BACK IN TIME...FOR MURDER: A NEW YEAR’S EVE MURDER MYSTERY
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BACK IN TIME TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Characters..………………………………………………………………………………..…...........................................2
Name Tags ………………..…………………………………………………………………..……………………………....…...6
Hematite Palace Host Directives....…...…………………………………………………..……….……………….…….………9
Helpful Hints On How To Play A Mystery - Guests Instructions…………….......……………....………..............................14
Optional Pre-Game Starter……………………………………………………………………….….……….……………….….15
Meet & Mingle Appetizer Hour…….………..……..………………………………………….…...…………………………...23
Daunting Dinner Hour….……………………………………………………………….….…..……..……………..…………..31
Forensic Report…………………………………………………………………………………………….................................39
Victim Sign………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….....40
Mystery Investigation Sheets………………………….………….……….…….......................................................................42+
Surprising Solution Round With Dessert……………..……………………………..…....………............................................58
Menu Suggestions………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………….64
Additional Bonus Games………..…………………………….…………………………………...............................................67
Murder Mystery Answer Key………………………………………………………………………………………..……………71-72
MYSTERY GAME SYNOPSIS
It is the year 2099, and the demented Genesee Glasco, a quintillionaire heiress and first world ruler, is hosting
the ultimate retro gala. The steampunk-themed affair will be held at the awe-inspiring Hematite Palace in the world’s
new capital – Glasco Megalopolis. Using her newest invention created by a collective effort from the world’s top
scientists, she has hand-selected her guests from past icons, legends and even infamous villains.
The denizens of the world have been on the edge of their seats watching the planning stages of the first worldwide extravaganza unfold on their nuclearvision devices! For the past sixteen days, the befuddled faces of the honorary
guests have been publicized as they endured the excruciating journey from the past to the main platform of the Time
Travel Epicenter of Glasco Megalopolis. The historical attendees have not been briefed on why they were brought into
the future, and are being isolated in unknown locations within Diamond City while they await the night of celebration.
Nobody knows what Genesee specifically has planned for the gala, but this party is undeniably a world’s first.
Regrettably, you are one of the icons that have suffered through the painful transport from the past. You feel
disoriented and are quite mystified why you have been brought to this strange, wondrous place and why they are not
allowing you to leave. This is where your story begins.
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LIST OF CHARACTERS
(16 guests total - 8 female, 8 male) 8 are required, 8 are optional
CHARACTER NAME AND
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
OCCUPATION
GENESEE
Genesee Glasco is the demented quintillionaire and
GLASCO
the first world leader in history. Genesee recently
World Leader
2070-Present
REQUIRED
Female
RENJI BON
Former
U.S. President
2060-2098
REQUIRED
Male
UVEY XO
Physicist
2040-2065
REQUIRED
Female
Ivan the
Horrible
Russian Tsar
1550-1590
REQUIRED
Male
MERRY
MONROE
Hollywood Icon
1928-1960
REQUIRED
Female
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inherited her estate from her late father, a notorious
tyrant, who died from a mysterious poison. Some say
that Genesee may have played a hand in her father’s
demise, but with her tremendous power, the world
will never know.
Genesee rules the world by
intimidation, financial might, and manipulation.
COSTUME
SUGGESTIONS
Futuristic blinged-out
royal-inspired gown.
Whitish-blue longhaired wig. Large
gemstone (costume)
jewelry, as your
character loves
gemstones, owns the
world, and money is of
no object to her.
President Renji Bon was the final U.S. President in
history. Upon his unexplained death in the year
2098, Genesee Glasco took over the reigns as not
only the new leader of the United States, but of the
world. Renji was a courageous leader and was the
first president in history to be elected with a
unanimous vote. He has been deeply missed by all
citizens of what was the former United States.
Futuristic military
uniform – black leather,
etc. In the ‘future’, the
U.S. Presidents were
the true leaders of the
armed forces and
served on the front
line. Use futuristic toy
weaponry as optional
accessories – be
creative.
