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Murder at Anonville Manor: A Dinner Party to Die for. Gothic manor themed - moderate sleuther - not for novices!

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MURDEROUS TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Characters for the host……………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..………….......2 LIST OF CHARACTERS FOR THE GUESTS……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Name Tags ………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..….6 How to Play a Murder Mystery - Guest Instructions…..…...…………………………………………………………………………………………..9

General Instructions for the Host……………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..10

Optional Pre-game Round…………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….13 Round One - Cocktail Hour…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………….26 Round Two - Dinner Hour…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….....34

Victim Sign……………………………………………………………...........................................................................................................................................................................41

Murder Mystery Investigation Sheets….…………...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……42+

Round Three Solution Round with Coffee and Dessert……………...………………………………………………………………………………57 Menu Suggestions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..65

Bonus games………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………...69

MYSTERY SYNOPSIS The Anonville Manor closed for business years ago due to increasing rumors of eerie hauntings by ill-

mannered spirits. A mysterious entrepreneur recently purchased the old hotel, renovated it, and announced that the Manor was free of ghosts and had been restored to the pristine caliber of the good ole’ days when the Manor was the focus of entertainment for everyone. The new owner, choosing to remain anonymous, invited a random group of townspeople to a special pre-grand opening dinner party in the Majestic Ballroom of the hotel. The guests arrived – all curious as to why they were selected to be part of this eclectic group of party guests. Ignoring the mysterious events that brought them to the Manor, the guests decided to settle in and enjoy the party. During the cocktail hour, the guests mingled and got to know each other while pondering on the ice-breaking riddle challenge given to them. After the guests loosened up, they engaged in a light-hearted game of ‘How’d I Die?’ The owner, still remaining a mystery, had a delicious dinner served to the guests while in small groups; they underwent a challenging ‘Mystery Scramble’ competition. Then, to everyone’s horror, a dead body that had been murdered in another room of the hotel was delivered to the ballroom! The guests rallied together in an intense investigation to figure out whodunit, the location of the crime, the motive, and murder weapon! The guests took a break from the investigation and joined in on an elusive game of ‘Catch me if you can.’ The guests took turns accusing who they believed whodunit and their location, motive and weapon in front of the group. Then, one by one, the guests unveiled their involvement, if any, with the murder and to everyone’s shock…the murderer confessed! The guests topped off their exciting night of sleuthing with a final ‘Mysterious Charade Challenge.’ Overall, the night was an exciting, competitive and challenging success! The Anonville Manor should prove to be an overwhelming success with the Anonville townspeople and tourist alike this time around…as long as the ghosts behave, that is.


LIST OF CHARACTERS for the host CHARACTER NAME AND

OCCUPATION CHARACTER DESCRIPTION COSTUME SUGGESTIONS

PROFESSOR ALBERTA NEWTON

Biology

Professor

REQUIRED female

The beautiful Alberta Newton is the penultimate absent minded professor. Inquire about science and she’ll blow you away with her intellect, inquire about anything else, well…she’s an average Jane.

A business suit or a lab jacket.

SAM CHAWPALOT

Butcher

REQUIRED Male

If you looked up narcissism in the dictionary, Sam Chawpalot’s picture would be plastered by the description. Sam is the friendly self-loving neighborhood butcher with a slight over-exaggeration problem.

Apron and butcher’s hat.

Plastic butcher knife as an optional

prop.

LONDON WILTON

Heiress

REQUIRED female

London Wilton is new to Anonville as she is visiting the town to determine where to build her next extravagant hotel. Everyone is growing tired of the media exposing London Wilton’s troubles…especially the townspeople of Anonville! Egotistical & spoiled are the two words that sum up this wild child!

Glamorous evening gown. Small,

stuffed dog as an optional prop.

DR. DOCTOR DIJON

Neurosurgeon REQUIRED Male

Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, of course! It’s Dr. Doctor Dijon! He’s the one to tell you to eat an apple a day…except it won’t keep him far away as he’s only 3 inches from your face when he’s speaking to you! This close-talking behavior is surprising since the good doc has an intense fear of germs!

Lab coat with a stethoscope as an

optional prop. Breath mints are

suggested.

