Jazz Age Jeopardy

$49.95

(106 customer reviews)

Add intrigue to your next party with this murder mystery game, set in 1920’s jazz club.

Format:
Mystery Party Kit
Setting:
1920’s New York Jazz Club
Time:
90+ minutes
Ages:
Adult
Players:
15-24 (Standard Game)
25-100+ (Expanded Game)
During a night of Prohibition-era revelry, something goes terribly wrong.

Backstory

The guests are a mixed group of club staff members, entertainers, and guests at a private party held at a jazz club in 1920s New York City. It is the height of the Jazz Age, and social revolution is afoot. This is the age of Prohibition—and of bootleggers and gangsters. Club owner Felix Fontano, the son of a successful bootlegger and crime boss—and a successful businessman himself—is throwing this private party for a group of select friends. It is a night of revelry like many other nights of revelry enjoyed by this group of sophisticates, artists, and hoodlums . . . until things go horribly wrong.

This mystery is divided into two primary segments.  During the first portion of the evening (Act One), the partygoers will have the opportunity to eat, drink, dance, and mingle, while enjoying the swanky atmosphere and smooth jazz of Fontano’s club, The Cat’s Meow.

Murder!

At the midpoint of the evening, one of the players makes a terrible discovery: someone has been murdered in the back supply room of the club!

Solving the Mystery

Act Two will begin with the grisly discovery of the victim’s bloody body. In the area around the body, there are signs of the struggle that occurred prior to the death. It will now be up to the guests to figure out what happened.

The guests quickly decide that the best course of action is not to call the police, but rather to conduct an investigation amongst themselves; at this point, all the guests are suspects; a formal police investigation would dredge up unsavory details of their pasts and expose them to public scandal and unwanted personal repercussions, not to mention the serious and immediate legal repercussions of being caught in a bootlegging establishment!

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106 reviews for Jazz Age Jeopardy

  1. Ian Locke


    Headline : Top Tier Twenties

    Nickname : Ian

    Theme Highlights : We were fortunate to be in a marvellous house that suited the era perfectly - we had a number of period cocktails and a great spread of food throughout the evening.


    We did our Murder Mystery on New Year’s Eve with Jazz Age Jeopardy – these murder mysteries are the best – they allow for really great freedom and interactivity while also allowing folks to share in the party atmosphere and have some fun. I highly recommend any of these experiences.

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  2. Nikkie Preston


    Headline : Age of Amazing

    Nickname : Nikster


    I hosted this themed party for my bday and we all had so much fun!!!!! This was definitely the largest bday party I ever had. Over 30 people attended not only dressed in character and their acting was amazing too. Some folks were in character so much we thought they were not having a great time. They had a blast! I have ordered murder mystery party packages from other sites and this is the best site. Highly recommend

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  3. VickieRoberts


    Headline : Everyone had a great time

    Nickname : VickieRoberts

    Menu Highlights : I decided on lasagna and Champagne

    Theme Highlights : Everyone wore costumes color theme was black and gold. The kit came with background music.


    Jazz age jeopardy for a birthday party. Everyone had fun and loved it and asked when we was doing another one

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  4. Emma


    Headline : So fun!!

    Nickname : Emma

    Menu Highlights : We made some Italian Sodas for drinks. We used some sparkly champagne flutes for cups and it was a nice touch.


    We played Jazz Age Jeopardy for a volunteer appreciation night. It was so fun! The party pack provided everything we need for a a successful night. All the instructions were given in advance and it was easy to follow along.

    Everyone got into their characters and it made the night very fun. I would suggest making it clear to your guests to dress up (otherwise some might think its an optional thing).

    It was a great murder mystery party!

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  5. Dlog247


    Headline : Burgers and murder

    Nickname : Dlog247

    Menu Highlights : My home town has a burger week where different restaurants have special burgers for $7 each. Each guest brought two burgers and we cut them up so everyone can sample burgers from all the restaurants.


    great kit this wss my 3rd kit from this website I love how detailed everything is and it’s easy to follow. My friend’s group loves them and constantly asks when will your next murder mystery be!!

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  6. Ladyleesoto


    Headline : The best fun I’ve had in a long time!

    Nickname : Ladyleesoto


    I hosted this party for a group of friends and it did not disappoint! The storyline was easy to follow and the guests loved every bit of it. This kit had absolutely everything I needed to host and I will definitely be purchasing more in the future and hosting more events.

