MURDER AT THE DISCO
1970's Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game for 8-12 players
It's the humdrum 1970's. At the 5 Star Disco, the DJ's decks are spinning and the dance floor crowd's getting down to the latest tunes, many practicing their moves for tomorrow night's disco dancing championship. But suddenly the music cuts and the disco lights fade to black. A scream rings out in the darkness. When the lights are restored, Ben Dunnin, the 5 Star's owner is discovered dead on the leopard print banquette, his heart pierced by a shard of glass.
Someone at the 5 Star has murdered Ben Dunnin. But who, and why? One thing is clear. If the police are called in, the disco championship will be cancelled. This must not happen! It's up to you, the party goers, to take part in an investigation and decide which of you has done in Ben Dunnin.
This is an original murder mystery game supplied by email as ready to print Microsoft Word pdf files. The immersive game has interesting plot lines to keep players guessing 'whodunit' right until the very end. Running time is 1½ - 2 hours.
The files supplied will print character booklet scripts for your guests, invitations, setup instructions, name tags, documents, various evidence, extras to turn your venue into the 5 Star Disco murder scene, and a choice of two murder confessions.
You will need 60-70 sheets of printer paper and a stapler.
The 8-12 characters:
Stephanie Manhattan (F):
Saturday night is disco night! Your whole being is focused on looking good as you show your moves on the 5 Star's multicoloured dance floor. Nothing can be allowed to stand in the way of your winning the Disco Dancing Championship tomorrow night. Absolutely nothing...
Milly Milehigh (F):
You love the prestige of being a British Airways stewardess, but even the kudos of wearing the instantly recognisable uniform can't disguise the tedium of long distance flying. You would love to be able to relax at the 5 Star and let it all hang out, but there are work issues you can't get away from...
Celia Fortune (F):
An up and coming business lady, you're trying to make it big in a man's world. Sometimes, it feels like swimming against the tide. But you're going to make it, by hook or by crook...
Brandy Barwell (F):
10-12 players
You run the bar at the 5 Star, and wow, can you put on a show! Juggling bottles, twirling glasses, high shaking cocktails, you do your best to keep everybody happy. But you can't please all the people all the time.
Johnny Volta (M):
Disco is the focus of your life. You spend the whole week preparing for your time on the dance floor. Every Saturday evening finds you at the 5 Star, boogying down to the latest sounds. But things are about to change...
Buster Hardman (M):
As security manager, you keep thing on the level at the 5 Star, and off the boil on the dance floor. When tempers get frayed its you that sorts thing out. And you like things done your way...
Nick Badboys (M):
A no nonsense plain clothes police detective, you are part of the Sweeney - London's iconic police flying squad. You don't really get all this young people disco stuff, these kids should spend some time in the armed forces, that would straighten them out!
George Blest (M):
10-12 players
You are a celebrity footballer with a legion of fans. On the field you can (mostly) do no wrong, but yours is a high pressure life lived at an intense pace. Something's just gotta give....
Serv Erratikovic (M/F):
A favourite to win the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, your name is often mentioned in the sports pages of the daily papers. Life's good, but only as long as your winning streak continues, and things are looking a little shaky....
Deejay Trax (M/F):
You are the DJ at the 5 Star Disco, the music maker, spinner of records, weaver of dreams. It's your sounds the punters come to hear, it's you that has them queuing outside until two in the morning. You should be appreciated more...
Two extra characters:
Fullavit Muggeridge (M):
A fine arts reviewer for the British Broadcasting Company, you specialise in ballet, opera and orchestral music appreciation. Just why the Director General of the BBC sent you to the 5 Star Disco, a den of ear splitting loud unprincipled music, you shudder to conjecture. You will accept this challenge to propriety and good taste head on...
Nierley Dunnin (F):
A recent arrival from Sydney, Australia - G'day! You love to spend your evenings in the right on heady atmosphere of the 5 Star Disco. You love the energy and vibrant mix of people - the place is jumpin'. London's so the in place at the moment!
MURDER AT THE DISCO
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There are two versions of this game:
8-10 players:
£9.70
10-12 players:
£9.70
This game is an original work by the author. All rights reserved. The game is not for resale.
Any resemblance to real people, places, characters or events is purely co-incidental. ©Neil Faiman.