MS. SHUGGA ANN FLOWER

Pastry Chef

REQUIRED female

Oh, the delicacies that this sweet baker can create! Ms. Shugga Ann Flower is the finest pastry chef in all of Anonville! When she bakes, the sugary aroma travels to the edges of town. The townspeople flock to her bakery to get a bite of her ‘tasties!’

Chef’s hat and chef’s jacket with rolling pin as an optional prop.

MAYOR PAUL A. TISSHON

Mayor

REQUIRED Male

There are two sides to Mayor Paul A. Tisshon…and only one of them you would ever care to be on! If you have something to offer Paul, he’s the nicest man you’ll ever meet. However, if you cross him, his mean spirits will rise to the occasion to greet you.

Business suit.

MISS RITA

BOOKADAY

Librarian REQUIRED female

Miss Rita Bookaday is not your typical librarian! She’s silly, young, and broke with an aura of mischief surrounding her. Rita is rather unpredictable… that is, unless she’s offering you a helping hand at the local library.

Conservative business casual

outfit. Hair in a bun with glasses and a couple of books as

optional props.


ALBY STITCHIN

Tailor

REQUIRED Male

Ouch! Well, that is what most of Alby Stitchin’s customers are saying nowadays, anyway! This clumsy chap bit off more than he could chew when he decided to be a tailor as he has a huge problem of turning his clients into unwilling pin cushions!

Fashionable or trendy outfit for the era chosen with a pin cushion and

measuring tape as props.

COUGAR FOREST

Golfer

Optional Male

Cougar Forest is a tiger on the golf course, but in person, he’s just a mere kitten. He’s shy and reserved but Cougar’s Spanish accent is more than enough to win over the ladies…that is, until he does one of his annoying yet infamous cougar impersonations.

Golfing outfit with golf gloves as optional props.

MISTER CRIMSON

Local Celebrity

Optional Male

Mister Crimson is the most handsome and charismatic man you will ever see on TV! On camera, he’s the perfect gentleman – ideal in every way – someone you’d love to rush home to meet mom & dad. But off camera, he is nothing but a lazy couch potato with the most outrageous and appalling manners you’ve ever seen. Ladies, this is one package you don’t want to open!

Red leisure suit or red button up and pants with a non-toxic marker for

autographs as an optional prop.

PRINCIPAL AMETHYST

High School

Principal Optional Female

Is it Principal Amethyst or Principal Loony? Well, the latter is what the kids not so lovingly nicknamed her at Anonville High school behind her back. Teens beware: rumor has it that not everyone that gets sent to Principal Amethyst’s office makes it back to class…ever again!

Conservative business suit.

CHIEF C. R. BADGES

Police Chief Optional Male

You would never guess that such a meager self-questioning man could climb his way into such a high ranking position with the police force! Chief C.R. Badges is a kind-hearted gentleman who swore to serve & protect, but sometimes he finds it difficult to do so with a self esteem approaching absolute zero!

Police uniform. Toy (fake) gun as a

prop.

WILLIAM ‘WILLY’

LYALLOT

Criminal Defense Attorney

Optional Male

‘Liar, liar, pants on fire’ was certainly made up about Mr. Willy Lyallot. If freedom is your desire, this is one obnoxious criminal defense attorney you want on your side of the courtroom, even if you are guilty of murder! Willy makes ambulance chasers look like peace corps volunteers!

Business suit with obnoxious tie. Fake business

cards as optional props.

MS. KARA TINN

Hairstylist

Optional Female

Don’t even bother buying a hairstyle magazine because if you sit in Ms. Kara Tinn’s styling chair, you’re going to get the one and only cut and style she knows! So what if her signature style is outdated by twenty years and all of her customers look identical. Who cares! This nerdy and flirty hair diva has her trademark hairdo down pat and it’s the best in town…of its kind, that is!

Trendy and fashionable outfit

for the era chosen. Hair in an

outrageous style. Comb and styling cape as optional

props.

TELE N. EWE

Investigative Field Reporter

Optional

Either gender

Tele N. Ewe is always on top of the latest story… sometimes before they even happen! She’s an ultra-ambitious investigative reporter for the television station CBC and she will stop at nothing to be the first to get the scoop. She’s rarely seen without a troupe of her co-workers from CBC News.

