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mymysteryparty.com © Page 1 Murder at the WALGRAVE ASTORIAS COSTUME BALL(8-20 Guests Electronic Version) A Mystery game. Copyright © 2009 by Mymysteryparty.com All rights reserved. Worldwide copyright laws and conventions protect all mymysteryparty.com printed materials. This document, including all associated graphics, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording, scanning or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written consent from MyMysteryParty.com. The buyer has purchased the license for a single use game and is hereby entitled to use these materials for one event only in non-profit, private setting. Multi-Use / Commercial licenses shall be purchased from mymysteryparty.com by the buyer in the event this game is intended to be utilized for multiple events &/or for profit &/or as a benefit of a package, membership or as a part of a membership of an organization in private, commercial and / or public settings. Furthermore, you must have a commercial license if you are charging any individual to take part or be a spectator while the game(s) are being played, or include it in a package for which you have charged the individual. DISCLAIMER: Because we have no control over the application and production of this game, MyMysteryParty.com cannot guarantee results and will not be responsible for any personal injury, death and/or loss to participants. No use of this production other than the stated entertainment use is implied or intended. Such use is the sole responsibility of the user. The subject matter contained here is fiction and is intended purely for entertainment. The names and actions carried out by the characters are not intended to represent or imply the behavior of any person, living or dead. Any likenesses to real persons or events are purely coincidental. WALGRAVE ASTORIA’S TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Suspects - for the host (includes required vs. optional designations) 2 Name Tags 3 Host Instructions 6 Example Timeline 11 Guests Instructions 12 Optional Pre-Game Starter Round 13 Round One Cards 18 Round Two Cards (don’t look at them if you want to keep the victim a surprise) 23 Fingerprint Analysis Report (Round Two) 28 Victim Sign (Round Two) (don’t look at them if you want to keep the murder a surprise) 28 Murder Mystery Investigation Sheets (Round Two) 29 Fingerprint Analysis Report (Round Two) 44 Round Three Cards (don’t look at them if you want to keep the murderer a surprise) 48 Guest List 54 Menu Suggestions 56 Bonus Activities 61 Answer Key(don’t look at them if you want to keep the murderer a surprise) 64 More information about your game (does not need to be printed) 65 SYNOPSIS It’s time again for the annual Walgrave Astoria Costume Ball. The who’s who of the town are preparing their most fabulous costumes for the exclusive event. The Walgrave Astoria, founded in 1907, has been cited as the grandest hotel experience in the world! It is a preeminent luxury hotel for kings, presidents, ambassadors, stars of stage and jetsetters from around the world. Excitement is buzzing in the air as Nicole Wilton, Toyoka, and Zangelina Holie are rumored to be on the VIP guest list this year! You were fortunate enough to purchase a ticket to this esteemed event. This is where your story begins...

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Murder at the WALGRAVE ASTORIA’S COSTUME BALL’

(8-20 Guests Electronic Version) A Mystery game. Copyright © 2009 by Mymysteryparty.com All rights reserved. Worldwide copyright laws and conventions protect all mymysteryparty.com printed materials. This document, including all associated graphics, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording, scanning or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written consent from MyMysteryParty.com. The buyer has purchased the license for a single use game and is hereby entitled to use these materials for one event only in non-profit, private setting. Multi-Use / Commercial licenses shall be purchased from mymysteryparty.com by the buyer in the event this game is intended to be utilized for multiple events &/or for profit &/or as a benefit of a package, membership or as a part of a membership of an organization in private, commercial and / or public settings. Furthermore, you must have a commercial license if you are charging any individual to take part or be a spectator while the

game(s) are being played, or include it in a package for which you have charged the individual. DISCLAIMER: Because we have no control over the application and production of this game, MyMysteryParty.com cannot guarantee results and will not be responsible for any personal injury, death and/or loss to participants. No use of this production other than the stated entertainment use is implied or intended. Such use is the sole responsibility of the user. The subject matter contained here is fiction and is intended purely for entertainment. The names and actions carried out by the characters are not intended to represent or imply the behavior of any person, living or dead. Any likenesses to real persons or events are purely coincidental.

