Fans of masquerade drama, historical flair, and the mystique of New Orleans will love this 1899 murder mystery. Murder at Mardi Gras is the ideal choice for Fat Tuesday celebrations, Carnival-themed parties, or anyone who loves the energy of a masked ball with a deadly twist. With layered secrets, Krewe rivalries, and decadent details, it’s a killer addition to any party lineup—especially if you want mystery with a side of beads and bourbon.
This Mardi Gras Party has turned deadly…
The year is 1899 in New Orleans, and Mardi Gras celebrations are underway. Parade floats fill the streets and each evening, various Krewes throw lavish masked balls. You’re invited to the Calypso Ball, the inaugural masquerade ball hosted by the first-ever all-female krewe.
The guest list is varied, as Calypso has invited one of the oldest all-male krewes, Sinis, to attend their exclusive masked soiree. The identities of the members of both Calypso and Sinis are a mystery, and are guarded heavily by each krewe. Masks are essential to concealing each person’s identity as they all convene for an evening of anonymous exuberance and decadence.
But when a man in a gold mask takes a fatal tumble down the stairs, it’s quickly realized that a devious plot is afoot. The guests’ heavily-guarded identities must be revealed to find out who killed the man in the gold mask, and why!
EXCLUSIVE TO THIS MYSTERY: discovering each suspect’s identity is part of solving the mystery. Since we craft everything so the host can participate, the Suspect List in your Host Materials consists only of the mask colour and the Character Complexity Rating. If you need the descriptions, they can be provided upon request, but will mean spoilers for you as the host!
Features Include:
First, choose your number of suspects from the list below!
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