Our mysteries
Our kits are supplied via email and/or download. Nothing is sent in the mail. Click on the title of the kit to see the details for each kit.
(suitable for adults, teenagers and children as specified)
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Caught
In A Spanish Web... This is set in Spain. Arthur Seaton,
owner of the Hacienda Hotel, has been stabbed to death in his office.
He was the kind of boss you'd hate to have. Someone has made sure he'll
never bully again. Was it you? 10, 11, 12, 13,
14 or 15-16 guests or 17 to 30 guests (meet and mingle). Learn
more about this murder
mystery. Note: This is "Murdering
The Boss" rewritten.
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Celebrity Celebrations...
It's 1961 and the world's richest man Jerry Oilman has invited anybody who is anybody to his birthday party. Marilyn Monroe is here looking for the perfect man. Something sinister and frightening is about to take place. 8 to 16 or 17 to 100 guests. The meet and mingle versions include a trivia mixing game. Perfect for Halloween or anytime. Learn more about this murder mystery. |
Death On The Mound... It is 1944. "The Boston Odd Sox" were playing "The Chicago Cheeky Chicks". Petticoat Peterson has been found dead on the pitcher's mound. Flexi version for 12 to 16 guests, 17 to 30 or 17 to 50 guests (meet and mingle). However, the larger version can be used for up to 88 guests. Learn more about this murder mystery.
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Fame, Money and Murder... When Ed Dockafeller died, he left a will stating that each of his 5 children would only receive their share of his billions if they had done various things. His son Nathan has been murdered. Who killed him and who will inherit the millions? 8 to 17 guests or 17 to 30. Learn more about this murder mystery.
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Hawaiian
Lunacy... set on "The Big Island" where there is an active volcano. Hawaii was inhabited by little people known as Menehune. They could fit into the palm of your hand. Molowa was the last remaining Menehune. Recently, however, he'd been causing so much mischief that people were complaining. Today he disappeared. Who rid the island of Molowa?12 to 16 characters (play version). Perfect for Luau parties or anytime! Learn more about this mystery.
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Murder In Outer Space...
It's the year 2200. French space entrepreneur Pascal Cannon has been
suffocated in his sleep the night before. Apart from being a very clever
space cookie, he was also a major inter-galactic property developer
and an investor. A number of suspects and friends of the deceased are
gathered together at the intergalactic criminal inquiry center for questioning.
10 to 11 (play format). Learn more about
this murder
mystery.
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Murder
On The Prairie... This is set in the Wild West. Richard Woods – a wealthy landowner – was shot down while riding to town. Lots of people wanted him dead. But which one did it? 8 to 16 characters or 17 to 30 or 17 to 50. Learn more about this murder mystery.
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Murder
Of The Great Chef... This is set in the 1940s in New
York. Just as he was about to receive an award, Great Chef Alan Davies
has been murdered. It's a gastronomic investigation. 8
to 21 or 17 to 30. This is our
gangster mystery! Learn more about this murder
mystery.
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Mystery in the Library... The characters come out of their books at night to frolic. His Majesty King Henry VIII has disappeared. Who rid the library of Henry? Lots of versions available for adults and teenagers 12 years and older. Also a special school version with teacher's notes. We have added a lot more girls versions! Learn more about this mystery. |
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One
Of The Girls It's a Girls High Class reunion. There's a mega-bombshell, a bikie chick, a shark-swimming adventuress & many more. Which of them murdered their old schoolmate? 8 to 16 or 17 to 30. Learn more about this murder mystery. |
Poetic
Justice... H. G. Wells has transported a 1920s soiree to your lounge room via his time machine and now he has been murdered. Was it T.S Eliot, Isadora Duncan, Mae West or one of the others? Agatha is also there to help. 10 to 16, 18 to 26, 17 to 30 or 17 to 50. Learn more about this murder mystery.
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Storm Survivors...
A number of athletes are relaxing on a tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef after a competition. A cyclone's come and someone has been found murdered. Everyone is marooned together on the island with a murderer who may strike again. Sounds like fun, doesn't it! 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 to 16, 17 to 30 or 17 to 50 (meet and mingle). Learn more about this murder mystery.
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The
Balmy Bahamas Cruise... A few of the famous have come along to share the lobster. But Karl Virgil, has been found overboard as full of water as he was of his own self-importance. Although we have more comedians on-board than we do detectives, this is no laughing matter. 8 to 17 (standard format - mixed gender or all female versions), 10 to 12 or 12 to 16 (play format) or 17 to 30 or 17 to 50 (meet and mingle). Learn more about this murder mystery. |
The Case Of The Missing Matchmaker...
The mystery with a romantic outcome for everyone: Darlene Hickle,
a matchmaker; has mysteriously disappeared. 8
to 16 guests or 17 to 30 or 17 to 50. The meet and mingle versions include
a matching game. Use it as a "mystery" or "murder mystery".
Perfect for Valentine's Day. Not suitable
for young teens. Learn more about the mystery
or murder mystery. |
The
Love Letter... It is 1807. Lady Mazzing has invited 8 young ladies to her mansion for high tea. Her son Lord Edward Mazzing dies with a love letter in his hand. The mystery is to find out who killed him and for whom the love letter was intended. 8 to 16 girls (1 optional brief male role). Also a play version for 8 to 16 girls (but you don't need a stage – you can use it around a dining table). Learn more about this murder mystery. |
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The Luck Of The Irish... The King of the Leprechauns Roy Gilroy has had his pot of gold stolen. Who was the devious thief? Optional "murder" version. Flexi version for 10 to 16 guests, 17 to 30 or 17 to 50 guests (meet and mingle), but can be used for up to 90. Perfect for St Patrick's Day parties or just for a bit of Irish fun! Learn more about this mystery.
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Who Killed Santa?... The portly gent who dresses in red won’t be going down any chimneys this year. He is dead possibly murdered yes it’s scandalous but true. Was it revenge for an unwanted present? 8 to 16 (standard), 14 to 30 (large standard) or 17 to 30, 17 to 50 or 17 to 100 (meet and mingle). Learn more about this murder mystery. |
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Who
Stole The Cookies?... Last night all the characters had
slipped out of their books to play in the library. When Mrs Bookworm,
the librarian, un-locked the fundraising cookie cupboard this morning
she was shocked. The cupboard was empty. 8 (all
girls) or 18 characters (13f5m) (standard format) or 8 to 16 (play format)
or 17 to 30 or 60 (meet and mingle). NEW: Girls
versions for 8-16 girls. For 10 years to teenagers. Learn
more about this mystery.
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Revenge
On The Goldfields?... It's the midst of the gold-rush.
Alec Rashford the 'self-proclaimed king' of Falcon's Ridge
has been shot dead and about time too. Who shot the most hated man in
town? Was it 'Snakeman' Waller? Or Warden Dave Cole? Or one-eyed Clementina
Jones the one they call "The Black Widow"? Everyone has access
to a Colt revolver, so who could it be? 8, 9,
10 or 11 guests or 17 to 30 (meet and mingle). Learn more about
this murder
mystery.
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| Standard and play versions | US$29.95 |
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| Large standard versions | US$39.95 |
| Meet and mingle kits for up to 30 guests | US$39.95 |
| Meet and mingle kits for up to 50 guests | US$44.95 |
| Meet and mingle kits for up to 100 guests | US$54.95 |
For Australians, this includes GST.
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