Uvey Xo is a well-known physicist that departed this
world well before her time at a young age of 25
years. Rumor has it that Rufus Glasco, Genesee’s
late father, hired an assassin to execute Uvey
because she refused to work for him to create the
world’s first time machine. Uvey publicly held firm
that the creation of a time machine would be the
beginning of the end of the world and that she would
have no part in its creation. She paid the price for
this stance with her life.
Futuristic lab uniform.
Safety goggles and ear
protection as optional
accessories.
Ivan the Horrible was the former tyrannical Russian
tsar until his death in 1590. Ivan was a multifaceted
ruler – intelligent, albeit prone to maniacal eruptions
that were possibly due to an undiagnosed mental
disorder.
Ivan’s acts against humanity include
slaying an entire town and even murdering his own
son to further his stratagem. Somewhat a political
th
genius, Ivan was able to turn 16 century Russia into
a world superpower. However, he accomplished this
feat with the blood of his people.
Merry was the most celebrated blonde bombshell of
the ‘50s. She was a trained actress, model and
quickly rose to a household name during her years in
the spotlight. She transcended black and white film
to Technicolor, exposing her beauty and charisma to
an adoring audience. Merry’s shocking death was
somewhat mysterious. She died before her time via
an overdose of sleeping pills. Some say heartache
led her to this fate; others say it was an accident.
Nonetheless, in 2099, women across the globe
model themselves after her iconic appearance.
Lavish Russian
ceremonial dress such
as a beaded, satin,
pearl-cuffed gown with
a jewel-studded and
fur-edged hat. You
would have spared no
expense, so the more
adorned your costume
is, the better.
Either a white halter
swing dress or a pink,
satin evening gown
with long evening
gloves and a bow on
the back. Blonde,
curled, short-haired
wig. Heavy eye
makeup and red
lipstick to complete the
look.
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ALFRED
EINSTEIN
German Theoretical
Physicist
1880-1957
REQUIRED
Male
MADRA HARRI
Dutch Belly Dancer and
International Spy
1877-1915
REQUIRED
Female
Alfred Einstein, who is celebrated as the world’s
premiere thinker, was the first superstar scientist in
history. Typically seen with a pipe in his mouth,
Alfred was quick to spew out a formula to explain any
scientific phenomenon. Alfred was highly dedicated
to his work and earned a Nobel prize for his
accomplishments in physics. However, Einstein had
trouble with personal relationships in his life, having a
child out of wedlock that was sadly given up for
adoption to save his career. People say that he had
a difficult time living with the regret from this decision.
Madra Harri was a Dutch belly dancer who turned
into an international spy during World War I. As a
neutral citizen of Holland, Madra formed stealthy
relationships with military men across Europe,
delivering top-secret information received from her
courtships to both British and French intelligence.
Madra became entangled within her web of deceit
when she was apprehended and accused of being a
double agent for Germany. Unfortunately, she was
executed via a firing squad by the French
government in 1915.
Gray, unkempt
shoulder length hair.
Heavy, unkempt
eyebrows. Suit with a
bowtie to complete
your look. Small
chalkboard and chalk
for mini physics
lectures as optional
accessories.
Belly dancer costume.
Beaded bra-style top
with hanging coins.
Chiffon multi-layered
performance skirt with
a dropped, embellished
waistline. Gemadorned headpiece to
match. Heavy, alluring
makeup and beaded
bracelets and dance
zills as optional
accessories.
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RENBRANT
Dutch Painter
1604-1669
REQUIRED
Male
ALLY OAKLEY
American Exhibition
Shooter
1859-1924
Optional
Female
WILLIAM
SHADESPER
English Poet &
Playwright
1563-1615
Optional
Male
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Born in 17 century Netherlands, this talented painter
was known for his innovative, artistic faculties.
Renbrant was first noticed by nobility across Europe
for his original techniques of light and shadow and by
his later years, he became an artistic legend.
Renbrant’s works include mostly biblical and
mythological pieces as well as a number of selfportraits. After an artistic crisis analogous to a
writer’s block during his later years, Renbrant died of
natural causes.
