{"product_id":"murder-mystery-1920s-nye","title":"1920s New Year's Eve Murder Mystery Party","description":"\u003cp\u003e6–12 players · about 2 hours · the host can play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Year’s Eve, 1926. The rooftop ballroom of the Hotel Belvedere glitters with champagne and jazz. At five minutes to midnight, the owner, Augustus Hale, raises his gold-rimmed coupe for the toast. He drinks. Five minutes into 1927, he is dead, and every guest at the party had a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMurder at the Midnight Gala is an original, clean 1920s murder mystery party game for 6 to 12 guests. Your guests are the suspects and the detectives. The mystery has one solution, and the clues prove it: no guessing, no “gotcha” ending.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTHE GAME\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 core characters plus 6 optional characters, so it works for any group from 6 to 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery character is written so anyone can play it, and every name is fillable: rename anyone once and it updates on every booklet, name tag and the cast list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe host can play: the Manager’s booklet is written for you, the scripts are spoiler-free, and the solution sits in a separate sealed reveal file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree rounds of evidence, read-aloud scripts for each, then accusations, the reveal and awards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePG-13 at most: the death happens offstage, with no gore and no adult content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHAT’S INSIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost guide: the game at a glance, casting chart for 6 to 12 players with a fillable casting worksheet, planning countdown, print guide, run of show (dinner party or countdown to midnight), house rules and host questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 read-aloud scripts: the opening, Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and the accusations, each with hand-out lists and “if the room stalls” prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 character booklets: secrets, goals, what they know, costume ideas, “say this” lines and round-by-round instructions. Only the murderer’s booklet says so\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 clue cards with round and holder printed on each, so you can sort them without spoilers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 evidence props: a telegram, a torn letter that really tears into three pieces, a fold-over gala menu and a cocktail-napkin note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 name tags (12 characters + 4 blank), accusation sheets and award ballots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 award certificates: best dressed, best actor, master sleuth and life of the party\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCostume ideas for all 12 characters, plus five-minute 1920s looks from any closet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1920s supper for 12 with quantities and a make-ahead plan, classic cocktails and zero-proof drinks, decor ideas and a 1920s playlist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed reveal: the read-aloud reveal, the full solution, an answer key for scoring the master sleuth and an optional confession\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 invitations in two versions: printable 5 × 7 and phone-size to send by text. Type the date, time, place and RSVP once and every invitation fills in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEED MORE PLAYERS?\u003cbr\u003eThe Expansion Pack adds 8 more suspects for up to 20 players without changing the solution (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSIZES AND FORMATS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 PDF files: the party kit in US Letter and A4 (63 pages each), the sealed reveal in US Letter and A4, and the invitations (5 × 7 print + phone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFillable in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader: character names, invitations, casting worksheet, award names and checklists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInk-friendly black, ivory and gold art deco design on a light background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an instant digital download. Nothing will be shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor personal use only. Please don't resell or share the files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors can look a little different depending on your screen and printer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story, characters and artwork are original. No trademarked names or brands are used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Rooted \u0026amp; Refined with help from digital tools; cover and listing photos are editorial concept images created with digital tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rooted \u0026 Refined","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67855734473000,"sku":"RR-MURDER-MYSTERY-1920S-NYE","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/8860\/0104\/files\/01_d53e51ef-5ced-41eb-a777-fd43b07916c6.jpg?v=1792197599","url":"https:\/\/rootedrefinedcollection.com\/products\/murder-mystery-1920s-nye","provider":"Rooted \u0026 Refined","version":"1.0","type":"link"}