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Murder Mystery Party Kit Details
Description
A posh Mardi Gras Masquerade turns deadly!
Backstory
The guests play a mixed group of characters who have been invited to a Mardi Gras masquerade hosted by Marshall Inglewood, the Governor of Louisiana. The party will be held at the governor’s posh New Orleans mansion. Everyone is expecting an elegant evening with hor d’oeuvres, drinks, and dancing, but as it turns out, something mysterious is afoot!
This mystery is divided into two primary segments. During the first portion of the evening (Act One), the partygoers will have the opportunity to eat, drink and mingle at the governor’s mansion.
Murder!
At the midpoint of the evening, a blackout occurs, and one of the players makes a terrible discovery: someone has been murdered in the middle of the party!
Solving the Mystery
Act Two will begin with the grisly discovery of the victim’s body. In the area around the body, there are clues that point to what must have occurred prior to the death. It will now be up to the guests to figure out what happened.
Characters
There are 25 primary suspects in this game,however only 9 are required to play the game. The host or hostess will play the role of Tony Cour, the Head Caterer. Read the "How To Play" section for more information on how to play an expanded game with more than 25 guests.
* = Optional character
Male Roles
- The Governor - Marshall Inglewood - Governor of Louisiana who is hosting a Mardi Gras party. He’s well known in New Orleans for his constant fundraising and elegant parties.
- *The Sheriff - Jacques “Jack” Le Boeuf - Sheriff Jack is a fixture in New Orleans, as he investigates most crimes in the city. He’s known for his down home approach.
- The Deputy - Jeremy “J” Porter - Deputy J is a notorious playboy, but is very loyal to the Sheriff’s Office and his city.
- *The New Man - Raymond Downings - Raymond recently inherited a large estate on the outskirts of the city and just moved back to town.
- The Club Owner - Derek Nordhart - Derek owns “Fantasy” a very popular club that is known for its exclusive parties and open dance floor.
- *The Good Guy - Harvey Daniels - Harvey manages the day-to-day affairs for Leon’s construction firm and is known for his “good ol’boy” attitude.
- *The Architect - Leon D’Loupe - Mr. D’Loupe runs the largest construction firm in town and is largely responsible for most of the restoration to the city as it recovered from Hurricane Katrina.
- *The Preacher - Joseph Grant - Reverend Joseph is the preacher at the Sacred Heart, a rapidly growing mega church.
- *The Bodyguard- “Jack” - Heather’s bodyguard, he doesn’t say much.
- The Head Chef - Noel Bellenuit - Chef Noelle is a dramatic, flamboyant and difficult man, but his food is so good even the most conservative members of high society don’t complain.
- *The Chef - Rene Le Boeuf - Rene served in the war and returned home recently where he got a job as a chef.
Female Roles
- The Voodoo Queen - Dominique LaBranche - Well known in New Orleans for her many “reading” parlors and Hoodoo supply stores. Her readings are said to be very accurate.
- *The Queen Bee - Blanche Le Boeuf - The reigning social queen of New Orleans elite society. She is a member of the prestigious Le Boeuf family and is well known for her iron fist inside a lacy glove.
- *The Lawyer - Gabrielle Le Boeuf - Miss Gabrielle is known to be sharp as a tack and a terror in the courtroom. She’s utterly ruthless behind her sweet Southern manners.
- The Hippie - Celine “Luna” Schumacher – Deputy Porter’s date, Luna is a big believer in “green initiatives,” but appears to legitimately like Deputy J.
- The Bouncer - Sarah Corrington - Bouncer at “Fantasy,” many underestimate her in her high heels, but she’s broken plenty of bones.
- *The Socialite - Eloise Daniels - Harvey’s mom is a well known socialite who always has a bit of gossip to share.
- *The New Girl - Heather Le Bois - A true practitioner of dark Voodoo, known for her lavish parties and the army of zombi she keeps as servants and bodyguards.
- *The Preacher’s Wife - Lettie Mae La Terre - Reverend Joseph’s wife, and a member of his church. There are hints of some sort of scandal in her past.
