Murder Mystery Party21+
Murder at the Gilded Fox
One of your guests did it.
An original 1920s speakeasy murder mystery for 6 to 12 players: 12 characters, 12 clues over three rounds, and a sealed solution so the host can play too.
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Chicago, 1927. The owner of the Gilded Fox is poisoned at the club's anniversary party, and the killer is still in the room. Every guest plays a character with a secret, 12 evidence cards crack the alibis round by round, and only the killer may lie, so the clues point to exactly one person.
- 12characters to cast
- 12evidence clues
- 6–12players, three rounds
What you get
The 31-page PDF, page by page, plus an editable Canva invite with a QR code you point at your own private RSVP form.
- 01Start HereThe two-week plan, the night in three steps and the golden rules.
- 02–03How to Play, Casting & the CastWho to cast for 6 to 12 players. Every role works for any gender.
- 04The Story & Floor PlanA read-aloud opening and a map of the Gilded Fox.
- 05Host ScriptThe whole night, minute by minute. The host never learns the killer early.
- 06Speakeasy Party IdeasThe door password, decor, jazz, five Prohibition cocktails and dress code.
- 07–0912 Character InvitationsSend ahead so every guest can plan a costume.
- 10–2112 Character BookletsA secret for everyone and what to reveal in each round.
- 22–2412 Evidence CardsFour new clues each round, from the coroner's note to the gold jacket.
- 25–29Notebook, Ballots, Awards & Name TagsEverything the detectives need, plus four award certificates.
- 30–31Host Checklist & the Sealed SolutionFold it, seal it, read it aloud once the ballots are in.
How it works
- 01Buy & downloadInstant access to the PDF and your editable Canva invite. Nothing ships.
- 02Print at homeStandard US Letter on a normal printer. Cardstock is nice for the cards, never required.
- 03Cast your guestsSend each one their character invitation two weeks ahead.
- 04Three rounds, then voteReveal the evidence, trade secrets, accuse, and break the seal.
This is an all-digital product. No physical items are shipped.
Shop the setup
The glassware, tools and games that make the night run smoother. None of it is required.
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