Murder on the High Note: 1920s Christmas Party Game
WILL THE KILLER BE FOUND BEFORE THE FINAL NOTE IS PLAYED?
Welcome to 1920s New York City, where swinging jazz, barely-secret speakeasies, and infamous mobsters rose to prominence with Prohibition. Broadway star Raye Reynolds knows fame is as fleeting as a saxophone riff. That’s why they opened the Velvet Note Lounge to ensure their wealth doesn’t fade with their beauty. Tonight is the annual holiday party at the lounge, and Raye has gathered those closest to them for a special announcement. But the music turns sour with a shocking murder, and everyone has a motive in this cutthroat town. Will the killer be found before the final note is played?
Group Size: 6-10 players
Play Time: 2-3 Hours
Difficulty: Easy to host
Format: Instant download and print and play (no shipping wait)
Content Warnings: Mild violence, extramarital affairs, mild references to alcohol, suggestive themes
Recommended for Ages 13+
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Everybody loved the game!! The game was the perfect ice breaker for the people who didn’t know each other. I was left speechless with my friends’ performances! I didn’t even know they were that talented at lying!! The girl who turned out to be the murderer deserved an Oscar, Emmy, Tony, SAG, Critics Choice, Nickelodeon and Spelling Bee award!! ”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Everyone loved the characters, the drama, and especially the costumes! We’re a bunch of teenage girls, so getting to dress up and be fancy was half the fun!”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐It was FANTASTIC!!”
Play Your Way
Live in the age of jazz and gin and solve a scandalous murder with 6 -10 friends online or in-person! Play as a jazz performer, a hotshot talent agent, a mobster, or any number of fun characters! All of the characters are gender-neutral so it’s easy to include everyone!
Download Instantly
No waiting for your game to arrive; your purchase will download instantly upon check-out, allowing you to get started right away planning your game night. The Host receives full instructions on how to organize and they can even play themselves without knowing the identity of the murderer!
Super Sleuth
There are no scripts, you decide how to play your character and accomplish their goals and objectives. Players can blackmail, bribe, lie, trade secrets and rumors, and work together to piece together the clues as they see fit.
Every Murder Mystery Party Kit Comes With:
Including: a Host Guide (Preview!) walking you through all the steps you need to host your game, Character Profiles (Preview!), Goals and Objectives (Preview!), Name Tags and Play Money (Preview!), Item Cards, and Foulplay Cards, Whodunnit Forms, Best Costume, Best Performer, Shadiest Player, and Wealthiest Player Award, the Evidence and Solution, a Pinterest Board and Spotify Playlist and BONUS: Instructions on how to host your game online if you choose!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! You can absolutely play. We give you a spoiler-free host setup, so you don’t learn the solution unless you want to.
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Not at all. The host guide walks you through every step.
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It can take as little as a couple hours to print and prepare your party and you can do it in the same day if you would like. We format our materials in black and white for easy printing.
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While you only need a couple of hours to print and prepare your party, most hosts prefer at least a week to give their guests time to read over their profile, get excited, and find a costume for their role.
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Very minimally! As host, you will send players their Character Profiles ahead of time, which will prepare them for your party.
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Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged. And there is a Best Costume award at every murder mystery party!
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Yes and they are covering their tracks!
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Because the victim does die during the toast at our murder mystery parties, we have included another suspect for them to come back as after their “death”. They are not out of the game, and that extra suspect is included in the player count.
“I’ve never had a murder mystery birthday party before, and I wasn’t expecting it to be THAT successful and THAT fun!! I was kind of nervous but all the guidance I got from Foulplay Games was truly helpful! Everyone came dressed up as Broadway stars in full glam looks and gave performances that deserved an Oscar!!”
Read more for Stella’s experience hosting Murder on the High Note
+ Characters/Suspects (Click to Expand)
Raye Reynolds - GN"
Raye Reynolds is one of the most famous and successful stars in the biz right now! However, they know their charm and good looks won’t last forever, so they set up a little side business--a charming jazz club called The Velvet Note Lounge. They run it with their business partner, Max Davis.
Max Davis - GN
A vaudeville has-been turned business owner and restaurateur, Max’s hard work and prior experience has turned the Velvet Note Lounge into a shining success, coupled with Raye’s popularity.
Blake Dickerson - GN
Blake Dickerson is the top reporter for The Record, a tabloid magazine that gets to the bottom of all the juicy scandals happening in the city that never sleeps! They never miss a beat with their keen eye and attention to detail.
Sam Reynolds - GN
A jazz pianist at the Velvet Note Lounge, and Raye Reynold’s less famous sibling, Sam is a lively performer and a regular at the speakeasy.
Kris "Angel Eyes" Mansinni - GN
Kris “Angel Eyes” Mansinni, is a contracted construction worker at the Velvet Note Lounge. It’s hard to know if they get their jobs due to their expertise, or their extremely good looks. The tabloids are currently saying they are dating Raye Reynolds now.
Parker Bond - GN
A classically trained performer turned talent agent, Parker and Raye Reynolds were married for a time before rumors of an affair between Raye and Jackie Kelley surfaced. Now they are married to Adrian Bond, and are on the lookout for their next big star!
Addison Carter - GN
Addison Carter is a musician recently hired at the Velvet Note Lounge as the entertainment. Their personal life outside of work seems to be an enigma.
Adrian Bond - GN
Adrian Bond is a former performer, and the current spouse of Parker Bond. They seem to be a doting spouse and big supporter of Parker’s big talent agent job.
Jackie Kelley - GN
Jackie Kelley is a renowned producer of hit broadway shows, finder and maker—and breaker—of stars. They have been in the biz for many years and are rumored to have been in an on-and-off again affair with Raye.
Val Kelley - GN
Val Kelley is Jackie Kelley’s quiet and unassuming spouse. They used to perform with the Zeigfield Follies back in the day but have since let Jackie have the entire spotlight.
Taylor Cunningham - GN
A rising Broadway star, Taylor Cunningham usually plays second-fiddle to Raye’s popularity and charm. Knowing Taylor, they are currently planning a big comeback.
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