • SKU 1986
  • Age Range 15 to Adult
  • Minimum # of players 12 Suspects
  • Max Players (Main Game) 16 Suspects
  • Max players available 96: 32 Suspects, Up to 64 Team Roles (2 Teams, Expansion Packs Sold Separately)
  • Difficulty rating Moderate, 6/10
  • Character roles Flex-Gender
  • Interactive Extras Videos & Group Challenges
  • Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
  • Game format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
  • Vibe and Content Notes Dark 1980s * Shadowy Illuminati Vibes * Clean Cult Energy
  • Date of publication 2020. Last Revised: 2021

A sinister 1980s murder mystery party game for at least 12 players, ages 15 and up, with gender-flexible character roles.

The main game includes 16 roles. Expansion Pack #1, sold separately, adds 16 additional roles and expandable team options for larger groups.

This dark ’80s mystery requires video components, with transcripts included as backups.

This is the instant download version, so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!

Prefer a game that is already professionally prepared? Choose the Boxed Kit version, and our staff will professionally print and prepare the game materials for you.

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Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:

In Flamebury Falls, a historic estate known as Craven Gray Manor stands at the edge of town. Wicked events have unfolded at the manor over the years, leading some to believe the property is cursed. Others claim the owners encourage the rumors to attract thrill-seekers willing to visit the town and brave a stay at the estate. Who knows the truth?

Ridley Barnabet recently inherited the family fortune and plans to transform the manor into a popular local attraction and travel destination. Ridley has sent exclusive invitations to a VIP bash, and the town gossips are buzzing with rumors about what may happen when Flamebury Falls’ most prominent residents gather beneath one roof.

There are also whispers that a mysterious society known as The Clear may be involved with the event. The Clear is a top-secret social order that no one can confirm exists, yet everyone shares stories about how its members control the world and manipulate the headlines.

Could The Clear be behind this gathering? Only time will tell, assuming time is willing to reveal the secret.

You have received an invitation to the gathering at Craven Gray Manor.

This is where your story begins.

Host a Large-Group Murder Mystery Party Game:

  • Main Game: 16 characters
  • Expansion Pack #1: 16 additional characters
    • Sold separately.
    • A minimum of 4 Expansion Pack #1 characters must be assigned when adding this pack.
  • Duplicate, Non-Suspect Team Roles:
    • Up to 30 or more nurses teamed with Alby Dahmer, an Expansion Pack #1 character
    • Up to 30 or more film developers teamed with Bernie Cullen, an Expansion Pack #1 character
    • Up to 30 or more assistant butchers teamed with Marion Holmes, an Expansion Pack #1 character
    • Up to 30 or more Blockbuster employees teamed with Randy Fish, an Expansion Pack #1 character

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Host Character List, Game Preview & Free Resources

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.

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