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Stratford Castle: Large Group Murder Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU STRATFORDPRP-30
- Age Range 14 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 20 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 75 Suspects
- Max # of players available 75 Suspects
- Difficulty Level Moderate, 5/10
- Roles Flex-Gender (20 Required) and Co-Ed (Characters #21-75)
- Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At the magnificent Stratford Castle, where members of the Kilmore Preservation Society gather for their prestigious annual Stratford Castle Ball.
- Vibe & Content Notes Clean, Cozy Small-Town Tension * Fun Community Rivalries *Ritzy Castle Vibes
A traditional castle murder mystery party game for at least 20 players, ages 14 and up. This challenging game is designed for large groups.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Website:
Kit A: 20–30 Players (30 Suspect Roles)
- Includes flexible-gender Characters #1–20, female Characters #21–25, and male Characters #49–53.
- Free player pre-game website
Kit B: 20–50 Players (50 Suspect Roles)
- Includes flexible-gender Characters #1–20, female Characters #21–35, and male Characters #49–63.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit A.
Kit C: 20–75 Players (75 Suspect Roles)
- Includes all 75 suspect characters from the downloadable version of the game.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit A.
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 30 players: Characters #1–20, #21–25, and #49–53, for 20 flexible-gender, 5 female, and 5 male roles
- 50 players: Characters #1–20, #21–35, and #49–63, for 20 flexible-gender, 15 female, and 15 male roles
- 75 players: All main game characters, including 20 flexible-gender, 28 female, and 27 male roles
Stratford Castle Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
The Stratford Castle Ball is a premier social event hosted by the Kilmore Preservation Society. The society comprises individuals who share a passion for preserving historic landmarks such as Stratford Castle. Its members come from all walks of life, including astronauts, artifact dealers, and medical researchers.
This year, planning the event has been particularly difficult due to a growing number of scandals among the society’s members. To make matters worse, nobody in the town of Kilmore feels safe leaving home with a serial killer on the loose.
You are a member of the preservation society and are expected to attend the event.
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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Need to have separate character notes to share with guests. I spent two plus hours typing the character notes to email to my guests. The time, effort and paper for the menu recipes is a waste. I paid less for another package and and had separate character info notes.
Bought this to play with a group, but party date is a few weeks away. My wife and I have both read thru everything in the package, and it looks AWESOME! The group is excited to participate and dress up like the characters mentioned. This may become a recurring event.
We had a team build at work and used this party pack. We had 22 people and it worked out great. Everything was easy to use and understand. I had one question that I emailed about and got a response right away. We had a great time.