Cruising For Murder

All aboard for an arousing
adventure filled with peculiar passengers
and conspiring crewmembers.
After a luxurious week at sea, all those onboard the Mystery of the Seas are ready for a night of romance
and intrigue at the Captain’s Cocktail Reception —an extravagant affair to top all others.
Adrift on the ocean, there is no better place to escape your troubles…
or for a murderer to strike!
Could the killer be the commanding captain who has found his personal life out of control?
A seething spouse who has discovered the dastardly deception of their darling?
Or possibly a conniving contestant who will do anything to be crowned ambassadress
by the cruise line?
Trapped at sea, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect. As secrets are revealed, everyone’s innocence will come into question as the assassin tries to appear angelic. Sharpen your sleuthing skills, for that’s what you will have to rely on to call out the killer!
Check your baggage and set sail for a sinuous night
of secrets, scandals and seafaring scoundrels.
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Guest Info
Guest Breakdown
20+ guests: 5-6+ male characters, 8-9+ female characters, 2-5+ gender-neutral
15-20 guests: 5-6 male characters, 8-9 female characters, 2-5 gender-neutral
10-15 guests: 4-5 male characters, 5-8 female characters, 1-2 gender-neutral
8-12 guests: 3-4 male characters, 4-6 female characters, 1-2 gender-neutral
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
With 20+ guests: 15+ male characters, 2-5+ gender-neutral characters
With 15-20 guests: 13-15 male characters, 1-2 gender-neutral characters
With 10-15 guests: 9-14 male characters, 1-2 gender-neutral characters
With 8-12 guests: 7-10 male characters, 1-2 gender-neutral characters
This is a mostly-male cast with some of the characters being in same-sex relationships.
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.
With 20+ guests: 15+ female characters, 2-5+ gender-neutral characters
With 15-20 guests: 13-15 female characters, 1-2 gender-neutral characters
With 10-15 guests: 9-14 female characters, 1-2 gender-neutral characters
With 8-12 guests: 7-10 female characters, 1-2 gender-neutral characters
This is a mostly-female cast with some of the characters being in same-sex relationships.
* The upgrade is only able to upgrade the 15-20 guest version to the 20-80 guest version. The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party.

Hosting Tips
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All of the information regarding how to run your Cruising For Murder party can be found online at Night of Mystery. We highly suggest that you take time to look over our website and download the Cruising For Murder preview file. Upon reading the introduction file, it will give you a better understanding about how the parties are run and what to expect once you purchase a full mystery file. If you still have question, the Frequently Asked Questions page at Night of Mystery is a great resource or you can contact us.
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Since our games are custom written for the size of the party (ie, we don’t just create a mystery with 8 characters and then keep adding more characters to it), each mystery size is unique unto itself. That being said, going from 10-15 version to 15-20 version, will not only add in more characters, but it will change the storylines of the existing characters, and vice-versa in going from a larger version to a smaller one. Because of this, WE STRONGLY SUGGEST you get a guest count before formally ordering. You can do so by downloading an invitation, inviting your guests and then purchasing your mystery once you have a more accurate number of people attending. Unfortunately, if you find yourself purchasing the wrong sized party, you will have to purchase another version of the mystery for the size you want unless you are moving from the 15-20 version to the 20+ version. You can download an invitation here before ordering.
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To get in the mood, check out some old episodes of The Love Boat, or other movies where the characters are on a cruise. OTHER RESOURCES: - Look above on this page in the Costumes, Decorations and Food & Music tabs. - Be sure to check out our Cruising For Murder Pinterest Board that is filled with ideas for recipes, costumes, decorations, etc. - All of the *Extras* that come with the mystery!!! (see below for more info!)
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For even more party planning ideas, check out our Cruising For Murder Pinterest Board here. It is s filled with ideas for recipes, costumes, decorations, etc. for the perfect Cruising For Murder party!
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Once you order, in your mystery packet you will receive directions and/or printables to make unique and original decorations specific to your party!
Included will be:
- LUGGAGE TAG DESIGN
- TRAVEL STICKERS
- MAKING PORTHOLES AND DESIGNS FOR INSIDE THEM(directions and examples)
- POSTERS (3 designs)
• Welcome Aboard
• Enjoy Your Trip
• Candy Cann Showgirl
• Captain's Cocktail Reception
• And more!
- SIGNS
• Room/Area signs
- DO NOT DISTURB DOOR HANGERS
- DESIGNED DINNER MENU (you can personalize with your menu items)
- FOOD TENTS
AND MORE!!!
Each month we highlight one of our customers who has posted on our blog and award them a FREE party!
To get your $5 coupon AND be entered in the Party Of the Month contest for a chance to win a FREE party, please email nompartyofthemonth@gmail.com
Don’t forget to add all the important details and party highlights that made your party one to remember! We love to hear about all of the hard work you, as host, put into your party. From the decor, to the food, costumes, whatever. As well as how you and your guests acted (and reacted!) throughout the night! Everything that made your party one your guests will never forget — tell us about it! And be sure to attach some pictures!!!
Upon submitting, we will email you back a coupon to use for $5 off your next party AND enter you in our “Party of the Month” contest, where you could win a FREE party! Once submitted, you will not have to resubmit, but will be entered EVERY MONTH until your party wins!
Check out some of our past winners here! Night of Mystery POM Blogs
Thanks again for hosting with Night of Mystery and we can’t wait to hear all about your party!!!Cruising For Murder Gallery
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Cruising For Murder includes:
Mystery PDF that includes: A Host Guide, A Schedule of the Night, An Introduction, Designed Invitations, Background Information, Character Descriptions, Character Objective Sheets, Name Tags, Evidence, Accusation Sheets, a Detailed Solution, Award Certificates, and more!
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