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This is a round-up of 7 of the best mystery party kits with a roaring 20s theme.
With flappers, speakeasies and gangsters. These have all the glamour and extravagance of the 1920s. The perfect setting for a murder mystery!
These 1920s themed mystery games includes boxed kits from Amazon. Downloadable murder mystery games online. And dinner party games.
Plus two games that are perfect for a large group of guests!
For more decade-themed games and kits. See my posts included below.
Roaring 20s Themed Mystery Party Games
1. Murder in the Roaring 20s
From: Flexi Party | Number of roles/players: 6 to 14 players | Age rating: 18+ | Format: Dinner Party Game Boxed Kit including CD.
Plot: Gray Catsby has invited his most talented and wealthy friends to a charity gala event at his countryside residence, Catsby Hall. But before any dancing and donations begin, Catsby's fiancée, Ginger Whiskers, is found dead in the dumbwaiter! Join the flappers and dappers to find out who finished her off! [Source: Amazon]
Features:
- Play with ANY combination of 6-14 guests.
- No-one is ‘bolted on', everyone's a suspect.
- The murderer is chosen on the night so ‘no shows' are fine.
- Host can play.
- No random guessing!
- Suspects have different stories if they're guilty. With important clues to help you solve whodunit.
Available from Amazon: Teen Version (UK), Adult Version (UK) or Adult Version (US).
2. The Chicago Caper
From: Decipher | Number of roles/players: 8 players | Format: Dinner Party Game Boxed Kit including CD.
Plot: It is September 1928 in Chicago. The return of notorious gangster Harold 'Hal' Coppone is expected to trigger a wave of violence. Instead, Coppone has disappeared, mystifying police and the criminal underworld. To the small group gathered in a speakeasy near Coppone's headquarters, the crimelord's whereabouts become only part of the mystery when murder is discovered. There's no shortage of suspects, motives, speakeasy glamour or gorgeous flappers in this crime tale. [Source: Amazon]
Available to buy from UK Amazon or US Amazon.
3. Evil on the Beach
From: Mysteries on the Net | How many can participate? From 7 up to 70 players. With 7 main character roles | Format: Printable Detective Games Kit Download.
Plot: It is November 12, 1928… Yesterday marked the tenth anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the 'war to end all wars.' The European economy today, though, is in another war – one of survival. It is in shambles, and many factions struggle for power with promises of better times to come… But, this morning, a pall was thrown over last night's festivities, for a body was discovered face down on the beach… [Source: Mysteries on the Net]
Available to buy from Mysteries on the Net.
4. Stiffed at the Speakeasy
From: Red Herring Games | Number of roles/players: 7 (UK) or 10 (US) players | Format: Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game includes DVD and CD.
Plot: Al Scapone – the Godfather of the infamous Scapone family and master criminal lies dead – gunned down in his own club! Word of this 'hit' gets out and the whole balance of power in the city could be thrown into chaos. Al's murder needs to be resolved – and fast – to restore the credibility of the family. The question is: can the killer be found, or some scapegoat framed, before the end of the night? [Source: Amazon]
Available to buy from UK Amazon or US Amazon.
5. Murder She Rhymed
From: Mysteries on the Net | How many can participate? From 6 up to 30 players. With 6 main and 30 minor character roles | Format: Printable Detective Games Kit Download.
Plot: By October 24, 1928, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, a thriving city on the Canadian prairie, had earned its reputation as a 'Little Chicago'… Yet, one individual proved to be a particular threat to the 'status quo'. As Chief of Police Wally Wilson's cook and housekeeper, Mary Kelly eavesdropped on conversations that could embarrass some very important people in Moose Jaw… [Source: Mysteries on the Net]
Available to buy from Mysteries on the Net.
6. Murder at ‘The Grand Gatsby' Speakeasy
From: My Mystery Party | Number of roles/players: 8 to 15 players. 8 main roles plus up to 7 additional roles | Format: Dinner Party Game Boxed Kit including CD.
