Murder Mystery Party - Pasta, Passion and Pistols

by University Games

Product Features

• Party planner with recipes and menu by Sandra Gluck
• Character booklet for all suspects including roles and background information
• Compact disc included with introduction and solution to the crime
• Socially engaging and fun
• Recommended for ages between 18 - 99 years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 3 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J00L
• Item model number: 33201
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,282 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Put on your own mystery dinner theater: murder's on the menu, and everyone's a suspect in this grownup game for six to eight players. The game includes everything you need to serve up mystery, murder, and fun: a shopping list, menus, and recipes by cookbook author Sandra Gluck; eight party invitations and envelopes; place cards; secret clues; and, best of all, a murder mystery to solve. Invite your friends to dress up and play the roles of the devious suspects (each with his or her own character booklet with roles and background info): Rocco Scarfazzi, Mama Rosa, Marco Roni, Bo Jalais, Angel Roni, Tara Misu, Father Al Fredo, and Clair Voyant. Serve up a meal or light snack, play the (included) cassette tape with its introduction, summary of events, and solution to the crime. Find out who killed New York restaurateur Pepi Roni, and why. --Rebecca Hughes

Product Description

Pepi Roni served up a mean plate of pasta until someone did him in.

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Customer Reviews

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128 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Extra guests left out, February 20, 2006

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J. Davis (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Murder Mystery Party - Pasta, Passion and Pistols (Toy)

This is the second murder mystery game we've played and while we had fun, we thought this one could have been better. The story line was fine, the menu was good, and the decorations were easy to make or buy. We had fun playing the game and we didn't think the mystery was unsolvable (even though only one person guessed correctly). We had a good time with our horrible accents and people did a good job with their costumes.

The part we were disappointed in was the "Extra Players" part. This game is actually for 6 players, even though it says you can invite 8. We invited 3 other couples to the party, and the couple that played the extra parts (Father Alfredo and Clair Voyant) felt very left out. They had very few lines, weren't suspects in the mystery, and their parts were pretty lame. I felt this game could have included them more if they had better parts, even if they still weren't suspects in the mystery. I would suggest that if you have friends who aren't likely to get into the game to give them the extra players' parts. They can easily sit by the wayside and not do much and still enjoy what the other players are doing.

Overall it was fun and I enjoyed the Italian/New York theme, but just keep in mind that it's really a game for 6.

87 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Night!, October 4, 2004

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Miss Robin "Social Planner" (Vienna, VA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Murder Mystery Party - Pasta, Passion and Pistols (Toy)

My husband and I played this game with our Gourmet Club. Everyone came dressed as their character with props and all. I used chalk to trace the "dead" body on my kitchen floor and placed the pistol in a ziploc bag and sealed it with "Evidence" tape I had accuired from a detective friend. I also used the tape to make my napkin rings. I did use the included menu created by Sandra Gluck and it was delicious!! Each guest brought one of the items on her menu (Garlic Roasted Bean Dip, Onion Topped Boboli, Baked Ziti, and Mocha Cake with Ricotta Cream). We played the CD "Mob Hits" from amazon.com, had lit candles, Chianti in the basket bottles and plenty of fun. The party lasted 4.5 hours, so not too bad! You and your friends will laugh sooo hard, just don't invite party poopers!

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Killer Evening!, April 8, 2004

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Murder Mystery Party - Pasta, Passion and Pistols (Toy)

We invited 3 of our couple friends to be the guests for the evening. We played Italian music in the background-- the theme from The Godfather was perfect! All of our guests took time to dress up; one of our guests (in his vinter role) even brought his own wine glass and stained his fingers a purplish color! We had each couple bring a pizza and a bottle of wine; we served appetizers and dessert! What a blast. Took photos and mugshots (a line up of all the suspects against the wall). It DID take a lot more work to host and play a role, but it was a delight for everyone! We spent hours playing the game, but it was a lot of laughs and the ending was a great surprise! Just relax and invite friends who love to let their hair down!