Murder at the Shakin' Shamrocks Pub | St. Patrick's Day Game
A hilarious St. Patrick's Day murder mystery party game for 8-18 players. Ages 15+ for difficulty. It can be played as co-ed or all-female with the required players. An expansion pack (purchased separately) adds 5 suspects and expands to cover 70+ players with expandable teams (see breakdown below and host character lists).
This is the instant download upon purchase version of the game - no waiting, no shipping fees, as nothing needs to be shipped! Everything you need is included in the download. Easy to host, easy to prepare.
Included: there are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file. You must use Adobe Reader (free software that you can download at Adobe.com) to view the PDF file, as a PDF is an Adobe product.
Format: this is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game for in-person groups.
Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers. For gifts, click here for gift certificates.
Helpful Links:
- Host character list
- Free, printable invitation
- Sample game materials - view content, format and plotlines
- 5 character expansion pack - purchased separately
- Boxed version - My Mystery Party will prepare your party ready kit
- Free player pre-game site
- Pinterest Board
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. The Shakin' Shamrock Pub in the quaint town of Old Lacken is about to be rockin' and rollin' with a packed house of intriguing Irish gents and ladies. The celebration will include festive music, tasty Irish delicacies, exciting party games, and engaging conversations. But this party's story could take a dark turn. So many townsfolk are rivals who can't seem to exist in the same space for more than a few seconds without causing mayhem. The past year, Old Lacken has been riddled with dreadful scandals popping up from every direction. Longstanding feuds have heated from lukewarm to bubbles boiling over the brim. The Shakin' Shamrock management has acknowledged the issue and promises to keep the party going without incident. You scored a ticket to the St. Paddy's bash and are dying to attend. This is where your story begins.
Host a Large Game:
- 18 suspects from the main game.
- 5 suspects from expansion pack #1
- Up to 20+ duplicate comics and friends of Hilar O'Shea from the main game.
- Up to 20+ duplicate duplicate moochers and friends of Takey McTakerton from the main game.
- Up to 20+ duplicate deputies led by Sheriff Nelson, Expansion Pack #1.
Total of ~70 players including 23 suspects and non-suspect, duplicated player expandable teams
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public &/or as a benefit to your business/organization/brand - you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 15 years for difficulty
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Gender of character roles:
- Co-ed, or All Female (but not with all players, see character lists for details)
- Number of players in the main game:
- 8-18 players
- Expansion pack:
- 5 players
- Expandable?:
- Expands to over 70 with expanded teams (including the expansion pack)
- Date of publication:
- March 2017
Reviews
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Good Hostess Information!
I have not had the party yet, but the instructions are awesome, and the materials very well written for an interactive party for a somewhat large group (15 in character and 14 non-characters). I will know more if the party is a success in about 6 weeks. This was bought for a club get-together, and I liked it so well, am buying another one for a college friend reunion!
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Rollicking Good Time
We had 32 participants for the "Murder Me, I 'm Irish" evening and it was a huge success. Decorations were easy as we all had St. Patty's Day "stuff" and the directions, the character assignments etc. were easy and clear. Thanks for a great fund-raiser and fun-raiser.
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Very fun
This was a good group of characters. I was very Female heavy this time (8 F 3 M), so it worked out great.
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++++++ GREAT+++++++
Great time! Such a fun character list
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So much fun!
It was so easy and so many laughs!Thank you, it was well worth the cost!
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Fun Party
We played with 8 people, it was a fun evening. I had never Run one before & had no problem understanding what to do. Recommended!
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St. Patrick's Day Fun
I purchased this script for a gathering at my home. As I read through it, I thought the characters seemed strange and the script seemed overwhelming. I was completely wrong. Everyone showed up in character and it was an amazing night. I even have a daughter who does Irish dancing and she performed too. We laughed the whole night and surprisingly everyone kept their character going until they left for the evening. (Actually, my husband has now continued to call a friend of ours, "Chicken Farmer?" ) So funny. I would love to add pictures here...looking for a place to add them. Just a tip: Oriental Trading makes a tavern sign with your name on it.
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Loved this!
We had so much fun doing this party. My daughter is an Irish dancer so she performed in between the evidence reveals. What a unique and fun way to throw a party. Everyone got really into the characters too. Fun times! Pictures to come...