£13.60 – £23.20
Fab 1960s’ party for 6 – 14 players. Easy-to-run and instant download. Type of game = Face-to-Face or Video Chat. No commercial use.
Fab, fun Murder Mystery Party Game set in the 1960s - hippies, rock stars, minidress designer, East End gangsters and fearsome anti-smut campaigners.
Play with 6-14 players. Host plays too.
Age: adults and most teens 13+ (see Age and Sensibilities below).
Flexibly-scripted. Face-to-face and Virtual options.
Sale price: £13.60 - £23.20 (Was £17 - £29)
Swing back to the 1960s for a murder mystery party of peace, love and rock-'n'-roll. Great for 6-14 players.
Groove with the flower power in this Swinging Sixties' murder mystery dinner party or party. Be an outta-sight rock star, a hippie, a square or a spiv. There's a killing to solve, man ...
Pearly Pearl Phoenix was murdered on her birthday as she was organising Turretsfest - the grooviest rock festival the world has ever seen.
Her rock star husband sings his adoration of his "Pearly Pearly Pearl".
Her minidress designing stepmother and her spiv godfather declare themselves to be SO upset.
And the hippie commune just believes in peace, man. Peace under the moon of love.
And oh là là, the French aristocratic rock festival organiser would never hurt "ma chère amie".
But in this Swinging Sixties murder mystery game, everybody has secrets - secrets some will kill to protect ...
Instant download lets you host a 60s' murder mystery party your friends will remember! Easy-to-download, easy-to-print and easy-to-run. Play face-to-face At Home or Virtually.
Similar theme: Murder at the 70s Disco Party, 6-10 players
"We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and would 100% recommend. The pack contains all you need and more gives a fantastic evening and made it very easy to host. We had so much fun – thank you!"
Jo
"Great fun ... well organised ... keeps you guessing right to the end."
Tracey King
"We played your sixties themed murder mystery party (6-8 people) and we all loved it! Although English is a second language for all of us, the dialogue was easy to follow and felt very natural to us. We'll recommend it to all our friends! ... we had so much fun and definitely will buy a mystery from you again!"
SB
"A really fun evening; we loved getting into character; the invitation and information prior to the party were excellent."
Rosie Eaton
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: 2 females, 2 males, 4 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 8 - 10
Annie Phoenix – hip fashion designer introducing "shocking" miniskirts
As Pete's young second wife, she's one half of the 1960s' "golden couple". Hip and foxy, surely she's the loyal wife and loving stepmother?
Pearl was my darling stepdaughter; darling Pete is soo upset.
Polly Rottingham – scientist working for DoDGY Pharmaceuticals
Daddy's Little Girl now married to Raymond Rottingham; the original ditzy blonde.
Little old me; my tall strong Raymond – protect me!
Drake Wilde – internationally famous rock star, too outta-sight for his own good
Pearl's not-so-grieving widower; lead singer of Drake and the Dynamico Dynamods; famous for the hit "Turning Me On, Foxy Baby" that was banned by the BBC after a campaign by Payton Morals and then became a Number 1 hit across the globe!
I loved my pearly Pearl, man; she was my foxy baby, my one and only, man.
Raymond Rottingham – an "Import Expert Merchant" (a smooth-talking spiv!) who will sell anything to anyone
Lord Lucky Luck! Anything for the weekend, Sir?
Brother or Sister Starlight – hippie leader of the commune of Love, Support and Dreams
Is this commune all that it seems? Have members really gone missing?
We just share love under the stars; peace man.
Merlyn Mercier, Baron or Baroness de Montversigny – organiser of the TurretsFest Music Festival since Pearl's death
French aristocrat with a shady past!
Oh là là mon cher, rest assured that is just not true!
Pat Psychello – East End butler or housekeeper with a passion for creating psychedelic art and a talent for something more sinister
Whispered to have a criminal past. He/she has dreams of introducing psychedelic art to the world.
Violence is so regrettable - sometimes; Punishment? Cor blimey, I love this job!
Mr / Mrs Payton Morals – fearsome anti-smut campaigner
Fiercely opposed to the miniskirts designed by Annie Phoenix, the smutty pop lyrics of Drake Wilde, the hippie commune, the proposed TurretsFest rock festival and anything and everything else!