- *The Showgirl - Amelie Belle - Amelie is a rising star on the stages of New Orleans and is famed for her long legs and graceful demeanor.
- *Waitress - Lily Porter - A waitress, she’s sometimes a little vague, but very hard working.
- *Waitress - Jo Ann Duluth - A waitress and member of the Sacred Heart.
- Waitress - Jaquelyn D’Argent - A waitress, she is a new staff member.
- *The Bartender - Crystal La Terre - Crystal’s cocktails are legendary in New Orleans and so is her quick mouth and bad temper.
Male or Female Role
- Host/Head Caterer - Tony Cour - Tony runs one of the most successful restaurant/catering businesses in New Orleans. (Played by the Host/Hostess)
Extra Players
- *Investigator (male or female): Additional players have the option of playing the role of "Investigators". In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players.
How to Play
Follow these steps to host this mystery:
- Each guest will each assume the role of a particular character
Mystery Parties involve a combination of improvisational acting, storytelling, and creative problem solving. Each guest will play the part of that character throughout the course of the game. Each character has specific personality traits, goals, secrets, and information, all of which are included in the character sheet; a big part of the fun is getting into character and taking on a new, exciting role.
- A mysterious Event will occur
At some point during the party, an Event will occur that will force the players to come together in order to solve a problem or unravel a mystery. Traditionally, the Event in question will be the murder of one of the characters (as played by a guest), but the parties crafted by Playing With Murder often use this basic framework to accommodate different types of Events, thereby ensuring that your guests will be surprised and entertained (even if they are veteran murder mystery party players).
- Solve the mystery!
Your guests will need to use the information that their characters know (as well as additional clues that are provided during the game) to solve the mystery or overcome the problem posed by the Event. Typically this culminates in the guests voting on the identity of the murderer, but again, different parties will have different specific goals. All of our parties also come complete with additional subgames (treasure hunts, unique character goals and special puzzles) that are guaranteed to keep the action intense and your guests motivated and focused.
Expanded Game For Large Groups
If you have extra players, there are two ways that you can accommodate everyone:
- Investigator Role - Additional players have the option of playing the role of "Investigators". In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players. Expanded Games include a PDF guide that explains how to use the Investigator role, as well as printable character sheets and name tags for anyone that is playing an Investigator.
- Multiple Groups - It is also possible to break your guests up into groups and play multiple instances of the game at the same time. The game will more or less happen the same way; the host makes announcements and each group moves their game forward simultaneously based on the host's instructions. It's good to have one assistant in each group to answer questions and facilitate gameplay within the group. This method provides a more intimate experience for your guests, who get better acquainted with a smaller group and participate in a more digestible story.
Please contact us if you'd like more information about how to run your party using the Multiple Groups method.
Both the standard and expanded games are included with the purchase of any game kit.
Read more about Expanded Games here
First time hosting a murder mystery party?
Visit our How to Host a Mystery Party page to get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your murder mystery party.
What's Included
Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! is a 155-page downloadable PDF file that you print at home. It includes the following features:
- An introduction that explains the basic principles of running a mystery-party and provides specific tips on props, menu items, sound effects, and special tips to help make your party exciting, memorable and easy to run
- Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your party
- A detailed party guidebook that will walk you through the event in a simple, easy-to-understand format
- Instructions on how to run the party for a large group
- Nametags and character sheets for each player - the character sheets include tips on costuming and role-playing, as well special goals and gossip unique to each character
- Fully customizable invitations, complete with RSVP cards and guest lists
- 14 illustrated clue cards the players can use to solve the mystery
- Voting sheets
- Customizable awards for your guests
- And much more!
With your purchase of Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! you will also receive the following:
- A separate “Customizable Documents” file that includes all of the invitations and awards in an editable format
- Step-by-step printing instructions
- Two mp3 audio effects for use with your party
- Instructions on how to use these audio clips to best effect
Audio
The audio files for this mystery include a full length Jazz mix that includes the background sounds of a posh party, and a clip of the scream and thud of the murder victim.
