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Shakin' Shamrock: St. Patrick's Day Murder Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU IRISHPRP-18
- Age Range 15 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Kit A) 18 Suspects
- Max # Offered 144: 24 Suspects, Up to 120 Team Roles (4 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Rating Moderate, 5/10
- Roles Co-Ed or All-Female
- Game Duration 2 - 4 Hours Average (Flexible)
- Setting At the Shakin’ Shamrock Pub in the quaint town of Old Lacken, where locals gather for a lively St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with Irish food, music, games, and long-simmering feuds.
- Game Format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe & Content Notes High Energy Irish Pub Drama * Clean St. Patrick's Day Fun
- Publication Date 2009. Last Revised: 2026
A lively St. Patrick’s Day murder mystery set inside the Shakin’ Shamrock Pub, where Old Lacken’s colorful residents gather for festive food, Irish cheer, simmering scandals, heated rivalries, and a celebration that may take a deadly turn.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Website
Kit A: 8 to 18 Players (18 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 8 to 24 Players (24 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 8 to 32 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 8 Team Roles)
- Includes 8 duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among the comic, moocher, entourage, and deputy teams.
- Use the invitation and expanded player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit D: 8 to 40 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 16 Team Roles)
- Includes 16 duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among the comic, moocher, entourage, and deputy teams.
- Use the invitation and expanded player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit E: 8 to 56 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 32 Team Roles)
- Includes 32 duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among the comic, moocher, entourage, and deputy teams.
- Use the invitation and expanded player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit F: 8 to 72 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 48 Team Roles)
- Includes 48 duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among the comic, moocher, entourage, and deputy teams.
- Use the invitation and expanded player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit G: 8 to 104 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 80 Team Roles)
- Includes 80 duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among the comic, moocher, entourage, and deputy teams.
- Use the invitation and expanded player pre-game website for Kit B.
Expandable team roles:
- Comics from the No Refunds Comedy Club
- Professional moochers and friends of Takey McTakerton
- Entourage members
- Deputies
Need a different or larger kit size? Contact us! The four expandable teams can accommodate up to 124 or more players.
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version
- 18 players: main game only, characters #1–18
- 24 players: main game plus expansion pack #1, characters #19–24
- 32 players: main game, expansion pack #1, and 8 team roles
- 40 players: main game, expansion pack #1, and 16 team roles
- 56 players: main game, expansion pack #1, and 32 team roles
- 72 players: main game, expansion pack #1, and 48 team roles
- 104 players: main game, expansion pack #1, and 80 team roles
St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, and the Shakin’ Shamrock Pub in the quaint town of Old Lacken is preparing to rock and roll with a packed house of intriguing residents.
The celebration promises festive music, tasty Irish delicacies, exciting party games, and engaging conversations. Unfortunately, this party’s story could take a dark turn. Many of Old Lacken’s residents are bitter rivals who cannot remain in the same room for more than a few moments without causing mayhem.
Over the past year, dreadful scandals have appeared from every direction, and longstanding feuds have heated from mild disagreements to bubbling cauldrons of resentment. The Shakin’ Shamrock management recognizes the danger but promises to keep the celebration moving without incident.
You scored a ticket to the St. Paddy’s Day bash and are dying to attend. This is where your story begins.
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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Hey there! This was our first go round with a murder mystery. It was easy to follow and had all materials included. We had a lot of fun with it! I think we had a bit of operator error in timing etc. I think that gets better with the following mystery party. Looking forward :-)