East side story…a 1950s murder mystery

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East side story…a 1950s murder mystery 8-15+ Guests Electronic Version

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TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Characters…………………………………………………………………………….….............................2 Instructions for the Host…………………………………………………………………….….…….…….………4 How to Play a Murder Mystery – Guests Instructions…………………………………..…….…….............10 Name Tags for the Guests……………………………………………………………………………………..….11 Optional Pre-game Round Task Sheets…………………………………………………………………………14 Round One Clue Cards – Appetizer Hour……………………..……………………………………..….….….19 Round Two Clue Cards – Dinner & Investigation Hour…………………………….….……………………..27 Victim Sign……………………………………………………………………………………………………………35 Murder weapon cut out……………………………………………………………………………………………..36 Evidence found on victim…………………………………………………………………………………………..37 Forensic Examination Report……………………………………………………………………………..….……38 Mystery Investigation Sheets………………………...…………………….………………………….………….39+ Round Three - Solution Round with Dessert…………………………..……………………………..…….…..55 Menu Suggestions……………………………………………………………………………………………….…..62 Bonus Games – including Round Two Movie Challenge….………………………………………………….65 1950s Slang Dictionary……………………………………………………………………………………………..72

SYNOPSIS (THIS OUTLINES THE FLOW OF THE PARTY EVENTS) In the mid-1950s, Fontaine City had a severe problem with teenaged street gangs with the east versus the west side of town. There was the hot rod racing gang called the D-Birds in the east. Their ladies were members of the girly clique called the Pink Chicks. These rebels went to school at Ryder High and spent their free time at their local hangout called Frosty’s Diner. Over on the west side of town, there was a motorcycle gang that went by the name of the Pit Vipers and their ladies were called the Black Widows. These hooligans attended Tuscadero High School and spent their free time at their local hangout - the Milkshake Shack. Occasionally, a dangerous drag race on Lightening Road would take place or a skirmish would break out if the opposing gangs discovered each other on their turfs or with their ladies, but for the most part - the Fontaine Police Department had the situation under control. At Ryder High, the cheerleaders formed the Campus Crew which was focused on reducing gangs and gang activity in the city. They thought that bringing the teens of Fontaine City together would help to solve the gang problem so they scheduled what was known to them as the Fontaine City 'Friendship' Sock Hop. To their surprise, both teens from the east and west arrived on the scene in fabulous '50s attire and enjoyed yummy appetizers while quizzing each other on fun '50s trivia. They engaged in thrilling party games such as the So You Think You Can ’50s Contest! The guests, for the most part, surprisingly got along without a hitch but it was soon unveiled that there was even an internal strife happening within the gangs. The Campus Crew got things back on track with a delicious '50s dinner while the guests drained their brains with a Sprinkle of the '50s Movie Challenge. To everyone’s shock, a murder victim was discovered and the teens quickly rallied together to figure out whodunit before the murderer could escape. After Detective Watson from the Fontaine City P.D. performed a preliminary forensic analysis of the crime scene, each guest submitted their final guesses of whodunit and took turns accusing each other. Then, everyone admitted to any involvement they had with the crime and the murderer confessed! After a brilliant escape attempt, the guests calmed everything down with another fun party game. Overall it was a sock hop that nobody in Fontaine City will ever forget!


LIST OF CHARACTERS CHARACTER NAME AND

OCCUPATION CHARACTER DESCRIPTION COSTUME

SUGGESTIONS

Bonnie frizzo

Leader of the Pink Chicks

REQUIRED

Female

Bonnie Frizzo (aka: ‘Frizzo’), a senior at Ryder High School, is the aggressive and opinionated leader of the east side girl’s clique, the Pink Chicks. Frizzo refuses to conform to society’s rules and constantly crosses the line with the local law enforcement who would like nothing better than to find her guilty of something. With this hard exterior, nobody realizes she is quite vulnerable… including her boyfriend Kermicky.