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  7. Jaybird


    Headline : Great fun!!

    Nickname : Jaybird

    Menu Highlights : We tried to stick to 1920s favs. Instead of dinner we finger foods. It was easier than trying to sit 19 people for dinner. Pigs in a blanket, meatballs, deviled eggs, dip and crackers, shrimp pattern cheese pattern.

    Theme Highlights : We created a Jazz Club with signage, playbills, musician ads from the era, niteclub lighting, a singer with keyboard, small tables for 2, lots of 1920s music downloaded. The costumes were all flappers, boas, headbands, long gloves, cigarette holders, long beads, men in tuxedos, hats, gloves.


    The occasion, was everyone was tired of not seeing anyone for so long, due to Covid 19. We did Jazz Age Jeopardy. We had 19 characters. Everyone dressed their parts, beautifully. Not everyone knew everyone else, so made it more fun. Sometimes you weren’t sure if a person was playing their part, or whether that was their personality. There was a lot of paperwork to go thru for the hosts, but it allowed everyone to get a very clear picture of their character. Everyone had a really great time. I would suggest you allow yourself a couple of months to work thru everything.

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  8. Jacqi


    Headline : A party that will be remembered for years to come!

    Nickname : Jacqi

    Menu Highlights : We had platters prepared for the ease of the event. Stick to small bit sizes items to have your guests mingle as much as possible. Have a lot of Sparkling wine or Champagne

    Theme Highlights : The photo booth was setup with streamers, boxes and wine bottles to create fun back drop for everyone. I had a table with props for everyone to ad on to their costumes, which they could personalize according to their character descriptions.


    We purchased the Jazz Age Jeopardy for my 30th birthday but sadly had to postpone it due to Covid.

    We eventually had it in 2022 and what a lot of fun!
    The Character descriptions were well put out and everyone had so much fun playing their part.
    The creativity of all our friends truly came to light during the “off-script” times.

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  9. Ellie


    Headline : WOW! What a night..

    Nickname : Ellie

    Menu Highlights : We didn't have the dinner party like it said to, but we did have some pretty good finger food

    Theme Highlights : The theme, costumes, characters. It was all just so much fun.


    Our Cats Meow Jazz Club Murder Mystery Party was a massive hit.
    Everyone went above and beyond with costumes and characters.
    The theme, setting and script was so much fun.
    Can’t wait to hold another one.

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  10. Trevor


    Headline : Fantastic Jazz Filled Fun

    Nickname : Trevor

    Menu Highlights : Grazing table of cheese, meats and fruits which made it much easier for everyone to play and snack. We made up a cocktail menu with lots of murder titled drinks.

    Theme Highlights : We decked out our outside area like a jazz club with lights and a bar, we hung paper decorations copied from a youtube video which looked great. For all the clues we actually used real objects rather than the paper ones which was a nice touch.


    We played Jazz Age Jeopardy for a birthday party and brought together two large groups of friends (18 in total) who’d never met or played before. The real paper invites posted to everyone weeks before makes it seem more mysterious and formal and there was lots of excitement beforehand; everyone turned up in full character and played for a few hours before the murderer was revealed and people became themselves again! It was great fun, pretty detailed and the way the game is setup gets everyone to throw themselves fully into it. The instructions are really good to help the organiser setup and follow and the parts are all fun.

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  11. Joseph Yu


    Headline : It Wasn’t A Disaster!!!

    Nickname : Joseph Yu


    I decided to tackle this murder mystery for my 20th birthday (because Roaring ‘20s, I’m turning 20, blah blah) and was pleasantly surprised at how well everything came together! I was worried about major plot holes being accidentally revealed or lack of engagement but it turns out I didn’t have to worry. The detailed instructions were incredibly helpful in ensuring the event ran smoothly. My only note is that I felt that most of the evidence pointed to one or two suspects, and having three or four viable suspects would have arguably lead to a more dynamic game (it was apparently a tad bit too “easy” for some of my guests… ugh). Regardless, I had a blast doing this and am fully invested in the world of murder mystery parties. 10/10 would recommend!

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  12. cairahh2


    Headline : THE BEST MURDER MYSTERY PARTY PACK

    Nickname : cairahh2

    Menu Highlights : We just had deviled eggs, spiked 'giggle water', a charcuterie board, veggie and fruit trays!

