1940s Murder Mystery Party Game
The mystery with a flare for the dramatic and a toxic conclusion.

 Chief Inspector
Jack Pachuta

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It is September 17, 1945

A gathering occurred last night at Highview, the secluded Beverly Hills estate of movie star Maurice Mason and his wife, Dianna Darien - one that proved to be both intriguing and tragic. For, this morning, the body of Maurice's twin brother, famed archaeologist Myron Mason, was founded draped across the thorn bushes that grow in profusion around the grounds.

The death added a morbid punctuation to an event that had been conceived as a lark - a gathering to disprove an ancient curse. For, last night also, the comet Hopkay made its first appearance in the heavens in 400 years. 

The celestial messenger was last seen the year that the native Central American leader Hopkay met an untimely demise. His people, the Intecs, interred him in a tomb which, they said, must be sacrosanct for all time.

Yet, 10 years ago, Myron Mason found that tomb and robbed it of its treasures. An inscription on the wall of the crypt proclaimed that whoever desecrated the spot would be cursed. When the comet named after Hopkay reappeared in the heavens, the desecration would be revenged. 

The motley group of attendees toasted the archaeologist as the comet entered the solar system. Was the curse a remnant of an ancient religion, or the uneducated ramblings of a primitive people? The answer would soon be apparent - and deadly obvious.

One of these suspects is a murderer . . .

Maurice Mason
Myron's twin brother and an actor who made it big in small movies.

Dianna Darien
An actress and Maurice's wife. Lately, she's been studying the teachings of Hopkay.

Sister Natasia
Leader of the group known as The Followers of Hopkay. Little is known of her background.

Professor Willard Goodfellow
An astronomer and man of science. He was hired to provide the expert commentary on the return of the comet.

Cheryl Shay
Myron's lab assistant. She worked closely with Myron to learn everything about life.

Ramon Hopkins
A mysterious man who took a special interest the teachings of Hopkay.

Frequently Asked Questions . . .

What is a Classic Mystery?

While most of the murder mystery party kits from Mysteries on the Net are set in modern times or have whimsical themes, the Classic Mysteries have historical settings and are constructed like a Gothic mystery. They are more traditional in their approach and have plots that are less like a game and more like walking into the pages of a classic mystery novel.

How many people can participate in this mystery?

From 8 to 80 people can comfortably participate in the investigation.

Does everyone have a role?

The plot includes eight suspects. If you'd like, you can assign another person the job of leading the investigation - especially for a larger group. Everyone else becomes a sleuth who uses effective investigative techniques to figure out the intricacies of the crime. Since the guilty party doesn't know who did it, everyone can attempt to solve the case.

Or, you can coordinate the mystery as a party for eight people.

What will I get when I order the murder mystery?

You'll get everything you need, including:

Complete instructions on how to coordinate the investigation of the mysterious death of Myron Mason.

Roles for all suspects that include family backgrounds and recollections of events surrounding the crime.

Instructions for the facilitator.

A series of written clues that can be exchanged or revealed at critical moments.

Key supporting information such as a map of the area.

"The Denouement" that is revealed at the end of the investigation and ties the event together. Remember: MOTIVE, MEANS and OPPORTUNITY will point to the guilty party.

How much will I pay for this exclusive holiday whodunit?

The total cost will be only $37.77. You'll have a classic mystery party that will earn you continuing kudos. What are you waiting for? Order an event that will have your friends talking for years. 

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