Everyone is excitedly preparing for the church’s 750th anniversary. Serious fund-raising is underway and representatives of the local community and church are attending the opening night of the festivities at St. Frideswide’s Church Hall. All the important people from the village are there. Unfortunately, so is a murderer!
Midwynter Magna may seem to be the kind of traditional village where everyone wants to live, but it’s also a village where people don’t seem to live as long as they would like. In fact they seem to be dying rather suddenly.
Skit and Clue Murder Mystery
Midwynter Murders!
From: £149.99
- Works with unlimited number of guests
- Instant download option available
- Guests explore your venue to solve the mystery
Not for profit discount
If you are running this for friends or family,
fundraising or not for profit.
You can save 65% – just register for a special code.
You can save 65% – just register for a special code.
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Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the pack
- Full instructions
- Script Booklet for Each Cast Member
- Invitation Flyer (Which You Can Copy to Requirements)
- Table Clues (Part a and B)
- Guest Instruction Handouts X 12 Copies
- Access to Digital Files if Needed
- Any Additional Printable Files as Needed for Clues
How do these games kits work?
This format of game is ideal for novice hosts.
This particular game format requires 7 (or 8) cast who can also participate as “detectives” to if wished, use of 1 large room with stage area, and a few easy to obtain prop clues.
This mystery requires very little rehearsal time, and the cast do not need to learn any lengthy back story. Cast can usually manage to perform the short skits after just 30 minutes to an hour run through on the day, or can act “script in hand” throughout the performance.
Two murders occurs during the event. Usually one happens before the first script (and is announced within that script, and one occurs mid way through the evening.
Your guests will play the role of detectives. You can have any number of detectives, your only limit is the size of your room, and confidence of your cast. Performing for large groups over 100 in number, your cast may benefit from added sound support.
The audience will watch 2 fully acted scenes, witness two murders and will be required to solve the case by bartering and exchanging clues between the teams in order to see as much information about the case as possible.
This style of murder mystery usually works best with 40+ guests.
Introducing the suspects
Detective Inspector Barney Bee – The policeman sent to solve the crime
Efficient in his own peculiar way, D.I. Barney Bee has an unusual method of solving crimes – he involves everyone!
Rev. Neil Down – vicar of St. Frideswide’s.
Soberly dressed and softly spoken, Neil Down always acts in a calm and measured way. He is a solid and serious man, unmarried and doted upon by the female members of his congregation. (Neil dies in round 1, so with a quick change of clothes, he can also play the Inspector.) .
Lady Lavish – impoverished but genteel member of the congregation.
Apparently an elderly, upper-class lady who has fallen on hard times, Lady Lavish stands upon her dignity and is always dressed elegantly in expensive clothes, although not of the latest fashion. .
Phil Pockets – self-made businessman/woman (male or female).
Phil Pockets, a self-made man/woman and proud of it, wears flash clothes with flamboyant accessories and plenty of bling. He/she is inclined to give himself/herself plenty of airs and graces and uses French phrases pretentiously in an atrocious accent. .
Lorna Lovelace – Church Secretary.
Quiet and mousy, awkward, clumsy and completely lacking in self-confidence, Lorna Lovelace dresses in a frumpy way, which makes her look older than she is. .
Gerri Bilde – Italian owner of a construction firm (male or female).
Charming, well-groomed and immaculately dressed, Gerri oozes Italian style and elegance, as well as passion and exuberance. Her/his impeccable manners make her/him popular with everyone. .
Carol Singer – choir member & Treasurer of Fund-Raising Committee.
Carol Singer is a practical, plain-spoken, sensibly-dressed, middle-aged woman, who. has looked after her invalid mother for many years. Despite her brusque exterior, she is a loyal friend and very concerned if others seem unhappy. .
Max Powers – local councillor & Chairman of the Planning Department Committee (male or female).
Well educated, smooth and a very cool customer, Max is used to getting his/her own way. He/she is dressed in a smart suit and never seen without his glossy leather executive briefcase.
Need something bespoke?
Customise this game
This game can be customised to fit your event for an additional fee.
It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE.
Please do contact us for a free quote if you would like any customisations on your game before purchase.
Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not have someone play the inspector role?
The inspector can usually be male or female as the “for real” inspector can simply invent a new name for themselves.
Some hosts prefer to play the inspector role as it means they can work on the catering while the round plays out amongst their guests.
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