Game difficulty
Beginner-Intermediate
Costume suggestions
Classy and classic! Nice dresses, fancy hats, and lots of florals and pearls.
Time to play
1.5-2.5 hours
Game play
Detective style freeform game where the host can play along
Plot
Tea Party Murder Mystery Introduction To The Theme
The rich, the famous, the successful. Los Angeles is home to some of the most influential individuals in the country, and when a group of women decided to get together for a tea party, they were all excited to prove that they belonged. Whether it be through flaunting their wealth or basking in their fame, when mingling with other members of the elite, they all wanted to come out on top. The tea party was the perfect excuse for the women to all get together. As part of a charity gala, they were all ready to show off. The tea party was perfect-- they were raising money for an animal rescue and enjoying tea and cake in a beautiful rooftop garden. Yet halfway through the evening, one of the women was found dead on the lower-level balcony. Heather Fisher, a popular socialite, was murdered. She was stabbed multiple times and the only things found by her body were an invitation to an upcoming gala, a single red rose, and a key card to a room in the hotel. It is up to you to figure out who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill Heather Fisher and it could be any of the ten of you. Remember, no one knows who did it, not even the killer themselves. Good luck.
Sample Characters (Actual Characters Will Vary Based on Number/Gender of Players)
Eleanor is a socialite, and she loves spending money. She keeps the exact details of how she makes her money a secret, but there are many rumors and most of them paint Eleanor in a negative light. However, she loves the attention, even if it is negative-- Eleanor just wants to be the center of attention and she doesn’t care what she has to do to get there.
Johanna is a lawyer. She runs her own firm and is fiercely independent, and she has a bad habit of bragging. She is very confident but it can sometimes come off as a bit cocky, but her success in business has led to so many accomplishments. Johanna has been on the covers of multiple magazines and attends galas multiple times a month, and all of her experiences and success have led to her being seen as a very important person.
Rebecca is an event planner, and she is one of the biggest wedding planners in the city. She does all sorts of big events, but weddings are her favorite-- they get the most press coverage. Rebecca’s main goal is to get rich and famous, and so far, she is right on track; people from all over the world seek her out, and she has done some of the biggest events that have attracted hundreds of the most elite people in the city.
Samantha is the owner of a large animal charity. She has people to cover most of the actual work, but the charity has her name on it and she loves using it to her advantage. She can sometimes come off as a bit rude and arrogant, but she does give millions of dollars a year to her charity and she has saved thousands of animals in the past; she has a reputation for being very kind and honest, and she just tries to live up to it.
Darla is an art dealer in the city. She has extremely high-end clients, and over the past few years, her business has been growing extremely successful. Darla keeps the exact details of business quiet in order to protect her customers, but she loves what she does and loves the lifestyle that it allows her to live.
Georgia just moved to Los Angeles. She doesn’t talk much about her past, but she likes the mystery that surrounds being the new woman in town. She comes from money and has lots of free time; she is just trying to assimilate to the new city, but she is getting a bit bored and is yearning for more -- she wants to make something of herself.
What's in the Digital/Printable Tea Party Murder Mystery Kit
Everything you need to host an unforgettable murder mystery party
Host Guide
Complete instructions for hosting the perfect tea 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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