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- Type Download
- SKU STRATFORD
- Age Range 14 to Adult
- Minimum # of Players 20 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 75 Suspects
- Difficulty Rating Moderate, 5/10
- Roles Flex-Gender (20 Required) and Co-Ed (Characters #21-75)
- Number of Players in the Main Game 20-75 players
- Game Duration 2 - 4 Hours Average (Flexible)
- Setting At the magnificent Stratford Castle, where members of the Kilmore Preservation Society gather for their prestigious annual Stratford Castle Ball.
- Game Format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe & Content Notes Clean, Cozy Small-Town Tension * Fun Community Rivalries *Ritzy Castle Vibes
- Publication Date 2014. Last Revised: 2021
A grand large-group castle murder mystery party game set during an elegant preservation society ball. This sophisticated mystery is packed with high-society drama, historic landmarks, eccentric professionals, personal vendettas, scandalous rumors, simmering conflicts, suspicious behavior, carefully guarded secrets, and danger inside Stratford Castle.
Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
The Stratford Castle Ball is the premier social event hosted by the Kilmore Preservation Society. The organization includes diverse individuals who share a passion for protecting historical landmarks such as the magnificent Stratford Castle.
The society’s members come from every imaginable background, including astronauts, ancient artifact dealers, medical researchers, and other prominent Kilmore residents. Unfortunately, preparations for this year’s ball have been disrupted by growing tensions, personal vendettas, and an alarming number of scandals among the members.
Adding to the town’s uneasiness, a dangerous criminal remains on the loose, and many residents are afraid to leave their homes. Nevertheless, you are a member of the Kilmore Preservation Society, and your attendance at the Stratford Castle Ball is expected. The guests are gathering inside the lavish ballroom, and this is where your story begins.
Host a Large Group Game:
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Complete Game: 75 unique suspect characters
- There are no duplicate team roles or separate expansion packs.
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Required Characters: 20 unique suspect characters
- The first 20 suspect roles are required for the mystery.
- All 20 required characters are gender-flexible.
- The game may be hosted with a co-ed, all-female, or all-male group at the 20-player level or by omitting optional roles of the opposing gender.
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Optional Characters: 55 additional unique suspect characters
- Characters #21–75 include male and female roles.
- Use the optional characters included with the selected game size.
All 75 roles are unique suspect characters. This game does not use duplicate expandable teams, allowing every participant to portray an individual character connected to the Stratford Castle mystery. Only the required players will present solutions in Round Three.
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.