‘50s attire and any type of pink satin jacket

(optional). Hair in a high pony tail with a scarf or if

short, in pin curls.

Cho Cho Leader of The Black

Widows

REQUIRED Female

Cho Cho is the hottest hand jive dancer in the nation! She’s also the feisty leader of the west side lady’s street crew called the Black Widows. The Black Widows are notorious for being cruel and insensitive – especially to their rivals, the Pink Chicks. They are only allowed to socialize with the boys of the west side’s Pit Vipers.

Glamorous 1950s attire (sequined poodle skirt, etc.) Hair in a high pony

tail with a scarf or if short, in pin curls. Black satin jacket (optional).

Manny Zooko Leader of the D-

Birds

REQUIRED Male

Manny Zooko is definitely on Fontaine City’s most handsome list - even though he’s a shameless egomaniac. Manny’s a rebel against cultural norms but with good intentions at heart. He is an avid drag racer of his hot rod that he lovingly calls Thunder Wonder which is the fastest car in town and unbeatable at Lightening Road. Manny is the valiant and extremely loyal leader of the gang, the D-Birds.

White t-shirt, rolled blue jeans and an optional

leather jacket that says ‘D-Birds’

Sandra D. Bolson

Member of the Pink Chicks

REQUIRED Female

Originally hailing from Australia, Sandra D. Bolson will be the newest member of the Pink Chicks. A high school senior at Ryder High School, Sandra spews charisma and charm with her wholesome personality. However, it is rumored that this goody two shoes has a hidden devious side.




kermicky Member of the D-

Birds

REQUIRED Male

Kermicky is the hard-edged member of the D-Birds and senior at Ryder High. Known as the toughest man in Fontaine City, the rival west side Pit Vipers leave his gang well enough alone! However, trouble’s brewing on the horizon as it’s rumored that Kermicky lost his edge and recently backed down from a fight with a ninth grader! Once Theo Valmudo gets wind of this, the D-Birds might be in serious danger.



finchy Member of the Pink

Chicks

REQUIRED Female

Finchy is one of the sweetest and most caring members of the Pink Chicks. Finchy will do absolutely anything for a friend in need – even to her detriment! Against warnings from her guardian angel named Frankie, Finchy recently dropped out of high school to pursue an education in cosmetology. Rumor has it that she is currently regretting her decision!



short, in pin curls. Optional to get a pink wig

and ‘50s style glasses.

theo Valmudo

Leader of the Pit Vipers

REQUIRED Male

Theo Valmudo is the bluntly honest leader of The Pit Vipers of Fontaine City. He’s the extremely charming ‘bad boy’ that’s known to catch a few forbidden eyes belonging to the Pink Chicks – the ladies from the east side of town. Theo constantly terrorizes the members of his rival gang, the D-Birds – but only if Kermicky’s not around.


leather jacket that says ‘Pit Vipers’


Potzie Doody Member of the D-

Birds

REQUIRED

Male

Potzie Doody, a recent graduate from Ryder High School, immediately followed in his father’s footsteps and became a mechanic in his father’s shop on the east side of Fontaine City – Big Al’s Auto Repair. Potzie Doody is Manny Zooko’s ‘right hand man’ and is the oldest member of the D-Birds.


leather jacket that says ‘D-Birds.’ Name tag for ‘Big Al’s Auto Repair’ is

optional.

Sonny Webber

Member of the Pit Vipers

Optional Male

Sonny Webber is a student at Tuscadero High School on the west side of town and he’s a severely radical and irrational member of the Pit Vipers. He works as a soda jerk at the local west side hangout, the Milkshake Shack, with his friend and member of the Black Widows, Jonni Cuttingham.



