Game difficulty
Intermediate
Costume suggestions
Classy and elegant! Get on your award show best with suits, gowns, and all of the Hollywood glamour.
Time to play
1.5-2.5 hours
Game play
Detective style freeform game where the host can play along
Plot
Award Show Murder Mystery Introduction To The Theme
A group of Hollywood’s finest was gathered for one of the most prestigious award shows of all time. Winning any one of the categories could boost one’s career, a fact well known by the actors, actresses, editors, directors, cinematographers, and all of the other members of the film industry who were in attendance at the award show. As they all walked the red carpet, the biggest question of the night was who would win best actress. There had been a long standing rivalry between Roman Watkins and Isabella Middleton, and they were both up for the award. No one could tell who the victor would be, and each woman had been eagerly awaiting her victory.
However, after the stars finished walking the red carpet, Isabella went missing. Prior to the announcement of the best actress, a scream was heard. The award show was halted, leaving the guests on the edge of their seats, wondering who would win. However, no one was able to find out, as Isabella was found with three stab wounds, two in her stomach and one in her shoulder. She was dead, and one of the guests in attendance was her killer. There were several items found by her body, including a polaroid photograph of a fur coat hanging over a wooden chair, a silver pen, and a torn off piece of the award show program.
It is up to you to find out who murdered Isabella Middleton, and all of you are suspects. It could be any of you, and remember, not even the killer knows that they did it. It is now time to figure out who had the motive, means, and opportunity to murder Isabelle Middleton. Good luck!
Sample Characters (Actual Characters Will Vary Based on Number/Gender of Players)
Roman is a star who has been a long-standing industry favorite. She is best known for her performances in dramatic movies and is one of the favorite candidates for the award for best actress. She is known for her generosity and kindness and she is a favorite both for the fans and for others in the industry.
Lucille has newly risen to stardom and has been adjusting to her sudden rise to fame. She has not been able to get used to all the money and the popularity, and because of it she has made many headlines for her endless spending and exorbitant behavior. She has had multiple breakdowns since her newfound fame and has embarrassed herself time and time again since her first breakout role alongside Roman Watkins.
Harrison recently got his big break starring alongside Roman Watkins in a new movie, and he has been nominated for the award for best actor. He loves the fame and is known for his rude and conceited attitude towards some of the lesser members of the industry, but his incredible dramatization and acting skills make him a valuable asset to any movie.
Cindy is a director who is well known in the industry. She has excellent cinematic taste and a superior sense of creativity and individualism, something that allows her visions to come to life. She had crafted numerous cinematic masterpieces, yet her newest movie was said to be her greatest directorial feat of all time.
Bruce is an up-and-coming actor. He has co-starred in a few prominent films but has yet to land a leading role. Bruce acts as the comic relief of the films that he is in and he has a lot of fun on set. He hopes to continue to grow his career and start to get more, better roles and hopefully win an award one day as well.
Sam is a film producer. He funds some of the most popular films and is the one who makes the biggest profit. Sam loves what he does and he does a lot of work behind the scenes of the films that he works on. His job is to ensure the success of his projects and he does whatever he can to make sure that the films he funds get great reviews and make a lot of money.
What's in the Digital/Printable Award Show Murder Mystery Kit
Everything you need to host an unforgettable murder mystery party
Host Guide
Complete instructions for hosting the perfect award show 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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