Luau Murder Mystery Party Game
Perfect for summer gatherings

 

She was known as the Hula Honcho. Winnie Waheli was the head judge at the annual hula contest on Kikiwai Beach. Once regarded as the most-accomplished dancer in all of Hawaii, Winnie's career abruptly ended two decades ago when one of her more strenuous moves produced a recurring medical problem that prevented her from ever competing again professionally. That's when she was hired by the Kikiwai Queen Hotel to organize and orchestrate the hula event.

Each year, Winnie made a point of meeting the competitors and talking to the press, all the while ensuring that she was the center of attention. 

Tonight would have been the night that Winnie and this year's hula extravaganza would once again make headlines. But all is not well in paradise, for someone must have taken exception to Winnie's overbearing antics. This morning, her lifeless body was found on the very beach where she had achieved both fame and fortune, the seeming victim of foul play.  

Who would dare end the career of the maven of movement? Could someone have plotted the death of the darling of divatude? Or, was this just the result of a temper tantrum by a close associate? It would take a unique perspective and expert investigative skills to identify the guilty party.

 

 

 

jack@pachuta.com

 One of these suspects is a murderer ...

Leia Lailani
Champion hula dancer. She has won the competition for the last five years. She knows the advantages of being in Winnie's good graces.

Pono Pahu
Drummer. His rumbling rhythms provide the perfect backdrop for the gyrating gestures of the deliberate dancers.

Hanna Hobart
Amateur hula champion. Even though she was raised in New England, Hanna has been getting rave reviews for her interpretation of traditional island dances. Some people say only Hawaiians should be hula dancers.

Norm Room
Owner of the Kikiwai Queen Hotel. He makes a lot of money during the competition. If Winnie ever decided to move the hula contest to another hotel, he could lose a ton of profits. 

Minnie Molawi 
Chief assistant judge. For the past ten years, Minnie has been a judge at the contest. She knows a lot about Winnie - even more than she cares to know. 

Mort Barks
Emcee of the event. When he sings "There she is, this our hula gal," it brings a tear to everyone's eye. Could Winnie really be insisting that he be replaced?

Flora Fauna
Florist. For years, she's been providing the flowers and the leis for the contest. It wasn't her fault that this year's arrangements dipped and drooped.

Mitch Awave
Aging surfer. In his quest to find the ultimate wave, he discovered Kikiwai Beach many years ago. Because of the hula competition, he has to worry about bumping into people while hanging ten.

Frequently Asked Questions ...

How many people can participate in this mystery?

From eight to 50 people can comfortably participate in the investigation. With a few modifications (they're described in the instructions), up to 100 people - or even more - can enjoy the intrigues of solving the case.

Does everyone have a role?

The plot includes eight suspects AND a chief inspector to lead the investigation. (The chief inspector is optional. The instructions tell you how you can hold the party for ONLY eight people.) These nine individuals are the only ones with assigned roles. 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.

What will I get when I order the murder mystery?

You'll get everything you need to conduct your investigation, including:

Complete instructions on how to conduct the investigation of Winnie Waheli's death.

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

An invitation to the mystery party investigating the murder of Winnie Waheli.

The morning edition of The Grass Skirt, the local newspaper, with the story of Winnie's death. (Remember: the investigation takes place the day Winnie Waheli's body was found on Kikiwai Beach.)

Instructions for the chief inspector, and a letter from the Police Department explaining the investigation.

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

Key supporting information such as investigative reports.

"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 whodunit?

The total cost is only $39.77 if you want to download it right now or $49.77 if you would like the mystery party on a CD. You'll have a party that will keep your friends talking for years.   

Swivel your hips and celebrate!

You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to download the mystery. Add it to your computer by clicking the button to the right.