It's 1980 and things are party perfect at the Southwether Ranch.

Sheep and oil baron Brock Ewein is hosting an elaborate dinner party for his weekend guests, the Darrington's.

Just as the cocktails are served, a gunshot is heard from the billiard room upstairs.

To everyone's shock, Brock's son, Jay R. Ewein is found dead!

Someone in the house must have done it. So, who shot Jay R. and why?

Essential Cast

• Detective Inspector Frank Lee Askew - Local law enforcement.
  Efficient in his own peculiar way, Detective Inspector Askew has an unusual method of solving crimes ”“ he involves everyone!



• Brock Ewein - Patriarch of the Ewein family
  A millionaire ten times over, Brock has amassed his fortune as a sheep rancher and oil baron with Southwether Oil. He always dresses casually, preferring blue jeans and a flannel shirt to tuxedos and tie.



• Elenora Ewein (a.k.a. Ms. Nellie) - Matriarch of the Ewein family
  Known as Ms. Nellie and wife of Brock, you are down to earth and looking forward to a casual dinner party. You love wearing denim pants with your diamond earrings. Elegant but informal!



• Lou Ellen Ewein - Wife of Jay R. Ewein
  Usually seen around the Ewein mansion wearing her designer jeans and high-heeled shoes, tonight is no exception. Of course, she wears shoulder pads in her sweaters, a long scarf and a diamond tiara in her teased up bangs.



• Mike Mulhaney - Chauffeur at Southwether
  Almost always on call for driving, Mike is never without with his cap, long scarf and black jacket. He takes his job very seriously.



• Drake Darrington - Millionaire/owner of Dallas Oil.
  With feathered silver hair, Drake still sports a dashing figure for a man his age while wearing his well cut jeans and diamond studded belt buckle.



• Chrystal Darrington - Second wife of Drake Darrington
  A blonde beauty, Chrystal is always at ease in her skintight jeans and overdone eye makeup while flaunting her huge diamond wedding ring. She is never seen without her signature long scarf twisted about her neck.

Robby Ewein- Brother to Jay R.
Second son of Brock and Ms. Nellie, he's always striving to be the perfectionist.Robby wears a suit and tie, even during casual dinner parties. He walks with a slight limp, but that hasn't slowed him down in his climb up the Ewein corporate ladder.


• Phallice Darrington - Daughter of Drake Darrington
  Rich and spoiled with big hair, she has a big wallet, too. Phallice is used to the best and is always wearing her diamond earrings and her finest designer jeans for informal festivities.



• Juicey Ewein - Ward of Brock and Ms. Nellie Ewein
  Seemingly innocent, Juicey dresses in the typical college attire of the day. Her long feathered hair is her crowning glory along with a belt to accentuate her small waist.



• Cray Fisher - Caterer
  Known for his sumptuous seafood, Cray is a master of his craft. He's always seen in his chef's apron and carrying a tray of this or that during his dinner party bookings.



• Bobbie Gnobb - Secretary to Jay R.
  With her honours degree from business college, Bobbie has made her herself indispensable to Jay R.. Always ready by his desk, she is never seen without her classy dress and well coiffered hair, ready for dictation.



• Fronte Paige - Reporter
  Sent on assignment by “Dallas Entertainment”� magazine to cover the dinner party. Dressed in his suit, he's always carrying a notepad andpen, trying to look official in a dishevelled sort of way.

Never run a large group mystery before? Then don't panic!

Hosting a Large Group Murder Mystery is time consuming, but with ample preparation and a good cast it is really quite simple and great fun!

In large group games it is impossible to give everyone a part, instead the mystery involves “cast members”� who are fully in the know and act out the mystery, and the guests act as detectives trying to solve the murder.

Large group games come in several different formats, clue based, cast based, multi-room, single room, or a mixture of them all.

This particular game requires 7-13 cast, and one large room. It also has an option of a series of paper clues. Guests will also need paper and pens. This game works best as a sit down event with 6-12 tables of guests who work as a team, but the game can be adapted to suit most formats of events.

The game contains two options. Option 1: All clues are provided by cast members. Option 2: Guests receive questions to ask the suspects (cast members) on paper, and have to find out the answers to these questions from the cast.

To find out more information about Character Based single room games click here Character based mystery games for large groups.

• How to use this game.
• Instructions for running this murder mystery.
• Making the most of your theme.
• Invitations in 6,8,10 and 12 player format.
• Character Booklets.
• Optional scripted dialogue in 6, 8, 10 and 12 player format.
• Option 1 clues
• Option 2 clues
• Guests Instructions for Option 1 and Option 2
• Answer sheet
• Scripted dialogue for Detective Inspector Frank Lee Askew.
• Money off voucher towards next purchase.

This game contains content that may be suitable for persons ages 18 and older. This game contains:

• Sexual Themes - Womanising and non-sexual encounters and harrassement mentioned.
• Gambling mentioned
• A murder - violence suggested.
• Comic Mischief - Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humour.
• Suggestive Themes - Mild references or materials and innuendo.
• Drug references - Whisky, drunk exessively is mentioned.

This mystery game is available in three options:

• Downloadable
• Print on demand.
• Deluxe kit.

Further information on the three options can be found in the menu on the right of your screen.

Please select which option you require below and then click “add to cart”� to purchase this game.

All guest materials will be printed ONCE ONLY unless otherwise arranged.

Please get in touch if you require more guest materials. If large volumes are required we will discuss further costs with you.

Printed games will be shipped within 2-3 days of the order and a confirmation email will be sent at this time. All printed games will be sent by first class post and will arrive in line with postal service timescales.

If you would like personal details adding to your invitations please indicate this at check out and we will get in touch to confirm your requirements with you.

All downloadable games can be accessed immediately after purchase. Customers who purchase the printed materials will also be able to access the downloadable game on check out to enable advance planning.