(Can have multiple players in this role)

Trendy business suit.


LIST OF CHARACTERS CHARACTER NAME AND

OCCUPATION CHARACTER DESCRIPTION


Biology Professor

The beautiful Alberta Newton is the penultimate absent minded professor. Inquire about science and she’ll blow you away with her intellect, inquire about anything else, well…she’s an average Jane.

SAM CHAWPALOT

Butcher

If you looked up narcissism in the dictionary, Sam Chawpalot’s picture would be plastered by the description. Sam is the friendly self-loving neighborhood butcher with a slight over-exaggeration problem.

LONDON WILTON

Heiress

London Wilton is new to Anonville as she is visiting the town to determine where to build her next extravagant hotel. Everyone is growing tired of the media exposing London Wilton’s troubles…especially the townspeople of Anonville! Egotistical & spoiled are the two words that sum up this wild child!

DR. DOCTOR DIJON

Neurosurgeon

Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, of course! It’s Dr. Doctor Dijon! He’s the one to tell you to eat an apple a day…except it won’t keep him far away as he’s only 3 inches from your face when he’s speaking to you! This close-talking behavior is surprising since the good doc has an intense fear of germs!

MS. SHUGGA ANN FLOWER

Pastry Chef

Oh, the delicacies that this sweet baker can create! Ms. Shugga Ann Flower is the finest pastry chef in all of Anonville! When she bakes, the sugary aroma travels to the edges of town. The townspeople flock to her bakery to get a bite of her ‘tasties!’

MAYOR PAUL A. TISSHON

Mayor

There are two sides to Mayor Paul A. Tisshon…and only one of them you would ever care to be on! If you have something to offer Paul, he’s the nicest man you’ll ever meet. However, if you cross him, his mean spirits will rise to the occasion to greet you.

MISS RITA BOOKADAY

Librarian

Miss Rita Bookaday is not your typical librarian! She’s silly, young, and broke with an aura of mischief surrounding her. Rita is rather unpredictable… that is, unless she’s offering you a helping hand at the local library.

ALBY STITCHIN

Tailor

Ouch! Well, that is what most of Alby Stitchin’s customers are saying nowadays, anyway! This clumsy chap bit off more than he could chew when he decided to be a tailor as he has a huge problem of turning his clients into unwilling pin cushions!


COUGAR FOREST

Golfer

Cougar Forest is a tiger on the golf course, but in person, he’s just a mere kitten. He’s shy and reserved but Cougar’s Spanish accent is more than enough to win over the ladies…that is, until he does one of his annoying yet infamous cougar impersonations.

MISTER CRIMSON

Local Celebrity

Mister Crimson is the most handsome and charismatic man you will ever see on TV! On camera, he’s the perfect gentleman – ideal in every way – someone you’d love to rush home to meet mom & dad. But off camera, he is nothing but a lazy couch potato with the most outrageous and appalling manners you’ve ever seen. Ladies, this is one package you don’t want to open!

PRINCIPAL AMETHYST

High School Principal

Is it Principal Amethyst or Principal Loony? Well, the latter is what the kids not so lovingly nicknamed her at Anonville High school behind her back. Teens beware: rumor has it that not everyone that gets sent to Principal Amethyst’s office makes it back to class…ever again!

CHIEF C. R. BADGES

Police Chief

You would never guess that such a meager self-questioning man could climb his way into such a high ranking position with the police force! Chief C.R. Badges is a kind-hearted gentleman who swore to serve & protect, but sometimes he finds it difficult to do so with a self esteem approaching absolute zero!

WILLIAM ‘WILLY’ LYALLOT

Criminal Defense

Attorney

‘Liar, liar, pants on fire’ was certainly made up about Mr. Willy Lyallot. If freedom is your desire, this is one obnoxious criminal defense attorney you want on your side of the courtroom, even if you are guilty of murder! Willy makes ambulance chasers look like peace corps volunteers!

