£17.00 – £29.00
Fab 1960s’ party for 6 – 14 players. Easy-to-run and instant download. Video chat option now available. No commercial use.
Characters for this Fab 60s' Murder Mystery Game
Polite note: each version of this game (6-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12-14 players) is a DIFFERENT game and must be bought separately. Some character relationships, and storylines, change for different versions; the booklets and clues are completely rewritten for each version. Please check that you have the correct number of guests BEFORE purchase. There are NO upgrades between different versions of the game but, after purchase, different versions of the SAME game can be purchased for a 40% discount. (Please email us via our contact form if this is required.)
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!
Note: optional (minor) players do not have as large a part as main players.
Murder Mystery Party Game: 10 - 12 Players
Gender of main players: 3 females, 2 males, 5 neutrals
Gender of optional (minor) players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 10
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.
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?
Suspects - (Gender Neutral)
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) Characters - 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.
Optional (minor) characters have smaller parts that suspects.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 8 - 10 Players
Gender of required players: 2 females, 2 males, 4 neutrals
Gender of optional (minor) players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 8
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!
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?
Suspects - (Gender Neutral)
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) Characters - 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.
Optional (minor) characters have smaller parts that suspects.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 6 - 8 Players
Gender of required players: 2 female, 1 male, 3 neutrals
Gender of optional (minor) players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 6
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!
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.
Suspects - (Gender Neutral)
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) Characters - 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.
Optional (minor) characters have smaller parts that suspects.
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 booklets for the optional characters so that they are encouraged to speak at the end of sections whilst still allowing some characters to ad-lib for spontaneity.
Katie Harrower (verified owner) –
This was so fun! We were a bit worried it would be too confusing doing it virtually, but it was so easy! Definitely worth the money and would do another one. Was certainly a good way to involve everyone and waste some quarantine time. 10/10.
Emily Preston (verified owner) –
Bought this to host a virtual murder mystery evening with my family on the 25th April and chose the 12-14 player pack. Everyone agreed this was by far the most fun they’d had during lockdown and was great to find something that all ages could get involved with. Was lovely to transport back to the sixties and was so chuffed with how much everyone got involved. Was very easy to set up and organise and would love to try many more evenings like this. Have already recommended to other friends and family to give it a go!
Stephanie (verified owner) –
Week 6 locked down in Covid-19 stay at home orders, my teammates and I were probably closer to a murder of our own rather than not, so we decided to solve a murder instead. Less jail time that way. We played the 6-8 player online version and it was so easy to set-up, we pulled this off with only a couple of hours, and we still had a great time! The kit was logically laid out so everything was easy to find, and it comes with copious hosting suggestions which provided wonderful additions to the experience. The characters were fun, the mystery was real, and not everyone guessed who the murderer was at the end. It was great that there was opportunity to not just guess the murderer but to state WHY you guessed the murderer- extra sleuthy points there. I’d recommend this to anyone, even last-minute people like us who really didn’t have much, or even any (?) experiences in murder mysteries.
Elaine De Fries (verified owner) –
This was a well devised murder mystery with lots of period detail including wine bottle labels, posters and place cards. Easy to execute remotely and with funny characters which the guests at my party enjoyed playing! Will definitely be purchasing another
Especially fun in these strange times
Catherine Hibbert (verified owner) –
This seemed like a great way for our team at work to still socialise during lockdown and it didn’t disappoint. The information sent through for hosting the party was clear and informative. We all had a fantastic evening hamming it up and it gave people a great excuse to dress up. There isn’t anything essential to provide so we just made do with what we had in the house. Would highly recommend for a fun night in!
Coralie Scarr (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed it – great way to alleviate some lockdown boredom and have a great night with family all over the country via Skype!
So helpful to have all the information we needed to hand, and have the freedom to follow the script or have a bit of fun ad-libbing!