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- Type Download
- SKU GRAVSTO
- Age Range 13 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 7 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 10 Suspects
- Max players available 80: 26 Suspects, Up to 54 Team Roles (2 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty rating Moderate, 4/10
- Character roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Interactive Extras 1 Player Side Quest, 4 Pieces of Code, Treasure Maps, Wanted Poster
- Game Duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Game format Murder | Guided clue mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe and Content Notes Clean Wild West mystery & intrigue
- Date of publication 2009. Last Revised: 2023
A rip-roaring Wild West murder mystery party game. This Old West mystery is packed with ruthless outlaws, legendary lawmen, hidden treasure, secret codes, simmering rivalries, suspicious townsfolk, and danger at the Gravestone Saloon.
This is the instant download version, so there is nothing to ship and no shipping fee. Simply download, print, prepare, and play!
Prefer a professionally prepared game? Choose the Boxed Kit version, and our staff will professionally print and prepare the game materials for you.
Helpful Links:
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Expansion Pack #1: Adds 8 Characters and an Expandable Team
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Expansion Pack #2: Adds 8 Characters and an Expandable Team
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Free Player Pre-Game Website
Players can get started before the party with costume suggestions, the game trailer, character information, and more.
Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis:
The mayor of Gravestone, Arizona, lives in constant fear. An unidentified killer has put bullet holes in the backs of the town’s previous three sheriffs, leaving the community without law and order. With no sheriff to keep the peace, Gravestone has fallen under the control of a ruthless outlaw gang known as The Ranchers.
Meanwhile, the legendary Wylie Arp has retired from his position as sheriff of Duck City, Kansas. One of the most feared lawmen in the country, Wylie has traveled west with his brothers and friends to begin a quieter life. Unfortunately, Wylie believed Gravestone would be a peaceful town where he could invest his savings, open a business, and leave law enforcement behind.
After learning of Wylie’s arrival, the mayor asked Bella Starry to invite the townsfolk to a celebration at the Gravestone Saloon. The mayor hopes Wylie and his brothers will agree to take over the abandoned sheriff’s station and finally bring The Ranchers under control. The gathering will be difficult to manage, since the town’s outlaws are certain to attend and there is no acting sheriff to keep them in line.
Adding to the excitement, an elder has revealed that secret codes are hidden throughout Gravestone. The codes supposedly lead to buried treasure inside Gravestone Cave on the outskirts of town. Many residents have already begun searching for the clues, but the treasure remains undiscovered.
Bella Starry plans to keep the townsfolk entertained with festive drinks, hearty food, and Wild West party games. Hopefully, everyone will keep their weapons holstered and remain on their best behavior. Will Wylie help restore order to Gravestone, or will he slip away and leave the lawless town behind?
You plan to attend the celebration at the Gravestone Saloon. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large-Group Murder Mystery Party Game:
- Main Game: 10 unique suspect characters
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Expansion Pack #1: 8 additional suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- Expansion Pack #1 includes up to 25 or more Pinkertoon Detectives led by Dom Horn.
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Expansion Pack #2: 8 additional suspect characters
- Sold separately.
- Designed to be added after Expansion Pack #1.
- Expansion Pack #2 includes up to 30 or more Red River Fur Traders led by Sir Norman. Once you have over 24 suspects in a game, the teams can expand up to 30+ players each.
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 haven’t played yet, I might update after. There’s a lot of build up about a hidden treasure throughout the game. I feel like the map and clues are a major let down. No one actually finds the clues. They’re given. And then they’re just shown to everyone and it’s very easy to solve. I’m adapting it to make it more challenging. The rest of the game looks really fun and we’re having a blast planning for it. Can’t wait to play!
Have hosted a few of these parties, and I found that this one is wildly fun for everyone. It is imperative that everyone dress up, bring the props, etc. I always make myself an optional character so that if I'm distracted by hosting, it does not affect the game; however, this time I was a required character. It was totally fine, and the game ran smoothly! I always create envelopes for the optional characters that no one is assigned just in case, and this time it worked out as someone brought a friend and she was able to play! TWO people thought she was the murderer, so she was an excellent addition. We didn't play any of the side games, but they did look extra fun. As always, they entire group is asking when the next mystery is! Thanks MMP for a great evening.
I’ve done 3 murder mystery parties and this was my favorite! So much fun and pretty easy to do. Usually at some point everyone is confused but this one played out really well! Loved it!!!
Fun! Very well
Organized & Easy set up!
Enjoyed the concept of the mystery. Enjoyed the variations during the 3rd round. Most of the people who attended would rather have a scripted mystery as apposed to a mingle type mystery party. Enjoyed the content of the mystery thought; they just wished it was scripted. No one guessed the murderer. Overall everyone seemed to enjoy the evening. We included the Texas holdem game and did the map game and the money game—they even bribed and stole money from each other. Overall fun game.