Once Upon A Murder
A Timeless Tale of Treachery and Treason in a Kingdom Far, Far Away
Información para invitados
What you need to know about the Ball
and the other guests attending…
Who to expect at the Grand Ball
PRINCE CHARMING • Prince. The leader of the kingdom and heartthrob to many, this dashing young man will have numerous decisions to make – all of which will affect the outcome of the night.
FELICITY • Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother. Still doting over the disappearance of her goddaughter, Felicity continues to hope that Cinderella will reappear and everyone will live happily ever after.
GRISELDA • Cinderella’s Stepsister. After years of animosity, Griselda has earned Cinderella’s trust and her place in the castle. Now that Cinderella is gone, will Griselda be next to disappear mysteriously?
RAPUNZEL • Princess. Desperate to get out of her tower, this trapped temptress may have more than one offer on the table… the question is which one will she pick?
SNOW • Snow White. With hopes of moving out of the forest, this princess hopes to soon be known not as the daughter of a queen that is evil, but as the wife of a prince that is charming.
HERB • Dwarf. Like a brother to Snow, Snow’s dependence on Herb is endearing to some and annoying to others.
NOSY • Dwarf. Ambitious and inquisitive, this dwarf can’t keep their nose out of anyone’s business. Be hopeful you are not the murderer, because Nosy will be out to expose you!
ALADDIN • Prince. Royalty by marriage, Aladdin continues to use his power to grow his palace collection of possessions. At what point will his princess say enough is enough?
JASMOOR • Princess. Feeling left out by all of the excitement around the search for a new princess, Jasmine is left to herself and her palace.
JINN • Genie. Put in this world to grant Aladdin’s wishes, Jinn can’t solve Aladdin’s problems single-handedly, but they will try…
BELLE • Beast’s wife. Suspicious of her husband’s actions, Belle is not the only one who is questioning what Beast is doing in the woods.
BEAST • Belle’s husband. Once feared for his appearance, Beast has taken on a new identity as prince. While his physique may have changed, that doesn’t mean his temperament has.
HANSEL • Orphan. In love with a princess, the only way Hansel can gain her affection is to prove he will adequately provide for her.
GRETEL • Orphan. Left behind as a child, Gretel will not allow for her beau to do the same.
RED • Little Red Riding Hood. This is one girl who is certainly not distracted or lost. Red will use her will and wit to make sure she and her grandmother are taken care of.
GRAM • Red’s Grandmother. Aging and helpless, this grandmother once fought off a wolf with the help of the woodcutter – will history be able to repeat itself?
AXE • Woodcutter. Protector of Gram and Red, Axe refuses to seek his own happiness until he insures Gram and Red are provided for.
TEETH • Big, Bad Wolf. After earlier wishing to devour Red, now he hopes to marry her. Red has other plans for her future, but it is unclear what her beholders intend.
RUMPELSTILTZKIN • Imp. Known for trickery, scheming and deception, Rumpelstiltzkin’s tactics may be just what this kingdom needs to find out who really is behind Cinderella’s disappearance…
HAMLET • Little Pig. This seasoned realtor knows a thing or two about building and selling houses.
Unfamiliar with fairy tale characters?
Click on the characters’ names above to follow links to the stories where these characters originated.
Disfraces
Costume Gallery
Disfraces
Get inspiration for your costumes here, and check out the tabs on the side to find costumes resources!
Ideas de decoración
Preparando el escenario
Creating Your Entrance
Creating Your Entrance
- Have a trumpet sound effect announce guests as they arrive.
- Have a red runner up to door. You can order one here.
- Create a balloon arch out of pink, white and silver balloons for your princesses to walk through.
- Have castle guards and/or Prince Charming greet your guests as they enter.
- Park a fairytale stagecoach outside.
- Hang your “Stagecoach Parking” sign (included in packet) to direct your guests where to park.
- Hang a “Once Upon A Time” sign as your guests enter.
- Create an “enchanted forest” outside the party space – Litter space with fairies, gnomes, elves, etc.
- Make a castle façade with Styrofoam (Pictured below. Instructions included in packet.)
- Lay out wood planks to create a drawbridge leading up to your entrance. (Look in the discount bin at your local hardware store for inexpensive wood.)
• Make a black construction paper chain to simulate large chains for your drawbridge or dungeon.
- Have stone signs around the venue. (Pictured below. Instructions included in packet.)
- Have a wishing well, with a gold ball and frog (stuffed or garden decoration) and a “Kiss me” sign by it. (Pictured below. Sign included with mystery purchase.)
