£17.00 – £29.00
Story and Characters for this Fab 60s’ Murder Mystery Game
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 and easy-to-run.
This groovy 1960s' murder mystery party game has a fab mix of hippies and rock stars, with a minidress designer, French rock festival organiser, a spiv, a Daddy's Little Girl scientist
and
some very fearsome London gangsters (alleged) not to mention the equally fearsome anti-smut campaigners!
Polite notes: please check how many wish to play BEFORE purchase.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 6 - 8 Players
Gender of 6 essential players: 2 female, 1 male, 3 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 6 - 8
Essential Female Suspects
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; the original ditzy blonde who makes no secret of her feelings for Drake!
Little old me; my tall strong Drake – protect me!
Essential Male Suspects
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.
Essential Gender Neutral Suspects
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.
Pat Psychello – East End assistant to Pete L.J. Phoenix with a passion for creating psychedelic art and a talent for something more sinister
Whispered to have a criminal past. He/she is the organiser of the TurretsFest Music Festival since Pearl's death.
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 Music 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.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
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.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 8 - 10 Players
Gender of 8 essential players: 2 females, 2 males, 4 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 8 - 10
Essential Female Suspects
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!
Essential Male Suspects
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?
Essential Gender Neutral Suspects
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.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
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.
Murder Mystery Party Game: 10 - 12 Players
Gender of 10 essential players: 3 females, 2 males, 5 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 10 - 12
Essential Female Suspects
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.
Essential Male Suspects
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?
Essential Gender Neutral Suspects
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.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
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.
Murder Mystery Party Game: 12 - 14 Players
Gender of 12 essential players: 4 females, 3 males, 5 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 12 - 14
Essential Female Suspects
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.
Essential Male Suspects
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?
Essential Gender Neutral Suspects
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!
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
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.
Natalie Rackley (verified owner) –
We were getting so fed up of quizzes every week so we decided to go with a murder mystery, the most fun we’ve had all lockdown! We’re a group of 7 girls and made this work really well. All information was easy to print out and use and I was able to prepare script and drink packages to drop off to players nearby just as a little host touch. We’re so excited to do one again, even more excited to be able to do all together in person some day!! Also thank you Jan for your help!
Ailsa Alexander (verified owner) –
Really fun story and really easy format to follow. I will definitely be ordering from these guys again.
Nicola Lindsey (verified owner) –
This was a great way to get together during lockdown. It occupied not only a couple of hours on the evening we played the game, but was also fun to prepare for in advance. We had 12 participants in 7 locations ranging in age from 11 to 75; everyone enjoyed it and is keen to play again. Everything is included in the pack that you could possibly need, and the instructions are very clear. We’d definitely recommend this for all age groups. Thank you.
Sophia Chettleburgh (verified owner) –
We bought this as a group for a lockdown zoom call and we had so much fun! The game was really easy to follow, but lasted a couple of hours. We had a great evening getting dressed up. It worked really well virtually too!
Angela Dow (verified owner) –
Arranged this groovy Murder/Mystery for 14 friends & family last night. It was absolutely FAB, BABY! Despite the large number of participants, the story worked really well….The instructions were clear & pretty straightforward. Once we’d all got into the swing of it, everyone had a great evening.
My only, slight, criticism is that the 2, non-essential characters didn’t seem to have much involvement. Perhaps they could have been given more formal ‘lines’ in the script to encourage their participation. That said, the people taking these roles were not complaining!
I will DEFINITELY recommend this to others & look forward to trying another plot in the, not-too-distant, future.
Thank you!
Note from Maple Mystery Games: since the lady bought this mystery, we have changed the roles of the two optional characters to give them more involvement (they now have small motives and opportunities, have a clue to read and are included in the list of speakers in light grey italics).
Debbie (verified owner) –
We normally do a murder mystery on a New Year’s Eve, but we are rubbish at them so due to lockdown we decided to give it a go via virtual party app. It was absolutely brilliant. Even if people got distracted using the available filters!!! So easy to print off or email to relevant people. Definitely will use them again.
Susan Wilkinson (verified owner) –
The sixties murder mystery game was fun played on Zoom. We soon got used to the fact we weren’t all in the same room. The game comes with a comprehensive set of files, they’ve thought of everything you could possibly need. I sent the pre party booklets, party booklets and evidence to individuals a week beforehand on WhatsApp. We got dressed up using things we could find around the house. Most people followed the party Booklet (script) on a second device on the night, a couple printed them out. It was a good laugh. We got a bit mixed up at times but it was all part of the fun. Playing this game was a good distraction during lockdown.
Ruby Fothergill –
Amazing party game for a zoom party. Each character got involved and there is plenty of information for people really to get into action. Great for all ages. Our game ranged from 13-73. 10/10 would recommend!
Jerry colter (verified owner) –
Great fun. We did virtual on Zoom for my wife’s 50th birthday party. Was much easier than I expected. Group still talking about this a week later—playing their characters. Jan was great and answered my questions promptly! We will try another mystery next year!
Stewart Adkins –
This was an excellent way to bring the family together virtually. The dressing up instructions were clear giving everyone a chance to find something appropriate in their cupboards despite the lockdown. The script itself was easy to follow although sometimes the optional interjections did throw us and meant the characters skipped lines. I would have preferred an even simpler script and a clearer order so every character knows their cue. Familiarity with Zoom and the appropriate use of Mute would also make the action easier to follow. We had the maximum of 14 people and at times it was noisy. Overall though a great way to encourage a get-together.
Note from Maple Mystery Games – since the gentleman bought this mystery, we have produced a Tip Sheet for Virtual Games that deals with the importance of muting the microphone and suggests using our Optional Initial “Mingling” as a trial run for learning Zoom etc. We have also changed the Party Booklets so that the optional characters are shown in light grey italics rather than having to chime-in for every speech; parties can therefore choose whether to stick to just having the essential speakers or whether to allow additional chime-ins and ad-libs for spontaneity.