The Cold War is over and the age of terrorism is dwindling. Finally, after years of espionage and counter-espionage, the opposing groups have arranged talks to see if an agreement can be reached.
Tonight, in a top secret location in an expensive and exclusive hotel, selected evil masterminds and members of the various intelligence agencies have gathered for the first of these momentous talks.
However, before M can make any opening remarks, a body is discovered. Roger Damsels, MI6’s top secret agent, has had his license to kill terminated. Permanently.
With such a mix of spies and villains within the walls, who had the most to gain?
Large Group Murder Mystery Game
You Only Die Once – Large group script
From: £149.99
- Works with unlimited number of guests
- Instant download option available
- Can be played in person & Virtually
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Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the kit
- Full instructions
- Script Booklet for Each Cast Member
- Invitation Flyer (Which You Can Copy to Requirements)
- Invitations and Envelopes for Each Cast Member
- Script for the Inspector
- Guest Instruction Handouts X 20 Copies
- Clue Question Sheets for Guests
- Solution in Sealed Envelope So Inspector Can Play Too
How do these games kits work?
These games require 7-13 cast and involve the rest of the audience by getting them to ask pre-set questions – which are provided to them on paper by the inspector at the start of each round.
They run in a similar way to a dinner party, so are an ideal first choice for novice hosts and acing teams with little or no experience running large scale events.
These games work best as a sit down event with 6-12 tables of guests, with a suspect on each table.
As a rough guide these mysteries take approximately 2-3 hours to complete with a three course meal.
During the game the audience will listen to five short sets of dialogue from the cast and pose pre-scripted questions (which the cast answer with pre-scripted answers). There are three rounds which can be evenly spread throughout the night or, if preferred, the question and answer rounds can be bunched together into one large round.
At the end of the final round the guests are given time to decide who is the murderer, and once the guests have decided who did it, how and why (i.e. the murderer and motive) they will complete the answer sheet and hand it in.
How these games usually run.
Introductory Round: Introductions by the cast and the facilitator “inspector character”.
Rounds 1, 2 and 3: Scripted dialogue from the cast, followed by pre-set questions and answers.
Concluding Statements and solution: conclusions by the cast and denouement from the inspector.
There is one “inspector character” who acts as a facilitator during the event and is essential to the cast.
Reducing the cast size will reduce the length of time required to solve the mystery.
Introducing the suspects
The inspector (M) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
M – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, M has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Austin Martin – M’s Chief of Staff.
A brilliant mission analyst with a head for facts and figures, Austin is always seen in a smartly pressed and tailored business suit.
Kitty With-Claws – A pussycat you wouldn’t want to mess with.
This well-dressed beauty is more than equipped to kill any would-be suitor.
Scaryminger – The man with the golden bum.
Living on a desert island, Scaryminger is always able to perfect his all-over tan, right down to his third nipple.
Cuttlefishy – More than a sweet distraction.
With floaty dresses and a serene expression, you could easily be mistaken into thinking Cuttlefishy was an easy catch.
Ernst FuzzyFelt – The man with the white cat.
Despite his keen love of white felines, Ernst’s dark suit never even carries a hair.
Cary Files – An ally at the CIA.
When you need to call in the cavalry, Cary has weaponry and enough ammunition to sink a battleship.
The inspector (M) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
M – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, M has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Austin Martin – M’s Chief of Staff.
A brilliant mission analyst with a head for facts and figures, Austin is always seen in a smartly pressed and tailored business suit.
Kitty With-Claws – A pussycat you wouldn’t want to mess with.
This well-dressed beauty is more than equipped to kill any would-be suitor.
Scaryminger – The man with the golden bum.
Living on a desert island, Scaryminger is always able to perfect his all-over tan, right down to his third nipple.
Cuttlefishy – More than a sweet distraction.
With floaty dresses and a serene expression, you could easily be mistaken into thinking Cuttlefishy was an easy catch.
Ernst FuzzyFelt – The man with the white cat.
