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As the Beads Drop: Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU MARDIPRP-12
- Age Range 15 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 12 Suspects
- Max # of players available 48: 20 Suspects, Up to 28 Team Roles (1 Team, Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Level Moderate, 6/10
- Roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At Madeline Broussard’s Royal Court party in New Orleans, where members of the Krewe of Pantheon gather during the height of Carnival season.
- Vibe & Content Notes Mardi Gras Traditions Afoot * Clean, Lighthearted Drama, Scandals & Betrayal * French Quarter Vibes
An exciting Mardi Gras-themed murder mystery party game set in New Orleans for at least 8 players, ages 15+.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Website:
Kit A: 8 to 12 Players (12 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 8 to 20 Players (20 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 8 to 32 Players (20 Suspect Roles and 12 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 12 members of the Boucher family (see host character lists for details)
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B
Kit D: 8 to 40 Players (20 Suspect Roles and 20 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 20 members of the Boucher family (see host character lists for details)
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B
For a different size or larger kit, contact us!
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 12 players (main game only)
- 20 players (adds Expansion Pack #1)
- 32 players (adds Expansion Pack #1 and 12 team roles)
- 40 players (adds Expansion Pack #1 and 20 team roles)
Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
Carnival season brims with festivities and a packed calendar of events, including the Bal Masque, Tableau, Royal Court gatherings, charity functions, and vibrant parades. Within this whirlwind of color and sound, the Krewe of Pantheon thrives as a storied Carnival organization boasting more than 200 members.
This year, Madeline Broussard reigns as Queen of the Krewe of Pantheon and is hosting the esteemed Royal Court party. Expect fireworks—not just in the sky, but among the Royal Court members, who are embroiled in ceaseless disputes over every minute detail. As a member of the Krewe, your attendance is required. This is where your story begins.
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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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