A dinner party underway at the Holiday Lodge Hotel is cut short when one of the guests returns back to say that the body of the Tremaine’s maid has been discovered. Later on the inspector sent to investigate the crime reports that the Tremaine’s jewel the “Sultan’s Pyjamas” appears to have been stolen, but they are all very surprised when another guest, Sheik Abdul Hazzar produces the diamond which he claims has been in his possession for some time.
While the investigation is underway a man attending a Star Trek convention also dies suspiciously in full view. The question is: who is the murderer?
Skit and Clue Murder Mystery
The Return of the Sultan’s Pyjamas
From: £149.99
- Works with unlimited number of guests
- Instant download option available
- Guests explore your venue to solve the mystery
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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 I. B. Clueless – The policeman sent to solve the crime
Efficient in his own peculiar way, Ian Buchanan Clueless has an unusual method of solving crimes – he involves everyone! If anything he is more like a bungling detective than a methodical one, but it has to be said, he does get results.
Mr Patrick Tremaine – Wealthy business man
Patrick Tremaine is a wealthy ostentatious snob, but is nice with it. He is loud, pompous and showy, but very caring of his friends and family. He is deeply in love with his wife. He has dressed for dinner and is in a smart dinner suit.
Mrs Veronica Tremaine – Mr Tremaine’s wife with expensive tastes.
Mrs Tremaine lives the high life. She enjoys company, and is a great conversationalist. She comes across as very posh, and occasionally a little snobby. She is great friends with her husband’s secretary Miss Cavandish.
Justin Hughes – attending a Star Trek Convention
Justin is a geek who is attending a Star Trek Convention in the hotel, which explains why he is dressed as a Vulcan, with the pointy ears, basin hair cut, yellowy skin and shimmery robes.
Miss Felicity Cavandish – The Tremaines’ Secretary
Miss Felicity Cavandish is a friendly woman about the same age as Veronica Tremaine. As well as having a very good professional relationship with her employer, she has become a friend of the family and is very well liked. She is always willing to help out, and put herself out for other people.
Nigel Carratt – Attending a diamond conference.
Nigel Carratt is a friendly business man, expansive and generous, taking everyone into an apparent warm circle of trust. He is ostensibly here for a diamond conference, (hence the business suit) but in actual fact, Nigel is a black marketier and has been trading in stolen diamonds and working at insurance fraud for many years.
Sheik Abdul Hazzar – A wealthy Arab
Sheik Abdul Hazzar comes from Egypt. He is dark skinned, but has a refined British accent despite his white robes, red headdress and decorative sword. He is very proper in attitude and gallant with the women.
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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