This game is licensed for personal, private use only. If you plan to use it for any commercial purpose, public event, business, organization, school, fundraiser, church, promotional activity, paid event, or any use that generates revenue or provides a commercial benefit, you must purchase a Commercial License.
- Type Download
- SKU SHAMROCKS
- Age Range 14 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 15 Suspects and 2 Optional Teams
- Max players available 83: 23 Suspects, Up to 60 Team Roles (2 Teams, Expansion Pack Sold Separately)
- Difficulty rating Moderate, 5/10
- Character roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Game format Murder | Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe and Content Notes Irish Pub Drama * Lighthearted Mystery *Clean Neighborhood Scandals & Betrayal
- Date of publication 2010. Last Revised: 2023
A hilarious St. Patrick’s Day murder mystery party game. This lively Irish-pub mystery is packed with pop stars, athletes, television personalities, artists, neighborhood gossips, outrageous grudges, suspicious secrets, simmering feuds, St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and murder at Dublin’s most anticipated annual celebration.
This is the instant download version, so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!
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Main-game players can prepare for the celebration with costume suggestions, character information, details about Patty O’Brian’s Pub, and the St. Patrick’s Day mystery premise.
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Expansion Pack #1: Adds 8 Characters
Sold separately.
The host character lists, free invitations, and sample game materials are at the bottom of this page. The Sample Game contains carefully selected excerpts from the game, including plotlines, clue card formatting, the event timeline, and other materials. It allows you to evaluate the game’s format and quality before purchasing without revealing the solution.
St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
Patty O’Brian’s Pub sits in the heart of Dublin and is famous for hosting celebrations worth talking about long after the final glass has been cleared. The pub’s highly anticipated annual St. Patrick’s Day bash is drawing near, and the town’s most prominent, beloved, and trendy residents are preparing to enjoy festive entertainment, delicious Irish offerings, spirited conversation, and enough green attire to make a leprechaun feel underdressed.
Unfortunately, the past year has been plagued by scandals, feuds, betrayals, and increasingly outrageous behavior. Former friends have become bitter rivals, mild-mannered townsfolk have revealed ruthless streaks, and several guests are carrying secrets they would do almost anything to protect. Pub management expects everyone to set aside their differences for one enjoyable evening, but peace may be asking far too much from this crowd.
You have secured your ticket to the celebration and are preparing to mingle with Dublin’s most unforgettable personalities. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large-Group Murder Mystery Party:
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Main Game: 15 unique suspect characters
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Main-Game Expandable Teams:
- Flanagan Sheehan may lead an optional team of Midnight Heroes.
- Riley O’Keefe may lead an optional team of Dublin Greasers.
- Each team may include 30 or more duplicate gender-flexible players.
- The additional superheroes and bikers are non-suspect, duplicated roles whose storylines support their team leader.
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Main-Game Expandable Teams:
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Expansion Pack #1: 8 additional suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- The characters may be added in any number and combination with the optional main-game roles.
- It is optimal to add these suspects before adding large expandable teams.
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.
We asked everyone to wear green and bring a dish to share. We had 20 people, and everyone participated. The directions, website, and YouTube videos were a big help. The party was a lot of fun and everyone said that they really enjoyed it. It was a great change of pace!
Every part of the was great. My party was a huge hit! Everyone loved the way they had to mingle with the clues given. I had 21 people. Everything was laid out beautifully!
We had 20 playing that were assigned characters (we purchased the expansion pack).
We had 8 additional adults/teens that didn't want to play but wanted to watch. We also had several children present that we let dress up as members of the Midnight Heros, Dublin Greasers, or Riverdance Dance Crew (The Crazy Clovers - lead by non other than the legendary Murphy O'Sullivan). At first, we were a bit concerned because of the # of people playing. We've done a couple of smaller (10) mystery parties by other companies in the past, and they were a bit chaotic and hard to follow. This one was laid out wonderfully. The directions were very easy to follow. I did the download and print package. The pre-game activities really helped get everyone excited. I loved that we were all able to mingle about as we would at a real party. We decorated the house to look like a pub, and I made a Paddy O'Brian's sign to put at the entrance to our house. I was impressed at how well everyone stayed in character throughout the night. They would even request a couple of extra minutes between rounds to "go ask another question" of another character. We actually ate while everyone walked around and talked during the first round. That worked well for us. If you want to take lots of pics and video, I wouldn't suggest playing a character. It's hard to focus on both.
This was a great product, and we will defintely be using this site again.
We were 10 people and it was everybody’s first time doing a Murder Mystery. As the host, I also played along. It was a great game and very easy to follow. Half of the group guessed who the Murderer was. We all had fun!!
I hosted this party for my birthday, (March 17, yup). It was my second time using this web site and i loved it. the house was decorated as an Irish pub with music and food. everyone had a great time.
No one guessed who the murder was.
Will use this site again.