As a child, Ally would rather play with guns in the
woods than dolls in the living room. Using her trusty
Kentucky Rifle, she was the sole provider of food for
her family at the tender age of 7 after her father died
from an unfortunate hunting accident. Throughout
World War I, she trained women for home defense
and even demonstrated marksmanship techniques to
the men of the U.S. military. In her later years, she
showed off her sharp shooting skills during outdoor
performances with Wild Bill’s Traveling Gun Show.
A dedicated member of Lord Chamberblane’s
Company of Theatrical Performers, William
Shadesper became a legend through his captivating
th
plays that captured the attention of a 16 century
audience. A gifted writer of sonnets, plays and
poems, Shadesper’s works are still analyzed,
performed and admired in the year 2099. However,
before he was a legend, there was a mysterious time
period of which nobody knows where William was
and what he was doing, and these are referred to by
historians as ‘the lost years.’
Slashed 17th century
wire-collared doublet
with paned sleeves,
breeches and tall,
narrow boots with
turned over tops.
Curled, shoulder-length
wig and a beret-style
hat.
Western-style corset
(i.e. suede, leather),
white peasant top,
long, flowing skirt and
cowboy boots. Stylish
cowboy hat and loosely
curled, long hair. A toy
rifle and other toy guns
as optional props.
Linen shirt with a collar
(ruff) and matching
wrist ruffs. Over the
shirt, wear a doublet
with long sleeves.
Leather jerkin over the
doublet. Trunk hose
paned with strips of
fabric for the thighs.
Stockings and flat
shoes.
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MARILYN
ANTONETTE
Queen of France
1755-1790
Optional
Female
CHRIS
COLUMBO
Italian Explorer
1450-1501
Optional
Male
JENN OF ARC
French Heroine
1410-1428
Optional
Female
GENSIS KAHN
Founder of the Mongol
Empire
1160-1225
Optional
Male
KLEOPATICA
Egyptian Queen
65BC – 28BC
Optional
Female
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Born into a royal Austrian family, the beautiful Marilyn
was betrothed to the future king of France at the
young age of fifteen. By nineteen, she held the title
of the youngest queen of France in history. Sadly,
she couldn’t have been more different than her
introverted husband, King Lewis XVI. Marilyn was
gregarious, known for partying at all hours of the
night and sleeping in until noon. After leading an
extravagant life in the public eye riddled with
preposterous scandals, she eventually met an
untimely death with a guillotine after the French
Revolution.
Chris began sailing as a teenager and became a
preeminent world explorer during his lifetime.
Credited with the discovery of the Americas and the
opening of trade between America and Europe, Chris
came to enjoy riches and a celebrity-style
importance. Regrettably, Chris was dishonored for a
period as he was blamed for a smallpox plague in the
Americas. His cruel treatment of the American
natives during colonization was also in question,
landing him a residence in a Spanish jail for a time.
Chris took to his deathbed disheartened, never
knowing the full extent of his contributions to history.
This teenage peasant warrior led the French army to
expel the British from France - all while disguised as
a male soldier. Jenn believed that benevolent voices
in her head instructed her how to lead her troops.
However, historians believed she may have suffered
from schizophrenia among other types of
neurological disorders.
Jenn had an infamous
temper and was entirely intolerant of ill behavior from
the men in her army. Alas, Jenn met her doom when
she was burned at the stake after being sentenced to
die for posing as a man.
Gensis Kahn was the ruthless warlord that founded
the Mongolian empire by desolating tribes in
Northeast Asia, and merging the conquered territory
with his growing realm. Gensis had a superior army
that was known for speed, aggressiveness, and
merciless practices during battle. He would take over
territories, using captured women and children as
human shields, destroying entire populations as he
desired. Gensis ultimately met his fate during battle
after falling off his horse and sustaining numerous
internal injuries.
One of the most famed female rulers in history,
Kleopatica grasped the reins of Egypt upon her
father’s death in 50 BC. However, a few years later,
her brother unexpectedly banished her from Egypt.