Inside Your Party Space
Dentro del espacio de la fiesta
Use stone wall scene setters to easily and inexpensively give you castle walls.
- Make an elaborate ballroom floor with plastic “marble” laminate tiles (found inexpensively at local hardware store). You can piece them together on an old sheet of plywood.
- Make a chandelier out of hula hoops - CLICK HERE
- Hang “reward, ” “missing,” and “announcement” signs in and around the party space (included with mystery).
- Hang as many white twinkle lights as you can find to give your party a magical, mystical feel.
- Have Prince Charming’s riches on display.
- Create a throne by spray painting a chair gold. Add a bit of realness with a velvet cushion or accent.
- When the characters read the introduction, investigation report, evidence presentation & solution, have them presented on a scroll. (Follow directions on how to make a scroll invite—included with party packet.) OR have them sealed with a wax seal.
• Hang a large mirror with a sign above it that reads: “Who is the fairest of them all?”. (Designed sign included with packet – you just print it out and hang on/by mirror.) We printed ours on clear paper and hung it directly on the mirror.
- Hang a poster of a glass slipper or perhaps and ladies dress shoe decorated with the saying “Have You Seen this Slipper?”
- Have a bowl full of red apples with a “POISON” sign on it.
Cómo poner la mesa
Cómo poner la mesa
- Set table with fairytale stagecoach place cards for each guest. SEE HERE. Your guests can take them home as favors. (You can also set them out by their money, objectives, etc. at the beginning of the night) or create your own place cards (designs included in mystery).
- Construct one long table for dinner. Use a brightly colored or metalic piece of fabric for a runner.
- Decorate the table runner with gold fabric paint.
- Include jewels glued to the edges of tablecloths and gold- or silver-toned paper plates, cups and silverware.
- Purchase gold colored plastic cups and hot glue fake jewels to the outside of the cups.
- Use a centerpiece of white roses (fake or real) in a clear vase filled with sparkly gems or beads.
- Display your menu for everyone to see or have it at each place setting. (Menu template included with package.)
Create A Photo Spot!
Create A Photo Spot!
Give your guests an unforgettable souvenir by setting up a photo area where they can capture a picture of themselves in character.
Algunas sugerencias:
- Elige un lugar donde haya buena iluminación.
- Accessories and decorations can make the difference. Have some extra props on hand that your guests can pose with.
- An easy way to create a background is to use a “scene setter.” These affordable rolls of images transform your room instantly and make for a good backdrop to your picture.
- Asegúrate de que hay suficiente espacio para que todos quepan en el marco.
- Para las tomas individuales de los invitados, Designe a alguien que se encargue de las fotos a medida que vayan llegando sus invitados.
o Consider your character list and which character would fit the role of taking the picture. I.e., if you want mug shots, perhaps ask the investigator to be in charge of taking the pictures.
- Para una foto de grupo, Tome una justo antes de que se lea la introducción o justo después de que se lea la solución (antes de que la gente empiece a salir).
o Son dos momentos en los que se puede contar con que todo el mundo esté cerca y atento.
- Create a “castle wall” backdrop using scene setters or directions in mystery.
- Create a throne by spray painting a chair gold. Add a bit of realness with a velvet cushion or accent.
- Have additional props for posing in pictures (crowns, tiaras, wands, trumpets, big glasses, fairy wings, etc.)
Preparando el escenario
Food & Drinks
Alimentos
Alimentos
If serving a meal, consider a grand buffet for your party.
• There are many, many recipes on the internet for this theme. Simply decide what you would like to serve (roast chicken, lamb, etc.) and then search for the recipe that you desire.
• Try to make your food something that is easy to prepare ahead of time and takes little to no preparation as the party approaches.
• To pull through the theme for your party, you can name your foods to reflect the stories and storylines that are interwoven throughout Once Upon A Murder. A Seven Dwarf Salad, The King’s Chicken Wings, Poisonous Apple Pie, Magical Mushroom Caps, are a few examples.
• Some other words we’ve found: prince, princess, king queen, evil, elfly, cursed, enchanted, cruel, maiden, sleeping, loyal, true, storybook, whimsical, magical, mystical, etc. In addition, you can use any of the character’s names to describe your food and beverage.
Don’t forget to put your food choices into the menu (provided with the mystery) and display it for the guests! (foto de abajo)
Desserts
Desserts
Accentuate your dessert table with any or all of these Fairy Tale themed desserts!
• Create a Castle Cake (see many examples here).
• Have a basket of Little Red Riding Hoods Goodies – sticky buns, baked goods and/or sweets!