    Theme Highlights : Almost everyone was in costume as requested. We dimmed the lighting, put up string lights and had jazz music on in the background and had lots of decorations (black and gold, mostly from the dollar tree). We hand made all of the 'clues' too (i.e. an empty water bottle with a red painted handprint)


    The occasion was ‘just because’. We all had SO much fun and I keep getting asked when I’m holding the next one. The materials that Jazz Age Jeopardy provided made it so easy and straightforward. This was the first time we had done a murder mystery and it was perfect!

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  13. ansfun


    Headline : AMAZING MURDER PARTY PACK! MUST BUY!

    Nickname : ansfun

    Menu Highlights : We all made finger foods and I had the waiters delivering the food on gold platters. The bar tender made Italian sodas (I got plastic champagne glasses from Party City).

    Theme Highlights : We were in a penthouse apartment in NYC with views of the city, it was rainy on the day (perfect mood setting). We bought a bunch of 1920s themed decorations from Amazon too and made a picture wall


    WE HAD AN ABSOLUTE BLAST! This was such an incredible game and so well thought out! Just buy it, you’ll love it. I wanted to host and know the whole plot because this was my very first murder mystery party, it was so much fun to be behind the scenes and know what was going on. We had a larger turnout (50-55 people) so I ended up buying the expansion pack and creating my own characters (it was a blast and everyone felt involved).

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  14. Poppy


    Headline : It was a killer party!

    Nickname : Poppy

    Menu Highlights : I served mocktails and we went to dinner after the party

    Theme Highlights : I created a custom banner with an original logo and hung two, one at the entrance and one at the bar.


    Best party ever! I assigned characters and provided the character info sheet, jazz age lingo and instructions for Act One ahead of time.
    All attendees were required to give a password before entering the speakeasy.
    I arranged the murder scene, had another character “discover” it and scream. At that point Poppy ran out wearing red gloves and gave the speech.
    I printed clues and used props to set the scene and for everyone to find. I did some improv with the characters to get everyone to participate.
    I did too good of a job because only a few guests correctly identified the killer.
    I bought trophies resembling academy awards and presented best dressed and best actor at the end of the night.
    All attendees have requested another party and this time they want a Victorian theme.
    I can’t wait to host the next one.

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  15. Haygunner


    Headline : Fun night!

    Nickname : Haygunner


    We did this party and it was a huge win!!! We loved it so much! Well written and fun twists!

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  16. Rebecca


    Headline : Jazz Age Jeopardy - a great success

    Nickname : Rebecca


    Had an amazing time with a group of young adults. All in costume, our event ran for 2-3 hours including a dinner break. The decorations really set the mood and helped guests remain in character throughout the night. Most guests correctly guessed the killer, the evidence in this set was pretty leading. Everyone had a great time and looking forward to our next event.

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  17. rich elmo


    Headline : Fun party for a young adult crowd!!

    Nickname : rich elmo


    I hosted this murder mystery for a group of 19 twenty-somethings who all had a wonderful time! Many of the guests didn’t know each other beforehand and it ended up being a great icebreaker for unacquainted guests. Guests settled in to their characters really well and found all the instructions clear and easy to follow.
    One thing I would say was kind of tricky to navigate was that besides the six or seven central characters in the story, there was not a whole lot for the remaining characters to do in Act I. The same was kind of an issue in Act II, as those same characters did not have as much interesting information to contribute to the investigation, so as a host, it became a little bit difficult to make each guest feel included in the story. But even so, the guests with more secondary roles still at the very least enjoyed observing the chaos at The Cat’s Meow Jazz Club!

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  18. Addison Howard


    Headline : Another Fantastic Party, Three Years Running!

    Nickname : Addison Howard

    Menu Highlights : we served chili, had bourbon and appetizers, but dinner was not a main theme

    Theme Highlights : Everyone came in full costume/attire, and we had a welcome sign for "The Cat's Meow." We were sure to stock the bourbon cart and constantly referred to the secrets of our bootlegging time.


    This is the third PWM package we’ve bought, and it was another fantastic party. I love that there is a lot of direction given to each character, but not a script. It allows both introverts and extroverts to thrive, and a great time is always had by all. We’ve always hosted ours as a Halloween party for adults, where participants have a great time dressing up, doing something super fun, and connecting with people they’ve never met. Everyone is always able to get so into character (thanks to the prompts provided) while still having time to catch up with one another. I love the amount of flexibility provided in the package (e.g. we didn’t use the audio provided, or focus on food). The only slight negative is that I invited everyone via email and had to create custom character dossiers for each person based on select information provided in the pack (e.g. Part 1, character list, 1920s lingo) – it would have been nice to have those pre-prepared for easier distribution, but that’s the only downside I can think of. Highly highly recommend!