She retaliated by forming an army, ousting her
brother from the throne. She further sealed her
position as queen by having a son with the Roman
general and statesman, Jules Cezar. After the
assassination of her first love, she found her true
love, Marco Anthony, who was a triumvir of Rome.
Kleopatica and Marco met a sorrowful fate with a
double suicide soon after an Egyptian invasion by
Rome.
18th Century gown with
a matching parasol.
Hair in an 18th centurystyle updo that is
adorned with flowers &
jewels, with a flowing
cascade of curls on
one shoulder. Large,
antique costume
jewelry.
Shirt puffed at the
elbow, doublet (high,
tight and collarless)
and hose with a short
over gown (robe) over
the doublet. Tights and
long, pointed shoes.
Tall, crowned, small
brimmed hat.
15th Century warrior
gown. Metallic
shoulder armor, a large
cross on the chest of
the costume. Large,
toy sword and
extremely short, brown
wig. Alternatively,
wear a chainmail
headdress.
Long, ankle-length
robe made out of faux
fur and leather, boots.
Fur brimmed hat with a
knot on top. Toy sword.
Mustache that does not
extend nor touch the
upper lip – only a wispy
mustache on the sides
of the mouth toward
the long beard.
Floor-length,
sleeveless gown with a
gold lame belt. Belt
and collar trimmed with
sequins, jewels,
beading, and metallic
gold braid. Gold lame
cape that attaches at
shoulders. Beaded
headpiece with gems,
sequin embellishments.
Heavy cat-eye
makeup, dark lipstick to
complete the look.
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CONFUSUS
Chinese Philosopher
551BC – 477BC
Optional
Male
Confuses was a Chinese philosopher known as the
father of humanitarianism. He taught lessons of
integrity, governmental ethics, and social equality.
Confuses’ beliefs also included a strong respect for
the elderly as well as the principle of treating others
as you would want to be treated. Confuses wrote
many textbooks that are still in use today in the fields
of justice, ethics and social medicine.
Silk Hanfu costume
(silk robe). Facial hair
of thick eye brows and
mustache that lines the
side of the mouth, but
not the upper lip and a
goatee beard. Hair is
long and in a braided
ponytail.
*IMPORANT INFORMATION REGARDING CHARACTER ASSIGNMENTS:
Assign your most definite RSVPs and outgoing guests to the required characters and the more tentative,
shy/reserved guests for the optional characters. To figure out who will be a ‘definite RSVP’, it is highly
suggested to send a ‘save the date’ email out to your prospective guests way in advance of the party date so
you can either eliminate those guests from your list who can’t make it (and therefore you will not assign them to
a character) or you can change your party date if enough required-character guests simply cannot make it. It’s
suggested to invite more than the required number of players as any of the ‘required’ guests could cancel at
the last minute and leave you high & dry. You can play as many optional players as you wish and in any
combination that you choose. The optional players have the same materials and same participation level, but
these optional characters are not ‘mandatory’ for the storyline to play out and therefore for the mystery to be
sleuthed appropriately.
What happens if one of your required characters cancels on you at the last minute? First, take
a deep breath…it’s not the end of the world.
1. If you have an extra optional player that is coming to the party - give them a call and tell them they’ll
need to switch characters. Hopefully, this isn’t the day of the party because no doubt, this player has
his/her costume ready. However, you can allow them to wear the costume that they purchased or
created, as their nametag will let the other guests know whom they are playing during the party. This
is not ideal, obviously, but the required players should be intact for the game experience to be optimal.
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NAMETAGS
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 the player nametags are on the following pages.
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GENESEE
GLASCO
World Leader
RENJI BON
Former U.S. President
2060-2098
2070-Present
EACH PLAYER HAS A NAME
TAG IN THE PURCHASED
GAME
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HEMATITE PALACE HOST DIRECTIVES
Get ready for a fun time at the Hematite Palace with your purchase of the Back in Time...for Murder game
from mymysteryparty.com! This party is an exciting murder mystery where the players act the roles of
intriguing personalities while sleuthing the captivating story line. You can never go wrong with a MY MYSTERY
PARTY game for any occasion!