MS. KARA TINN

Hairstylist

Don’t even bother buying a hairstyle magazine because if you sit in Ms. Kara Tinn’s styling chair, you’re going to get the one and only cut and style she knows! So what if her signature style is outdated by twenty years and all of her customers look identical. Who cares! This nerdy and flirty hair diva has her trademark hairdo down pat and it’s the best in town…of its kind, that is!

TELE N. EWE


Tele N. Ewe is always on top of the latest story… sometimes before they even happen! She’s an ultra-ambitious investigative reporter for the television station CBC and she will stop at nothing to be the first to get the scoop. She’s rarely seen without a troupe of her co-workers from CBC News.

CBC NEWS


The reporters at CBC news are always on top of the latest story… sometimes before they even happen! They are all ultra-ambitious investigative reporters for the television station CBC and will stop at nothing to be the first to get the scoop.

NAME TAGS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES



played by:

MR. SAM CHAWPALOT played by:

EACH CHARACTER WILL HAVE A NAME

TAG IN THE PURCHASED GAME


HOW TO PLAY A MURDER MYSTERY GUEST INSTRUCTIONS

Professional actors are great for mysteries but do not worry because you do not have to be a good actor – or an actor at all – to play a murder mystery! The only quality that you need to possess is the ability to have a blast!

The mystery party is separated into three rounds. During the party, you will be handed an envelope that contains the clues necessary for your character for the round. The clues will provide everything that you will need to solve the mystery. However, during the investigation segment of the game, you will need to ask the right questions and pay close attention to other guests’ clues to be able to get the whole picture of what has happened.

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GAME There are some characters that are designed to be played more reserved than other characters that should be played more boisterous. Feel free to play your role however you feel comfortable. Feel free to embellish your character’s personality if you would like. However, if you are feeling more reserved tonight, you can opt to allow the other characters to approach you or you can simply listen in on others’ conversations to get your information. Not everyone needs to or should have the spotlight!


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HOST

Thank you for purchasing ‘Murder at Anonville Manor: A Dinner Party to Die for’ game from mymysteryparty.com! This mystery is a light-hearted and moderate sleuthing mystery that allows you and your guests to step into a different character while trying to solve the entertaining and slightly challenging mystery. The party can be a huge success as long as you and your guests relax and let the mystery unravel during each round.

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This mystery comes with 15 written characters. Only 8 of these characters are required with the other 7+ being optional characters. If you do not have guests for these 7 characters, simply omit the clues of these guests and any references to these characters in other clues. Additional duplicate characters (5+) can be added as reporters and additional copies of this character (Tele N. Ewe) need to be made for all added characters. For each round, give these duplicate players the same clues – but give them a different name if you would like – or put them all on the same team and give them one set of clues to share and they can work as a unit during the mystery. If you need to have unique characters added, go to http://www.mymysteryparty.com/adchcuno.html to order them at an additional fee per character.

You will need to gather AND PREPARE the following items in advance of the game:


The game is organized into four rounds and is structured as follows: PRE-GAME STARTERS: these pre-game starters are to be delivered to each guest that has RSVP’d about a week before the party or give them to the guests as they arrive. All pre-game starters are optional and do not alter the mystery, and are intended to enhance the pre-game build up for the event. These clues are not vital to solving the mystery. They appear as invitations as if the players are the actual characters. These should not be used as the party invitations, however. *We have free, printable invitations available on the MyMysteryParty.com site. Go to the item page and there is a link in the middle of the page or scroll to the bottom of the page to download them. COCKTAIL HOUR / ROUND ONE: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive. Serve cocktails and appetizers. Make sure the ‘Guest Instructions’ and the ‘List of Characters’ without the ‘required / optional’ designations on

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them are available for your guests to read when they arrive. *If this game is for teens, omit the cocktails and call it the APPETIZER HOUR. DINNER HOUR / ROUND TWO: Deliver these clues while you serve dinner to your guests. Note: you do NOT have to serve dinner, this is only suggested and the instructions tell you ‘when’ to serve it and what to do around the time you serve it. You also do not have to serve dessert – again, it is only a suggestion. You can simply skip both without a problem and just serve snacks/appetizers the entire time DESSERT, COFFEE AND SOLUTIONS: Deliver these clues with coffee (hot chocolate for teens) and dessert. .

