£17.00 – £29.00
Dope 90s murder mystery game set in Worthalot Manor for 6-14 players. Instant download. Type of game = face-to-face or video chat. No commercial use.
Fun murder mystery set in Worthalot Manor during the dope 90s - wannabes, celebrities and snobbish aristocrats all have some rather naughty secrets. End-of-the-world cult leaders and a New Age psychic add more twists. Combines 1990s' themes with a snooty Manor House background.
Flexibly-scripted. At Home and Virtual options.
Play with 6-14 Players. Host plays too.
Age: Adults and some older teens (see Age and Sensibilities below).
Yo! It’s back in the day of the Naughty Nineties when New Age was da bomb, wannabes were stylin' and the world was predicted to end on December 31st 1999.
This 90s murder mystery party or dinner party is set in Worthalot Manor, dude. So dig out your leggings, hunt out your scrunchies and bandanas, find your grunge and your sexy schoolgirl tartans. If those toffs at the manor want to criticise your style, they can Talk to the Hand. Whatever!
It's the investigative wake for Lord William Worthalot-Worthy.
His wife obviously loved him - and his mistress did too!
His business partner declares their hotel is "totally respectable". How could anyone think otherwise?
And The Save Our Sinners Foundation is just concerned with preventing the world from ending on December 31st 1999. Hallelujah, Praise The Lord! They cannot be a cult.
But at Worthalot Manor, Junior is about to expose some secrets ...
Instant download lets you host a Manor House and 90s murder mystery party your friends will remember. Play Face-to-face At Home or Virtually.
"We played this game during lockdown over Zoom and it was fantastic! Booklets were very easy to follow and all of my friends went over the top with their costumes; we had a brilliant night!"
Hattie
"Really good fun to play through over Zoom for a birthday party. Plenty of ways to improvise and make it our own but without feeling forced to. Guests really enjoyed it and got involved, even those of us that aren’t naturally so dramatic!"
Rich
"Thought it was perfect. Not too drawn out. Felt very apprehensive to begin with because I'd never been to one of these before but was made to feel at ease with instructions and could easily follow."
Jane Cooper
"This was amazing!!!! We had the best time playing this. We did it over zoom and we all dressed up. It was just what the doctor ordered!!! Great way to connect with friends during these lockdowns. 100% will be doing this again. Thank you so much."
Deborah
Polite notes: please check how many wish to play BEFORE purchase. The two optional/minor characters are fully integrated but have slightly smaller roles.
Gender of 8 essential players: 4 females, 2 males, 2 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutral
Suspects: 8 - 10
Karisma, Lady Worthalot-Worthy – victim's flashy American widow and - respectable? - business partner
Dabs her eyes when discussing the mysterious deaths of four former husbands. And insists that Little Worthalot Hotel is perfectly respectable. Slinky clothes and suspiciously large handbag suggest otherwise.
Ah'm from Texas, honey cupcake love-muffin. My poor William and Ahh were so in love.
Miss Claire Voyantte – New Age psychic, claims to the victim's secret mistress
The crystal shows that William is the father of her unborn child – and the crystal never lies, whatever Fred claims!
Love and light to all - except the murderer of My William!
Miss Scarlet Mopper – a wanna-be singer who intends to be a MEGA pop star with a secret that most hope will stay hidden!
It's Scarlet-hour, dude; when I'm a famous singer ...
Lady Beatrice – unbearably-aristocratic sister of the victim; engaged to Thomas Trustme
Snobbish, narrow-minded member of the upper-classes. How far will she go to protect her family's good name?
When one's family have lived in Little Worthalot since 1066, one is shocked, one is horrified, at such behaviour. Thomas, support me!
Fred – still in love with Claire Voyantte and hopes to be the next Poet Laureate
Oooh arrh, folks, I be Fred. Me cows want me to marry Claire Voyantte; me pigs say she is the mother of my unborn child ...
Rt Hon Thomas Trustme M.P. – a tireless campaigner against the largest wind farm in Europe? Or a M.P. with some very dark secrets?
Trustme by name, trustable by nature; one lives to serve others. There, there, my darling. Don't upset yourself so, old sport.
Junior – rebellious private detective with a liking for grunge
Whatever - equality for all, not just the rich. We can't all have silk knickers. Talk to the hand.
