Description
Murder on the Dancefloor is a murder mystery game for 14 to 20 guests and one or two hosts. It is set in a small-town US diner, in the 1950s.
Murder on the Dancefloor is a thrilling evening of suspicion, double-dealing and murder! Your guests will be in the middle of the action, and it will be up to them to wheel and deal to get what they want. Will they achieve their goals, keep their secrets hidden, and survive Murder on the Dancefloor?
It’s the 1950s, small-town USA: and tonight Flo’s Diner is the place to be. It’s the most popular place in town, and the local hangout for teens and adults alike. Neon lights flash out front, the checkered dancefloor sparkles inside, and the seats are polished to perfection.
Tonight the diner is set to host the town’s annual Dance-off competition. Famous celebrities have arrived at the event to help judge, while many keen locals and newcomers wish to participate. As the sun sets in the sky, the diner fills with people and the night begins. The dancefloor is flashing, milkshakes and burgers are being served constantly, and there’s a great vibe of enthusiasm.
But suddenly a terrifying scream echoes throughout the diner, causing panic! Local bad-boy, Ricky Johnson has been found dead in the male restroom by his best friend, Mikey Reed. Mikey found Ricky on the bathroom floor, with a fatal knife wound to his chest.
With the local police officer already at the diner, everyone is told to remain on the premises. Detective Hudson has ordered all exits and entrances to the building locked until further notice. In an effort to not completely destroy the night, however, Flo has arranged for the Dance-off to carry on as normal.
With the Dance-off only an hour away, and Ricky’s killer unknown, many mysteries hang in the air: so just who did commit Murder on the Dancefloor?
Murder on the Dancefloor lasts for about four hours and is suited to an evening. It is often played over a meal – a finger buffet if possible, to allow guests to circulate and talk in private.
The free introductory pdf file contains an introduction to the game, a cast list of all the characters, and a copy of the Weekly Herald.
Cast of characters
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Diner staff
- Flo Higgins: Single mother and owner of Flo’s Diner
- Pat Larvis: Janitor at Flo’s Diner
- Bernie Reese: The Diner’s chef
- Jamie Shephard: Worker at Flo’s Diner
- Clare Simpson: Hardworking waitress at Flo’s Diner
Teens
- Eric Anthony: Reigning champion of the Dance-off with Sally, younger brother of Dallas
- Bailey Higgins: Flo’s only child
- Becky Johnson: Younger sister of Ricky Johnson, butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth
- Sally Larvis: Reigning champion of the Dance-off with Eric, and daughter of Pat
- Joseph Marks: Local greaser, and enemy of Ricky Johnson
- Crystal Reed: Local greaser girl
- Mikey Reed: Ricky’s dashing best friend, and twin brother of Crystal
- Corey Rogers: Youngest and newest member of Ricky’s gang
Locals
- Dallas Anthony: Local business tycoon
- Penny Hodge: Local respectable citizen
- Dr Peter Hodge: Local physician, and protective husband of Penny Hodge
- Detective Hudson: Local law enforcer
Visitors
- Mel Rivers: Famous singer in town to judge the Dance-off
- Steven Starling: Famous TV personality in town to judge the local Dance-off
- Percy Wilson: A traveler passing through Flo’s Diner
Murder on the Dancefloor is for 14 to 20 guests:
- 14 guests (5 male, 6 female, 3 any)
- 15 guests (5 male, 6 female, 4 any)
- 16 guests (5 male, 6 female, 5 any)
- 17 guests (5 male, 6 female, 6 any)
- 18 guests (5 male, 6 female, 7 any)
- 19 guests (6 male, 6 female, 7 any)
- 20 guests (6 male, 6 female, 8 any)
You also need one or two hosts, to organize the party and ensure everything runs smoothly. (We recommend two hosts, particularly if this is your first Freeform Games murder mystery party.)
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Players: 14 – 20
Price: US$44.99 – Immediate Download