ABOUT
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
-The Blanched Soldier
Murder at Ridlestone Manor is a PRINTABLE Murder Mystery Party game for avid SHERLOCK HOLMES fans and mystery novices alike. The game is afoot!
Setting: The Murder at Ridlestone Manor Mystery Dinner Party game is set in 1889 in an English countryside Estate. However, hosts may adapt the game to reflect a modern adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Synopsis: You are cordially invited to attend Lady Murdoch’s birthday celebration at the luxurious Ridlestone Manor. Tragically, Lord Charles Alfred Murdoch will not be joining the party on account of being murdered by one of the guests! Over dinner you will have opportunity to utilize your deductive powers to discover whodunit. Perhaps the murderer is YOU!
The game is broken into four 15 minute rounds presented as Acts 1-4. It is best played with 8 characters (4 men and 4 women). During each round, characters will read or ad-lib from their character booklets which reveal clues and shocking accusations!
This is a fun party game to play in anticipation of upcoming Sherlock films and episodes or for any kind of celebration! The host will set the pace of the game which can last from 1-3 hours. It is not necessary to play the game over a meal, however this is the recommended setting.
Every character is a suspect with a scandalous secret to hide!
8 PRIMARY SUSPECTS:
Sherlock Holmes - Brilliant London-based Consulting Detective
Irene Adler - Famous Contralto and Prima Donna of the London Opera House
John Watson - Gallant Victorian Gentleman and Celebrity Doctor
Mary Watson - Nurse and Newly Wed Bride of John Watson
Hatty Murdoch - Eccentric Wife of Lord Murdoch
Simon Newcombover - American Lens and Telescope Salesman
Molly Filanders - Maid and Newly Recruited Suffragette
Jack Short - Charismatic Plumber Known for his Large Toolbox
(Plus 4 extra observational characters)
REVIEWS
"Nothing clears up a case so much as stating it to another person."
- Silver Blaze
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My daughter is obsessed with all things Sherlock and wanted a murder mystery dinner party for her 17th birthday. Everyone loved the script and really got into it! It's well worth the cost as it's obvious this took a lot of work to put together.
CORENE EVERETT
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This Sherlock Party is more than a plot with some props, it is the whole kit and kaboodle, an over-the-top experience that fits the larger-than-life personality of Sherlock Holmes. I was a bit worried at first that I wouldn't pull off my character, but the fun dispelled every inhibition and I got sucked right in. This game would make Sir Arthur Conan Doyle proud!
DEREK NICOL
TRIFLES
"There is nothing so important as trifles"
-The Man with the Twisted Lip
WHAT IS INCLUDED
This listing is a DIGITAL zip file and requires printing. The digital file includes:
1. Game Instructions and Hosting Guide
2. Character Profiles for 8 guests (plus several observational roles)
3. Party Invitations (both printable and email versions)
4. Printable Game Booklets for each guest (plus printing instructions)
5. Printable Clues, Accusation Cards and Solution
6. Printable Award Certificates for Best Sleuth, Best Costume, and Best Performance
7. Dinner Party recipe and decoration ideas
WHO WILL ENJOY PLAYING
Murder at Riddlestone Manor is best suited for participants over 16 years old. Although the game is "clean," it does include references to scandal, affairs, pipe smoking, criminal behavior and murder.
Church and senior groups have enjoyed playing Murder at Ridlestone Manor!
COPYRIGHT
This game is copyright protected. Buyers may print and use this game multiple times for PERSONAL USE only. Commercial use or reselling is not permitted.