Clue Inspired Murder Mystery Party Game for 10-20 players - Death at Dunraven Manor - Instant Download PDF

Can you solve this manor house murder mystery inspired by the classic whodunnit game Clue and Agatha Christie? Can you and your guests catch the killer amongst you before they strike again?

Was it the Hollywood starlet in the library or the creepy butler in the billiard room? Or perhaps it was the retired colonel, or the menacing nurse?

Impress your family and friends with a party they will never forget. This murder mystery is perfect for any Christmas, New Year, birthday or summer party.

Less than 10 players? Please see our 5-10 player version.

AI was not used in any capacity in the creation of this game. Every detail has been made by hand.

The Story -

Our story takes place in 1933. Edwin Grieve, the Lord of Dunraven, and his twin sister Evelyn are throwing a glitzy party at Dunraven Manor. The manor house is a grand old building set upon a hill, overlooking the small English village of Dunraven. On a dark and stormy night, the guests gather in the ballroom. Despite the lavish setting and flowing champagne, there is a heavy atmosphere hanging over the house. The recent haunting at the manor is the talk of the village; there have been noises coming from inside the walls, sightings of a ghostly soldier and frightened servants resigning in droves. The party promises to be a glitzy celebration, however, secret plots, feuding guests and bloody vendettas threaten to plunge the night into chaos.

Gather your friends and family for a decadent party in a 1930's manor. Be transported back to the 1930's in this immersive murder mystery, which you as the host can play with your guests! With a rich story, characters you’ll love to play and original and varied clues, you will love your night at Dunraven Manor.

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Make your game fully immersive!

Pinterest boards (https://bit.ly/3QTNFwt) - To inspire you and your guests on 1930's-themed decorations, fashion and make-up and even era-defining dance moves!

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Details –

Format: Instant PDF Download for you to print at-home. Guest invitations are pre-organised for you to easily send by popular messaging app, which means you could send them out today!

Players: 10-20 - Plus 2 extra characters available for free upon request allowing up to 22 players. Please do not purchase the expansion pack in addition to this version of the game as they share the same material.

Theme: 1930's - a lavish party at a grand old manor house.

Characters: 9 Female, 9 Male, 2 Gender Neutral

Flexibility for host: You can either know who the murderer is or crack the case with your guests.

To be played in-person

Duration: 2-3 hours

Rating: PG-13 **Contains themes of murder, ghosts, narcotics, drinking and romantic ties**

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Included in the purchase -

1. Clues - 10 varied and original clues. You will use detective skills you didn’t realise you had!

2. Decorations -

• Newspaper Article
• Audio File
• Room names
• Name tags
• Voting sheets
• Awards

3. Character Sheets – Pre-organised into invitations per guest, so it's easy for you to send (you can send these by phone) -

• Invitation from Evelyn Grieve, Lady of Dunraven
• Guestlist
• Newspaper Article
• ‘What is a Murder Mystery Party?’
• 1930's slang
• Character sheet to help your guests become immersed in their character including -
• Who Am I?
• Who’s On The Guestlist?
• What’s My Plan for the Party?
• What am I Hiding?
• Personality
• Outfit Suggestions
• Character illustration
• Fun Fact
• Character Quote

4. Post-Murder Instructions -

• Brief instructions for the guests following the murder
• New detective character sheet for the victim

5. Host Instructions Booklet -

• Lays out the 4 simple steps to preparing your party
• Also includes tips and more details in case you want to pull out all the stops!
• Pull-out Party booklet – this includes everything you need at a glance, meaning you can relax and have fun with your guests on the night, including -
• Clues checklist
• ‘Just before the party’ checklist
• A timeline which you’ll use to run the party

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Characters -

Primary

Edwin Grieve - Lord of Dunraven - Male
Evelyn Grieve - Lady of Dunraven - Female
Ruby Ransom - Dancer - Female
Leonard Gray - Construction Firm Owner - Male
Francis Hollow - Aspiring Writer - Gender Neutral

Secondary

Topaz Burns - Artist - Female
Harold Pelham-Pickles - Retired Colonel - Male
Iona Valence - Nurse - Female
Marvin Moss - Local Historian & Paranormal Expert - Male
Aubrey Heap - Butler/ Housekeeper - Gender Neutral

Tertiary

Rose Maudlin - Children's Writer - Female
Celia Black - Fortune Teller - Female
Millicent Browne - Suffragette - Female
Lady Pearl Featherbottom - Hotelier - Female
Bonnie Green - Golfer - Female
Reginald Slack - Vicar - Male
Lord Tarquin Featherbottom - Hotelier - Male
Preston Peeps - Mayor - Male
Bartholomew Bluth - Captain - Male
Minty McNair - Dentist - Male


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