Our mysteries

Mystery dinner parties are great for dinner parties, cocktails parties and special events.

all kits | all girl parties | all boy parties | special events

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.

Good Clean Family Fun Kits

(suitable for adults, teenagers and children as specified)

Caught In A Spanish Web picture

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.

Celebrity Celebrations 1960s stars picture

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 baseball picture
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.

Fame, Money and Murder picture
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.

Murder On The Prairie picture

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.

Murder Of The Great Chef 1940s picture

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.

Mystery In The Library fairytale picture

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.

One Of The Girls picture

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 1920s picture

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.

Revenge On The Goldfields picture

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.

Storm Survivors picture

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.

The Balmy Bahamas Cruise picture

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 picture

heart 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 heart picture

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.

The Luck Of The Irish picture

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.

The Search For The Truth picture

Christian cross The Search For The Truth... A group is attending a Christian camp. They find that they are not only on a search for their own personal truth, but also the truth in relation to a crime they didn't think could ever happen – the poisoning of camp leader, Peter Stein. This kit can also be enjoyed by non-Christians. Optional "mystery not murder" versions. 8 to 16 (standard) or 13 to 30 guests (large standard). Learn more about this mystery.


Who Killed Santa picture

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.

Who Killed Santa picture

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.

NEW KIT:

Murder In Outer Space picture

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.
   
Standard and play versions US$29.95
Large standard versions US$34.95
Meet and mingle kits for up to 30 guests US$34.95
Meet and mingle kits for up to 50 guests US$39.95
Meet and mingle kits for up to 100 guests US$44.95

For Australians, this includes GST.

Note: We display our prices in US dollars, but on the second page of our order form (before you enter your credit card details), you can pull down the Choose Currency list and select your preferred currency (USD, Australian dollars or Pounds Sterling) and see exactly what you will be charged should you decide to go ahead. You may like to use The Universal Currency Converter to work out what this is in your currency. To order a kit, click here.

Our kits are supplied in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (ie pdfs) via download and email. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4 or greater to view the samples and to view the files once you order. Free readers are available from:

© 2007 Acture Pty Ltd. Merri Mysteries is part of Acture Pty Ltd.
web design by city of cairns.com ABN 69 061 186 276, ACN 061 186 276. Read our privacy and security report and refund policy.