Host your own medieval mystery with this boxed kit from Red Herring Games. Available from Amazon.
With character roles for 7 to 8 players. Plus 40 to 100 party guests can also take part in the investigation.
For more murder mysteries and large group games, see my list of posts below.
A Mediaeval Murder
From: Red Herring Games.
Number of roles: 7 suspects plus investigator role. Plus 40 to 100 party guests can take part in the investigation.
Age rating: 13 year olds and up.
Format: Dinner party game boxed kit.
Setting: Medieval Castle.
Murder Mystery for a Large Group
Plot: Uffington Castle, home to King Alfred and Queen Elswith, is experiencing a modest time of peace. In celebration of this peace the Royal couple have decided to hold a banquet. Just as the night begins however, the portcullis crashes down outside the room and a bell topped hat rolls back inside. The Court Jester is discovered dead, but was it merely a terrible accident, or is his death the result of foul play? [Source: Amazon]
Features
- A murder mystery kit for a large number of guests.
- This kit has 5 short scripts for 7 “actors”.
- Information in the form of small paper clues is distributed to the guests who work as a team to solve the case.
- The game is constructed to be run in conjunction with a three course meal.
- Two murders occurs during the game. One witness (poisoning) and one unseen.
Characters
The Cast of characters:
- Cantfail – The monk sent to solve the crime. Dressed in his habit/robes and efficient in his own peculiar way, Cantfail has an unusual method of solving crimes – he involves everyone!
- Court Jester – You could say he died laughing – but given that the portcullis has all but chopped him in half that would hardly be fair! The part of the Jester can be played by Cantfail with a quick change of dress between rounds one and two.
- Queen Elswith – The Queen. Regal and beautiful, with flowing robes and decorative headdress, Queen Elswith has turned many a head in the kingdom with her charm and grace.
- Wayland the Smith – The Smith. In his regular work-a-day blacksmith clothes, Wayland smells of horses and sweat and is never without his tools of the trade which are habitually slung through his belt.
- Sir Render – Portly Knight. Larger than life, Sir Render enjoys his meat and his mead and is always ready for a party, if not always ready for battle.
- Sir Veillance – Knight. Dynamic and powerful, Sir Veillance is strong, ready for any challenge and is the favoured knight of the Queen.
- Victoria Sponge – Cook/Serving Wench. Used to waiting on tables as well as cooking, Victoria Sponge is rather plump, greasy and never afraid to call a spade a spade.
- Maid Inchina – Maid in waiting. Loyal to the Queen, Maid Inchina is always by her side, dressed flatteringly in flowing dresses and with her sewing ever to hand.
A Mediaeval Murder on Amazon
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More Murder Mystery Kits by Red Herring Games
For more murder mystery games developed by Red Herring Games. You might like:
Mayhem at the Movies All Girl Mystery Party Game (Age: 13+).
Murder on the Ghost Train Halloween Game (Age: 13+).
Greased at the Diner 1950s Game for 6 to 12 players (Teen+).
Murder on the Disorientated Express Game (Age: 18+).
A Not Very Elementary Murder by Red Herring Games (Age: 18+).
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