Rev. Des Honestly – president of The Save Our Sinners Foundation; is this a cult or is this self-styled reverend really saving sinners to prevent the world ending on December 31st 1999?
Hallelujah! Praise The Lord; Repent and we will all be saved.
Pat Snapper – member of the paparazzi; a Goth; distant relation of those snooty Worthalot-Worthies
The BooYah Gossip will love this snap. Pose, Booyah!
Tyger Fly – lead singer / guitarist in All Sinners, a world-famous pop band
Loud and brash and dying to dish the dirt on Reverend Des Honestly
Gender of 10 essential players: 4 females, 2 males, 4 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutral
Suspects: 10 - 12
Karisma, Lady Worthalot-Worthy – victim's flashy American widow
An interior designer who dabs her eyes when discussing the mysterious deaths of four former husbands.
Ah'm from Texas, honey. My poor William and Ahh were so in love.
Miss Claire Voyantte – New Age psychic, claims to the victim's secret mistress
The crystal shows that William is the father of her unborn child – and the crystal never lies, whatever Fred claims!
Love and light to all - except the murderer of My William!
Miss Scarlet Mopper – a wanna-be singer who intends to be a MEGA pop star with a secret that most hope will stay hidden!
It's Scarlet-hour, dude; when I'm a famous singer ...
Lady Beatrice – unbearably-aristocratic sister of the victim; engaged to Thomas Trustme
Snobbish, narrow-minded member of the upper-classes. How far will she go to protect her family's good name?
When one's family have lived in Little Worthalot since 1066, one is shocked, one is horrified, at such behaviour. Thomas, support me!
Fred – still in love with Claire Voyantte and hopes to be the next Poet Laureate
Oooh arrh, folks, I be Fred. Me cows want me to marry Claire Voyantte; me pigs say she is the mother of my unborn child ...
Rt Hon Thomas Trustme M.P. – a tireless campaigner against the largest wind farm in Europe? Or an upper-class M.P. with some very dark secrets?
He swears he loves his fiance, Lady Beatrice, for herself - not her money and connections
Trustme by name, trustable by nature; one lives to serve others. There, there, my darling. Don't upset yourself so, old sport.
Junior – rebellious private detective with a liking for grunge
Whatever - equality for all, not just the rich. We can't all have silk knickers. Talk to the hand.
Mr / Miss Kit Cathoosen – victim's - respectable? - business partner
Kit insists that the exclusive Little Worthalot Hotel is a respectable hotel. Slinky clothes suggest otherwise. And why does Kit carry such a large handbag?
My hotel is perfectly respectable, cup-cake love-muffin.
Mel Mopper – the Worthalot-Worthy's disgruntled butler/housekeeper
Mel starred in a reality TV show "Cooks in Homes" and has dreams of becoming a famous TV chef, branded Mopper's Mash
If he could corrupt my little Scarlet, he could do anything! I'll have you know!
Rev. Des Honestly – president of The Save Our Sinners Foundation; is this a cult or is this self-styled reverend really saving sinners to prevent the world ending on December 31st 1999?
Hallelujah! Praise The Lord; Repent and we will all be saved.
Pat Snapper – member of the paparazzi; a Goth; distant relation of those snooty Worthalot-Worthies
The BooYah Gossip will love this snap. Pose, Booyah!
Tyger Fly – lead singer / guitarist in All Sinners, a world-famous pop band
Loud and brash and dying to dish the dirt on Reverend Des Honestly
Gender of 12 essential players: 5 females, 4 males, 3 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutral
Suspects: 12 - 14
Karisma, Lady Worthalot-Worthy – victim's flashy American widow
An interior designer who dabs her eyes when discussing the mysterious deaths of four former husbands.
Ah'm from Texas, honey. My poor William and Ahh were so in love.
Miss Claire Voyantte – New Age psychic, claims to the victim's secret mistress
The crystal shows that William is the father of her unborn child – and the crystal never lies, whatever Fred claims!
Love and light to all - except the murderer of My William!
Miss Scarlet Mopper – a wanna-be singer who intends to be a MEGA pop star with a secret that most hope will stay hidden!
It's Scarlet-hour, dude; when I'm a famous singer ...