Despite his keen love of white felines, Ernst’s dark suit never even carries a hair.
Cary Files – An ally at the CIA.
When you need to call in the cavalry, Cary has weaponry and enough ammunition to sink a battleship.
Dr Yes – Or is it No? Perhaps Undecided would be a better title.
On a rare appearance away from his tropical island, Dr Yes is simply a man in a suit, but one with a very dastardly plan.
Xenia Onabottom – A woman who knows how to take care of herself.
With fast cars, glitzy dresses and the ability to kill with her thighs, Xenia is a nice girl when you get to know her – honest!
The inspector (M) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
M – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, M has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Austin Martin – M’s Chief of Staff.
A brilliant mission analyst with a head for facts and figures, Austin is always seen in a smartly pressed and tailored business suit.
Kitty With-Claws – A pussycat you wouldn’t want to mess with.
This well-dressed beauty is more than equipped to kill any would-be suitor.
Scaryminger – The man with the golden bum.
Living on a desert island, Scaryminger is always able to perfect his all-over tan, right down to his third nipple.
Cuttlefishy – More than a sweet distraction.
With floaty dresses and a serene expression, you could easily be mistaken into thinking Cuttlefishy was an easy catch.
Ernst FuzzyFelt – The man with the white cat.
Despite his keen love of white felines, Ernst’s dark suit never even carries a hair.
Cary Files – An ally at the CIA.
When you need to call in the cavalry, Cary has weaponry and enough ammunition to sink a battleship.
Dr Yes – Or is it No? Perhaps Undecided would be a better title.
On a rare appearance away from his tropical island, Dr Yes is simply a man in a suit, but one with a very dastardly plan.
Xenia Onabottom – A woman who knows how to take care of herself.
With fast cars, glitzy dresses and the ability to kill with her thighs, Xenia is a nice girl when you get to know her – honest!
Gold Thumb – The man with the Midas touch.
Dripping in gold accessories and expensive clothing, Gold Thumb probably carries more carat than cash.
Quadruple X – The Russian spy.
In either snow gear or flimsy Egyptian dresses, Quadruple X is still a force to be reckoned with.
The inspector (M) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
M – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, M has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Austin Martin – M’s Chief of Staff.
A brilliant mission analyst with a head for facts and figures, Austin is always seen in a smartly pressed and tailored business suit.
Kitty With-Claws – A pussycat you wouldn’t want to mess with.
This well-dressed beauty is more than equipped to kill any would-be suitor.
Scaryminger – The man with the golden bum.
Living on a desert island, Scaryminger is always able to perfect his all-over tan, right down to his third nipple.
Cuttlefishy – More than a sweet distraction.
With floaty dresses and a serene expression, you could easily be mistaken into thinking Cuttlefishy was an easy catch.
Ernst FuzzyFelt – The man with the white cat.
Despite his keen love of white felines, Ernst’s dark suit never even carries a hair.
Cary Files – An ally at the CIA.
When you need to call in the cavalry, Cary has weaponry and enough ammunition to sink a battleship.
Dr Yes – Or is it No? Perhaps Undecided would be a better title.
On a rare appearance away from his tropical island, Dr Yes is simply a man in a suit, but one with a very dastardly plan.
Xenia Onabottom – A woman who knows how to take care of herself.
With fast cars, glitzy dresses and the ability to kill with her thighs, Xenia is a nice girl when you get to know her – honest!
Gold Thumb – The man with the Midas touch.
Dripping in gold accessories and expensive clothing, Gold Thumb probably carries more carat than cash.
Quadruple X – The Russian spy.
In either snow gear or flimsy Egyptian dresses, Quadruple X is still a force to be reckoned with.
Q – Master of gadgets at MI6.
Wearing a white lab coat and always having an array of top secret equipment to hand, Q is the only man in MI6 who packs more gadgets than the spies!
Dr Molly Hotflush – MI6 physician.
An attractive, white-coated medical professional, Dr. Hotflush often wears a short-skirted suit and heels under her white coat and is always on duty.
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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