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Boxed set for the non-murder stolen artifact mystery party game, Trouble in Thornwood.

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

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Kit Size

8-16 Players: 16 Unique Suspect Roles 8-24 Players: 24 Unique Suspect Roles 8-32 Players: 32 Unique Suspect Roles 8-40 Players: 40 Unique Suspect Roles 8-56 Players: 40 Unique Suspect Roles and 16 Team Roles 8-72 Players: 40 Unique Suspect Roles and 32 Team Roles 8-96 Players: 40 Unique Suspect Roles and 56 Team Roles 8-120 Players: 40 Unique Suspect Roles and 80 Team Roles 8-176 Players: 40 Unique Suspect Roles and 136 Team Roles 8-200 Players: 40 Unique Suspect Roles and 160 Team Roles

Preparation Option

Standard (Some Assembly Required) Spoiler-Free (Party-Ready)

Quantity

Product details

Type Boxed Kit
SKU THORNPRP-16
Age Range 14 to Adult
Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
Max Players (Main Game) 16 Suspects (Kit A)
Max # of players available 224: 40 Suspects, Up to 184 Team Roles (6 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
Difficulty Level Moderate, 6/10
Roles Flex-Gender
Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
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
Vibe & Content Notes Clean Fun* Academic Intrigue * Stolen Artifact * Great for Any Occasion and Group

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A thrilling, non-murder mystery party game for at least 8 players, ages 14 and up. Gather scholars, celebrities, scientists, politicians, and curious Thornwood townsfolk to investigate the disappearance of a priceless ancient artifact!

Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Resources:

Scroll below this section to preview or download the Sample Game, Host Character Lists, and free invitations for each kit size. For Kit E and larger versions, use the Kit D invitation and player pre-game website, as these resources include all 40 suspect characters and the expandable teams.

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.

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

Free player pre-game website

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

Free player pre-game website

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

Free player pre-game website

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

Free player pre-game website

Kit E: 18–56 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 16 Team Roles)

Includes duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among six expandable teams. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit F: 18–72 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 32 Team Roles)

Includes duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among six expandable teams. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit G: 18–96 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 56 Team Roles)

Includes duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among six expandable teams. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit H: 18–120 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 80 Team Roles)

Includes duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among six expandable teams. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit I: 18–176 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 136 Team Roles)

Includes duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among six expandable teams. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

Kit J: 18–200 Players (40 Suspect Roles and 160 Team Roles)

Includes duplicate, non-suspect roles divided among six expandable teams. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit D.

For a different or larger kit size, please contact us! This game can accommodate up to 224 players with expandable teams.

Expandable Team Roles:

Mystic Crew, led by Lou Violet
City Manager’s Office Staff, led by Sage Maroon
Graduate Students, led by Dr. Cass Obsidian
Echo Amethyst’s Entourage
Emerald Syndicate Mobsters, led by Ember Lime
Unknown Town Visitors, led by John or Jane Silver

How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:

16 players: Main game only
24 players: Main game plus Expansion Pack #1
32 players: Main game plus Expansion Packs #1–2
40 players: Main game plus Expansion Packs #1–3
56 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–3, and 16 team roles
72 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–3, and 32 team roles
96 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–3, and 56 team roles
120 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–3, and 80 team roles
176 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–3, and 136 team roles
200 players: Main game, Expansion Packs #1–3, and 160 team roles

Non-Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:

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

Recently, famed archaeologist and Hartford professor Dr. Indiana Tawny unearthed a crown estimated to be one thousand years old from the submerged city of Posidonia. Constructed from meteorite metals, platinum, luminous minerals, and bioluminescent organisms, the artifact may have belonged to the ancient city’s ruling class.

Scientists and historians from around the world are eager to participate in research surrounding the extraordinary discovery. Before the crown becomes a permanent laboratory subject, however, the mayor of Thornwood is hosting a celebratory gala at Thornwood Town Hall.

The priceless artifact will be displayed inside a glass case in the center of the Starlight Sonata Ballroom for all to admire. News of the event has filled every hotel and restaurant in town, and tickets sold out within minutes.

Fortunately, you managed to secure an invitation to Thornwood’s most anticipated event.

But when a treasure of immeasurable value is placed before a ballroom filled with ambitious scholars, powerful officials, wealthy entrepreneurs, and mysterious visitors, trouble may be inevitable.

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.

We appreciate your business and are committed to providing you with exceptional service and timely delivery. Please review the shipping information below for your order.

Order Processing Time:

Orders are usually processed within 24-48 hours after the order has been placed.
Custom or special order items may take longer to process, typically 3-5 business days.

Shipping Methods:

Standard Shipping (3-7 business days)
Expedited Shipping (2-3 business days)
Express Shipping (1-2 business days)

Packaging:

Rest assured that all items will be securely and safely packaged to prevent any damage during transit. Fragile or high-value parts will be packaged with additional protective materials, such as bubble wrap or foam padding.

Shipping Rates:

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Order Tracking:

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International Shipping:

We ship worldwide! Please note that international shipping rates and delivery times may vary based on destination. Customers are responsible for any customs fees, import taxes, or additional charges that may apply.

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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