Marla marachino

Member of the Pink Chicks

Optional Female

Marla Marachino is the ultra-feminine member of the east side lady’s clique, the Pink Chicks and she works as a carhop at the local east side hangout, Frosty’s Diner. Constantly checking her appearance behind a compact mirror, this pampered princess has her eyes fixed on the boys of the D-Birds for sure! However, Marla often gets into trouble as her eyes tend to wander towards the boys from the rival gang…especially their leader- Theo Valmudo!

Any type of pink satin jacket (optional). ‘50s style waitress uniform.

Roller skates as an optional accessory. Hair in a high pony tail with a scarf or if short, in pin

curls. Name tag for ‘Frosty’s Diner’ is

optional.

Jonni Cuttingham

Member of the Black Widows

Optional Female

Jonni Cuttingham is the popular class clown at Tuscadero High School and a waitress at the west side teen hangout – the Milkshake Shack. When she was ten years old, she moved from the east to the west side of town but still remembers her dreams of the day she could become a member of the infamous east side girl clique – the Pink Chicks! If the Black Widows ever found out about that, she’d be in big trouble!

‘50s style waitress uniform. Roller skates as an optional accessory. Hair in a high pony tail

with a scarf or if short, in pin curls. Black satin

jacket (optional). Name tag for ‘Milkshake Shack’

is optional.

Lavrin De Frappio

Member of the Black Widows

Optional Female

When it comes to being wild and crazy, Lavrin De Frappio is a force to be reckoned with! This hard-working soda factory worker graduated from Tuscadero High School just last year and had a job the very next day! Lavrin De Frappio is far from feminine and is often seen as ‘one of the guys.’ She is an extremely loyal, long-term member of the Black Widows.

Factory worker uniform – retro is preferred. A

large ‘L’ on the chest of the uniform. Hair in a

high pony tail with a scarf or if short, in pin curls.

Black satin jacket (optional). Name tag for ‘Fontaine Soda Factory’

is optional.

Cheryl Feenie

Student Class Representative,

Ryder High School

Optional Female

Cheryl Feenie is the ultra-intelligent Student Class Representative of Ryder High School. She is not affiliated with gangs and doesn’t condone that type of activity. She frequently tries to infiltrate herself, however, into that social scene so she can put a stop to it once and for all. Cheryl is always found carrying her stuffed rabbit! She claims it gives her the power of foresight but it’s most likely just a childhood ‘security blanket’ that she can’t let go of.

Conservative 1950s attire. Stuffed animal rabbit as an optional

prop. Hair in a high pony tail with a scarf or if short, in pin curls.

Richie Fonzrelli Quarterback,

Tuscadero High School

Optional Male

*Can be expanded to 5 (M/F) characters as members Ryder High

Football Team

Richie Fonzrelli is the tenacious quarterback on the Tuscadero High School football team. A graduating senior, he’s an excellent role model as the Valedictorian of his class, President of the National Honor Society, and he volunteers daily at the local nursing home. He can’t help but do the right thing in any given situation! Richie, however, has a huge problem with any students who participate in gang activity. He often uses his powers of influence and popularity to campaign against them.

Retro football uniform. Optional to have a football as a prop.


Patricia Grimlox

Cheer Captain, Ryder High School

Optional Female *Can be expanded to 5 (M/F) characters as members Ryder High

Cheer Squad

Patricia Grimlox is the spunky cheerleading captain for Ryder High School. Patricia is known for founding the ‘Ryder High Campus Crew’ which is a club made up of mostly cheerleaders from her squad that are focused on ‘cleaning up the school’ and setting great examples for behavior and social etiquette. The Campus Crew members receive a lot of ridicule from the kids that don’t buy into their philosophy…such as the members of the Pink Chicks and the D-Birds.