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  19. Phil


    Headline : Long night of fun but easy story

    Nickname : Phil


    Very fun game, it took some time for people to start give the juicy information but at the end everybody had fun.

    A lot of people found the murderer so the plot was a little bit too easy and obvious.

    At the end a lot of fun and we will try others from this site !

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  20. Catherine


    Headline : Jazz Age Hit!

    Nickname : Catherine

    Menu Highlights : We had a Bar Menu with some 1920s name mocktails! The Great Gatsby (strawberry sprite), The Bees Knees (pinacolada) and The Fizzy Flapper (mule)!

    Theme Highlights : We had tables and chairs set up around like a bar atmosphere, had a bar area with a bartender, played a jazz playlist, and had lots of cigarette holders and fake cigars for the guests to grab!


    This was such a fun kit for my party! I don’t have super theater friends but everyone loved it and most were able to correctly guess the killer! SO MUCH FUN!

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  21. Liz F, CA


    Headline : Best Halloween Party Ever

    Nickname : Liz F, CA

    Menu Highlights : Finger sandwiches, deviled eggs, sliders, cheese and crackers, salami & cheese sticks, mac & cheese bites, turkey rolls and desserts. We also made 2 signature cocktails (Bee's Knees & Mary Pickford) that were inspired from the 1920's.

    Theme Highlights : We followed the script but made a few changes. The biggest was we changed the name of the club to "The Red Door". The front door was red and hidden behind the screen door. The invite said to find "The Red Door". Upon arrival, guests pulled their name to see their character name. You had to have a password to enter. There were 3 passwords for each character. They had to pick one and give the doorman the password. If it was the wrong password they would have to go pick another and try again. Once inside they were given their roles and name tags and got put in the Red Room awaiting the rest of the guests. The red room was a darker room decorated with red lights, black and white photos of each of the guests, boxes with printed labels to look like liquor boxes and a few other decorations. Once everyone arrived the game began and everyone was brought into the dinning area to mingle. We also had a mug shot photo op. 20's music was playing all night in every room.


    We had our party on Halloween night. Everyone came in 20’s inspired costumes. The game lasted probably about 2.5 hours. As the hostess, I felt that the instructions were easy to follow. At the beginning I was really nervous that no one was having fun, but once everyone got comfortable and got into their roles (which most did), it was a really fun night. Some of my guests who had never done anything like this before even asked when we were having the next one. So I guess it’s time to plan another one soon. I would say our party was a huge success!!

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  22. Bryn Barringer


    Headline : The best event our friends have ever thrown!

    Nickname : Bryn Barringer

    Menu Highlights : Chicken parm with Fehttuchini Alfredo and vegetable sides

    Theme Highlights : we made a sign that looked like it was the Jazz bar itself that we were in!


    We did this with a group of 20-21 year olds and we had the greatest time! We loved how detailed and intricate it was! We were nervous that it was going to flop, but the more into it your crowd gets, the more fun it was! My only tip is to remember everywhere you hide the clues, if youre the hostess

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  23. Maya (Denmark)


    Headline : The best Halloween murder party of the year!

    Nickname : Maya (Denmark)


    It was amazing and so much fun, even when you’re a hostess. I just mingled and talked to the guests as if I was a real hostess of the nightclub. We played for about 2.5 hours and it was never boring.

    We created a nightclub vibe in the house, glitter and glam, had everyone dress up and followed the directions completely. As it was Halloween we also had some scary skeletons, signs and pumpkin lights around. We created a murder scene with blood, bottles and cases of illegal alcohol.

    The game is thoroughly described so anyone can host a murder mystery party.

    All the guests were so excited and went all in on the character and dress-up. We had a blast with the audio music and fancy drinks.

    Thank you so much!! We’re definitely going to repeat it with a new mystery.

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  24. Gloria Call


    Headline : Best birthday celebration ever!!!

    Nickname : Gloria Call

    Menu Highlights : Did own cooking, family of catering

    Theme Highlights : Had all 1920's music and decorations


    The event was my 63rd birthday celebration, on October 31, 2020. Everything went well, we had a fantastic time. My children were great actors. Can’t wait for the next murder mystery.

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  25. Tanica


    Headline : Laughter

    Nickname : Tanica

    Menu Highlights : Meatballs, ham and chicken.

