A wickedly fun neighborhood block party murder mystery. Behind the friendly faces and picture-perfect lawns of Shady Oaks lurk blackmail, betrayal, revenge, and enough suburban scandal to destroy the entire neighborhood.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Websites
Kit A: 7-20 Players (20 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 7-30 Players (30 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 7-40 Players (30 Suspect Roles and 10 Team Roles)
- Includes 4 duplicate, non-suspect Shady Oaks police officers, 3 CBC News Crew members, and 3 Starry Magazine Tabloid Crew members.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit D: 7-56 Players (30 Suspect Roles and 26 Team Roles)
- Includes 9 duplicate, non-suspect Shady Oaks police officers, 9 CBC News Crew members, and 8 Starry Magazine Tabloid Crew members.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit E: 7-72 Players (30 Suspect Roles and 42 Team Roles)
- Includes 14 duplicate, non-suspect Shady Oaks police officers, 14 CBC News Crew members, and 14 Starry Magazine Tabloid Crew members.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit F: 7-104 Players (30 Suspect Roles and 74 Team Roles)
- Includes 25 duplicate, non-suspect Shady Oaks police officers, 25 CBC News Crew members, and 24 Starry Magazine Tabloid Crew members.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
Need a different or larger kit size? Contact us!
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version
- 20 players: Main game only
- 30 players: Main game plus Expansion Pack #1
- 40 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 10 Team Roles
- 56 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 26 Team Roles
- 72 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 42 Team Roles
- 104 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 74 Team Roles
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 only two months in the small town of Shady Oaks.
Despite the chatter, the neighbors are looking forward to a night of food, fun, and friendly faces—or so it seems. Since the invitations hit their 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, promising 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.
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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Order Processing Time:
Orders are usually processed within 24-48 hours after the order has been placed.
Custom or special order items may take longer to process, typically 3-5 business days.
Shipping Methods:
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Expedited Shipping (2-3 business days)
Express Shipping (1-2 business days)
Packaging:
Rest assured that all items will be securely and safely packaged to prevent any damage during transit. Fragile or high-value parts will be packaged with additional protective materials, such as bubble wrap or foam padding.
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