Retro cheerleading uniform. Pom-poms and megaphone as optional

props. Hair in a high pony tail with a scarf or if


*IMPORANT INFORMATION REGARDING CHARACTER ASSIGNMENTS: Assign your most definite RSVPs and outgoing guests to the required characters and the more tentative, shy/reserved guests for the optional characters. To figure out who will be a ‘definite RSVP’, it is highly suggested to send a ‘save the date’ email out to your prospective guests way in advance of the party date so you can either eliminate those guests from your list who can’t make it (and therefore you will not assign them to a character) or you can change your party date if enough required-character guests simply cannot make it. It’s suggested to invite more than the required number of players as any of the ‘required’ guests could cancel at the last minute and leave you high & dry. You can play as many optional players as you wish and in any combination that you choose. The optional players have the same materials and same participation level, but these optional characters are not ‘mandatory’ for the storyline to play out and therefore for the mystery to be sleuthed appropriately.

What happens if one of your required characters cancels on you at the last minute? First, take a deep breath…it’s not the end of the world.

FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PURCHASED GAME

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HOST Get ready for a 1950s shakin' party with your purchase of east side story…a 1950s murder mystery party game from mymysteryparty.com! This party is an entertaining and comical mystery where the players act the roles of hilarious personalities while sleuthing the intriguing story line. This is an excellent choice for your next get together for any occasion. This document needs to be printed in advance of the party. Cut out the clues and slip them into envelopes labeled with the appropriate round and character for each round of the party. It is optimal to choose different colored envelopes for each round. During the party, your job as the host is to ensure that the envelopes are given to the guests at the appropriate times and most of all – that you and your guest are having a blast!! Make sure to read the host instructions for each round prior to the party to ensure that you have everything in place for the big day! Please note - the host instructions for each round do not disclose who the murderer is but do not read the Round Three clue cards if you want to keep everything a surprise. (The victim is revealed in the Round Two clue cards.) This mystery comes with 15+ characters. There are 7+ optional characters in this mystery. If you do not have guests for these 7+ optional characters, simply omit the clues of these guests and / or only print the guests’


clue cards that will be at the party. If you need to have unique characters added, go to the Party Upgrades section of the My Mystery Party site and click on the ‘custom character’ link to purchase custom characters.


The game is organized into 3 rounds plus a pre-game. The game rounds are designed as follows: OPTIONAL PRE-GAME: these pre-game starters and task sheets are to be delivered to each guest before the party or give them to the guests as they arrive. All pre-game starters are optional and do not alter the mystery and are intended to enhance the pre-game build up for the event. These starters are not vital to solving the mystery. In this game, there are also pre-game tasks for the characters to perform. These pre-game tasks are optional and the omission of them does not alter the mystery in any way. You will need to fill in your guests’ contact information (email is typically the best method of contact) on the pre-game task sheets for each guest to be able to contact the characters listed on each of their task sheets (see below). APPETIZER HOUR – ROUND ONE: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive. DINNER HOUR – ROUND TWO: Deliver these clues while you serve dinner to your guests. (Dinner is optional.) DESSERT ‘N THE BIG REVEAL – ROUND THREE: Deliver these clues with coffee/cocoa and dessert.

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OPTIONAL PRE-GAME ROUND

Before the party, encourage your guests to view the Your Mystery Party - http://yourmysteryparty.com/fifties website or use the free printable My Mystery Party invitations as they have the character descriptions included. This way, before the party, they can get familiar with the other characters that will be at the party! There are also hidden/subtle hints about characters throughout the page so those guests who choose to be ‘super sleuths’ can spend some time studying the Your Mystery Party site prior to the party. The free, downloadable invitations are located on the item page where you first purchased this game. If you purchased this game from Amazon.com – you’ll need to head over to MyMysteryParty.com and go to the game’s page at http://www.mymysteryparty.com/19mumypagare.html Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the link that says ‘free, downloadable invitation’ to download the pdf file. Fill in your information in the text fields and either print or save to your hard drive. You can email these invites to your guests to save paper costs. You will need to enter your information in the text field and save one on your hard drive for each player, changing the character to be played on each invitation. Alternatively, either email this link or use any eVite site and simply include the link to the Your Mystery Party guest invite site at http://yourmysteryparty.com/fifties There are no spoilers on this page for your guests, but rather fun stuff for your guests to read & watch about your party before the big day!

