Customer Reviews

University Games Murder Mystery Party Game - Murder at Mardi Gras

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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!

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.

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 :)

This is very fun game. My friends came over with costumes on and finger food and this just set the mood.

The reasons why I haven't bought another of those games are:
1. you can only play it once. Once you solve the mystery, all the fun is gone

2. you need the EXACT number of players. We were short by one person, so someone had to play two characters and this definitely makes the game less fun

3. you need friends who kind of like to act. this is not for everyone.

I've played almost ALL of the mystery dinner games on the market and this one was my favorite!! Our group had a blast! The characters were hilarious and the recipes were YUMMY!!! Highly recommend!!

This is the second murder mystery game I purchased by University Games and I was not disappointed. It lays out a menu and suggested decorating ideas for the night for the host. It also provides invitations for guests that explains the background of their character and includes costume ideas. This version also included a CD that has printable information so it can be used again with a different group.

I've hosted a few murder mystery parties before--this was my fourth--and by far this was the most successful!

This game is good! After the party was over, I marveled at how this kit has just the right (hysterical!) dialogue and information for the characters.

And of course, one thing I've learned is that the MOST critical element of these parties is to invite the right people. Your guests need to (1) have a sense of humor, (2) be willing to dress up and get in character (makes it so much more fun), and (3) read easily (yes, this can be a problem).

All in all, I highly recommend Murder at Mardi Gras. Get some beads and simple, cheap decorations from your local party store, put on a New Orleans music CD, and laissez les bon temps rouler!

We used this game for New Years Eve last year and had a blast. We had the house decorated and the food to match the theme. Everyone took their roll very seriously. What a great night!

Box contains everything you need to throw a great Mardi Gras party, including a disc of a second "mystery" for second year! Played the game with family ranging in age from 14-54 and it was a resounding success. Great invitations, clues and instructions guide the users. Would buy another for Halloween, Christmas or other party in a heartbeat. Extra guests at the party took on roles of reporters and bystanders.

This was our first time hosting a murder mystery dinner. The game did not provide costume or character suggestions which made it hard to tell guests how to dress. It was fun after we got started and I would recommend this game to anyone who has experience with these "events".