Game difficulty
Intermediate-Difficult
Costume suggestions
Get ready for the gala with suits and princess-dresses!
Time to play
1.5-2.5 hours
Game play
Detective style freeform game where the host can play along
Plot
Queen Charlotte's Debutante Ball Murder Mystery Introduction To The Theme
Queen Charlotte threw an elaborate debutante ball, the Queen Charlotte’s Ball, in London every year to celebrate her birthday. The Ball was designed to help young women enter high society and find their matches, and it was an incredibly exciting event for every member of high society. There were bound to be engagements, and the merging of two powerful families was always interesting.
Each year, Queen Charlotte picked a diamond, who was the most desirable debutante at the Ball. Whoever she chose would almost certainly receive a proposal, and they were bound to be the talk of the season. This was a highly coveted position, and everyone who was anyone wanted the title.
One debutante, Sheridan Young, was rumored to have been chosen as the diamond of the Ball. The cake was cut, and everyone shared in a slice while Queen Charlotte deliberated on who she would choose. However, a few moments before Queen Charlotte was going to announce the diamond, Sheridan Young dropped to the floor, dead.
Sheridan’s slice of cake had been poisoned, and the suspects were all in attendance at the Ball. The medical examiner determined that she was killed with a fast-acting poison that took 10 minutes to kill. Therefore, she was poisoned right around the time that the cake was served.
Sheridan was holding a pearl necklace when she was killed, although no one knew who it belonged to. Also found by the body was a shattered handheld mirror, a gold ring, and a biscuit. It is now up to you all, the suspects, to figure out who killed Sheridan Young. All of you are suspects, and no one knows who did it, not even the killer themself. Solve the crime to prove your own innocence… if you even are innocent. Good luck.
Sample Characters (Actual Characters Will Vary Based on Number/Gender of Players)
Violet is a debutante at Queen Charlotte’s Ball, and she cannot wait. Since she was a little girl, Violet has been excited to attend, and she has been most excited to show off her dress. Violet is a skilled seamstress and she made her own dress along with the dresses for many of the other guests. Violet comes from a big family and she has always loved partaking in tradition, and the Ball is the perfect chance to do so.
Frederick is a young man who will be attending Queen Charlotte’s Ball for the first time. Frederick does not enjoy following the rules, but it was very important to his mother that he attend. He is known for being a troublemaker, but he would rather have fun than make everyone happy all the time. He is a free spirit who knows what he wants and is not afraid to make the moves necessary to get it.
Trinity is a violinist, and she plays in the band every year that performs at Queen Charlotte’s Ball. She works as a musician full time, and it is truly her dream come true. She loves what she does and would not trade it for the world. Trinity is extremely friendly and she makes new friends wherever she goes. Everyone who knows her has nothing but nice things to say about her, and she is a welcome addition to any event.
Harrison comes from a very wealthy family, and they expect him to get married soon. He is attending Queen Charlotte’s Ball in hopes of finding a match. He is one of the most sought after suitors in England, and he will have no problem finding someone. Most likely, he will have a large variety of suitors to choose from. Harrison is a funny guy, and he has a great personality. However, he can be stuck up at times, and his ego is quite large.
Mirriam is excited to attend the ball as a debutante. She is a twin, and she has always been compared to her sister, so being compared to the other debutantes doesn't phase her one bit. She is a very confident, beautiful girl. She loves to read and write, and she has even started penning a novel. Her parents do not approve of these ambitions, but Mirriam is not one for listening to authority figures.
Everett is a queen’s attendant who works at Queen Charlotte's ball every year. He helps the Queen with all of the planning, and he gets very invested each year. Everett loves his job, and he truly finds joy in seeing the young people leave with a match. He is very proud of the work that he does, and he knows that he is making a real difference in society. Everett is a proud man who puts honor and truth before everything.
What's in the Digital/Printable Queen Charlotte's Debutante Ball Murder Mystery Kit
Everything you need to host an unforgettable murder mystery party
Host Guide
Complete instructions for hosting the perfect debutante ball themed mystery
Introduction
Set the scene with our engaging story introduction
Character Packets
Detailed character backgrounds and secrets for each guest
Name Tags
Printable name tags for all characters
Voting Forms
Let guests cast their votes for the culprit
Confession
The dramatic reveal of the murderer's confession
Autopsy Report
Forensic details to help solve the mystery
Extras
Bonus materials including invitations and decorations
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