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TFULL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PURCHASED GAME

ROUND ONE - IT’S PARTY TIME! DÉCOR: Create a 1950s ambiance with a 1950s CD playing softly and 1950s décor. Purchase these items and other 1950s Sock Hop party gear at any local party store. Fill turquoise, pink, black and white balloons with helium (at your local party store) and gather bunches with balloon weights and place them strategically throughout your party room. Optional: cut out circles for record albums out of cardboard and spray paint them with black paint and dip in black glitter. Paint the center either turquoise or pink and sprinkle with the same color (i.e. pink, turquoise) glitter. Hang these from the ceiling with clear fishing wire or hang them on the wall throughout the party area.


OPTIONAL BUT FUN: At the conclusion of this round, play any of the bonus games (see the bonus activity instructions). PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready. • If any of the optional games are played, you will need to collect the items needed in advance of the game. • Round One Clue cards printed and slipped into envelopes that are labeled and sealed for each character

playing the game.

ROUND TWO – DINNER HOUR PRE-GAME SET UP: In the nearest bathroom, place the following items under the sink - the victim sign(included in party ready pack), scotch tape, host supplied white non-toxic face makeup (optional but funny and suggested), the cut out murder weapon (included in party ready pack), and if you have purchased the victim t-shirt and / or crime scene tape. If there is not a cabinet under the sink, place these items in any location that can be concealed within that bathroom.



After about 15 minutes, take up the Sprinkle of 1950s Movie Challenge Guess Sheets from your guests and score them using the Sprinkle of 1950s Movie Challenge Answer Sheet. Set these aside until it is time to cue the victim. PRE-MURDER ROUND TWO: PASS OUT THE ROUND TWO CLUE CARDS: Pass out the envelopes for round two to the guests and encourage them over the next 15 or so minutes to mingle while implementing their 'pre-murder' reveal clues for round two. Since you are likely to be playing a character role, do not forget to implement your own 'pre-murder' clues and mingle with your guests before you allow the round to advance.

Do not forget to implement your own 'pre-murder' clues and mingle with your guests before you advance the round.

Once everyone has implemented their clues, it is time for you to announce the scores of the ‘Sprinkle of 1950s Movie Challenge.' This is a cue for a specified guest to leave and re-enter the room as the victim. Try to stall as long as possible by talking about the team member’s performance in the challenge, their scores, etc. This is done to distract the guests while the victim is becoming the victim. When the victim returns, s/he will have a white-painted face and a sign on his / her chest. S/he is not allowed to talk for the remainder of the game as s/he is a ghost, but s/he can still play just like everybody else. As an alternative - if you want this guest to be able to speak, you can also just tell them to talk like a ghost for the rest of the party. In no way is the victim any less of a player – they are still to remain in the game, but just as the ‘victim.’ Most victims love the attention and want to be the victim again! Plus, if you purchased the victim shirt- it should be their consolation prize. There is also a downloadable victim award in the prop emporium on the My Mystery Party site.


PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready!

The victim sign for the victim’s clue in Round Two Scotch Tape (to adhere the victim sign and the murder weapon to the victim) Murder Weapon The forensic analysis report in a sealed envelope The Mystery Investigation Sheets The ‘Sprinkle of 1950s Movie Challenge’ Non-toxic white face powder / paint for the victim (the victim’s clue will describe what to do with it; host

supplied). Answer sheet for the ‘Sprinkle of 1950s Movie Challenge’ Victim t-shirt (optional) and crime scene tape to decorate the victim (optional – both are sold on My

Mystery Party’s website in the mystery props section).

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ROUND THREE– DESSERT, COFFEE AND ‘THE BIG REVEAL’

ACCUSATIONS: after you collect the mystery investigation sheets, allow the guests to one-by-one accuse who they believe the murderer is and how they did it. Instruct them to also tell the group their guess of the murderer’s motive. If you are having an awards ceremony using the awards certificates available on the My Mystery Party site in the mystery props section, you can use this round as the final decision maker on the best actor/actress award.


