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Missing Crown Diamond: Beauty Pageant Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU CROWNPRP-1
- Age Range 7 to 10
- Minimum # of players 8 Contestants, 1 Parent Pageant Host
- Max Players (Main Game) 10 Suspects (Kit A)
- Max # of players available 16 Suspects (Kit B)
- Difficulty Level Easy Breezy, 2/10
- Roles All-Female
- Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At the festive Miss Teen USA beauty pageant in a luxury hotel ballroom.
- Interactive extras Pageant Host Interview Questions, Score Sheet, Printed Crown
- Vibe & Content Notes Competitive Beauty Pageant Fun * Clean Kid Mystery
A lighthearted, all-female, non-murder beauty pageant mystery party for 8 to 10 girls, ages 7 and up, set at a glamorous teen beauty pageant.
In addition to the contestants, the game requires one adult or teen to portray the pageant director, an integrated character who also serves as the event’s emcee. The game concludes with an exciting hunt for the missing crown diamond! The pageant director is in addition to the 10 roles in Kit A and 16 roles in Kit B.
Regarding the example kit photo: instead of a victim's sign/envelope and forensic report, there will be scavenger hunt materials.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Resources:
Scroll down below this section to preview or download the Sample Game, Host Character Lists, and free invitations for each kit size.
The Sample Game contains carefully selected excerpts from the game, including mystery clues, clue card formatting, the event timeline, and other materials, allowing you to evaluate the game's format and quality before purchasing without revealing the solution.
Kit A: 8 to 10 Players (10 Character Roles)
- Free player pre-game website
- The pageant director is essentially the 11th player
Kit B: 8 to 16 Players (16 Character Roles)
- Free player pre-game website
- The pageant director is essentially the 17th player
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 10 players: Main Game only
- 16 players: Main Game plus Expansion Pack #1
Crown Diamond Mystery Game Synopsis:
Talented contestants are preparing to compete for the honorary title of Miss Teen United States. The reigning Miss New York is rumored to be the contestant to beat this year.
The contestants will begin the glamorous event with an elegant evening-gown modeling challenge. When each contestant reaches the end of the runway, she will answer an interview question presented by the pageant director, Ms. Victoria Morning. After the final interview, the highly anticipated talent competition will begin. The pageant is known for the wide variety of talents displayed during this portion of the contest, including comedy routines, dancing, singing, puppetry, and more.
This year, the dazzling diamond crown will be on display at the event, giving contestants an opportunity to admire the coveted prize before the winner is announced.
You are a contestant in the pageant. You have selected the perfect gown, practiced your interview skills, and worked tirelessly on your talent routine. 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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I purchased this party pack for my daughter's 11th birthday a couple of years ago. It was one of her favorite birthday parties and so much fun. We sent little tiara's to all the girls with the invitation along with their character descriptions and they were all so excited to come. Although the talents were optional, the girls got so excited about it that each of them came up with and performed a talent.
The girls also dressed up that day. We had a crafting station to build your own sash with sticky letters that spelled the states and stickers. We built a stage, had judges and even crowned a winner. My older daughter and her friend dressed up like the police and led the investigation.
It was amazing!
I just facilitated The Case Of The Missing Crown Diamond for my ten year old daughter's birthday last weekend! It was a huge success. If I were to do it over, I would probably save myself money and order the downloadable version instead of the paper kit. The invitations that came were a disappointment. I thought they would be more feminine looking given the theme.
It's premature for me to write a review as my party is still thirty days away. I can, however, offer some feedback on the initial packaging and introductory content.
First and foremost-the ordering and shipping process were easy. My items arrived on time and in mint condition.
Now for the content.....I was conflicted as to whether I should purchase the online version or the hard copy. I did my due diligence and compared both-and decided that the printed format was a better route because it came with pre-printed invitations and clue cards. If I had to do it over-I'd purchase the downloadable version and save myself some cash. I was most notably disappointed in the invitation design. I expected to receive something that mirrored the "crown diamond" image that I saw online - I received a Sherlock Holmes "fill in the blank" invitation. Not the color scheme or the class that I anticipated for a "Miss Teen USA" mystery pageant. I ended up purchasing invitations from a private printer --- ultimately adding cost to my bottom line.
The recipes that came with the kit also leave much too be improved upon. I am a self admitted "foodie" and have selective tastes-but I don't think it's unusual to question what they were thinking by suggestion milkshakes for an appetizer/mixer and cake and hot chocolate for dessert??? Nachos as a light main course might be good - but I don't
Know many ten year olds that would eat turkey as the base compared to ground beef.
As my headliner suggests, the verdict is still out. If the party launches successfully and the kids have fun - then it was worth everything. At this point.....I have my doubts.