• Poisonous Apple Pie or Carmel Apples.
• How about some edible magic wands? Receta aquí.
In many instances, your dessert can act like your centerpiece for the beginning of the party… until you eat it!
Cómo poner la mesa
Cómo poner la mesa
- Set table with fairytale stagecoach place cards for each guest. SEE HERE. Your guests can take them home as favors. (You can also set them out by their money, objectives, etc. at the beginning of the night) or create your own place cards (designs included in mystery).
- Construct one long table for dinner. Use a brightly colored or metalic piece of fabric for a runner.
- Decorate the table runner with gold fabric paint.
- Include jewels glued to the edges of tablecloths and gold- or silver-toned paper plates, cups and silverware.
- Purchase gold colored plastic cups and hot glue fake jewels to the outside of the cups.
- Use a centerpiece of white roses (fake or real) in a clear vase filled with sparkly gems or beads.
- Display your menu for everyone to see or have it at each place setting. (Menu template included with package.)
Música
Check out our playlist selections for this mystery!
Haz clic en la imagen para acceder a nuestra lista de reproducción de Spotify para esta fiesta.
Información sobre el anfitrión
Ideas, tips, tricks, etc. to help you go above and beyond for your Once Upon A Murder party!
Send A Scrolled Invite
Sending A Scrolled Invite
Along with this mystery, we have included templated, editable design that allows you to enter in your party information and print out on parchment (suggested) and create a scrolled invite to the fairytale murder mystery game for each of your guests. This is one way to be certain your guests are excited for what’s inside… and for what’s to come at the party!
Inspiration Resources
Inspiration Resources
Check out some of these movies or T.V. Shows!
These productions depict some of the fairy tales and fairy tale characters that you will find in Happily Never After and its genre. Not only will they help get you in the mood for throwing the party, but can provide inspiration and ideas on other things you may want to do when hosting your Happily Never After Party!
Check out: Tangled, Snow White and the Huntsmen, Mirror, Mirror, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Aladdin, Once Upon A Time (t.v. series), Grimm (t.v. series), Cinderella, Shrek, and Hoodwinked. Or you can pick your own from this list of fairy tale movies.
ALSO, Check out Our PINTEREST BOARD for loads more ideas for your Once Upon A Murder Party!!!!
Find these and many, many more by Clicking here!
Create A Photo Spot!
Create A Photo Spot!
Give your guests an unforgettable souvenir by setting up a photo area where they can capture a picture of themselves in character.
Algunas sugerencias:
- Elige un lugar donde haya buena iluminación.
- Accessories and decorations can make the difference. Have some extra props on hand that your guests can pose with.
- An easy way to create a background is to use a “scene setter.” These affordable rolls of images transform your room instantly and make for a good backdrop to your picture.
- Asegúrate de que hay suficiente espacio para que todos quepan en el marco.
- Para las tomas individuales de los invitados, Designe a alguien que se encargue de las fotos a medida que vayan llegando sus invitados.
o Consider your character list and which character would fit the role of taking the picture. I.e., if you want mug shots, perhaps ask the investigator to be in charge of taking the pictures.
- Para una foto de grupo, Tome una justo antes de que se lea la introducción o justo después de que se lea la solución (antes de que la gente empiece a salir).
o Son dos momentos en los que se puede contar con que todo el mundo esté cerca y atento.
- Create a “castle wall” backdrop using scene setters or directions in mystery.
- Create a throne by spray painting a chair gold. Add a bit of realness with a velvet cushion or accent.
- Have additional props for posing in pictures (crowns, tiaras, wands, trumpets, big glasses, fairy wings, etc.)
Utilize ALL The EXTRAS!
Utilize ALL The EXTRAS!
Once you order, in your mystery packet you will receive directions and/or printable to make unique and original decorations specific to your party!
Se incluirá:
• SCROLL INVITE DIRECTIONS & TEMPLATE (1 design)
• HOW TO MAKE STONE CASTLE WALLS AND SIGNS
• FLAG DIRECTIONS AND TEMPLATE (1 design)
- MENÚ DISEÑADO (1 diseño que puede personalizar con sus elementos de menú)
• SIGNS (11 designs)
• Once Upon a Time (on front door) and Happily Ever After (on door as exiting) signs
• Kiss Me! (2 designs).
• Castle Parking, Privy, Prince’s Chambers, Grand Ballroom signs.
• Missing, Reward and Grand Ball Announcement posters.
• Simply print out and hang around your castle.
• AND MORE!
Win A Free Party!
Win A Free Party!