WALGRAVE ASTORIA’S TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Suspects - for the host (includes required vs. optional designations) 2 Name Tags 3 Host Instructions 6 Example Timeline 11 Guests Instructions 12 Optional Pre-Game Starter Round 13 Round One Cards 18 Round Two Cards (don’t look at them if you want to keep the victim a surprise) 23 Fingerprint Analysis Report (Round Two) 28 Victim Sign (Round Two) (don’t look at them if you want to keep the murder a surprise) 28 Murder Mystery Investigation Sheets (Round Two) 29 Fingerprint Analysis Report (Round Two) 44 Round Three Cards (don’t look at them if you want to keep the murderer a surprise) 48 Guest List 54 Menu Suggestions 56 Bonus Activities 61 Answer Key(don’t look at them if you want to keep the murderer a surprise) 64 More information about your game (does not need to be printed) 65

SYNOPSIS

It’s time again for the annual Walgrave Astoria Costume Ball. The who’s who of the town are preparing their most fabulous costumes for the exclusive event. The Walgrave

Astoria, founded in 1907, has been cited as the grandest hotel experience in the world! It is a preeminent luxury hotel for kings, presidents, ambassadors, stars of stage and

jetsetters from around the world. Excitement is buzzing in the air as Nicole Wilton, Toyoka, and Zangelina Holie are rumored

to be on the VIP guest list this year! You were fortunate enough to purchase a ticket to this esteemed event. This is where your story begins...

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LIST OF CHARACTERS FOR THE HOST 8 REQUIRED (4 F, 4 EITHER GENDER) 12 OPTIONAL (5M, 4F, 3 EITHER GENDER) Players can wear any costume they wish, as this is a costume ball.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION BRIEF BIO Dr. Indy Jonas

Entrepreneur

REQUIRED EITHER

Dr. Indy Jonas is the arrogant, exaggerating entrepreneur and former oil tycoon. The doc can win you over with a little Australian charm, but don’t be fooled - Dr. Jonas

cares about one thing and one thing only…Dr. Jonas.

Nicole Wilton Heiress

REQUIRED FEMALE

Nicole Wilton is the spoiled heiress and television personality. Known for no other reason than her parents’ billions of dollars, this pretty princess defines the phrase

high maintenance.

Zangelina Holie Actress

REQUIRED FEMALE

Zangelina is one of the top paid actresses in Hollywood. She just imprinted her hands on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and she is the most sought after celeb with the paparazzi. This starlet is lovely to be friends with, as long as you’re not stealing

her limelight!

Royal T Professional Wrestler

REQUIRED EITHER

Royal T is the infamous professional wrestler that’s known for being a bluntly honest trash-talker. If you don’t want to hear the truth - avoid Royal T at all costs. This is one friend you won’t take home to meet your parents for dinner. This obnoxious

wrestler has extremely bad manners.

Fiona Fingstein Internal Auditor

REQUIRED FEMALE

Fiona Fingstein certainly hasn’t made a lot of friends at her company, Widgets, Inc., over the years where she is the Executive Director of Internal Audit. Fiona is known

for being extremely uptight, inflexible, and impersonal - at work and play. Fiona uses her connections at the Internal Revenue Service to cause havoc with anyone

who crosses her.

Yune A. Vorsti Graduate Student

REQUIRED EITHER

Yune A. Vorsti is the spunky college graduate student from the local University. Yune mocks everyone and has a reputation for being greedy and overzealous. Just don’t get into any situation where Yune could take advantage of you, or you’ll lose!

Toyoka Fashion Model

REQUIRED FEMALE

Toyoka is the antisocial supermodel. She is judgmental and offends others with brazen comments. Toyoka has an intense fear of germs, so getting too close to her

is out of the question!

Sam Spellburn Key Grip

REQUIRED EITHER

Don’t trust this party animal and prankster, Sam Spellburn! But this Hollywood key grip is one to invite to any event! Sam, the child of the most famous Hollywood

director of this time, has hidden tricks in every sleeve and surprises around every corner! You better watch your back around this mischievous fun-provoker!

Dr. Eric Throsite Physician

OPTIONAL MALE

Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, of course! It’s Dr. Eric Throsite! He tells you to eat an apple a day, but it doesn’t keep him away, as he’s only three inches from your

face! Beware if you don’t appreciate the art of close-talking!