The party pack (this document) needs to be printed in advance of the party. Cut out the clues, slip them into
envelopes labeled with the appropriate round and character for each round of the party. It is optimal to choose
different colored envelopes for each round and you can purchase the exact amount needed for your game on
the www.MyMysteryparty.com site in the Mystery Prop Emporium section. For economy’s sake, an
alternative is to scroll the clues and fasten with a ribbon. Be sure to label the outside of each scroll with the
character/round. In these instructions, however, we will assume you are using the envelope method for each
character, each round.
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The game is organized into four rounds and is structured as follows:
OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS & STARTERS: these optional pre-game starters are to be delivered to each guest
before the party or give them to the guests as they arrive. All pre-game materials are optional and do not alter
the mystery and are intended to enhance the pre-game build up for the event. These starters (tasks) are not
vital to solving the mystery and omission of them does not alter the mystery in any way.
APPETIZER (COCKTAILS 4 ADULTS) HOUR / ROUND ONE: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive.
DINNER HOUR / ROUND TWO: Deliver these clues while you serve dinner (optional) to your guests.
DESSERT, AND THE BIG REVEAL/ SOLUTION ROUND THREE: Deliver these clues with coffee/hot cocoa and
dessert.
Note: you do NOT have to serve dinner, this is only suggested and the instructions tell you ‘when’ to serve it
and what to do around the time you serve it. You also do not have to serve dessert – again, it is only a
suggestion. You can simply skip both without a problem and just serve snacks/appetizers the entire time.
For further questions, check out our FAQ web page at www.mymysteryparty.com/frasqu.html
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If your question is not listed in our FAQ, contact us at the email addresses below.
Mystery Questions: mailto:[email protected]
Web based Questions: [email protected]
OPTIONAL PRE-GAME STARTER
Before the party, encourage your guests to view the Your Mystery Party www.YourMysteryParty.com/backintime website or use the free printable My Mystery Party invitations as
they have the character descriptions included and a link (web address) to the Your Mystery Party
website. This way, before the party, they can get familiar with the other characters that will be at the party as
well as the history of the town and more! There are also hidden/subtle hints about characters throughout the
page so those guests who choose to be ‘super sleuths’ can spend some time studying the Your Mystery
Party site prior to the party.
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You can hand these to your guests as they arrive before you give out the round one envelopes. (This
option is not optimal since it is a ticket to the event and pre-game task suggestions that are written such
that they are done prior to the arrival at the party. However, if you explain that they were intended to be
received a week ago – they can still view them, nonetheless).
ROUND ONE - MEET & MINGLE APPETIZER HOUR
Round one – appetizer / cocktail hour begins as the guests arrive.
DÉCOR: The party area is supposed to be the Mother of Pearl Ballroom of the Hematite Palace. In other
words, any party area is going to be fine to host this party! Optional: make a hotel sign to put in front of your
home out of cardboard and PVC pipe for a fun effect. Optional: make a DVD of pictures of your guests to play
like a slideshow during your party on the television / projector screen (if there is one in the room). Because the
game setting is in a generic ballroom of a hotel, any general party area is suitable. You can make this as
elaborate as you wish by creating an authentic ‘entrance’ to your home with a sign that says ‘Welcome to the
Hematite Palace New Year’s Eve Bash’ or simply decorate the room as if you are having any type of party with
balloons, etc.
GUEST ARRIVAL: Appetizers can be served (optional-cocktails for legal-aged adults). The guests’ instructions
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OPTIONAL BUT FUN: At the conclusion of this round, play any of the bonus games (see the bonus activity
instructions).
PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready.
If any of the optional games are played, you will need to collect the items needed in advance of the game.
Round One Clue cards printed and slipped into envelopes that are labeled and sealed for each character
playing the game.