Lady Beatrice – unbearably-aristocratic sister of the victim; engaged to Justin Good
Snobbish, narrow-minded member of the upper-classes. How far will she go to protect her family's good name?
When one's family have lived in Little Worthalot since 1066, one is shocked, one is horrified, at such behaviour. Justin, support me!
Goldie Honeykins – Hollywood actress now engaged to Rev Honestly
Vice President of The Save Our Sinners Foundation
Darling this murder is dreadfully awful; another dwinkie please!
Fred – still in love with Claire Voyantte and hopes to be the next Poet Laureate
Oooh arrh, folks, I be Fred. Me cows want me to marry Claire Voyantte; me pigs say she is the mother of my unborn child ...
Justin Good – smooth founder of “Good Causes 4 Us” charity; he swears he loves Lady Beatrice for herself – not her money and connections.
There, there, my darling. Don't upset yourself so. Of course, my darling. Of course.
Rt Hon Thomas Trustme M.P. – a tireless campaigner against the largest wind farm in Europe? Or an upper-class M.P. with some very dark secrets?
Trustme by name, trustable by nature; one lives to serve others, old sport.
Rev. Des Honestly – president of The Save Our Sinners Foundation; is this a cult or is this self-styled reverend really saving sinners to prevent the world ending on December 31st 1999?
Hallelujah! Praise The Lord; Repent and we will all be saved.
Junior – rebellious private detective with a liking for grunge
Whatever - equality for all, not just the rich. We can't all have silk knickers. Talk to the hand.
Mr / Miss Kit Cathoosen – victim's - respectable? - business partner
Kit insists that the exclusive Little Worthalot Hotel is a respectable hotel. Slinky clothes suggest otherwise. And why does Kit carry such a large handbag?
My hotel is perfectly respectable, cup-cake love-muffin.
Mel Mopper – the Worthalot-Worthy's disgruntled butler / housekeeper
Mel starred in a reality TV show "Cooks in Homes" and has dreams of becoming a famous TV chef, branded Mopper's Mash
If he could corrupt my little Scarlet, he could do anything! I'll have you know, those ungrateful Worthalot-Worthies ...
Pat Snapper – member of the paparazzi; a Goth; distant relation of those snooty Worthalot-Worthies
The BooYah Gossip will love this snap. Pose, Booyah!
Tyger Fly – lead singer / guitarist in All 4 Sinners, a world-famous pop band
Loud and brash and dying to dish the dirt on Reverend Des Honestly
You don't have to decorate, dress up or create themed menus, dude. Just take a chill pill and grab a takeaway or ask your guests to bring a dish for a buffet. But - hip-hoppie-hip-hop! - those Naughty Nineties are easy to do.
Or opt for the Manor House or Mansion look and Wow your guests in style.
Or both!
The same murder mystery game can be run with Naughty Nineties or Manor House decorations and food ... or a mix of the two ... or just chill and let the game do the talking!
Egg mayonnaise, tomato salad with a mustard dressing; serve with fresh bread
Extra tasty chilli with baked potatoes, peas and sweetcorn
Banoffee pie
The 90s make a buffet dope-easy, dude!
Mains
Lunchables (crackers, cheese and meat arranged as you wish)
Handi-Snacks (Ritz crackers with nacho cheese spread)
Pizza bagel bites - or even just pizza!
Salads include chicken Caesar salad, salad with cranberries, goat's cheese, pecans and that all-important balsamic vinaigrette or Chinese chicken salad with mandarin oranges, seven-layered dip
Cheese balls
Hot pockets
Focaccia with olives and tomatoes
Purple ketchup
Tacos - try with chilli and/or salad
Potato skins stuffed with cheese, bacon and sour cream and chives
Desserts
Dunkaroos
Chocolate chip cookies
Ice-cream with Sprinkles or that classic, Viennetta
Pop tarts
Cosmic Brownies - yummy fudge and rainbow-sprinkled brownies
90s candy such as M&Ms, Shark Bites, Butterfinger BBs, Gushers, Hubba Bubba Bubble Tape, Ring Pops, Laffy Taffy
Feel free to get as fancy as you wish, or keep life as easy as you wish, providing you use your best dinner service, tablecloths and candles. For those snooty Worthalot-Worthies, presentation is all!