Ebe K. Nevelle Stuntman

OPTIONAL MALE

Ebe K. Nevelle was once a child movie star. Ebe chose to leave the big screen for the real-life action behind the scenes. Don’t pick this chap to run to for a cheer up, as Ebe has a knack for spreading his depression and pointing out the negative in

everything. He’s earned the nickname of ‘The King of Doom & Gloom.’

Cara Tinn Hairstylist

OPTIONAL FEMALE

Don’t even bother buying a hairstyle magazine, because if you sit in Ms. Cara Tinn’s styling chair, you’re going to get the only cut and style she knows! So what if her

signature style is outdated by nearly sixty years and all of her customers look identical! This old-fashioned hair diva has her trademark hairdo down pat, and it’s

the best in town - of its kind, that is!

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Skyler Starry Astrologist

OPTIONAL EITHER

Skyler Starry is an internationally famous astrologist. Even though Skyler’s life is centered in outer space, s/he is one of the most down to Earth people you will ever meet as s/he is a fun-loving comedian and randomly bursts into song whenever the

time’s right.

Poindexe Dorfman Computer Programmer

OPTIONAL EITHER

Details, details, details! If you’re speaking to Poindexe Dorfman, you better get ready to hear a plethora of intricate fine points and facts! This is one over-explaining member of the Nerd Herd - a computer support team willing to travel to your home to

remedy your technological ailments!

Scala Barres Band Director

OPTIONAL FEMALE

If you looked up perfectionist in the dictionary, Scala Barres picture would be next to the description. Scala Barres has a severe problem with thinking nothing she does is

good enough. She constantly works on perfecting her high school band, which is considered to be the best in the nation! Scala’s a tad egotistical and always checks

herself out in the mirror!

Jamie Bond Secret Agent

OPTIONAL FEMALE

Jamie Bond is the mysterious federal secret agent. Nobody knows why she and her fellow agents are in town. She makes a few people very uneasy.

Red Axehouse Firefighter

OPTIONAL MALE

Red Axehouse is the brazen firefighter by day. By night, this blaze-wrestler is a romantic poet who performs at the local poetry club. Armed with perfect manners

and chivalrous words, he’s a sincere and adoring gentleman.

Surry Pante Pet Store Owner

OPTIONAL MALE

Originally hailing from India, Surry Pante is a pet store owner. Surry avoids disputes with wit and skills of negotiation. This cliché-talking charmer can command the

respect of any animal in the world.

Jolly Boatley Fisherman

OPTIONAL MALE

Jolly Boatley is a mild-manned fisherman with extraordinary dancing skills. Most people see Jolly as a loyal friend. Jolly has a funny quirk of rhyming sentences. This fisherman believes rhyming words is calming - especially during the rough times at

sea. Jolly’s friends find it hysterical.

Fasa Shone Clothing Designer

OPTIONAL FEMALE

Fasa Shone is a former struggling barista from a small town coffee shop. After meeting her wealthy fiancé two years ago, she became a pampered princess. Her

husband mysteriously disappeared, and she moved to the big city to pursue her fashion career. Her prior sweet disposition has melted into a foul, ill-mannered spirit.

Nonetheless, Fasa is anything but boring.

Revlis D’log Silver & Goldsmith

OPTIONAL EITHER

Revlis D’Log is the charismatic yet unconventional artist and silver & goldsmith. Laying claim to fame as the main provider of fine silver and gold pieces to dignitaries

around the world, Revlis sometimes sings instead of speaks. Revlis blames the outburst of song on an inner artist.

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NAMETAGS

Dr. Indy Jonas Entrepreneur

Each player will have a name tag in the purchased game

Host Instructions GENERAL HOSTING: during the party, your job as the host is to make sure the rounds flow correctly. As the host, you may choose to play any character you wish. You will pass out the clue cards to the guests at the appropriate times. As the mystery progresses, check on your guests to see if they are discussing the clues and implementing tasks on their clue cards (some players may have tasks). Encourage them to mingle with the other players, and not to rush anything. It’s all about gossiping and sharing secrets! They should speak to every other player at least once during each round. Your guests are playing a character role, so they should embrace their character’s lack of integrity and motives. With that said, if you opt to do the optional money challenge, you can instruct the guests to hold back secrets for money (see the bonus activity instructions for more details).