As the Nation’s Avowed Guardian of Morality and Decorum …; a disgrace! An absolute disgrace! Bangs walking stick on the ground.
Skye MacLeod – larger-than-life rock star and hell-raiser
Friend of Drake; Scottish guitarist and singer.
Och aye, babe.
Sacha Sonrose – world-famous, glamorous film star
Friend of Pearl, opposed to Drake, the commune and TurretsFest.
Calls everyone sweetie and blows air kisses.
Gender of 10 essential players: 3 females, 2 males, 5 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 10 - 12
Annie Phoenix – hip fashion designer introducing "shocking" miniskirts
As Pete's young second wife, she's one half of the 1960s' "golden couple". Hip and foxy, surely she's the loyal wife and loving stepmother?
Pearl was my darling stepdaughter; darling Pete is soo upset.
Polly Rottingham – scientist working for DoDGY Pharmaceuticals
Daddy's Little Girl now married to Raymond Rottingham; the original ditzy blonde.
Little old me; my tall strong Raymond – protect me!
Miss Chastity Morals – former groupie, now journalist for "Turrets News"
Rebellious daughter of Payton Morals; currently living with the hippie commune whilst researching an article.
We’re going to get married and make music together.
Drake Wilde – internationally famous rock star, too outta-sight for his own good
Pearl's not-so-grieving widower; lead singer of Drake and the Dynamico Dynamods; famous for the hit "Turning Me On, Foxy Baby" that was banned by the BBC after a campaign by Payton Morals and then became a Number 1 hit across the globe!
I loved my pearly Pearl, man; she was my foxy baby, my one and only, man.
Raymond Rottingham – an "Import Expert Merchant" (a smooth-talking spiv!) who will sell anything to anyone
Lord Lucky Luck! Anything for the weekend, Sir?
Brother or Sister Starlight – hippie leader (with Moonlight) of the commune of Love, Support and Dreams
Is this commune all that it seems? Have members really gone missing?
We just share love under the stars; peace man.
Brother or Sister Moonlight – hippie leader (with Starlight) of the commune of Love, Support and Dreams
Why are Starlight and Moonlight so against the proposed Turrets Fest Music Festival?
We just eat organic food and dance in the moonlight; peace, babe.
Merlyn Mercier, Baron or Baroness de Montversigny – organiser of the TurretsFest Music Festival since Pearl's death
French aristocrat with a shady past!
Oh là là mon cher, rest assured that is just not true!
Pat Psychello – East End butler or housekeeper with a passion for creating psychedelic art and a talent for something more sinister
Whispered to have a criminal past. He/she has dreams of introducing psychedelic art to the world.
Violence is so regrettable - sometimes; Punishment? Cor blimey, I love this job!
Mr / Mrs Payton Morals – fearsome anti-smut campaigner
Fiercely opposed to the miniskirts designed by Annie Phoenix, the smutty pop lyrics of Drake Wilde, the hippie commune, the proposed TurretsFest rock festival and anything and everything else!
A disgrace! An absolute disgrace! As the Nation’s Avowed Guardian of Morality and Decorum …; Bangs walking stick on the ground.
Skye MacLeod – larger-than-life rock star and hell-raiser
Friend of Drake; Scottish guitarist and singer.
Och aye, babe.
Sacha Sonrose – world-famous, glamorous film star
Friend of Pearl, opposed to Drake, the commune and TurretsFest.
Calls everyone sweetie and blows air kisses.
Gender of 12 essential players: 4 females, 3 males, 5 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 12 - 14
Annie Phoenix – hip fashion designer introducing "shocking" miniskirts
As Pete's young second wife, she's one half of the 1960s' "golden couple". Hip and foxy, surely she's the loyal wife and loving stepmother?
Pearl was my darling stepdaughter; darling Pete is soo upset.
Mrs Payton Morals – fearsome anti-smut campaigner
Fiercely opposed to the miniskirts designed by Annie Phoenix, the smutty pop lyrics of Drake Wilde, the hippie commune, the proposed TurretsFest rock festival and anything and everything else!
It's a disgrace! As the Nation’s Avowed Guardian of Morality and Decorum …
Polly Rottingham – scientist working for DoDGY Pharmaceuticals
Daddy's Little Girl now married to Raymond Rottingham; the original ditzy blonde.
