Game difficulty
Intermediate
Costume suggestions
Classy and elegant! The perfect dinner party theme to dress it up and get into character as the ultra-wealthy!
Time to play
1.5-2.5 hours
Game play
Detective style freeform game where the host can play along
Plot
Manor Dinner Party Murder Mystery Introduction To The Theme
The Crawford Manor was a hallmark of the city, and everyone who was anyone was invited to the dinner party. Told to dress in their fanciest attire and to be prepared for one of the greatest nights of their lives, all of the guests were incredibly excited. Yet the dinner party, which was the first big event thrown at the Manor since a tragic accident, did not go as planned. In fact, the night of excitement turned to chaos when Mason Crawford, one of the manor’s heirs, was found murdered. Mason was found dead in the wine cellar underneath the kitchen in the middle of the dinner party. He had been stabbed several times, although the murder weapon was missing. One of the guests in attendance at the dinner party killed him! Found by Mason’s body was a broken wine glass, a golden watch with a shattered face, an invitation to the dinner party, and a red rose. It is up to you to figure out which of you killed Mason Crawford and remember, no one, not even the killer themself, knows who did it. It is time to figure out who had the motive, means, and opportunity to murder-- good luck!
Sample Characters (Actual Characters Will Vary Based on Number/Gender of Players)
Michaela is the owner of the Crawford manor, a large estate that has been passed down in her family for generations. She manages the property and trades stocks in her spare time. People say that Michaela is very privileged and uptight, but she is truly a very generous, loving person. She loves throwing parties and events at the manor, and Michaela is always down to have a fun time.
Andrew is a socialite. He comes from money and has never worked a day in his life, which is exactly how Andrew likes it. He spends his days lounging by the pool or riding horses, and he loves living a life of leisure. After all, Andrew’s family worked hard to build this life, so Andrew thinks it is his responsibility to do what he can to enjoy it.
June is an actress, and she is currently promoting her new film. She only recently got into the film industry, but she already loves it. She genuinely enjoys spending time on set and in the public eye. While June hasn’t taken particularly well to the criticism, which is frequent, she loves acting and is working up to becoming a household name.
Paul is the butler at the Crawford manor, and he loves his job. He has been working for the Crawford family for years, and he is practically a member of the family. Paul is trusted with many of the family secrets, and he is very loyal. He is hardworking and kind, and while he can be a bit sullen, he genuinely enjoys working at the manor.
Kennedy is a business woman, and she is the chief marketing officer at a very large company. She loves her job, although it can be a bit stressful. However, Kennedy loves it. She is extremely wealthy because of her job, although she recently got caught up in some legal trouble. However, Kennedy has been a bit stressed recently because of it, although she is trying not to think too much about it.
John is an investment banker. It is boring, grueling work, but it pays well. When John was younger, all he truly cared about was money. As time went on, he realized that there were more important things in life, but now he was in too deep to make such a sudden career shift. So John did the boring, grueling work where every day was the same… and he tried not to think too hard about how much he despised it.
What's in the Digital/Printable Manor Dinner Party Murder Mystery Kit
Everything you need to host an unforgettable murder mystery party
Host Guide
Complete instructions for hosting the perfect manor dinner party 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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