The full instructions are in the purchased game

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GAME STRUCTURE: the game is organized into four rounds and is structured as follows: OPTIONAL PRE-GAME STARTER: these optional pre-game tasks are to be delivered to each guest before the party, or give them to the guests as they arrive. All pre-game materials are optional. They are intended to enhance the build up for the event. These tasks are not vital to solving the mystery. Also, encourage your guests to view the Your Mystery Party guest pre-game website to get them excited about your game (this is highly encouraged). ROUND ONE: Deliver the round one clue card envelopes as your guests arrive. It is optional to serve cocktails for adults and appetizers. ROUND TWO: Deliver the round two clue card envelopes. It is optional to break for dinner either before or after this round. SOLUTION ROUND THREE: Deliver the round three solutions. It is optional to serve coffee/hot cocoa and dessert.

Don’t host a party without some type of food/beverage offering - hungry guests are not happy guests.

For further questions, check out our FAQ webpage at http://mymysteryparty.com/how-to-host-faq/ or our author’s blog for more DIY and hosting help: http://mymysteryparty.com/murder-mystery-blog/

If your question is still not addressed in the FAQ/blog or these instructions, contact us via email: [email protected] Responses are guaranteed within 24 hours.

The full instructions are in the purchased game

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The free, printable invitations are located on the page where you purchased this game – click on the link that says ‘free, printable invitation’ under Helpful Links on the website. Download the PDF file. It is important to first save to your hard drive. Reopen with the most current version of Adobe Reader, or you may face issues. Use the text fields to fill in your information. Either print or save to your hard drive. You can email these invites as attachments to your guests to save paper costs. You will need to enter your information in the text field and save one on your hard drive for each player, changing the character to be played on each invitation. The Your Mystery Party website link for your game is http://yourmysteryparty.com/walgrave

The full instructions are in the purchased game

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Example Timeline 7:00 PM: Guests arrive. Take guest photos and serve refreshments. Have the invited guest list available for the guests to view as they trickle into the party. Once everybody has arrived, snap a group photo!

7:10 PM: The host goes over the guest instructions for the mystery game. It is optional to have each character stand up and introduce themselves to the group. You can play the game trailer video for an introduction.

7:20 PM: The round one clue cards are handed out, and the game begins. The guests mingle and discuss the clues on their clue cards. Motives will start to unfold during this round.

7:50 PM: An optional bonus game is played.

8:05 PM: An optional dinner is served. Snacks can be served throughout the party instead.

8:35 PM: The round two envelopes are handed out, and the guests mingle about with their pre-murder clues.

9:00 PM: The victim is revealed, and the investigation of the crime begins. The mystery investigation sheets are handed out, and the guests interrogate each other (using the post-murder clues). Each guest should interview every player in the game.

9:15 PM: The forensic report is revealed.

9:30 PM: The investigation sheets (guesses of whodunit) are turned in to the host. After the sheets are collected, the guests may take turns accusing who they believe did it.

9:45 PM: Dessert and coffee may be served at this time. The round three solutions are handed out to the guests. Each player presents their solution, and the murderer confesses at the end. Allow a few minutes for the guests to mingle at the end to discuss the mystery.

10:00 PM: Another optional bonus game may be played &/or host an optional awards ceremony!

To shorten the mystery party, omit the bonus games, don’t stop for dinner, omit the accusation round, and don’t host an awards ceremony. Also, you can shorten the game even further by only having the required players read their solutions (or even just the murderer). If you wish to extend the length of the party, add more bonus games!

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OPTIONAL PRE-GAME STARTER CARDS cut the task strips out below and slip them into envelopes. Below on the pre-game task sheets, fill in your guests’ preferred contact information (i.e. email, phone) so they will be able to contact each other. Important: if any of the optional players are not being played in your game, write ‘disregard this task’ in the contact information space.

CHARACTER G OPTIONAL - FOR SOME PRE-PARTY FUN, CONTACT THE FOLLOWING GUESTS IN THE WEEK LEADING UP TO THE PARTY:

Contact the guest playing Character S and say you are still working on the plans for your collaborative venture with her father- The Wilton Jonas Resort and Water Park. You’ve got a stubborn landowner you’re dealing with, but are hopeful things will work out. (Contact info :__________________________________) Contact the guest playing Character U and say you have a wart on your finger. He was highly recommended to you by someone you both know, Character L. Ask him if he can fit you in next week sometime, as you’d like to have it removed. (Contact info :__________________________________) Respond to the guest playing Character T (if s/he contacts you first) with: Uh…no, don’t do that. She was raised by mobsters. I wouldn’t mess with her.

