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- Type Download
- SKU SUNNYLAN
- Age Range 14 to Adult
- Minimum # of Players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 14 Suspects
- Max # Available (Sold Separately) 86: 26 Suspects, Up to 60 Team Roles (2 Teams, Expansion Packs Sold Separately)
- Difficulty Rating Moderate, 5/10
- Roles Flex-Gender
- Interactive Extras Blackmail Note * Cash Receipt Evidence
- Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At the annual Sunny Lane neighborhood block party, where residents gather for a backyard barbecue meant to mend fences and restore harmony within the community.
- Game Format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe & Content Notes Clean Suburban Fun * Backyard Neighbor Drama
- Publication Date 2010. Last Revised: 2024
A sizzling backyard barbecue and neighborhood block-party murder mystery game. This lively summer mystery is packed with eccentric neighbors, bitter rivalries, dog-show drama, questionable careers, bruised egos, blackmail, hidden motives, suspicious evidence, grilled food, backyard games, and murder at Sunny Lane’s annual neighborhood block party.
Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
The residents of Sunny Lane are an eclectic collection of personalities. Most of the neighbors get along fabulously, but others have created a tangled web of grudges, misunderstandings, and ongoing feuds. Hoping to restore peace to the community, the neighborhood Homeowners’ Association has decided to continue its tradition of hosting an annual summer block party.
This year’s celebration will be held at the home of Kris Angels, a hardworking professional magician known for strictly following the Magician’s Oath and Code of Ethics. Kris rarely invites guests into the home for fear of exposing valuable trade secrets and has reportedly rented a storage facility to hide certain gadgets, props, and magical contraptions before the neighbors arrive.
Your invitation promises an afternoon of sunshine, grilled food, outdoor games, neighborhood gossip, and plenty of time to reconnect with the residents of Sunny Lane. Unfortunately, several guests are carrying old resentments, suspicious secrets, and motives that could turn this friendly barbecue into a crime scene. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large Group Game:
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Main Game: 14 unique suspect characters
- 8 characters are required, and 6 are optional.
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Expansion Pack #1: 6 additional unique suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- The characters may be added in any number and combination with optional roles from the main game and Expansion Pack #2.
- Includes an optional expandable RBC News Crew team led by Tele N. Ewe.
- Expands the game to 20 unique suspect characters.
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Expansion Pack #2: 6 additional unique suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- Purchase Expansion Pack #1 before purchasing or using this pack.
- The characters may be added in any number and combination with optional roles from the main game and Expansion Pack #1.
- Includes an optional expandable ER nurses team led by Frankie Harrison.
- Expands the game to 26 unique suspect characters.
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Duplicate, Non-Suspect Team Roles:
- Up to 30 RBC News Crew members may be added with Expansion Pack #1.
- Up to 30 ER nurses may be added with Expansion Pack #2.
All 26 suspect roles are unique characters. With both expansion packs and both expandable teams, the complete game can accommodate up to 86 players.
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 decided the game into 3 days.
Day 1 we did the pregame and part 1
Day 2 was part 2
Day 3 part 3
Make sure everyone keeps their notes for reference.
I needed one more character so I made a TWIN neighbors to stalk characters.
Everyone loved being in character.
Compared to the other games I have purchased, the set up was a bit different.
Their other games seem to give players more direct prompts as well as character development.
It seems that this game is more character development, so some of my younger players weren't sure of what to do and needed a bit of extra assist.
Overall, great game, good times.
The mysteries are great. I have ordered and downloaded several from your site. The contents are easy to follow and I love the expansion option.
Overall, the content/party was pretty good! I do wish I had a little more information to start with so I could banter a little better beforehand. Some of the info didn't come out to everyone during the party, either, despite talking to each other.
We did this game with a 50/50 mix of experienced and new players. It worked wonderfully and everyone had a great time!
I love all the murder mysteries I have purchased. I use them at work as a group activity and everyone loves them They dress up according to their character and get right into it. I purchased both of the expansion packs to have enough characters. Each time I have had one more and more people sign up! We are going to be grilling out and making a full afternoon of it.