OPTIONAL AWARD CEREMONY: you can end the game with an optional awards ceremony. On the My Mystery Party site, there are plenty of downloadable award certificates to choose from. Or – you can purchase ribbons, trophies, etc. and be creative! Simply fill in the text fields when you have made your decisions on the winners and print before the awards ceremony.

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HELPFUL HINTS ON HOW TO PLAY A MYSTERY

GUEST INSTRUCTIONS So you’ve been assigned a character and you’ve come to the party dressed in the most fabulous 1950s inspired costume and have been told to play your role. So now what? The mystery is separated into 3 rounds. During the party, you will be handed an envelope that contains the clues necessary for your character for the round. The clues for all of the required characters provide everything that you need to solve the mystery. However, during the investigation segment of the game, you will need to ask the right questions and pay close attention to everyone’s clues to be able to get the whole picture of what has happened.


From this point forward, you are to remain in character until the mystery is solved. If you are playing a ‘spunky 1950s high school cheerleader,’ then that is who you are until the end! Undoubtedly, your host has cast you into a character that you are comfortable playing. There are some characters that are designed to be played more reserved than other characters that should be played more boisterous. Feel free to play your role however you feel comfortable. Embellish your character’s personality if you would like. However, if you are feeling more reserved tonight, you can opt to allow the other characters to approach you or you can simply listen in on others’ conversations to get your information.


NAME TAGS!

FRIZZO

CHO CHO

EACH PLAYER WILL HAVE A NAME TAG IN THE PURCHASED GAME


OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS: The following tasks are completely optional and exclusion of them does not alter the mystery in any way.

However, it does lead to pre-game build up and excitement! Cut the task strips out and slip them into the pre-game clue envelopes and send about 1 week prior to the party. Be sure to fill in your guests’ preferred contact

information on the task slips so they will be able to contact each other. If any of the optional guests are not playing – write ‘DISREGARD THIS TASK’ in the contact info blank.

The usual method of contact with our mystery parties is email BUT since this is the 1950s…we prefer you use the telephone! But if you want to use email…just ask your guests to pretend it is their home telephone by making

a statement at the top of the email: “This is really a telephone call to your home – this is not ‘really’ an email! There was not email in the 1950s!”

Character’s name has been removed OPTIONAL- for some pre-party fun, you can contact (phone, etc.) the following guests in the week leading up to the party:

Contact the guest playing FINCHY and tell her that you are looking forward to the sock hop at Frosty’s Diner. However, you are frosted that you were outvoted and that Sandra D. Bolson will officially join your group as a Pink Chick at the sock hop. You can’t believe Finchy and the others allowed that ‘closet case’ to be part of your hip clique as she is a total fream! (Contact info :___________________________________________________) Contact the guest playing SONNY WEBBER and tell him that you heard about what he said – that there should only be one gang in Fontaine City. If that is the case, it will be the D-Birds from the east side of town. So if he isn’t careful and doesn’t watch his mouth, his wish will come true and the Pit Vipers will be run out of Fontaine City for good! Everyone knows your boyfriend, Kermicky, is the toughest cat in town! (Contact info :__________________________________________________________)

Please note: either contacting the guests above or deciding to skip these tasks will not alter the mystery or anyone's ability to solve the mystery in anyway. However, contacting other guests will lead to excitement about the party and will encourage other guests to read about the other characters and be prepared for some completely mysterious fun!

