This is a round-up of 7 top murder mystery party game 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 include boxed kits from Amazon. Downloadable murder mystery games online. And printable dinner party games. Plus games perfect for a large group of guests (up to 70)! I’ve also included some ideas for 1920s costumes and accessories.
And 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: 18+ | Format: Dinner Party Game Boxed Kit.
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.
- You’ll be chosing the murderer 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.
For more details see my post: Roaring ’20s Murder Mystery by Flexi Party.
*Murder in the Roaring 20s available from: UK Amazon and US Amazon.
2. Murder Mystery at the Theatre
From: Talking Tables | Number of characters: 5 to 12 | Age: 16+ | Format: Dinner party board game | Setting: Twenties Art Deco theater.
Description: There’s been a murder at the theatre, but who did it? Host a thrilling murder mystery night. The perfect addition to a dinner party for up to 12 Players. With fun character names like ‘Taylor Stummi’, ‘Victoria Sponge’ and ‘Daff O’Dyll’! [Source: Amazon]
Boxed kit contents:
- Instruction booklet and welcome speech for the host.
- Character information for 12 roles.
- Murder weapon props.
- Police crime files.
- Murder clues.
- Accusation forms and solutions.
- 3 Award trophies for best detective, actor and costume!
- Host can play, as no-one knows whodunnit until the end.
- Replayable as this murder mystery has 3 alternative endings!
For more details see my post: Murder Mystery at the Theatre Top Dinner Party Game for 5 to 12 players (Age: 16+).
*Talking Tables Murder Mystery at the Theatre Board Game available from UK Amazon and 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]
*Evil on the Beach available to download and print from Mysteries on the Net.
4. Stiffed at the Speakeasy
From: Red Herring Games | Number of roles/players: 8 (UK) or 10/12 (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]
*Stiffed at the Speakeasy by Red Herring Games available from UK Amazon. And from US Amazon for 10 Players and 12 Players.
5. Envy! Gatsby Themed Murder Mystery Escape Game
From: Lock Paper Scissors | No. of Players: 2 or more | Ages: 16+ | Format: Printable PDF escape room.
Plot: It was a delightful evening until… The toff’s been topped at his own party!
Look, none of us had a kind word to say about ol’ Carnegie but Captain Farthing’s breathing down our neck to get this case closed. Detective, head to the mansion and sort this rabble out. This is the bloody 1920’s at it’s worst.
For more details, see my post: Envy! Printable 1920s Murder Mystery Escape Game.
*Envy Murder Mystery Escape Room Kit available online from Lock Paper Scissors in PDF format, to download and print at home.
6. echoes: The Cocktail – Audio Murder Mystery
From: Ravensburger | Number of players: 1-6 | Format: Audio/Quick Murder Mystery Games.
Description: Under the dim lights of a smoky New York speakeasy, the underworld meets to concot their sinister plans. Listen to the conversations at the bar and see if you can solve the mystery of the infamous mob boss “Cruel Steve”. [Source: Amazon]
Game Play and Details:
- Listen to the sounds and dialogue connected to the game components.
- Find all audio clues and bring them into the correct order. Can you solve the mystery?
- To play this game, at least one player will need the free Ravensburger echoes app.
- High quality components: 6x chapter marker tiles, 18x item cards and instructions.
- Easy to understand instructions make it possible to start playing right away.
- This Murder Mystery Game will take 60 minutes to play.
*echoes: The Cocktail available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
7. Jazz, Gin, Money & Murder!
From: Masters of Mystery | Number of Players: 4 to 30.
Plot: It’s 1923, and the party seems endless at Jay Glittersby’s New York mansion… until a shot rings out, and an unwelcome guest is found dead.
Was the motive revenge, jealousy, or greed? Is the murderer a flapping dancer, a jazzy musician or a slyly deferential server? [Source: Masters of Mystery ]
For more details of this classy 1920s murder mystery: Masters of Mystery Game Reviews – Jay Glittersby & 1920s Jazz, Gin, Money & Murder!
*Jazz, Gin, Money & Murder available from Masters of Mystery. Also available from UK Amazon and US Amazon for 4 to 20 players.
You might also like: Masters of Mystery Game Reviews – Georgian-era (1800s), Bridgerton/Jane Austen Themed Mystery – A Scandal in Bodgerton.
More Roaring 20s Themed Games & Accessories
The Great Has Been, a 1920s Hen Party Murder Mystery Printable (Ages: 15+).
Murder by the Mob – 1920s Dinner Party Game for 6 Adults.
Pyramids Of Giza – Classic Agatha Christie 1920s Mystery Game for 6 to 8 Adults.
Hunt a Killer Game: Agatha Christie’s The Mystery at Hunter’s Lodge.
Twenties Great Gatsby Costume Accessories for Women.
1920s Speakeasy Accessories for Men and Women.
More Decade-Themed Mystery Games
Era/Decade Themed Games: Medieval | Wild West | Victorian | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s
Also check out my latest murder mystery party game kits for: Kids | Tweens and Teens | Large Groups | Adult Dinner Parties.
See also my latest: Decade Party Games. You might also like: Top 10 Best Detective Board Games. And 7 Top Murder Mystery Party Cocktail Ideas including Subscription Boxes.
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