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- Type Download
- SKU MANCREVOL2
- Age Range 12 to 15
- Minimum # of players 7 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 12 Suspects
- Max players available 20 (Expansion Pack Sold Separately, Some M Characters - see Host Character Lists)
- Difficulty rating Straightforward, 3/10
- Character roles All-Female
- Interactive Extras Scavenger Hunt Cards, Printable Diamond
- Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Game format Thievery| Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe and Content Notes Tween Detective Fun * Clean Mystery Collab * Young Sherlock Vibes
- Date of publication 2008: Last Revised: 2018
A clever detective-themed non-murder mystery party game. This lighthearted forensic mystery is packed with a priceless stolen diamond, jewelry-store evidence, suspicious classmates, secret codes, riddles, hidden motives, scientific sleuthing, and a jewel thief with ties to River Peak High School.
This is the instant download version, so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!
For younger players ages 10–11, an adult host may need to assist with some clues and investigative tasks.
Prefer a professionally prepared game? Choose the Boxed Kit version, and our staff will professionally print and prepare the game materials for you.
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Main-game players can get started before the party with costume suggestions, character information, forensic-science details, and the mystery premise.
The host character list, free invitation and sample game materials are at the bottom of this page.
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Expansion Pack: Adds 8 Characters
Sold separately.
Tween Non-Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
Mancy Crew is a senior at River Peak High School with exceptional investigative talent. After recognizing her natural sleuthing abilities, Mancy founded the River Peak High Forensic Science Club. The organization has become so skilled that its members have even assisted the local police department on occasion.
Recently, Mancy received an urgent message from the River Peak police concerning a daring diamond heist at Hemsberg Diamonds Jewelry Store. The Zamkiki Diamond, the fourth-largest diamond in the world, was on display in the store when jewel thieves broke in and stole it from its case. Evidence discovered at the crime scene suggests that the thieves may have ties to River Peak High School.
The River Peak High Forensic Science Club has agreed to assist the police with the investigation. The club members are scheduled to meet at Hemsberg Diamonds Jewelry Store, where Mancy will brief the group and organize the search for the missing jewel.
Mancy has also planned a few stress-relieving games to help everyone remain calm and focused during the investigation. As Mancy always says, "Relaxed sleuths are effective investigators." The club may need to analyze evidence, decipher secret codes, solve riddles, compare motives, and determine which suspect is connected to the daring theft. The Zamkiki Diamond must be recovered before the jewel thief disappears for good. You are a member of the River Peak High Forensic Science Club and have been summoned to the crime scene. This is where your story begins.
This is a non-murder mystery and does not include a victim sign, victim envelope, or forensic report.
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.
I used this template for a tween birthday party, girl turning 12 and 7 additional girls. This was a fun game that the girls enjoyed. At first they were unsure of what to do and thankfully we had two adult players that were able to get things started. Once they understood how it worked they began to have fun. I made the decorations using my cricut and Nancy Drew images I cut out. My daughter loved them! I found clipboards at the Dollar store, note pads, pens with diamonds on the ends and glitter pens. I bought some magnifying glasses on Amazon and bundled them all together for the girls party favors. I also put their names with vinyl on each clipboard and the girls really loved them, especially those with unique names that never get things with their names on them. Each of the players dressed the recommended part which added to the fun.
The clues were fun for the 12 year olds, but were difficult for her 7 year old sister to follow but she had fun nonetheless.
We did not play any of the bonus games that were given as it seems they are meant to be outdoor games or in very large homes. We wouldn't have had time to play the games anyway because the game itself is long.
FROM MMP STAFF---------------------------------------------------------
We are super glad your party was a hit! We agree - 7 years old is a bit too young for this challenge level. We do beta test our games and have found this game is best for 12 and up. Nevertheless, we're glad they had fun!
Party for 8-12 year old girl book club. The younger girls definitely couldn’t figure out the clues 10-12 year olds perfect level. I loved that it got the girls talking. I’ve done other mysteries from this company and have enjoyed them all. We did buy a fake diamond from the dollar store that was fun for them to find. I also purchased clipboards for their investigation sheets that I’d recommend that it made it easier for the girls to walk around a talk.
Ideas, planning, timings, printables perfect, clues, extra games, Thanks for brilliant party.
Ideas, planning, timings, printables perfect, clues, extra games, Thanks for brilliant party.