Little old me; my tall strong Raymond – protect me!
Miss Chastity Morals – former groupie, now journalist for "Turrets News"
Rebellious daughter of Payton and Thomas Morals; currently living with the hippie commune whilst researching an article.
We’re going to get married and make music together.
Drake Wilde – internationally famous rock star, too outta-sight for his own good
Pearl's not-so-grieving widower; lead singer of Drake and the Dynamico Dynamods; famous for the hit "Turning Me On, Foxy Baby" that was banned by the BBC after a campaign by Payton Morals and then became a Number 1 hit across the globe!
I loved my pearly Pearl, man; she was my foxy baby, my one and only, man.
Major Thomas Morals – retired major who believes a return to National Service is the answer to long-haired singers and hippies. He cannot abide long-hair on men, non-ironed clothes or unpolished shoes.
Young man, you need to join Her Majesty’s Service and get some good army discipline!
Raymond Rottingham – an "Import Expert Merchant" (a smooth-talking spiv!) who will sell anything to anyone
Lord Lucky Luck! Anything for the weekend, Sir?
Brother or Sister Starlight – hippie leader (with Moonlight) of the commune of Love, Support and Dreams
Is this commune all that it seems? Have members really gone missing?
We just share love under the stars; peace man.
Brother or Sister Moonlight – hippie leader (with Starlight) of the commune of Love, Support and Dreams
Why are Starlight and Moonlight so against the proposed rock festival?
We just eat organic food and dance in the moonlight; peace, babe.
Merlyn Mercier, Baron or Baroness de Montversigny – organiser of the Turretsfest Music Festival since Pearl's death
French aristocrat with a shady past!
Oh là là mon cher, rest assured that is just not true!
Pat Psychello – East End butler or housekeeper with a passion for creating psychedelic art and a talent for something more sinister
Whispered to have a criminal past. He/she has dreams of introducing psychedelic art to the world.
Violence is so regrettable - sometimes; lies will be punished, won't they Junior?
Pat Junior – East End chef or maid with dreams of playing a Hollywood villain
Feared throughout London, he/she has - so far - escaped jail.
Punished? Yeah! Blimey, I love this work!
Skye MacLeod – larger-than-life rock star and hell-raiser
Friend of Drake; Scottish guitarist and singer.
Och aye, babe.
Sacha Sonrose – world-famous, glamorous film star
Friend of Pearl, opposed to Drake, the commune and TurretsFest.
Calls everyone sweetie and blows air kisses.
You don't have to decorate, create 60s' dishes or indulge in fancy-dress to enjoy a fab, groovy murder mystery party. If you're in a rush, just invite your guests and have a blast.
Many simply adapt what they have in their own homes and perhaps use a printout or two from the comprehensive Decorations Pack.
But, when it comes to the Swinging Sixties, there's so much scope for OTT decorations and costumes it seems a shame not to make your home a truly hip, groovy, outta-sight pad ...
Prawn cocktail - quick and easy to make in advance; serve with crusty bread.
Extra tasty shepherds' pie - make the night before and serve with spiced red cabbage (also made the day before) and quick-cooking vegetables such as peas or asparagus.
Sherry and raspberry trifle - alcoholic, jelly-free bliss to make the night before.
Starters
Salads, meats or fish encased with jelly or gelatin
Stuffed cherry tomatoes or stuffed celery slices
Lipton onion soup dip
Pate
Main Course Ideas
Swedish style meatballs with grape jelly or lingonberry jam
Chicken à la King
Beef bourguignon
Cheese fondue
Dessert Ideas
Tunnel of fudge
Fruit in jelly
Cheesecake
Black forest gateau
Pink champagne cake
Cupcakes topped with our themed cupcake toppers
Tea or Coffee
Serve with the height of 60s' sophistication - the "new" After Eights
You don't need to dress up to enjoy the game. Many just adapt what they can find in their wardrobes and homes.
But if you want to win the Best Costume award, then dig into your wardrobe, raid the charity shops, buy a complete outfit online or just accessorise what you have with a groovy wig - the choice of fancy dress is yours. The character booklets give different costume suggestions to each character but use your imagination and get grooving, man!
