University Games Murder Mystery Party Game - Murder at Mardi Gras

by University Games

Product Features

• Contains everything you need to solve a murder mystery
• The boxed set comes with a complete party planner
• Includes character booklets, invitations, name tags and menu suggestions, clues and more
• Includes a free bonus Murder Mystery party game CD

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000P8HPIM
• Item model number: 33212
• Manufacturer recommended age: 18 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,778 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Murder Mystery Party Game - Murder at Mardi Gras by University Games is a party in a box. What's this? New Orleans' most prominent neighborhood has been rocked with the murder of an elite member of its circle. Pierre DuPre was found strangled by an extrem

Product Description

Pierre dupre king of krew was found strangled by mardi gras beads. Everyone must remove their masquerade masks and solve the mystery. Comes complete with recipes party planner and invitations for 8. Chocking hazard - contains small parts - not for children under 3.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want to host a great evening for your friends?, January 1, 2008

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Kelli (Miamisburg, OH United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: University Games Murder Mystery Party Game - Murder at Mardi Gras (Toy)

Having never done ANYTHING like this before, I will say we were a bit skeptical of how the evening (and game) would turn out...but our Saturday night "Murder Mystery" event was SO much fun - we can't wait to throw another murder party! The Murder at Mardi Gras had so many twists and turns. It really was like an "adult" game of Clue that involves everyone. The scripts allow you to read your part(s) and then ask questions at the end of each chapter. My boyfriend and I invited three other couples, and we participated the entire time (no one, not even the host, knows who the murderer is beforehand). We found out after the game was over the "murderer" read on Page 1 that he/she had done it, and was instructed to play the game normally, trying not to reveal too much. The booklets sometimes suggest answers and questions, which also puts a spin on things. It was a lot of fun, and everyone really got into their parts. Although our Southern (Bayou?) accents weren't the best, we all had a blast reading through our parts and discussing who we suspected of being the murderer. Knowing the participants wouldn't enjoy Cajun-type food, I served pasta, salad, garlic bread, and an array of appetizers. I also had a chocolate fountain with a display of strawberries, brownies, marshmallows and pretzels for dipping. I gave each participant a "Mardi Gras" gift bag with a fun mask attached to each bag (yes, I go a little overboard!). We cannot wait to host the next Murder Party...which is "A Taste for Wine and Murder". Woohoo!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loads of fun!, May 19, 2010

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Taylor Hill "TC : )" (AR) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: University Games Murder Mystery Party Game - Murder at Mardi Gras (Toy)

I'm 19 and everyone that i invited was 17 to 24 years old and female and we had a blast! Here is some advice though, only invite people that will come and come on time, I gave everyone a full months notice before the party, and had a couple people tell me just four days before the day of the party that they forgot to ask off work. So i ended up having to scramble to get two new party guests. So again, invite reliable people. The game comes with a party planning booklet that has recipes in it but if your not loaded then you should just look up a chicken jumbalaya recipe, also google the recipe for Kool-aid pie (it will rock your world). The game took us about two hours to play and everyone was sad when it was over, so if you want to extend the southern mystery fun then try showing a movie like The Skeleton Key after you reveal the murderer. This game is also awesome because it comes with a bonus game, its a cd that goes in your computer and allows you to print everything you'll need for some more murder mystery fun ( the extra game is not mardi gras themed though, mine was a 1940s murder set in London ). I hope this helps :)

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good but beware..., January 18, 2008

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Easy Speak "Easy Speak" (Poplar Bluff, Missouri) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: University Games Murder Mystery Party Game - Murder at Mardi Gras (Toy)

Good game, all pieces as described. However!!! Original game was for 8-10 players; the new version is for 8 players only and has no option for 2 more. We had 10 players so it was a little awkward. One acted as narrator but would have been better with 10 players.