Playing With Murder offers several audio files for use with each of our Mystery Party Kits. The audio clip below provides a sample of the sound effects included with Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!.
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The audio files for this mystery include a full length Jazz mix that includes the background sounds of a posh party, and a clip of the scream and thud of the murder victim.
Mystery Party Reviews
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Amita Snyder
52 02 2023
22 02 202302:32 PM
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Never the Same Party Twice
We hosted two parties - one with some coworkers and one with some friends from book club. It was so interesting how different the party could be with different groups of people. It depends so much on who plays what part and how seriously some people take their role. We had a "mandatory" character cancel last minute for our second party, but we just rolled with it, and it turns out they weren't essential at all. The party went great! For both parties, the murderer was correctly guessed, although the conversations to get there were totally different and very entertaining. So much fun -- both times!
- First party: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Gluten-Free Cornbread, Red Beans & Rice, Muffaletta, Fruit Salad, Louisiana Crunch Cake, Rum Slush, Watermelon Punch (non-alcoholic)
Second party: Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, French Baguette, Muffaletta, Fruit Salad, King Cake, Rum Slush, Watermelon Punch (non-alcoholic) - Found a Youtube video with an hour+ of jazz music to play on the TV during the party; Had green, purple, gold balloons just on the floor, metallic gold tablecloth on dining room table, purple string lights, metallic door fringe to separate the room where the murder happens from the rest of the party area (so people wouldn't find clues too early).
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bzynursing
52 02 2023
22 02 202312:00 PM
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Robyn-ann
131 05 2022
12 05 202207:54 PM
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Very busy event with lots of chatter.
We had the Mardi Gras Murder Mystery party. We had approximately 30 people and lots of children. The extended version of the event went very well.
- Used all the music and sound effects for the event which worked really well. Our event was during the day, so had everyone close their eyes for the blackout.
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Pink Bag Lady
331 11 2022
28 11 202204:11 PM
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Best Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Ever!!
My very first time hosting a Mardi Gras, Masks, & Murder mystery dinner. I was super nervous at first but everything turned out fabulous. All my guests had a great time. This mystery might be a little tough for introverts because it requires a lot of interaction. I think one of the highlights of the event is the scavenger hunt.
- I decided to go all out with my menu. I served Jambalaya with chicken, cajun sausage, shrimp, & crab meat; Red Beans & rice, honey butter cornbread, veggie tray, fruit tray, brownies, banana pudding cheesecake, wine, punch, and juice.
- I used candles and lighting to set the mood. I also used balloons, and a Mardi Gras photoshoot backdrop, lanyards were used for the name tags, costumes, and definitely the Mardi Gras music to set the tone.
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Megan
224 08 2022
13 08 202202:52 PM
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Mardi Gras Party during Fat Tuesday.
We wanted to have our first dinner party at our new house and thought what better way than a murder mystery party. I thought that it would be difficult and way too many moving parts. However, I he guide that comes along with the murder mystery kit broke everything down and even had a schedule to plan the entire event from sending out rsvp to the organization of the murder mystery game night. We had 12 people play and what I love is that it gave me a roll in the game that allowed me to play and host at the same time. We had food and drinks that was suggested and a wonderful time with friends. We will be doing this about every quarter. I highly recommend this product for both its price and quality.
- Gumbo, shrimp, cocktails, red beans and rice, king cake.
- Made homemade props and candles for the blackout portion in act 2.
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QueenBee
97 04 2022
08 04 202201:29 PM
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Could be better
Family vacation murder mystery night at the beach. We’ve done this in the past. Our family enjoys dressing for their characters and doing their best acting. We all found that there could have been more information given to help the mingling in Act I. We had a great time and will likely do others at future gatherings.
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Kari
149 05 2022
30 05 202208:42 PM
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Don’t think about it - just do it!!!
This was birthday celebration Mardi Gras style! We had decorations all of the patio and the inside the house. We had 12 people, all dressed up and living their part. This was SO much fun! I highly recommend it - I can’t wait to do it again.