ROUND TWO – DAUNTING DINNER HOUR
PRE-GAME SET UP: In the nearest bathroom, place the following items under the sink - the victim sign
(page 40), scotch tape, host supplied white non-toxic face makeup (optional but funny and suggested), and
also include the victim t-shirt and / or crime scene tape if you have purchased these items (again, optional but
funny and suggested). If there is not a cabinet under the sink, place these items in any location that can be
concealed within that bathroom. The victim will be instructed in their clue card for round two to look for it if
there is not a cabinet under the sink. The victim will be instructed in their round two clue card – after they have
completed the pre-game round &/or after 20 minutes - to go to the nearest restroom to become the victim by
applying the white face makeup on their face (optional), using Scotch tape to adhere the victim sign to their
chest and if the optional victim t-shirt is available - to put that on (with the victim sign on top) and if the optional
authentic crime scene barrier tape is there - to decorate themselves with it. It is hilarious when the guests
see the fully decorated victim!
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THE INVESTIGATION BEGINS: Once the victim is discovered and the laughter dies down, read the sign on
his/her chest to the group. Again, you are to pass out the Murder Mystery Party Investigation Sheets (if you
haven’t done so already) and give each player a pen/pencil. Encourage the guests to implement their 'postmurder reveal clues' and share truthful information and opinions that they have regarding the murder. This
part of the investigation should take about 15 minutes.
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SURPRISING SOLUTION ROUND– DESSERT & ‘THE BIG REVEAL’
ACCUSATIONS: After you collect the mystery investigation sheets, allow the guests to one-by-one accuse
who they believe the MURDERER is and how they did it. Instruct them to also tell the group their guess of the
MURDERER‘S motive. If you are running short on time, the accusations can be skipped and go straight to the
solution cards of round three. If you are having an awards ceremony using the awards certificates available on
the My Mystery Party site in the mystery props section, you can use this round as the final decision maker on
the Best Actor/Actress award.
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HELPFUL HINTS ON HOW TO PLAY A MYSTERY PARTY
GUEST INSTRUCTIONS
You’ve been assigned a character and you’ve come to the party dressed in the most awesome
costume and have been told to play your role. Now what?
The mystery is separated into three main rounds of party play. During the party, you will
receive an envelope that contains the clues necessary for your character for the round. The
clues for the characters at the party provide everything that you need to solve the mystery.
However, during the investigation segment of the game, you will need to ask the right
questions and pay close attention to everyone’s clues to get the whole picture of what has
happened.
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From this point forward, you are to remain in character until the mystery is solved. If you are
playing a ‘hypocritical police officer,’ then that is who you are until the end! Undoubtedly,
your host cast you into a character that you are comfortable playing. Some characters are
designed to be played more reserved than other characters. Feel free to play your role in any
manner that you feel comfortable. Embellish your character’s personality if you would like.
However, if you are feeling more reserved tonight, you can opt to allow the other guests to
approach you or you can simply listen in on others’ conversations to get your information.
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OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS:
Cut the task strips out below and slip them into envelopes. Below on the pregame task sheets, fill in your guests’ preferred contact information (i.e. email, phone) so they will be able to contact each other.
IMPORTANT: If any of the optional players are not being played in your game, write ‘DISREGARD THIS TASK’ in the contact
information space. 
**The sample game has actual character names removed**
Character O
OPTIONAL - for some pre-party fun, contact (email, phone, etc.) the following guests in the week leading up to the party:
*You are only able to contact the other guests due to a glitch in Genesee’s system – the assistants taking care of you do
not respect nor follow Genesee and are trying to ruin her plans…whatever they are. Therefore, the assistants have
agreed to coordinate messages to be sent between guests without allowing Genesee to know.
Contact the guest playing Character H and say: “I heard about your execution in 1915. I thought it was unfair the way the
French government treated you after what all you did for them during the war.”
(Contact info :__________________________________________________________________________)
Contact the guest playing Character Y and say: “My Granny had one of your portraits hanging in her cabin. It was a
portrait you did of yourself. You are a mighty talented painter.” (Contact info :________________________________)
Contact the guest playing Character P and say: “The food here in this place is utterly disgusting! Who eats mushy food
out of silver packets? We need some freshly killed hog! Didn’t you used to encourage your people in France to eat cake?
