Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!

£49.95

(85 customer reviews)

Add intrigue to your next party with this murder mystery game, set at a Mardi Gras party in New Orleans.

Format:
Mystery Party Kit
Setting:
New Orleans Masquerade during Mardi Gras
Time:
90+ Minutes
Ages:
Adult
Players:
9-25 (Standard Game)
26-100+ (Expanded Game)
A posh Mardi Gras Masquerade turns deadly!

Backstory

The guests play a mixed group of characters who have been invited to a Mardi Gras masquerade hosted by Marshall Inglewood, the Governor of Louisiana. The party will be held at the governor’s posh New Orleans mansion. Everyone is expecting an elegant evening with hor d’oeuvres, drinks, and dancing, but as it turns out, something mysterious is afoot!

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 and mingle at the governor’s mansion.

Murder!

At the midpoint of the evening, a blackout occurs, and one of the players makes a terrible discovery: someone has been murdered in the middle of the party!

Solving the Mystery

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

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There are 25 primary suspects in this game,however only 9 are required to play the game. The host or hostess will play the role of Tony Cour, the Head Caterer. Read the "How To Play" section for more information on how to play an expanded game with more than 25 guests.


* = Optional character


Male Roles


  • The Governor - Marshall Inglewood -
    Governor of Louisiana who is hosting a Mardi Gras party. He’s well known in New
    Orleans for his constant fundraising and elegant parties.

  • *The Sheriff - Jacques “Jack” Le
    Boeuf
    - Sheriff Jack is a fixture in New Orleans, as he investigates most
    crimes in the city. He’s known for his down home approach.

  • The Deputy - Jeremy “J” Porter
    - Deputy J is a notorious playboy, but is very loyal to the Sheriff’s Office
    and his city.

  • *The New Man - Raymond Downings -
    Raymond recently inherited a large estate on the outskirts of the city and just
    moved back to town.

  • The Club Owner - Derek Nordhart
    - Derek owns “Fantasy” a very popular club that is known for its exclusive
    parties and open dance floor.

  • *The Good Guy - Harvey Daniels -
    Harvey manages the day-to-day affairs for Leon’s construction firm and is known
    for his “good ol’boy” attitude.

  • *The Architect - Leon D’Loupe - Mr.
    D’Loupe runs the largest construction firm in town and is largely responsible
    for most of the restoration to the city as it recovered from Hurricane Katrina.

  • *The Preacher - Joseph Grant -
    Reverend Joseph is the preacher at the Sacred Heart, a rapidly growing mega
    church.

  • *The Bodyguard- “Jack” - Heather’s
    bodyguard, he doesn’t say much.

  • The Head Chef - Noel Bellenuit
    - Chef Noelle is a dramatic, flamboyant and difficult man, but his food is so
    good even the most conservative members of high society don’t complain.

  • *The Chef - Rene Le Boeuf - Rene
    served in the war and returned home recently where he got a job as a chef.

Female Roles


  • The Voodoo Queen - Dominique
    LaBranche -
    Well known in New Orleans for her many “reading” parlors and
    Hoodoo supply stores. Her readings are said to be very accurate.

  • *The Queen Bee - Blanche Le Boeuf -
    The reigning social queen of New Orleans elite society. She is a member of the
    prestigious Le Boeuf family and is well known for her iron fist inside a lacy
    glove.

  • *The Lawyer - Gabrielle Le Boeuf -
    Miss Gabrielle is known to be sharp as a tack and a terror in the courtroom. She’s
    utterly ruthless behind her sweet Southern manners.

  • The Hippie - Celine “Luna” Schumacher
    – Deputy Porter’s date, Luna is a big believer in “green initiatives,” but
    appears to legitimately like Deputy J.

  • The Bouncer - Sarah Corrington
    - Bouncer at “Fantasy,” many underestimate her in her high heels, but she’s
    broken plenty of bones.

  • *The Socialite - Eloise Daniels -
    Harvey’s mom is a well known socialite who always has a bit of gossip to share.

  • *The New Girl - Heather Le Bois -
    A true practitioner of dark Voodoo, known for her lavish parties and the army of zombi she keeps as servants and bodyguards.
  • *The Preacher’s Wife -
    Lettie Mae La Terre
    - Reverend Joseph’s wife, and a member of his
    church.  There are hints of some sort of scandal in her past.

  • *The Showgirl - Amelie Belle - Amelie is a rising star on the stages of New Orleans and is famed for her long legs and graceful demeanor.

  • *Waitress - Lily Porter - A waitress, she’s sometimes a little vague, but very hard working.

  • *Waitress - Jo Ann Duluth - A waitress and member of the Sacred Heart.

  • Waitress - Jaquelyn D’Argent - A waitress, she is a new staff member.

  • *The Bartender - Crystal La Terre - Crystal’s cocktails are legendary in New Orleans and so is her quick mouth and bad temper.

Male or Female Role


  • Host/Head Caterer - Tony Cour - Tony runs one of the most successful restaurant/catering businesses in New Orleans. (Played by the Host/Hostess)

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.

What's Included

Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! is a 155-page 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 14 illustrated clue cards the players can use to solve the mystery Voting sheets Customizable awards for your guests And much more! With your purchase of Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! you will also receive the following: A separate “Customizable Documents” file that includes all of the invitations and awards in an editable format 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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