You could try a full three-course dinner party should you so wish - pâté, egg mayonnaise or smoked salmon for starters, casserole or roast meat for mains, trifle or cheesecake for dessert.
Or stick to a buffet with cold meats (try Nigella Lawson's fabulous cola-boiled ham or beef with a mustard glaze), fancy quiches and fancy bread rolls with some interesting salads.
Most costumes can be sourced from your own wardrobe with just a few minimal accessories for fun. Or go to town; the choice is yours, dude.
Scarlet Mopper
Think provocative, unconventional, trendy 90s’ costume – suitable for a young, wanna-be singer. Spice Girl inspirations include platform shoes/sneakers/boots, minidress, animal prints, slip dress, Union Jack dress, crop top, hair scrunchies. Or sexy schoolgirl look includes tartan miniskirt, knee-high socks, crop top.
Mel Mopper
Mix expected uniform (black and white chequered trousers, white shirt, white chef’s hat or black skirt, white blouse, apron, hair tied back with a white cap) with a touch of 90s' individuality (bandana, ripped jeans, flannel shirt, combat boots, Aviator sunglasses, neon leggings, halterneck crop top, turtleneck etc).
Lady Beatrice
Muted evening wear, with some touch of black or darker colours to conform to a wake; pearls or expensive-looking costume jewellery; optional black gloves, stoles and shawls.
Goldie Honeykins, world-famous actress
Stunning evening wear. A slip dress, baby doll dress or long evening dress are possibilities; a velvet shawl, small bag and kitten heels or strappy sandals.
Karisma, Lady Worthalot-Worthy
Slip dress, baby doll dress, animal prints; alternatively, power dress with miniskirt, suit jacket with shoulder pads and pussy-bow blouse.
Claire Voyantte, new age psychic
Crystal ball (or glass paperweight as a substitute). Leggings, flared jeans or oversized dungarees (one strap down) with an oversized sweater, a halter-neck or handkerchief top; combine with a choker, hoop earrings and a 1990s’ wig or scrunchie. Or go for a tartan miniskirt, knee-high socks and a crop top. Alternatively, wear flowing clothes with dangly jewellery and a long red wig with a bandana.
Junior, rebellious detective
Think Grunge. Faded ripped jeans (or long, droopy skirts and ripped tights if female), flannel shirt, band t-shirt or oversized knit sweater. Combat boots / Doc Martens. Long messy hair.
Rev. Honestly
Mix a dog collar and token black for a wake with trendy 1990s’ styles such as coloured jeans, striped sweater, leather or letterman jacket; or chinos and a velvet blazer. Alternatively, opt for a black suit and black or coloured shirt.
Thomas Trustme, MP
Dark single-breasted suit with wide, dark necktie and Chelsea boots. Or trendy black suit, black shirt and black tie.
Fred
Flannel shirt, baggy or tweed trousers, possibly with a tweed waistcoat as it is a wake. Wellies and tweed hat a possibility. Ring for a surprise proposal.
Justin Good
1990s’ preppy look – khaki slacks, blazer, gingham short-sleeved shirt, canvas boat shoes or Chelsea boots. Or be on trend with a black suit, black shirt and black tie or a black reefer jacket or trenchcoat. Frosted tips or wig optional. Alternatively, a suit and black tie.
Kit House, respectable? hotel owner
Token respectability mixed with sexier 1990s’ clothes. If a Man: Aloha or paisley shirt, jacket with wide lapel and bold shoulders or velvet blazer, boot-cut slacks; fake fur trimmings, chunky jewellery. If a Woman: Animal prints or slinky metallic / chainmail top. Or power dressing – miniskirt + jacket with shoulder pads & pussy-bow blouse.
Whilst this is intended as an adult party, some parents may be happy to let older teenagers attend, but this is very much down to parental judgement depending upon the individual teenager and the views of the parents.
This murder mystery deals with an "adult" theme in a light-hearted and non-explicit way. There is an (alleged) madam/pimp, (consensual) call-girl and clients; affairs are referred to and one character claims to be pregnant; the (self-styled) Reverend Honestly's campaign to save the world ending on December 31st 1999 may not be as honest as first thought and the Save Our Sinners Foundation is accused of being a cult. Our dialogue suggestions do not go beyond the odd, mild innuendo - but your guests are obviously free to improvise as they wish! One character sometimes says "kiss my butt" and another says "hella dope".