Each player will receive a pre-game task card in the purchased game. Names have

been removed to minimize spoilers.

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ROUND ONE CLUES – cut out, slip into envelopes and label. Character N ROUND ONE

CLUES TO REVEAL DURING THIS ROUND • Ask Character W about the argument she had at her

little brother’s soccer game. • Character B is your sibling. He refuses to acknowledge

you ever since he got famous as a professional wrestler. You don’t care. You find professional wrestling to be idiotic and a waste of brain power.

• Ask Character Y about his/her recent projects. • Ask Character O why she puts up with Character X’s

wresting character parody of her - ‘The Adopter.’ It is not funny how he hrows baby dolls at opponents.

• Ask Character P what happened at the shopping mall the other day. You saw her walking through the mall while you were in the computer store. She looked like she was about to kill someone…not that it was ‘that’ different from the norm.

PERSONAL CLUES TO CONCEAL • Your only sibling is Character B. Character B got

famous and pretends you and the rest of the family (besides your mother) doesn’t exist. Your very wealthy great, great grandfather just passed away (he was 115). Your mother asked you to tell Character B, and you ‘forgot to mention it.’ The reading of the will is next Tuesday. You’re not sure how it works, but you are hoping that if Character B doesn’t show up, s/he won’t get his/her share of the inheritance. It’s worth a shot, anyway. You heard that you and Character B may be the only ones in the will!

Each player will receive a round one card in the

purchased game. Names and gender have been removed/changed to

minimize spoilers

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ROUND 2 CLUES cut out, slip into envelopes and label. Character b ROUND two

PRE-MURDER CLUES: • Tell Character W if her father doesn’t give you those

VIP tickets to the screening party of the Enchanted Gnome, the IRS audits will continue.

• Tell Character E that she never wants to feel the wrath of an auditor. You better get the promotion up for approval at the next board meeting of Widgets, Inc. You’ve worked extremely hard for it and won’t let anything get in your way!

• Tell Character B that she might need to get her paperwork in order, as she should expect an IRS audit soon.

POST-MURDER EVIDENCE: • It takes 15 seconds to take a brisk walk to the center of

the room from the light switch on both the western and the eastern wall. The light switch was off for 30 seconds.

• There are two doorways in this party room. They’re on the center of the north and south walls.

• Some people changed positions before and after the lights went off and came back on.

• You were standing by Character J before the lights went out. When the lights went off, you moved as far away from him as you could get. You don’t trust someone like that in the dark.

• The murder weapon was on the buffet table earlier by the bread and butter. The fingerprint analysis should only be used to rule out suspects.

• The murderer will obviously lie. Pay attention to facts.

EACH PLAYER WILL HAVE A ROUND TWO CLUE CARD IN THE PURCHASED GAME.

NAMES AND GENDERS HAVE BEEN

REMOVED TO MINIMIZE SPOILERS

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MURDER MYSTERY INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATED BY

SUSPECT MOTIVE EVIDENCE Party room before the Party room after the lights lights went out were turned back on

WHODUNIT________________________________________________________ MOTIVE _________________________________________________________

USE THE DIAGRAMS OF THE

PARTY ROOM (LEFT) TO DETERMINE

WHERE EVERYONE WAS LOCATED

WHEN THE MURDER OCCURRED -

BEFORE AND AFTER THE LIGHTS WENT

OFF!

EACH PLAYER WILL RECEIVE A MYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEET IN THE PURCHASED

GAME

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SOLUTION ROUND - cut out these solutions, slip into envelopes labeled with the appropriate character and round. pass out these envelopes to the guests to begin the final round.

CHARACTER K ROUND THREE

READ WHEN YOU ARE TOLD IT IS YOUR TURN.

The solution will be given here that the player will present to the group.

THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERS ARE TO READ THEIR SOLUTIONS NEXT IN THIS ORDER: (SKIP

OVER THOSE WHO AREN’T PRESENT). CHARACTER A, CHARACTER L, CHARACTER W, CHARACTER I

Each player has a round three solution card in the purchased game

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Guest List Dr. Indy Jonas

Entrepreneur Dr. Indy Jonas is the arrogant, exaggerating entrepreneur and former oil tycoon. The doc can win you over with a little Australian

charm, but don’t be fooled - Dr. Jonas cares about one thing and one thing only…Dr. Jonas.

Nicole Wilton Heiress

Nicole Wilton is the spoiled heiress and television personality. Known for no other reason than her parents’ billions of dollars, this pretty princess defines the phrase high maintenance.

Zangelina Holie Actress

Zangelina is one of the top paid actresses in Hollywood. She just imprinted her hands on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and she is the most sought after celeb with the paparazzi. This starlet is lovely to be friends with, as long as you’re not stealing her limelight!

Royal T Professional Wrestler

Royal T is the infamous professional wrestler that’s known for being a bluntly honest trash-talker. If you don’t want to hear the truth - avoid Royal T at all costs. This is one friend you won’t take home to meet your parents for dinner. This obnoxious wrestler has

extremely bad manners.

Fiona Fingstein Internal Auditor

Fiona Fingstein certainly hasn’t made a lot of friends at her company, Widgets, Inc., over the years where she is the Executive Director of Internal Audit. Fiona is known for being extremely uptight, inflexible, and impersonal - at work and play. Fiona uses her

connections at the Internal Revenue Service to cause havoc with anyone who crosses her.

Yune A. Vorsti Graduate Student

Yune A. Vorsti is the spunky college graduate student from the local University. Yune mocks everyone and has a reputation for being greedy and overzealous. Just don’t get into any situation where Yune could take advantage of you, or you’ll lose!

Toyoka Fashion Model

Toyoka is the antisocial supermodel. She is judgmental and offends others with brazen comments. Toyoka has an intense fear of germs, so getting too close to her is out of the question!

Sam Spellburn Key Grip

Don’t trust this party animal and prankster, Sam Spellburn! But this Hollywood key grip is one to invite to any event! Sam, the child of the most famous Hollywood director of this time, has hidden tricks in every sleeve and surprises around every corner! You better

watch your back around this mischievous fun-provoker!

Dr. Eric Throsite Physician

Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, of course! It’s Dr. Eric Throsite! He tells you to eat an apple a day, but it doesn’t keep him away, as he’s only three inches from your face! Beware if you don’t appreciate the art of close-talking!

Ebe K. Nevelle Stuntman

Ebe K. Nevelle was once a child movie star. Ebe chose to leave the big screen for the real-life action behind the scenes. Don’t pick this chap to run to for a cheer up, as Ebe has a knack for spreading his depression and pointing out the negative in everything. He’s

earned the nickname of ‘The King of Doom & Gloom.’

A guest list is included in the purchased game

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Cara Tinn Hairstylist

Don’t even bother buying a hairstyle magazine, because if you sit in Ms. Cara Tinn’s styling chair, you’re going to get the only cut and style she knows! So what if her signature style is outdated by nearly sixty years and all of her customers look identical! This old-

fashioned hair diva has her trademark hairdo down pat, and it’s the best in town - of its kind, that is!

Skyler Starry Astrologist

Skyler Starry is an internationally famous astrologist. Even though Skyler’s life is centered in outer space, s/he is one of the most down to Earth people you will ever meet as s/he is a fun-loving comedian and randomly bursts into song whenever the time’s right.

Poindexe Dorfman Computer Programmer

Details, details, details! If you’re speaking to Poindexe Dorfman, you better get ready to hear a plethora of intricate fine points and facts! This is one over-explaining member of the Nerd Herd - a computer support team willing to travel to your home to remedy your

technological ailments!

Scala Barres Band Director

If you looked up perfectionist in the dictionary, Scala Barres picture would be next to the description. Scala Barres has a severe problem with thinking nothing she does is good enough. She constantly works on perfecting her high school band, which is considered

to be the best in the nation! Scala’s a tad egotistical and always checks herself out in the mirror!

Jamie Bond Secret Agent

Jamie Bond is the mysterious federal secret agent. Nobody knows why she and her fellow agents are in town. She makes a few people very uneasy.