Cada mes destacamos a uno de nuestros clientes que ha publicado en nuestro blog y le premiamos con una fiesta GRATIS.
Para obtener su cupón $5 y participar en el concurso "La fiesta del mes" para tener la oportunidad de ganar una fiesta GRATIS, envíe un correo electrónico a nompartyofthemonth@gmail.com
No te olvides de añadir todos los detalles importantes y los puntos destacados de la fiesta que hicieron que ésta fuera inolvidable. Nos encanta oír hablar de todo el trabajo que usted, como anfitrión, puso en su fiesta. Desde la decoración hasta la comida, los disfraces, lo que sea. Así como la forma en que usted y sus invitados actuaron (y reaccionaron) a lo largo de la noche. Todo lo que hizo de tu fiesta algo que tus invitados nunca olvidarán, cuéntalo. ¡Y no olvides adjuntar algunas fotos!
Al enviarlo, te enviaremos por correo electrónico un cupón de descuento de $5 para tu próxima fiesta y te inscribiremos en nuestro concurso "Fiesta del mes", en el que podrás ganar una fiesta GRATIS. ¡Una vez enviado, no tendrás que volver a enviarlo, sino que entrarás TODOS LOS MESES hasta que tu partido gane!
Consejos
Si todavía tiene dudas, el Preguntas frecuentes La página de Night of Mystery es un gran recurso o puede ponerse en contacto con nosotros.
Dado que nuestros juegos están escritos a medida para el tamaño del grupo (es decir, no creamos un misterio con 8 personajes y luego seguimos añadiendo más personajes), cada tamaño de misterio es único en sí mismo. Dicho esto, pasar de una versión de 10 a 15 a una de 15 a 20, no sólo añadirá más personajes, sino que cambiará el argumento de los personajes existentes, y viceversa al pasar de una versión más grande a una más pequeña.
Por ello, le sugerimos encarecidamente que obtenga un recuento de invitados antes de realizar el pedido formal. Puede hacerlo descargando una invitación, invitando a sus invitados y luego comprando su misterio una vez que tenga un número más exacto de personas que asistirán. Desafortunadamente, si te encuentras comprando la fiesta de tamaño incorrecto, tendrás que comprar otra versión del misterio para el tamaño que deseas, a menos que estés pasando de la versión de 15-20 a la de 20+.
Puedes descargue una invitación aquí antes de hacer el pedido.
Una vez que haga su pedido, en su paquete misterioso recibirá instrucciones y/o imprimibles para hacer decoraciones únicas y originales específicas para su fiesta.
Se incluirá:
– SCROLL INVITE DIRECTIONS & TEMPLATE (1 design)
– HOW TO MAKE STONE CASTLE WALLS AND SIGNS
– FLAG DIRECTIONS AND TEMPLATE (1 design)
– DESIGNED MENU (1 design you can personalize with your menu items)
– SIGNS (11 designs)
• Once Upon a Time (on front door) and Happily Ever After (on door as exiting) signs
• Kiss Me! (2 designs).
• Castle Parking, Privy, Prince’s Chambers, Grand Ballroom signs.
• Missing, Reward and Grand Ball Announcement posters.
• Simply print out and hang around your castle.
AND MORE!
Cada mes destacamos a uno de nuestros clientes que ha publicado en nuestro blog y le premiamos con una fiesta GRATIS.
Para obtener su cupón $5 y participar en el concurso "La fiesta del mes" para tener la oportunidad de ganar una fiesta GRATIS, envíe un correo electrónico a nompartyofthemonth@gmail.com
No te olvides de añadir todos los detalles importantes y los puntos destacados de la fiesta que hicieron que ésta fuera inolvidable. Nos encanta saber todo el trabajo que tú, como anfitrión, pusiste en tu fiesta. Desde la decoración, hasta la comida, los disfraces, lo que sea. Así como la forma en que usted y sus invitados actuaron (y reaccionaron) durante la noche. Todo lo que hizo de tu fiesta algo que tus invitados nunca olvidarán, cuéntalo. ¡Y no olvides adjuntar algunas fotos!
Al enviarlo, te enviaremos por correo electrónico un cupón de descuento de $5 para tu próxima fiesta y te inscribiremos en nuestro concurso "Fiesta del mes", en el que podrás ganar una fiesta GRATIS. Una vez enviado, no tendrás que volver a enviarlo, sino que participarás TODOS LOS MESES hasta que tu fiesta gane.
Vea algunos de nuestros ganadores anteriores ¡aquí! Blogs de la Noche del Misterio POM
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