Tell these assistants in Diamond City to get us some cake or something!”
(Contact info :___________________________________________________________________________)
Please note: either contacting the guests above or deciding to skip these tasks will not alter the mystery or
anyone's ability to solve the mystery in anyway. However, contacting other guests will lead to excitement about
the party and will encourage other guests to read about the other characters and be prepared for serious fun!
Each player has
one in the
purchased game
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ROUND ONE CLUES – CUT OUT, SLIP INTO ENVELOPES AND LABEL WITH THE CHARACTER AND ROUND.
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CHARACTER A – ROUND ONE
CLUES TO REVEAL DURING THIS ROUND
During this round, mingle with other guests to discuss the following information with whomever you choose:
Tell everybody that the last thing you can remember is going into hiding when the French Revolution began. Your
memory is hazy after that and then you showed up here in this strange place.
Upon your arrival, there were assistants that escorted you to this place where you remained in isolation for days
until this party. They confided in you that not many people are loyal to Genesee Glasco. She is a tyrant and only
rules the world because she has most of the money in the world and owns everything and everybody.
Talk to Character L about his portraits. You used to have one hanging in your castle back when you were queen.
PERSONAL CLUES TO CONCEAL
Your character is the Austrian born Queen of France. You were the youngest queen in history (at 19 years old),
and you were a partier and held parties nightly at your personal palace. Your husband (King Lewis XVI) was a
‘stick in the mud’ – he was shy, introverted and didn’t care for social events. With that living arrangement, you
created tons of scandal and were accused of being wasteful, uncaring about humanity and even of being
unfaithful. As a result of the French Revolution, you met your fate with a guillotine.
This new world is entirely strange and you feel as though you are not only in a different time, but on a different
planet. You don’t understand any of the technology, slang terminology (even though you were taught English –
see below), or customs. Furthermore, you have no idea why you were brought here, but you are intrigued.
During your isolation period in Diamond City, you underwent an accelerated English learning course. You can
now speak and read English fluently.
Each player has
one in the
purchased game
During the mystery, your character must be honest and not make up any potentially mystery-altering clues in addition to
those provided to you. You do not, however, have to share the clues that you collect with other guests.
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ROUND 2 CLUES – CUT OUT, SLIP INTO ENVELOPES AND LABEL WITH THE CHARACTER AND ROUND.
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CHARACTER P - ROUND TWO
Pre-Murder Clues
Charater M just whispered in your ear that she traveled back in time and put blankets on your three ships that
contained a massive amount of the smallpox virus on them. She was the one who transmitted smallpox to the
Americas – not you! She set you up and rewrote history because she was bored. You will never forgive her.
Speak to others about what Character M has done to you. She tarnished your reputation and changed history
to your detriment.
See if anybody else has a problem with Character M. You think she is a maniacal tyrant.
You strongly believe that Character G can do something wicked at any moment. You can see it in his eyes. If
someone was to trigger him, it may be disastrous.
Post-Murder Evidence & Alibi (Blood Type B-)
You don’t remember seeing the murder weapon prior to the body being discovered.
You snuck into the office earlier just to see what was in there. You are an explorer, you cannot help yourself
sometimes. You think it was about 15 minutes prior to the body being discovered. You were gone from the
ballroom for about 2 minutes.
The victim left the ballroom about 6 minutes prior to the discovery of the body on the floor in the Amethyst
Ballroom.
You remember seeing Alfred Einstein enter the Mother of Pearl Ballroom from the kitchen.
The one who discovered the body may use the ‘discovery’ as a clever cover up.
Each player has
one in the
purchased game
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FORENSIC ANALYSIS FOR ROUND TWO. Seal this report in an envelope for Round Two. Give this
report to the guests about 15 minutes after the official investigation commences. You may make more than one
copy so more than one guest at a time can review the report.
REPORT IS IN THE
PURCHASED GAME
VICTIM SIGN: place with the victim’s items, (i.e. the sign below, the murder weapon on the following page,
and the optional items such as the authentic barrier crime scene tape, white face makeup, and the victim t-shirt.