    Theme Highlights : Turned one part of the bar into a club.


    We held a murder mystery dinner at a local bar and grill. Amazing time!!! Everyone had so much fun.

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  26. Mia


    Headline : Help!

    Nickname : Mia


    I had some guests cancel and now I can only play with 10… any suggestions on how to modify the roles?

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  27. 1818


    Headline : Prohibition Partying

    Nickname : 1818

    Menu Highlights : Easy to eat heavy snacks and libations

    Theme Highlights : Historic setting, excellent costumes and a lively group made this party a hit


    Work friends and clients partied roaring 20s style. Everyone got into character and really enjoyed the costumes! We had music and food to kick it off, everyone embraced their characters and the materials were so easy to use. They raves about the evening and we will be planning our next party Very soon!

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  28. wraith123852


    Headline : A successful murder

    Nickname : wraith123852


    It was my 16 birthday and I thought at first no one would like it but everyone had a ton of fun especially during the second act

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  29. LuLu Laroo


    Headline : Murder is the name of the game!

    Nickname : LuLu Laroo

    Menu Highlights : 1) Shrimp cocktail, tomatoes and mozzarella, 2) Strawberry spring salad 3) Salmon and, Rice Pilaf, 4) french bread and lemon water 5) Steak and Asparagus 6)three bite dessert of strawberry cheesecake, pumpkin and peacan bites.

    Theme Highlights : We decorated with gold and black in the night club area and silver and white in the dining room area. We had 2 backdrops for selfies, there was blackjack and our bartender was behind the bar whipping up the drinks. The dining room was set with china and wine glasses


    We had a dinner party of about 18 people with a sit down 5 course dinner. The night started a little late but in the end was really a fun night. I was the narrator and loved all my friends coming in character and staying in character and I would forget, then be confused by their behavior. And they would say “I’m in character!”

    This was a very fun game and we had a great evening!

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  30. Brice Pearce


    Headline : Virtually-facilitated Murder!

    Nickname : Brice Pearce


    Virtual Team-building event for a Training Management team, and it was great! Was able to adapt to a Zoom setting by using breakout rooms and the platform allowed us to include individuals from six time-zones across three countries. Script and set-up was easy-to-follow, and the only thing that we added was a collection of images to help folks with some virtual backgrounds. Very well-received, and have had no less than three other teams at work reach out about it (of course referring them back to Jazz Age Jeopardy).

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There are 24 primary suspects in this game, however only 15 are required to play the game. The host or hostess will play the role of the Narrator, who keeps the party on track and helps to advance the action. Read the "How To Play" section for more information on how to play an expanded game with more than 24 guests.


* = Optional character


Male Roles


  • Felix Fontano, Club Owner. Felix owns The Cat’s Meow Jazz Club. He is attractive and vain, the son of famous bootlegger Frank Fontano.

  • Raymond Reynolds, Artist. Raymond is an old college buddy of Felix’s—an artist and something of a dilettante. He comes from old money.

  • Jefferson Mitchell, Stockbroker. Jefferson is a successful stockbroker working on Wall Street.

  • Edgar Fitzpatrick, Broadway Producer. Edgar is an up-and-coming Broadway director and producer.

  • Roger Webster, Attorney. Roger is a money-hungry, ambulance-chasing attorney.

  • Duke Carillo, Track Owner. Duke owns a horseracing track in New Jersey. He’s an old friend of the Fontano family.

  • Poppy Gebhardt, Club Manager. Poppy manages the day-to-day affairs of the club with an iron fist.

  • Calvin Carpenter, Bartender. Calvin is the bartender at the club. He’s cocky and presumptuous. A scoundrel with the ladies.

  • *Ronald Mason, Doctor. Ronald is a physician who has made a lot of money during Prohibition because of his willingness to prescribe medicinal alcohol.

Female Roles


  • Edith Fontano, Club Owner’s Wife. Edith is Felix’s wife. Enduring years of his infidelity has left her hardened and cynical.

  • June Palmetto, Actress. June is a famous actress, a southern belle in the big city.

  • Judy Jordan, Flapper. Judy Jordan is a popular young woman on the party circuit. She’s young, bubbly, and optimistic.

  • Claudia Mitchell, Writer. Claudia is a well-known author and the wife of stockbroker Jefferson Mitchell.

  • Gloria Call, Singer. Gloria is a jazz singer hired to perform this evening.