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OPTIONAL PRE-GAME ROUND Host Instructions: Assign your guests to the character that suits their personality the best! Before the party, encourage your invited guests to view this mystery on the guest site www.yourmysteryparty.com/anonville website or use the free printable My Mystery Party invitations as they have the character descriptions included. Encourage your guests to read about the characters and the mystery prior to the party as this builds pregame excitement. You, as the host, can play any character role that


Print the starters (the fake invites to the manor &/or the pre-game task sheets) and send them to your guests via snail mail - USPS.

Hand them to your guests at any time before the party if you know you’ll see them (i.e. fellow students, colleagues, neighbors, etc.) Or, make some delivery rounds in your car. Wear your party costume during the delivery - why not?

You can hand these to your guests as they arrive before you give out the round one envelopes.

ROUND ONE – COCKTAILS AND APPETIZER HOUR Host Instructions: Round one – cocktail hour begins as the guests arrive - for teen groups - it’s just an appetizer hour. DÉCOR: Create an old haunted hotel ballroom ambiance with classical music playing softly, low level lighting and formal, Gothic or Victorian décor in the party room. Optional: make a DVD of pictures of you and your guests to play like a slideshow during your party on the television (if there is one in the room). If you’re good at ‘Adobe Photoshop’ - why not make some of your guests’ pictures into their designated character’s environments? For example, Photoshop the guests’ face that is playing the role of Professor Newton into a picture of a professor teaching class at a university. You can decorate this as elaborate as you wish by creating an authentic ‘entrance’ to your home with a sign that says ‘Anonville Manor’ or simply throw a few cob webs around your living area.

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OPTIONAL BUT FUN: Any of the bonus games can be played at the end of this round. Playing the bonus games is highly suggested. PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready.

The Round One clue cards slipped into labeled envelopes and sealed for each character The optional bonus game props, documents, etc. (see the bonus game instructions)

ROUND TWO – DINNER HOUR PRE-GAME SET UP: In the nearest bathroom, place the following items under the sink - the victim sign (page 41) and non-toxic white face powder / face paint (host supplied) under the sink. If there is not a cabinet under the sink, place it in any location that can be concealed within that bathroom. The victim will be instructed in their clue for this round to look for it if there is not a cabinet under the sink. If you have purchased crime scene tape - the victim can ‘decorate’ themselves with it and if you have a victim t-shirt - leave this with the victim items as well as they will put it on and then put the victim sign on over it.


GAME PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready!

The victim sign (page 41). The Mystery Investigation Sheets (page 42+). The ‘Mystery Scramble Challenge sheets – one for each team of 2-3 guests’ (page 70+). Answer key for the ‘Mystery Scramble Challenge’ (page 70).


White non-toxic face paint for the victim (host supplied, optional). Crime scene tape and a victim t-shirt (optional, host supplied but you can purchase these items in a

mystery prop kit on MyMysteryParty.com in the Mystery Prop Emporium.) Optional: any bonus game props, etc.

ROUND THREE - DESSERT, COFFEE AND THE BIG REVEAL

ACCUSATIONS: After you collect the mystery investigation sheets, allow the guests to one-by-one accuse who they believe the MURDERER is and how they did it. Instruct them to also tell the group their guess of the MURDERER ‘S motive. If you are having an awards ceremony using the awards certificates available on the My Mystery Party site in the mystery props section, you can use this round as the final decision maker on the Best Actor/Actress award. Why do you collect the sheets? Well, after a few guests have accused someone – it


GAME AWARDS CEREMONY: You can make your own award certificates, buy trophies, etc. and have a fun final awards ceremony at the end. You can award the one person who sleuthed the mystery the best, the best costume, the best actor, etc! There might be more than one person who guesses the mystery right but there will be typically be one person who ‘stands out’ among the rest as being a top investigator. Or, you might elect to award each person who gets it right – it is totally up to you as the host. There are many award certificates available for download at the My Mystery Party prop emporium.


