You can use the base kit as a play for 8 guests or download even more characters and use it as a “meet and mingle” kit where everyone mingles and talks about their Santa clue(s) and then hears some Reports.
You can also use it for a quick 30-40 minute party or school classroom activity by skipping Acts 2 and 3 and just doing Act One and reading out the Reports.
Shorter clues (so easier to read).
This mystery has been used and enjoyed by adults and teens!
A mystery game that’s perfect for a Mardi Gras party or anytime!
Set in New Orleans. This year’s Rex King of the Mardi Gras – a local property developer called Darrin Hibiscus – hasn’t been seen since he went to collect the keys to the city. Where has he gone? Has he been kidnapped? It’s your job to find out.
It can also be used as a school Mardi Gras play and includes teacher’s notes and exercises.
Samples:
Downloadable Base Kit for 8 guests (4 female and 4 male) ($24.95):
Overview of the Mardi Gras play party game
It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans and the city is full of party-goers. The Mardi Gras parade has just finished and the invitation-only Ball is about to commence. The only problem is that this year’s Rex King of the Mardi Gras – a local property developer called Darrin Hibiscus – hasn’t been seen since he went up the steps of Gallier Hall to collect the keys to the city. The Mayor waited in vain in his office, but the king never appeared. His wife, the Queen waited for him to pass by, but he never did.
Excerpt
Maid Coralie: “He brought a chocolate donut to the class and he ate it in front of everyone while I was trying to remind them of how they should be eating healthy from now on. And he kept laughing during the section on exercise. He wrecked it for everyone.”
Additional information
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046708638480
brand
Merri Mysteries
age_group
adult
gender
unisex
Number Of Guests:
10 to 16 guests (play format), 10 to 30 guests (school play format – mystery not murder), 17 to 30 guests (meet & mingle format)
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What They've Said
Dawn House, USA
(see her photo on the Photos tab) “Happy to report that our New Orleans Mayhem went extremely well. We had over 150 attendees and everyone enjoyed it.”
Janette Mulka, USA
“Hi Stephanie, The party went very well thank you! All was good. The younger ones (8yr) were really getting into it and taking notes even. Parents and kids were working together and it was fun to dress up and act out. No one figured it out correctly but 2 guessed the right answer. THANK YOU!!!”
Characters
The suspects present at the party are:
Pierre
I am a direct descendent of the French-Canadian explorer, Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville – the one who found land south of New Orleans in 1699 and called it “Pointe due Mardi Gras.” I live in the French quarter of New Orleans. I just watched the parade go by. I am a draftsman by trade.
Maid Coralie
I am a maid on the Krewe of Rex. Our Krewe is one of the oldest and our colors of purple, green and gold are now the official mardi gras colors. And we started giving out the collectible doubloon coins in 1960. I am a nurse in real life.
Captain of the Carnival (Culley)
I am the absolute leader of the carnival organization team and leader of the parade. In real life I am an accountant and believe me sometimes I find working with people much harder than working with numbers and receipts.
Fitz
I carried the flambeaux (Naphtha-fueled torches) at the parade. I work at a hardware store during the day, but I’m a cool dude at night.
Dr. Babs
I’m a physician and I was on the Knights of Babylon Krewe. Our Krewe was founded in 1939. Our king, or Sargon, takes his title from the legendary Babylonian ruler. But he wasn’t the king of the actual carnival this year unfortunately. Our parade route went mainly down St Charles Avenue this year.
Mayor Norwell
I am the current mayor of New Orleans. I think the Mardi Gras is great for the city as it brings lots of visitors and keeps us alive and vibrant. And nowadays there are lots of volunteers to help with the clean up afterwards so even that’s not a problem. I just wish I hadn’t eaten so many king cakes at the party at Gallier Hall.
Duchess Dinah
I one of the ladies that works on all the committees for various charities around New Orleans. I’m lucky to have inherited some money to live on, so I like to give back by giving my time.
Zelda
I’m one of the many poor peasant wenches at the Mardi Gras. Give me a nickel and I’ll dance in a spiral, till I fall down. I’m an environmentalist. Normally I work in an organic Permaculture nursery. The good thing about living in New Orleans is that everything grows well in this warm climate.
Reading Level
Reading level: 6
Note: The reading levels of each kit (not just “page” as it says below) were determined by copying and pasting the kit (the play version), into The Readability Test Tool (see www.read-able.com).
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