All optional items are available in the Mystery Prop Emporium on the www.MyMysteryParty.com site), in the
nearest restroom prior to the party. Hide this sign in a cabinet or any location in the restroom where a guest
won’t stumble upon it during the earlier rounds.
VICTIM SIGN IS IN THE
PURCHASED GAME
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MURDER WEAPON CUT OUT
IS IN THE PURCHASED GAME
Murder weapon cut out: place with the victim’s items.
The Mystery Investigation sheets are on the following pages.
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MYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEET
DETECTIVE NAME Genesee Glasco
SUSPECT
MOTIVE
COMMENTS
Each player has one in the
purchased game
Hotel layout:
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WHODUNIT/ MOTIVE:
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ROUND 3 SOLUTIONS – cut out these solutions, slip into envelopes labeled with the
appropriate character and round. Pass out these envelopes to the guests to begin the final
round. Genesee Glasco will read her solution card first and then the guests are to follow the
order given at the bottom of each player’s solution card. For the order in which the characters
are to read their solutions, you can view the answer key on pages 71-72.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN
THE PURCHASED GAME
CHARACTER F
FINAL SOLUTION ROUND THREE – READ AFTER CHARACTER Z
When it is your turn, say the following to the group in your best Wild West accent:
“If the victim had been murdered with a Kentucky rifle, well, I might have been a suspect. But I definitely don’t know
how to work those proton guns or whatever they are. I couldn’t have been guilty of this crime. I certainly didn’t like the
victim, though. Anybody that can singlehandedly dismantle the United States that I love, well, they got what they
deserved.”
Each player has one in the
purchased game
The following characters are to read their solutions next in this order:
(Skip over characters that are not guests at this party and go to the next).
CHARACTER A, CHARACTER B, CHARACTER C, CHARACTER D, CHARACTER E
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MENU SUGGESTIONS
STUFFED FULL O’ THEMSELVES MUSHROOMS
HEMATITE PALACE SALAD
STUFFED CHICKEN TO DIE FOR
CHEESY 2100 CASSEROLE
GLASCO MEGALOPOLIS CAKE
THE NEW YEAR DIRTY (HOT CHOCOLATE)
SHOW ME THE RUMOR SHAKE
GOSSIP TONIC (DISREGARD FOR TEENS)
EXTRAORDINARY EGGNOG (DISREGARD FOR TEENS)
RECIPES ARE IN THE
PURCHASED GAME
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BONUS ACTIVITIES!
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and more, purchase the official party host handbook by Dr. Bonnie.
Now available at my mystery party’s prop emporium, barnes & noble and
amazon.com as well as other online book retailers.
*Bonus games vary between the NYE version, any time version and party ready
pack
FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL
THE BOISTEROUS BALLOON BATTLE
THE MAGNIFICENT MEMORY GAME
DO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CONTEST
DARING FATHER TIME CHALLENGE
RESOLUTION RAP CONTEST
LOCATE A MATE
GAME INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN
THE PURCHASED GAME
WARNING: IN ADDITION TO THE SOLUTION BEING GIVEN WITH THE ROUND THREE SOLUTION CARDS, AN
ADDITIONAL ANSWER KEY AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO THE FINAL STORY OF THE MURDER
MYSTERY IS ON THE NEXT PAGE. DO NOT READ IT OR LOOK AT IT IF YOU WANT TO KEEP IT A SURPRISE. At
the very end of this document is a list to read the final solution round. This is not necessary to see, however,
since the order is given on the individual characters’ Round Three solution cards. Start Round Three with
Genesee Glasco and it will play out fine.
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Do not read if you do not want to know the
solution!
THE ANSWERS LIE WITHIN:
CLUES NEEDED TO GUESS WHODUNIT – DO NOT READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW THE OUTCOME:
Only the required characters are discussed below. The optional players have multiple pieces of evidence that rule them out
as suspects.
ANSWER KEY IS IN THE
PURCHASED GAME
If you do not want to know who the murderer is, please do
not read this page.
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