We ourselves have run this mystery including church friends and teenagers, but different parents have different views and please make your own judgement.
For most people, this is a light-hearted evening that should not upset. As with all murder mysteries, however, some topics can strike a nerve with a few people depending upon life experience.
The murder has been committed using a car as a weapon. It was a deliberate hit-and-run and guests soon realise the "victim" was not as well-liked as first thought.
A previous unexplained death involved someone falling/being pushed in front of a tube.
A suspected (consensual) call-girl and madam/pimp are treated in a light-hearted, non-graphic way.
The self-styled Reverend Honestly frequently says "Hallelujah! Praise The Lord" and Reverend Honestly is accused of running a cult.
Music is Da Bomb
What better than a 90s soundtrack to make your party fly and dope? Classics with a catchy beat include Wannabe (The Spice Girls), Man! I Feel Like a Woman! (Shania Twain), Baby One More Time (Britney Spears), Gonna Make You Sweat, Ray of Light (Madonna), Bring It All Back (S Club 7), Turn the Beat Around (Gloria Estefan), Keep on Movin' (Five) and Everybody Dance Now (C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams).
Dance is Dope
Will any of your guests remember The House Party Kick, Vogue, The Running Man, The Sprinkler, Hammer Time, Cha Cha Slide, Cabbage Patch? The beauty of these dances is that just a few moves and memories can rush back, dude!
Schwing-a-Ling, Dude, Slang is Dope
The few sentences of 90s slang at the start of each character booklet sets the tone for the party:
Yo! It’s back in the day of the Naughty Nineties when dudes were fly and dope and – hip-hoppie-hip-hop! – those stylin’ chicas were phat and da bomb.
If those aristocratic Worthalot-Worthies expect you to bow and curtsey with a Yes My Lady and a No My Lord, then they can Talk to the Hand. Eat My Shorts. Whatever.
Open up a can on some dude – or take a chill pill; the choice is yours. Just defend your innocence and be prepared to dip, bounce and roll if your secrets are found out …
We also sprinkle 90s' slang throughout the dialogue prompts of appropriate characters (NOT Lady Beatrice!) so that makes it easy for your guests to dip back into that fly decade. For those who wish, our cheat sheet of slang can be printed out and placed on walls or tables.
We provide full host instructions so your 90s' Manor House party goes with a "swing"! Included is a calendar of what to do when, choosing which guests to play which characters, printing information and decorations.
View Host Instructions for Virtual 90s' Party
View Host Instructions for Face-to-Face 90s' Party
Feel free to use our pack of printer-friendly props and decorations to give your home that stylish "Worthalot Manor" appearance - or to create a totally RAD 1990s' space as you choose. Printouts are A4; most will look good in colour or black-and-white.
Just one fold and you have an attractive A5 booklet with borders and an easy-to-read font. The front page, a copy of The BooYah Gossip, gives a bite-sized introduction to the murder mystery background.
The 1990s-style Invitations are supplied as a Word document with editable fields and a background image. There is a choice of a high-ink invite (for emailing) or a low-ink invite (for printing).
View Party Invitation - High-Ink
View Party Invitation - Low Ink
A short MP3 audio introduction to set the scene; a short MP3 audio solution in addition to the optional Whodunnit round. Should you have any problems, there is a printed backup.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced crime-solvers! Our prompt cards CAN be read like a script (ideal for those who find ad-libs difficult). More out-going players, however, can use their own words and ad-lib as much as they wish.
These neat A5 booklets include the game instructions, round prompt cards, map, accusation sheet and optional interactive whodunnit round in one easy-to-print booklet for each character.
Clues enable evidence to be presented in bite-sized chunks.
Certificates for the best actor, best costume and best solution are in a fly 1990s' style, dude. Optionally, you can provide prizes as well.
