Trouble in Thornwood: Stolen Artifact Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit

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  • Type Boxed Kit
  • SKU THORNPRP-16
  • Age Range 14 to Adult
  • Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
  • Max Players (Kit A) 16 Suspects (Kit A)
  • Max # Offered 224: 40 Suspects, Up to 184 Team Roles (6 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
  • Difficulty Rating Moderate, 6/10
  • Roles Flex-Gender
  • Game Duration 2 - 4 Hours Average (Flexible)
  • Setting At Thornwood Town Hall’s Starlight Sonata Ballroom, Hartford University’s elite gather to celebrate a priceless archaeological discovery.
  • Interactive Extras Videos * Group Challenge * Evidence Cards * Side Quests
  • Game Format Thievery| Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
  • Vibe & Content Notes Clean Fun* Academic Intrigue * Stolen Artifact * Great for Any Occasion and Group
  • Publication Date 2024

A wholesome non-murder mystery set in a prestigious college town, where guests investigate the disappearance of an extraordinary ancient crown amid academic rivalries, ambitious personalities, and glamorous gala intrigue.

Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Website

Kit A: 8 to 16 Players (16 Suspect Roles)

Kit B: 14 to 24 Players (24 Suspect Roles)

Kit C: 18 to 32 Players (32 Suspect Roles)

Kit D: 18 to 40 Players (40 Suspect Roles)

Kit E: 56 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 16 Team Roles)

  • Includes 16 duplicate, non-suspect team roles divided among six expandable teams.
  • Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit F: 72 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 32 Team Roles)

  • Includes 32 duplicate, non-suspect team roles divided among six expandable teams.
  • Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit G: 96 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 56 Team Roles)

  • Includes 56 duplicate, non-suspect team roles divided among six expandable teams.
  • Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit H: 120 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 80 Team Roles)

  • Includes 80 duplicate, non-suspect team roles divided among six expandable teams.
  • Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit I: 176 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 136 Team Roles)

  • Includes 136 duplicate, non-suspect team roles divided among six expandable teams.
  • Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit J: 200 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 160 Team Roles)

  • Includes 160 duplicate, non-suspect team roles divided among six expandable teams.
  • Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Need a different or larger kit size? Contact us! Trouble in Thornwood can accommodate more than 200 players with expandable team roles.

How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version
  • 16 players: main game only, characters #1–16
  • 24 players: adds expansion pack #1, characters #17–24
  • 32 players: adds expansion packs #1 and #2, characters #17–32
  • 40 players: adds expansion packs #1, #2, and #3, characters #17–40
  • 56 players: includes all 40 suspect roles plus 16 team roles
  • 72 players: includes all 40 suspect roles plus 32 team roles
  • 96 players: includes all 40 suspect roles plus 56 team roles
  • 120 players: includes all 40 suspect roles plus 80 team roles
  • 176 players: includes all 40 suspect roles plus 136 team roles
  • 200 players: includes all 40 suspect roles plus 160 team roles

The larger kits divide the duplicate, non-suspect players among six teams led by suspect characters from the 40-player game.

Mystery Party Game Synopsis:

Nestled within the spectacular Thanos Mountains, Thornwood is a small college town built around Hartford University, one of the world’s most respected academic institutions.

Dr. Indiana Tawny, a celebrated archaeologist and Hartford professor, has recently recovered a thousand-year-old crown from the submerged city of Posidonia. Constructed from meteorite metals, platinum, luminous minerals, and bioluminescent organisms, the remarkable artifact may once have belonged to the ancient city’s ruling class.

Before scientists and historians begin studying the discovery, Thornwood’s mayor is holding an elaborate celebration at Town Hall. The crown will be placed inside a secure glass case in the center of the Starlight Sonata Ballroom, giving the gala’s fortunate ticket holders a rare opportunity to see it in person.

The event has attracted academics, celebrities, reporters, officials, and other intriguing visitors from around the world. Hotels and restaurants are packed, tickets disappeared within minutes, and excitement has taken over the town. However, when the priceless crown vanishes, every guest becomes part of the investigation.

You secured one of the gala’s coveted tickets. This is where your story begins.

Host Character List, Game Preview & Free Resources

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.

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