EACH PLAYER WILL

HAVE A PREGAME TASK SHEET IN THE

PURCHASED GAME


ROUND ONE CLUES: CUT OUT, SLIP INTO ENVELOPES AND LABEL WITH THE APPROPRIATE ROUND AND CHARACTER

Character’s name has been removed – ROUND ONE USE THE FOLLOWING 1950s TRIVIA QUESTIONS AS AN ICE BREAKER

Question: How much did an Electric Portable Singer Sewing Machine cost in 1958? Answer: answer removed Question: Who was the U.S. President in 1958? Answer: answer removed

CLUES TO REVEAL DURING THIS ROUND During this round, mingle with other guests to discuss the following information with whomever you choose: Remember that you are the ultra-intelligent Student Class Representative from Ryder High School on the east side of

Fontaine City. You are not affiliated with teenaged street gangs and you do what you can to stop them. You’d love nothing more to see them disappear forever. You always have your stuffed rabbit with you as you feel it gives you the powers of foresight. Maybe you don’t really believe that but it’s your security ‘blanket’ nonetheless.

Talk to a few people about gangs and gang violence. Explain that in 1951, there was a huge gang rumble in town and twelve people died – an equal amount from both sides of the city - so both gangs lost. There are never winners in street fights like that.

Talk about how you heard that Sandra Bolson was nominated for Prom Queen this year. You won the Junior Prom Queen title last year and this year is even more important to win! You are going to the prom committee to find out if she will still be eligible since as of tonight, she’s affiliated with a street gang (the Pink Chicks).

PERSONAL CLUES TO CONCEAL You heard that your boyfriend, Squigmon (also a senior at Ryder High School), wants to become a D-Bird behind your

back. This makes you furious! Talk to Manny about how bad of an idea this is and to leave Squigmon alone. You would do anything to be Prom Queen again this year. You’d not be able to stand it if that ‘girl’ moved here from

Australia and took your title from you without being at Ryder High for four years to earn it like you did! And, especially if she remains eligible even though she is a member of a hooligan street gang (Pink Chicks).

EACH PLAYER WILL HAVE A ROUND ONE CARD IN THE PURCHASED GAME


ROUND TWO CLUES CUT OUT, SLIP INTO LABELED ENVELOPES WITH THE APPROPRIATE CHARACTER AND ROUND. TO BEGIN ROUND TWO, PASS OUT THESE ENVELOPES TO THE GUESTS.

character’s name has been removed ROUND TWO - THE MURDER WILL OCCUR DURING THIS ROUND!

CLUES TO REVEAL: (PRE-MURDER CLUES) Demand that all gang activity be immediately stopped or you and your football team (if they are playing with you) are

about to pound everyone’s faces. If they don’t back down to you – then simply give up and say ‘you tried’. Tell Sandra Bolson that you will remove her from the planet if she thinks she will tell you on for cheating at school.

You’ve already been accepted into Harvard University for the fall semester and if they found out that the little nerdy Poindex Brainman is the one who did your work for you in school – they’ll probably give the academic scholarship to HIM and take it away from YOU! You have an untarnished reputation in Fontaine City as a role model and a hometown football hero and you don’t want some dumb girl from Australia to ruin everything.

Ask Frizzo why she’d want to recruit cheerleaders from her school for her silly gang. You thought they had a tough reputation and were feared by all? But cheerleaders like Sandra are not feared by anyone – you hate to be the one to break the news to her. So, she needs to just break up that dumb gang, the Pink Chicks and just be normal for once. Then, she needs to convince her little boyfriends of the D-Birds to do the same. Then, the innocent citizens of Fontaine City can go out at night without fear that these teenage hooligans will give them any trouble.

POST MURDER CLUES: You have earned an ‘A’ in advanced chemistry this year in school. You haven’t missed one point on an exam or on

your homework. You noticed Cho Cho was wearing skin tight clothing to the sock hop. The murderer had to have a way to bring the poison to the sock hop. If they didn’t bring a handbag and are wearing

skin tight clothing – they are probably not a suspect. The murderer most likely has a big motive. People don’t tend to kill for no reason.