PRE GAME STARTERS: These are not invitations, but rather you send these to your guests that have RSVP’d along with the task sheets (optional) to build pre-game excitement. This round is

optional. Make additional copies for any duplicate players in the game.

OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS!

CHARACTER NAME IS HERE OPTIONAL - for some pre-party fun, you can contact (email, phone, etc.) the following guests in the week leading up to the party. If any of the following guests are not playing the game, simply disregard the clue. Contact the guest playing London Wilton and tell her that your appointment book is completely free next Tuesday if she would like to make an appointment! (Contact info:___________________________________________________________________________________) Contact the guest playing Principal Amethyst and tell her that your little sister is going to be at Anonville High School next year and for her to be nice to her or you will stop doing her hair! (Contact info:___________________________________________________________________________________) Please note: either contacting the guests above or deciding to skip these tasks will not alter the mystery or anyone's ability to solve the mystery in anyway. However, contacting other guests will lead to excitement about the party and will encourage other guests to read about the other characters and be prepared for an exciting mystery party!

EACH CHARACTER WILL HAVE A PRE GAME TASK CARD IN THE

PURCHASED GAME

EACH CHARACTER WILL HAVE A PRE

GAME STARTER CARD IN THE PURCHASED

GAME


ROUND ONE CLUE CARDS: cut out, stuff into envelopes and label with the appropriate round and character . Handing the clue envelopes to the guests will start round one.

CHARACTER NAME IS HERE - ROUND ONE The anonymous host of this dinner party would like for you to engage in a FUN ICE-BREAKER - SOLVE THE FOLLOWING RIDDLE AND THEN MINGLE WITH THE OTHER GUESTS TO FIND YOUR MATCH! A match is two different riddle answers that go “hand in

hand!’ Example: the words ‘bread’ and ‘stick’ are a match because they go together, but ‘bread’ and ‘bread’ are not a match – they are identical terms, however ‘bred’ and ‘bread’ would be a match because they are two words that are spoken identically, but spelled

differently…. HAVE FUN! Sometimes, a big part of me is open and sometimes it is closed. But either way, I’ll affect your nose.

Some think I’m pretty and some could care less and when I die, I can make a big mess. What am I?

CLUES TO REVEAL DURING THIS ROUND During this round, mingle with the other guests to discuss the following with whomever you choose. If a character is mentioned but is not playing the game, disregard their clues.

Tell everyone that London Wilton is so annoying because she buys her way into all of your golf tournaments and stands in the front row and talks on her Blackberry phone and distracts you. Golf tournaments are not social events!

Tell Ms. Shugga Ann Flower that her cupcakes are awesome and you heard she might be closing her bakery.

PERSONAL INFORMATION (You can conceal these clues from the other guests) You are happily married for over ten years. Yeah! Go you! You are shy and reserved. Don’t forget you speak with a sultry Spanish accent and you need to impersonate a cougar whenever the

mood strikes you…at least that’s what your agent wants you to do. You paid off the Mayor to change the zoning so London Wilton couldn’t build a hotel overlooking the Anonville Golf Club private

golf course. You are a member and it is a quiet golf club and you don’t want a bunch of tourists making noise and watching you. You know that people would stay at London’s hotel because you are a famous professional golfer. Annoying!

During the mystery, your character must be honest and not make up any potentially mystery-altering clues in addition to those provided to you. You do not, however, have to share the clues that you collect with other guests.

ROUND TWO CLUE CARDS: Cut out and slip these clues into sealed and labeled (i.e. round two, character name) envelopes and hand to your guests after the ‘Mystery Scramble Challenge’ to officially begin round two.

CHARACTER NAME IS HERE – ROUND TWO PRE-MURDER:

You should try to build up your dwindling clientele with the guests at the party. Try to market your hairstyle to the other guests and fill up your appointment book next week!

Why do you think Sam the butcher hates London Wilton so much? You should find out why. Maybe you can get him in for a manicure at your salon to make him forget about it. You don’t think people should live with hate.

POST-MURDER: Your clue of the murder location is as follows: to find out where the victim was murdered, you will need to know

that The Library is not in the SW corner. Try asking other guests for more clues to narrow this down and figure it out.