Mrs Annie Phoenix (Miniskirt Designer Extraordinaire)
Minidress or miniskirt in bold colours – think stripes, polka dots, swirls, stripes, diamond patterns. Coloured, maybe patterned, tights. Sixties’ wig is optional. Large, bold jewellery.
Brother or Sister Starlight and Brother or Sister Moonlight (Hippies)
Think hippie. Long hair (flowers optional), long scarf tied across forehead, long dangly necklaces, beaded wrist bands, Jesus sandals or flip-flops.
If a man:- Loose, colourful patterned trousers and a colourful loose top, possibly tie dye or Eastern-inspired. If a woman:- minidress or miniskirt with crochet cardigan – OR long flowing skirt with tie dye or psychedelic patterns. Long, flowing cape.
Drake Wilde, Outta-Sight Rock Star
Fancy dress could include bell-bottomed pants, big-collared shirt, long hair and colourful, way-out prints or psychedelic. Or a velvet jacket and colourful frilly shirt. Or an Indian print with a Kaftan jacket. Round shades, a retro wig, chunky necklace and a guitar are all optional.
Polly Rottingham
Fab fashions dripping with jewellery that wonderful Raymond has bought. Think babydoll dress, shift dress or minidress with bold colourful prints, or jax pants. Oversized collar and bows. Blonde beehive, bouffant or mod wig.
Merlyn Mercier
Flamboyant costume. Mix expensive fabrics such as velvet, chiffon and silk; maybe a lace cravat or embroidery; flamboyant colours or prints; maybe a touch of black to commemorate your chère amie, Pearl. Cigarette holder is optional.
If a Man – try the Peacock look favoured by Lord Lichfield and the 1960s’ dandies. Wig with a below-the-collar hair is a great addition. Boots with a heel. If a Woman – try a pantsuit with flat heeled shoes. Or take the fashionable minidress or miniskirt with go-go boots and coloured tights. Brigitte Bardot bouffant wig. Large, bold jewellery.
Pat Psychello and Pat Junior
A TOY (for safety) weapon of choice. Paint smudges optional. Think East End gangster!
If a Man - a double-breasted suit, narrow tie, braces, wayfarer glasses, slicked-back hair. White cloth over your arm for butler’s role. If a Woman – black-striped short skirt or trousers, white-striped blouse, braces, narrow tie. Wayfarer glasses. Slicked-back hair. Apron and white cloth over arm indicate housekeeper’s role.
Payton Morals and Major Morals, Fearsome Anti-Smut Campaigners
Think dated and 1950s. Walking stick; bang this on the floor to emphasize your frequent outrage. If a man: A dark suit, preferably a dated fuller cut, dark tie, ironed white shirt. Fedora hat, polished Oxford shoes and a starched white handkerchief in your jacket breast pocket. Heavy glasses or a quizzing glass; short neat grey wig and moustache are optional. If a woman: a below-the-knee swing dress or skirt with a petticoat; or a sheath dress or pencil skirt. A wide contrasting collar is possible. Possible accessories: long or short gloves, pearls, bows, a 1950s’ bouffant or beehive wig, glasses, an envelope purse, a fan.
Raymond Rottingham
Suit, possibly pinstriped, with a waistcoat. Trilby hat. Small rumpled case with items you can sell to guests; watches, scarves, necklaces etc hanging from an inside jacket pocket or lots of watches on your arm.
This is intended as an adult party, but many parents will be happy to include teenagers aged 13+. However, this is very much down to parental judgment depending upon the individual teenager.
Mild Sexual and Drugs References
It's the 1960s, man, the decade of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll. Affairs are alleged (and denied). Allegations of "strange psychedelic" drug misuse are alleged (and denied). A scientist works for a company called DoDGY Pharmaceuticals. No graphic details are given, however. Our suggested dialogue contains the odd mild innuendo but does not contain explicit details or bad language.
Mild Violence
A murder has been committed prior to the party.
Pat Psychello (and also Pat Junior in the party game) may be an - alleged - East End thug, and may make some vague, comical threats and touch TOY weapons, but no graphic details are given.
There are allegations of mysterious disappearances, but no graphic details are given.
This is intended as a light-hearted bit of fun. As with anything, however, life experiences dictate how your guests will react.
The victim was stabbed with a letter opener. There are allegations of previous disappearances in the hippie commune. Strange psychedelic drug use is alleged.