Themes: 1990s = The Naughty Nineties, Manor House or mansion, English village life
Murder Mid-Party?: No
Host Plays a Character?: Yes
Format: optional initial mingling as guests arrive, 6 rounds (flexible "script" where players can substitute own words, ad-lib and don't know what others will say) optional interactive whodunnit
Availability: instant download (pdfs + 2 audio MP3 files with a printed fallback + editable Word invitations and menus); supplied in zip files
Essential Printing Required by host or guests (unless players use a device to read): invites, pre-party booklets and party booklets = 6 A4 pages per player (if double-sided) or 12 A4 pages per player (if single-sided). There are also 7 pages of essential clues. We provide other optional files that players and hosts can if they wish print.
File Sizes: 4 zip files (1300 KB, 6700 - 8420 KB, 7200 - 9100 KB, 4500 KB) plus two optional zip files (3140 KB, 1200KB)
Time: 1.75 - 3+ hours (depends on party size and number of ad-libs); food and chatting breaks in addition
Age: Adult; some older teenagers (See Age & Sensitivities below).
Type: video chat (ideal for Corona lockdown) or house or garden party.
Party: 12 - 14 Players - 5 females, 4 males, 3 - 5 neutrals
Party: 10 - 12 Players - 4 females, 2 males, 4 - 6 neutrals
Dinner Party: 8 - 10 Players - 4 females, 2 males, 2 - 4 neutrals
Dinner Party: 6 - 8 Players - 3 females, 3 males, 0 - 2 neutrals
Cost: £17 - £29 (payment via PayPal)
Discount for an additional version (different number of players) of THIS mystery: 40% discount. (Please email us via our contact form if this is required.)
Stephanie Matthews (verified owner) –
My group played the Murder Mystery in the Swinging 60’s first and enjoyed it so much….we came back for more! Still on COVID social distancing measures, the online game was perfect for us, and it was so easy to put together a great party. The hosting package was well organized and the game play was fun and easy to follow along to….but don’t mistake that to mean solving the murder will be easy! You’re going to have to pay attention between all your laughing with (at?) your mates playing these fun and original characters, and don’t trust anyone! 5-Stars and highly recommended for a good time!
Bhagwan (verified owner) –
Purchased this to play with 9 people based on the reviews via Zoom and we had SUCH a fun time! Thank you so much – very well written, very funny and such a great night!
V Bradley (verified owner) –
It was a really good night and everyone had lots of fun and did lots of laughing. The packs were easy to understand although I don’t recall anyone in the 90s saying Booyah!
Alex Memory (verified owner) –
This was a brilliant game to play during lockdown for a friends birthday! It was really well organised and the packs gave everyone the information that they needed to be able to have a go! The script was easy to follow and gave people the opportunity to improvise and have fun with it! Such a great idea for an evening’s entertainment with friends!
Joanna Moore (verified owner) –
I played this game with my work colleagues and it was so great. At first I thought it would be a lot of organisation on my part, but it was so straightforward to organise. We played Murder in the Naughty Nighties and although I was unsure how successful it would be, my team LOVED it and are very keen to do another. So I guess that if we continue to WFH for the foreseeable, we will be getting into character for the sixties ready to solve another murder mystery! Thanks for this, it was something different and enjoyed by ALL!
Hattie Clark (verified owner) –
We played this game during lockdown over Zoom and it was fantastic! Booklets were very easy to follow and all of my friends went over the top with their costumes, we had a brilliant night! Would recommend to anyone looking to lift their spirits and do something different with friends in lockdown!
Jessica Baxter (verified owner) –
It was a brilliant night and a nice change to our normal Zoom activities in lockdown. Everyone really made an effort and got into character!
We also have our prizes for best Nineties drink choices to make up for not eating!
Really recommend it and it was great that no one knew who the murderer was!
Samantha Johnson (verified owner) –
This was epic! We only had a week between deciding to do one and doing it! Everyone made such an effort it was such a good laugh. There was 12 of us playing from 6 houses via zoom. The pack is very easy to follow and distribute out. We are already talking about doing it again in person next time. The best night in we’ve had in a very long time and at a very reasonable price. Thanks again.
Mel (verified owner) –
We had such a good giggle with everyone totally embracing their characters! Worked really well over the House Party app, taking about 2 1/2 hours in total (plenty of drink refills included). Would 100% recommend for a great night in Lockdown!
Chris W (verified owner) –
GREAT TIME! Perfect for COVID LOCKDOWN. We are doing another this weekend!