You were in The Foyer when the murder occurred. You noticed that there was a switchblade on the floor in The Foyer. This might be a good murder weapon. Why

don’t you ask the other guests about their theories on potential murder weapons? PERSONAL INFORMATION: (This information can be concealed from the other guests.)

If you were to murder anyone, you would definitely use a pair of scissors.

EACH CHARACTER WILL HAVE A ROUND TWO CLUE CARD IN THE

PURCHASED GAME

EACH CHARACTER WILL HAVE A ROUND ONE CLUE CARD IN THE PURCHASED GAME


THE VICTIM SIGN - Cut it out and place it under the sink during this round with the other evidence.

Mystery Investigation Sheets are on the following pages. These should be handed out during the Post Murder section of Round Two to begin the investigation.

THE VICTIM SIGN IS INCLUDED IN THE PURCAHSED GAME


MURDER MYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEET DETECTIVE NAME Principal Amethyst

SUSPECT MOTIVE LOCATION

DURING THE MURDER COMMENTS

TWO POSSIBLE ARRANGEMENTS OF THE HOTEL FIRST FLOOR:

FINAL GUESS: WHODUNIT___________________________________________________________ MOTIVE_____________________________________________________________

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EACH CHARACTER WILL HAVE A MYSTERY INVESTIGATION

SHEET N THE PURCHASED GAME


ROUND three solutions: Cut out and slip these cards into sealed and labeled (i.e. round three, character name) envelopes and hand to your guests after the accusations have been made. If the expansion pack players are playing this game – they will read their solutions first prior to the main game characters. Switch out Professor Newton’s solution card with the new one in the expansion pack kit to reflect a new order to read the solutions. (She will no longer be ‘first’ to read her solution.)

MENU SUGGESTIONS MYSTERY STUFFED MUSHROOMS THE MANOR SALAD GET A CLUE STUFFED CHICKEN SHERLOCK & WATSON CASSEROLE THE AGATHA CHRISTIE ANONVILLE PUMPKIN PIE DELIGHT THE DELICIOUS CRIME SCENE CAKE THE HAUNTED MANOR THE BUTLER DID IT THE CONSERVATORY

CHARACTER’S NAME IS HERE FINAL SOLUTION ROUND THREE. READ AFTER CHARACTER’S NAME IS HERE

Every guest at this party will now tell their story to the group - in a specific order - and the murderer will now confess. Before you read your final solution, read the following music lyrics to the other guests and ask them to

give you the band and name of the song:

I REMEMBER ALL MY LIFE RAINING DOWN AS COLD AS ICE. SHADOWS OF A MAN, A FACE THROUGH A WINDOW CRYIN' IN THE NIGHT,

THE NIGHT GOES INTO MORNING JUST ANOTHER DAY; HAPPY PEOPLE PASS MY WAY. LOOKING IN THEIR EYES, I SEE A MEMORY. I NEVER REALIZED HOW HAPPY YOU MADE ME.

Answer: The artist is Barry Manilow and the song is 'Mandy.’ Read the following solution to the group:

"THE CHARACTER’S SOLUTION IS HERE”

CHARACTER’S NAME IS HERE AND WILL READ THEIR SOLUTION NEXT

EACH CHARACTER WILL HAVE A ROUND THREE CARDIN THE

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BONUS GAMES

ROUND TWO REQUIRED ACTIVITY Mystery Scramble Challenge!

MYSTERY SCRAMBLE ANSWER KEY!

MYSTERY SCRAMBLE GAME CARDS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY The How dID I die? Game!

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY Catch me if you can!

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY THE MYSTERIOUS CHARADE CHALLENGE

BONUS GAME INSTRUCTIONS

AND DOCUMENTS WHEN APPLICABLE ARE INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASED

GAME


WARNING: DO NOT READ THE FINAL PAGES AS they CONTAIN

THE MYSTERY’S SOLUTION!

ROUND ONE RIDDLE ANSWER KEY

Anonville Manor Analysis of Clues and Solution Clues from the Required Players’ Round Two Clue Cards – clue in red, supporting information and analysis in black text:

SOLUTION

MYSTERY SOLUTION IS IN THE PURCHASED

GAME

Documents

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