Red Axehouse Firefighter

Red Axehouse is the brazen firefighter by day. By night, this blaze-wrestler is a romantic poet who performs at the local poetry club. Armed with perfect manners and chivalrous words, he’s a sincere and adoring gentleman.

Surry Pante Pet Store Owner

Originally hailing from India, Surry Pante is a pet store owner. Surry avoids disputes with wit and skills of negotiation. This cliché-talking charmer can command the respect of any animal in the world.

Jolly Boatley Fisherman

Jolly Boatley is a mild-manned fisherman with extraordinary dancing skills. Most people see Jolly as a loyal friend. Jolly has a funny quirk of rhyming sentences. This fisherman believes rhyming words is calming - especially during the rough times at sea. Jolly’s

friends find it hysterical.

Fasa Shone Clothing Designer

Fasa Shone is a former struggling barista from a small town coffee shop. After meeting her wealthy fiancé two years ago, she became a pampered princess. Her husband mysteriously disappeared, and she moved to the big city to pursue her fashion career. Her prior

sweet disposition has melted into a foul, ill-mannered spirit. Nonetheless, Fasa is anything but boring.

Revlis D’log Silver & Goldsmith

Revlis D’Log is the charismatic yet unconventional artist and silver & goldsmith. Laying claim to fame as the main provider of fine silver and gold pieces to dignitaries around the world, Revlis sometimes sings instead of speaks. Revlis blames the outburst of song on an

inner artist.

A guest list is included in the purchased game

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MENU SUGGESTIONS Always ask for nutritional requirements of your guests with the RSVPs to determine if they have any allergies

or objections to particular ingredients.

MYSTERY STUFFED MUSHROOMS ARTI’CHOKE’ AND KALE DIP

SUPER SLEUTH SALAD

GET A CLUE STUFFED CHICKEN

SHERLOCK & WATSON CASSEROLE AGATHA’S ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

PLAUSIBLE PUMPKIN DELIGHT CRIME SCENE CAKE

THE AGATHA CHRISTIE (omit for minors) THE HAUNTED HALLWAY (omit for minors) THE BUTLER DID IT (omit for minors) THE CONSERVATORY (omit for minors)

Menu suggestions are included in the

purchased game

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BONUS ACTIVITIES! FOR 100 MORE PARTY GAMES AND MORE PARTY ADVICE, RECIPES, THEMES, ETIQUETTE AND MORE,

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THE BOISTEROUS BALLOON BATTLE

THE MAGNIFICENT MEMORY GAME

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CONTEST

DARING DISGUISE CHALLENGE

BALLOON BEDLAM

RAUCOUS RAP CONTEST

MONEY CHALLENGE

BALLOON BALANCE RELAY

Bonus games are included in the purchased game

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Do not turn the page if you do not want to see the solution.

The answer key is on the next page.

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ANSWER KEY – DO NOT VIEW IF YOU ARE PLAYING ALONG AND DO NOT WITH TO KNOW THE SOLUTION:

answer key is included in the purchased game

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For more information about your game: • Send your guests to the Your Mystery Party guest pre-game site at www.YourMysteryParty.com/walgrave • Pinterest page: https://www.pinterest.com/mymysteryparty We have created a board for all of our games

that includes theme-specific DIY party food and décor. To find the direct link to the Pinterest page, go back to the webpage where you purchased the game and scroll to the bottom of the page – you’ll see the Pinterest board there. Click on it to enlarge and view the pins.

• Social media posts: #MyMysteryParty – no spoilers, please! Spoilers include any pictures or text of who the victim/murderer is, such as a decorated victim wearing their name tag in the photo. Please do not ruin the game for others.

• The game trailer video is located on the Your Mystery Party page.

THIS GAME WAS CREATED BY DR. BON BLOSSMAN – AUTHOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING FIONA FROST YOUNG ADULT MYSTERY SERIES

Love the game? Please check out our author’s line of Young Adult (YA) award–winning mystery novels! Take advantage of a discount

on signed copies by using the code: FF15BB

And check out the 2017 releases: Dregs Island (YA thriller),

which took home the silver medal at Reader’s Favorite! And, The Noxhelm Murders (YA horror mystery).

Books are available on the My Mystery Party site at

http://mymysteryparty.com/bon-blossman, as well as all online book retailers.

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