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Betrayal at the Block Party: Murder Mystery Party Game
Available for download at checkout
Regular price
$52.95
A hilarious neighborhood block-party murder mystery game. This wickedly whimsical suburban mystery is packed with eccentric neighbors, blackmail, betrayal, simmering revenge, neighborhood gossip, suspicious relationships, hidden motives, four interactive blackmail notes, party games, and murder during the Dawson family’s block party.
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Main-game players can get started before the party with costume suggestions, character information, details about Shady Oaks, and the events leading to the Dawson family’s block party.
The Host Lists, Free Invitations, and Sample Game are below, at the bottom of this page. The Sample Game contains carefully selected excerpts from the game, including plotlines, clue card formatting, the event timeline, and other materials, allowing you to evaluate the game's format and quality before purchasing without revealing the spoilers.
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Expansion Pack #1: Adds 10 Characters and an Expandable Tabloid Crew
Sold separately.
Block-Party Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
The Dawson family has just settled into their new home at 614 Scarlet Court, and to make a splash in their cozy neighborhood, they’re throwing a block party. Leading the charge is Isabella Dawson, a seasoned party host who has already earned the unofficial title of resident gossip queen after just two months in the small town of Shady Oaks. Despite the chatter, neighbors are looking forward to a night of food, fun, and friendly faces...or so it seems.
Since the invitations hit mailboxes, whispers of blackmail, betrayal, and simmering revenge have begun to stir beneath Shady Oaks’ picturesque surface. The air is thick with tension, and not just from the humidity.
Still, Isabella insists on keeping things cheerful, offering dazzling conversation, gourmet bites, and party games designed to charm even the grumpiest guests. But with secrets bubbling just below the surface, who knows what the night will bring?
Your invitation has arrived, and you’re planning to attend. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large-Group Block-Party Murder Mystery:
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Main Game: 20 unique suspect characters
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CBC News Crew:
- Led by Pat Couric.
- Add up to 30 duplicate CBC News crew members.
- The additional reporters are duplicate, non-suspect team roles.
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Shady Oaks Police Team:
- Led by Officer Nelson.
- Add up to 30 duplicate Shady Oaks police officers.
- The additional officers are duplicate, non-suspect team roles.
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CBC News Crew:
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Expansion Pack #1: 10 additional suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- Includes an additional expandable team.
- The expansion pack is not a complete standalone mystery.
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Starry Magazine Tabloid Crew:
- Led by Paul Paratsy.
- Add up to 30 duplicate tabloid reporters and paparazzi.
- The additional crew members are duplicate, non-suspect team roles.
This game was formerly titled Murder and Mayhem at 614 Scarlet Court (Pre-2025).
Browse neighborhood block-party décor, backyard entertaining ideas, casual costume inspiration, picnic-table settings, outdoor party games, cookout food, festive desserts, and more on the Pinterest board!