EACH PLAYER WILL HAVE A ROUND TWO

CARD IN THE PURCHASED GAME


For the victim: Put this with the other items for the victim (i.e. weapon cut out , note, and optional crime scene tape, tee-shirt and face makeup) in the nearest restroom for the victim to find in Round Two.

VICTIM SIGN, MURDER WEAPON CUT OUT AND EVIDENCE FOUND ON VICTIM ARE IN

THE PURCHASED GAME

For the victim: Cut the ‘murder weapon’ out and the victim is to affix this weapon to their hand or simply hold on to it along with the note evidence on the following page.

Evidence found on the victim: (this can be folded and the victim can simply hold on to it when s/he presents

him/herself as the victim to the group in round two. Hide this note with the victim’s things in the nearest

restroom prior to round two.


Forensic Examination Report for Round Two. Cut it out and seal it in an envelope for Round Two. Reveal this report about 10 minutes after the investigation begins.

REPORT IN THE PURCHASED GAME


MYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEET DETECTIVE NAME MANNY ZOOKO

SUSPECT MOTIVE MEANS COMMENTS

WHODUNIT__________________________________________________________ MOTIVE _____________________________________________________________ HOW DID THEY DO IT _________________________________________________

EACH PLAYER WILL HAVE A MYSTERY

INVESTIGATION SHEET IN THE PURCHASED

GAME



SOLUTION ROUND THREE Cut out the solution cards, slip into envelopes that are labeled with the appropriate round and character. Pass out the envelopes to the guests to commence the final round after the guests have made their accusations of whodunit.

CHARACTER NAME HAS BEEN REMOVED

Final Solution Round Three. – PRESENT YOUR SOLUTION TO THE GROUP WHEN YOU ARE TOLD IT IS YOUR TURN

Before you read your final solution, read the following artist/band music lyrics to the other guests and ask them to give you the band and name of the song:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY OH, I LOVE YOU SO

____(SONG TITLE)_______ MAKE A LOVELY LIGHT BUT NOT BRIGHT AS YOUR EYES TONIGHT

Answer: The answer has been removed.

Say the following to the group: “Do you guys want the word from the bird? The victim blackmailed me so I’d plot line removed to prevent spoilers. Alright,

I admit that I was with Theo Valmudo at the drive-in theater and the victim eyeballed us together holding hands on the park bench. I know it’s forbidden for a Pink Chick to be with a Pit Viper but Theo is such a flutter bum, I couldn’t resist! I

apologize to my friends of the Pink Chicks and to the guys of the D-Birds and this will not happen again, ever! I was frosted with Sandra and thought she was a total fream and a goof for blackmailing me, but I didn’t kill her, I swear!”

CHERYL FEENIE IS NEXT, IF SHE IS NOT PRESENT, SKIP TO SANDRA D. BOLSON

EACH PLAYER WILL HAVE A ROUND THREE SOLUTION CARD IN THE PURCHASED GAME


MENU SUGGESTIONS

JUKEBOX MUSHROOMS

Pink chick SALAD

SOCK HOPPER CHICKEN

CHEESY ‘50S CASSEROLE

THE crimson DRAG RACER

POODLE SKIRT CAKE

The Blue jean roll

Milkshake shack special

RECIPES IN THE PURCHASED GAME


Bonus Game Activities

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REQUIRED ACTIVITY DURING ROUND TWO SPRINKLE OF 1950S MOVIE CHALLENGE

OPTIONAL BONUS ACTIVITY IF THERE WAS RAP IN THE 1950S…RAP CONTEST

OPTIONAL BONUS ACTIVITY MONEY CHALLENGE

OPTIONAL BONUS ACTIVITY SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CONTEST

OPTIONAL BONUS ACTIVITY THE ‘WHAT 1950S THING AM I?’ GAME!



1950’s DICTIONARY OF SLANG TERMS

1950’s slang term meaning

SLANG DICTIONARY IN THE PURCHASED GAME

Documents

East side story…a 1950s murder mystery