Description: Set at the height of prohibition in a 1920's speakeasy. Choose to host this '20s murder mystery party game if you are up for loads of blackmail, deceit, intertwining relationships and murder – all packaged in a fun flapper-gangster themed murder mystery party! [Source: Amazon]
Available to buy from UK Amazon or US Amazon.
7. Murder at Curst Mansion
From: Red Herring Games | Number of roles/players: 6 (UK) or 8 (US) players | Rated: Mature | Format: Dinner Party Game Boxed Kit including CD.
Plot: It is the roaring-twenties and the famous millionaire William Curst is hosting another decadent evening at his infamous mansion. However, the festivities are soon cut short when a local journalist, Oscar Tame, is found dead on the Curst property! It is up to you to work out who is the guilty party. Who has forgotten to cover their tracks? [Source: Amazon]
Available to buy from UK Amazon or US Amazon.
You might like to check out my posts: 1920s Great Gatsby Costume Accessories. And Talking Tables 1920s Murder Mystery at the Theatre.
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Murder on the Grill – 1950s BBQ Themed Mystery Game.
Printable Detective Games with a Decade-Theme.
From: Red Herring Games | Number of roles/players: 7 (UK) or 10 (US) players | Format: Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game includes DVD and CD.
Plot: Al Scapone – the Godfather of the infamous Scapone family and master criminal lies dead – gunned down in his own club! Word of this 'hit' gets out and the whole balance of power in the city could be thrown into chaos. Al's murder needs to be resolved – and fast – to restore the credibility of the family. The question is: can the killer be found, or some scapegoat framed, before the end of the night? [Source: Amazon]
Available to buy from UK Amazon or US Amazon.
5. Murder She Rhymed
From: Mysteries on the Net | How many can participate? From 6 up to 30 players. With 6 main and 30 minor character roles | Format: Printable Detective Games Kit Download.
Plot: By October 24, 1928, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, a thriving city on the Canadian prairie, had earned its reputation as a 'Little Chicago'… Yet, one individual proved to be a particular threat to the 'status quo'. As Chief of Police Wally Wilson's cook and housekeeper, Mary Kelly eavesdropped on conversations that could embarrass some very important people in Moose Jaw… [Source: Mysteries on the Net]
Available to buy from Mysteries on the Net.
6. Murder at ‘The Grand Gatsby' Speakeasy
From: My Mystery Party | Number of roles/players: 8 to 15 players. 8 main roles plus up to 7 additional roles | Format: Dinner Party Game Boxed Kit including CD.
Description: Set at the height of prohibition in a 1920's speakeasy. Choose to host this '20s murder mystery party game if you are up for loads of blackmail, deceit, intertwining relationships and murder – all packaged in a fun flapper-gangster themed murder mystery party! [Source: Amazon]
Available to buy from UK Amazon or US Amazon.
7. Murder at Curst Mansion
From: Red Herring Games | Number of roles/players: 6 (UK) or 8 (US) players | Rated: Mature | Format: Dinner Party Game Boxed Kit including CD.
Plot: It is the roaring-twenties and the famous millionaire William Curst is hosting another decadent evening at his infamous mansion. However, the festivities are soon cut short when a local journalist, Oscar Tame, is found dead on the Curst property! It is up to you to work out who is the guilty party. Who has forgotten to cover their tracks? [Source: Amazon]
Available to buy from UK Amazon or US Amazon.
You might like to check out my posts: 1920s Great Gatsby Costume Accessories. And Talking Tables 1920s Murder Mystery at the Theatre.
1930's Casino Themes
More Decade-Themed Mystery Games
Great Gatsby 1920s Murder Mystery Boxed Kit
1930s Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kits.
Murder on the Grill – 1950s BBQ Themed Mystery Game.
Printable Detective Games with a Decade-Theme.
See also my latest: Decade Party Games.
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