- We made shrimp etouffe, corn bread muffins, red beans and rice and a Mardi Gras cake for dessert!
- Mardi Gras decorations everywhere including a photo backdrop, NOLA street signs, table cloths, table runners, banners, masks, beads decorations from the ceiling, hurricane glasses and, of course, hurricanes!!!
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Becky
87 03 2022
29 03 202202:03 AM
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Pattil
78 03 2022
20 03 202201:19 PM
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Charlotte from Denmark
71 03 2022
13 03 202206:13 PM
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My best party ever!
I wanted my 50th birthday to be special and something to remember - not just to me, but to all of my guests. The preparations for this Mardi Gras-party took a while, especially because I had to translate all the character sheets into Danish, but it was really worth it … but the party was a blast, and it was really funny to see the caracters come to life
- I tried to make everything so easy as possible for myself and my helpers in the kitchen - at first appetizers and drinks to give my guests the posibility to mingle. I had cooked jambalaya i advance, which was served with bread and salads and the dessert was homemade pecan bars with ice cream, fruit and chocolate sauce - very easy, very tasty. ????
- I had decorated the dining roon with Mardi Gras-colors (purple, green and gold) and had placed ‘mysterious and religiuys’ artefacts all over my apartment, but especially in Marshall Inglewoods office, among these Hrafn’s Crown and a plastic shield and a golden lamp. Besides I found a video on YouTube with 12 hours of fireplace, which was also a great scene setter together with the mp3-music file provided with the guide book.
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10sman
275 10 2022
03 10 202202:21 AM
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Murder and Mayhem the Mardi Gras Way
Wife's 50th Bday Party. Event went well even though I didn't think I prepared it well enough. My first time trying this type of event but everyone said they had a good time. I did themed music but not food or drinks. Everyone dressed their part in costume. I got character sheets out to each participant ahead of time. It was fun
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Janell M
92 04 2022
03 04 202201:23 PM
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Let the Good Times Roll!!!
There were 12 of us and it was the best night!! The game gives so much info on each character on the character sheets as well as on the gossip sheets. Everyone played the parts perfectly and the fact that they didn’t have a script to go by made it more interesting and fun!!
- We had Gumbo, Jambalaya and King Caked overnighted from Randazzo’s in NOLAn And a pitcher of Hurricanes!!
- The house was decorated with Mardi Gras themed decorations!
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Amelia G
289 10 2021
17 10 202101:38 PM
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Great costumes and fun characters!
This is my second year hosting a murder mystery written by Playing with Murder, and it was just as big a success at last year! This year I did "Mardi Gras Masquerade" and everyone loved the theme. I was able to get the physical scavenger hunt clues on Amazon and make my own museum with them for the party. I love how detailed these mysteries are, and they are well worth the money! I also enjoy the flexibility of using "investigators" if you have extra characters that want to participate. I plan to do this every October. I love hosting and planning the party and my friends love coming to it!
- We had Apple Cider Sangria, Jambalaya, and homemade beignets.
- I purchased lots of Mardi Gras decorations to hang around the rooms. I also used a 50 pack of tea lights to simulate the museum with props bought from Amazon- as opposed to only using paper clues.
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Alex
228 08 2021
17 08 202102:14 PM
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Another successful murder mystery!!
So inspired by this theme! New Orleans is known for great music, great food, and great fun, so I was really looking forward to this one!!
- Muffulettas, shrimp and grits, jambalaya, and Sazeracs!
- Beads!! Masks! Skulls, voodoo dolls, and potions! I even turned the bathroom into a swamp.
- Watch my video
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Bill Benson
53 02 2021
23 02 202106:07 PM
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First Time Success!
We did the Mardi Gras Murder with our church young adult group and they had a great time. It was simplistic, but we know see how we can expand it for next time. We learned a lot about the process while working everything, but even with our inexperience, it went very well. We are looking for the next murder mystery event to be even better! thanks!
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