60s' Dance Trends
Whilst you're preparing food, get one of your guests to teach The Twist, The Loco-Motion, or The Mashed Potato. Or try some lesser-known dances such as The Frug or The Freddie.
Create a Sixties' Sound Track - And Get Some Satisfaction, Babe!
Set the mood for your fab shindig as soon as guests arrive with a themed sound-track. Some well-known upbeat songs include Yellow Submarine (The Beatles), Good Vibrations (The Beach Boys), The Twist (Chubby Checker), Please Mr Postman (The Marvelettes), These Boots Are Made for Walking (Nancy Sinatra), Leader of the Pack (The Shrangri-Las), Twist and Shout (The Beatles) and Runaround Sue (Dion DiMucci).
Be Hip, Outta-Sight and Non-Square with the Right Slang
Each Party Character Booklet begins with an introduction in 60s' slang.
Swing back to the Swinging Sixties when chicks were foxy, cats were cool, miniskirts were hip and music was outta-sight, groovy and boss, man.
Hang loose and have a blast, man. Don't get ticked off, or tee'd off or flip your wig at any squares or rat finks.
Have a gas at Pete's pad, defend your innocence - but be prepared to beat feet, bug out and burn some rubber if your secrets are found out ...
Suggested dialogue prompts contain some common 60s' slang so your guests don't need to swat-up, but you may wish to put a copy of our slang sheet on walls or tables.
View Host Instructions For Face-to-Face Party
View Host Instructions for Video Party
Full, easy-to-follow host instructions so your 60s' party goes with a "swing"! Included is a suggested format for the evening with your instructions highlighted in blue.
Just one fold and you have an attractive A5 booklet with borders and an easy-to-read font. The front page, a copy of Turrets News, gives a bite-sized introduction to the murder mystery background.
The 1960s-style Invitation is supplied as a Word document with editable fields and a background image.
View Sample Invitation for At Home Parties
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. Cues in the prompt cards allow for comedy interpretations.
Certificates for the best actor, best costume and best solution are in a groovy 1960s' style, man. Optionally, you can provide prizes as well. Something as cheap as After Eights (a Sixties' introduction) could be fab.
Themes: 1960s = The Swinging Sixties, music, hippies, village life, England.
Murder Mid-Party?: No
Host Plays a Character?: Yes
Format: optional initial mingling session, 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 on payment receipt (pdfs + 2 audio MP3 files with a printed fallback + editable Word invitations & 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 6 or 7 pages of essential clues. We provide other optional files that players and hosts can if they wish print.
File Sizes: 3 zip files (1200 KB, 2940 - 4400 KB, 5350 - 8100 KB), two audios plus two optional zip files (7800 KB, 11300 KB)
Time: 1.75 - 3+ hours (depends on party size and number of ad-libs); food and chatting breaks in addition
Age: Adults and most teens 13+. (See Age & Sensitivities above).
Type: video party or house or garden party.
Dinner Party: 6 - 8 Players - 2 females, 1 male, 3 - 5 neutrals (£17)
Dinner Party: 8 - 10 Players - 2 females, 2 males, 4 - 6 neutrals (£21)
Party: 10 - 12 Players - 3 females, 2 males, 5 - 7 neutrals (£25)
Party: 12 - 14 Players - 4 females, 3 males, 5 - 7 neutrals (£29)
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.)
Eve (verified owner) –
I purchased this murder mystery for my birthday during the covid19 pandemic, for a virtual party. There were 14 of us in total, all tuned in via zoom. It worked wonderfully.
There was sufficient information before the party which I could send out to the participants in advance. None of us had a clue what we were doing, but it was pretty fool proof and we all managed to follow. Definitely recommend! Thank you so much.
Laura Baxter (verified owner) –
Really fun evening! As students, it was amazing how little we needed to do to run it and all have a good time; definitely will be coming back for another game! Also wonderful characters, all with secrets, some of which were quite wild, and the clues were definitely there but it wasn’t obvious at all who the murderer was and many of us were surprised.
D Carter –
I got this for my 21-year-old daughter and she put it on with her flatmates and friends. They loved it! Everyone had a really enjoyable evening and liked the mystery, which was pitched exactly right, balancing fun and puzzling perfectly.
My daughter plans to host it again with other friends. I highly recommend it – fun to play and an ideal gift.