  • *Jacqueline Jacobs, Fashion Designer. Jacqueline is a snobbish fashion designer. She has a boutique catering to young flapper types.

  • *Ella Landeau, Flapper. Ella Landeau is a popular young woman on the party circuit. She’s confident and flirtatious.

  • *Bess Bailey, Flapper. Bess Bailey is a popular young woman on the party circuit. She’s lighthearted on the outside but serious underneath.

  • *Holly Olmstead, Tennis Champion. Holly Olmstead is a professional tennis player. She’s haughty and competitive.

Male or Female Roles


  • Win Wallace, Accountant. Win is the accountant for many of the guests. S/he’s reserved but knowledgeable.

  • Elliot Nash, Jazz Pianist. Elliot is a talented jazz pianist who often performs at the club. S/he is cool, calm, and collected.

  • *Charlie Chambers, Jazz Bassist. Charles is a talented jazz bassist who often performs at the club. He is obsessed with all things jazz.

  • *Brett Burgess, Waiter. Brett is a relatively new employee at The Cat’s Meow Jazz Club. S/he has hopes of one day making it big on Broadway.

  • *Regan Richards, Waiter. Rosie is a relatively new employee at The Cat’s Meow Jazz Club. S/he has hopes of one day making it big on Broadway.

  • *Alex Preston, Actor. Alex Preston was once on track to stardom, but alcohol got the better of him/her.

Extra Players


  • *Investigator (male or female): Additional players have the option of playing the role of "Investigators". In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players.

This party kit is a downloadable PDF file that you print at home. It includes the following features:

  • An introduction that explains the basic principles of running a mystery-party and provides specific tips on props, menu items, sound effects, and special tips to help make your party exciting, memorable and easy to run
  • Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your party
  • A detailed party guidebook that will walk you through the event in a simple, easy-to-understand format
  • Instructions on how to run the party for a large group
  • Nametags and character sheets for each player – the character sheets include tips on costuming and role-playing, as well special goals and gossip unique to each character
  • Fully customizable invitations, complete with RSVP cards and guest lists
  • Voting sheets
  • Awards for your guests
  • And much more!

With your purchase of Murder in Manhattan you will also receive the following:

  • Step-by-step printing instructions
  • Two mp3 audio effects for use with your party
  • Instructions on how to use these audio clips to best effect

Follow these steps to host this mystery:

  1. Each guest will each assume the role of a particular character

    Mystery Parties involve a combination of improvisational acting, storytelling, and creative problem solving. Each guest will play the part of that character throughout the course of the game. Each character has specific personality traits, goals, secrets, and information, all of which are included in the character sheet; a big part of the fun is getting into character and taking on a new, exciting role.

  2. A mysterious Event will occur

    At some point during the party, an Event will occur that will force the players to come together in order to solve a problem or unravel a mystery. Traditionally, the Event in question will be the murder of one of the characters (as played by a guest), but the parties crafted by Playing With Murder often use this basic framework to accommodate different types of Events, thereby ensuring that your guests will be surprised and entertained (even if they are veteran murder mystery party players).

  3. Solve the mystery!

    Your guests will need to use the information that their characters know (as well as additional clues that are provided during the game) to solve the mystery or overcome the problem posed by the Event. Typically this culminates in the guests voting on the identity of the murderer, but again, different parties will have different specific goals. All of our parties also come complete with additional subgames (treasure hunts, unique character goals and special puzzles) that are guaranteed to keep the action intense and your guests motivated and focused.

Expanded Game For Large Groups

If you have extra players, there are two ways that you can accommodate everyone:

  • Investigator Role – Additional players have the option of playing the role of “Investigators”. In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players. Expanded Games include a PDF guide that explains how to use the Investigator role, as well as printable character sheets and name tags for anyone that is playing an Investigator.
  • Multiple Groups – It is also possible to break your guests up into groups and play multiple instances of the game at the same time. The game will more or less happen the same way; the host makes announcements and each group moves their game forward simultaneously based on the host’s instructions. It’s good to have one assistant in each group to answer questions and facilitate gameplay within the group. This method provides a more intimate experience for your guests, who get better acquainted with a smaller group and participate in a more digestible story.

    Please contact us if you’d like more information about how to run your party using the Multiple Groups method.

Both the standard and expanded games are included with the purchase of any game kit.

Read more about Expanded Games here

First time hosting a murder mystery party?

Visit our How to Host a Mystery Party page to get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your murder mystery party.

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