Card-based Murder Mystery with role characters for guests, includes possibility for violence
The showdancing group Glamourettes has lost its tyrannical lead dancer in suspicious circumstances. The void at the top leads to a bloody competition and gossiping, lying, and backstabbing ensue. The independent and empowered ladies of Glamourettes make sure that no secret stays untold, when everyone wants to be the next lead. All is fair in love, war and Murder Mysteries after all.
The group’s manager Super-Leila is at the center of all the drama, trying to hold things together while the dancers quarrel. This story is written for all-female groups (e.g. for bachelorette or birthday parties), and the role of the manager is reserved for the bride-to-be or birthday hero, while other guests make her job unnecessarily difficult.
Each guest receives an invitation and a character by email
Tuoni Studios’ host is always present and acts as a guide to the program and its rules
Guests receive name tags, character sheets, and all the necessary cards and items on site
It is possible to fight or eliminate other characters
The duration is approx. 2-3 hours depenging on the number of guests and if there is a dinner served during the program
The program is currently available in Finnish only
THE CHARACTERS
The manager has to herd a small group of wannabe celebrities, like beauty pageants, athletes and even a real princess.
DRESS CODE
You can’t go wrong with all pink with this one. The party can be organized as a complete surprise for the bride-to-be or the birthday girl, so you can reserve a costume for them that suits the theme and role.
Dressing up for the Murder Mystery’s theme helps you immerse yourself in the story and we encourage such endeavors. Character sheets give some ideas of what the character might wear or look like. We want to emphasize that dressing up is not necessary, and the most important thing is to feel comfortable in whatever you choose to wear. What you can find from your own wardrobe is sufficient, but if you want to put in some extra effort, you might find what you need from costume rentals, flea markets, or party prop stores.
PROPS & ITEMS IN THE MURDER MYSTERY
This Murder Mystery uses cards (abilities, secrets, gossip, items) as props and keys to solving the case. When the program starts, Tuoni Studios’ host tells you how these cards work, and is present for the whole duration if you need any help with them later. Reading just one secret card seldom leads to any conclusions, so you’ll need more info from different cards and characters, and then start connecting the dots.
You’ll receive these cards at the start of the program, including any items your character might need.
VENUE AND EQUIPMENT
The venue should have enough seats for everyone in case of a dinner, and ample room to mingle. A private hotel suite, a luxorious cabin or a top-floor sauna compartment works best for this story, but a restaurant cabinet or a private apartment are good choices too. There is no need for a stage nor additional AV equipment, but speakers blasting your favorite party tunes create the right atmosphere.
TIPS & TRICKS
Acting or memorizing lines are not required when taking part in a Murder Mystery. No one is forced to exit their comfort zone. However, by throwing yourself into the story and your own character, you get the most out of the program.
If you normally need glasses to read, we recommend bringing a pair.
Conveying information and co-operating with other characters are the key to success in a Murder Mystery. Try to find characters you can trust, ally with, and share information with.
Each character has their own agenda, so don’t trust everyone.
If you feel stuck, ask the Tuoni Studios’ host for help. They’ll give you more tips on how to advance with your personal goals or solving the case.
