Honky-Tonk Takedown
Setting the Scene
This Honky-Tonk Game is A Root Beer Social Filled with Buckaroos and Bandits in the Wild, Wild West!
The Honky-Tonk Saloon is located in the fading western town of Silver Springs. A once gold rich town, the only
thing keeping Silver Springs alive is the bustling saloon which serves the best root beer this side of the Mississippi.
Or so it claims.
While sippin’ on some award-winning root beer, there will be one dastardly dude (or diva) at work to try to spoil
your time, so you best be ready to solve a western murder mystery and catch a bandit! Silver Springs is counting on you!
Saddle up yer horses and skedaddle on down for a rootin’ tootin’, mystery-solvin’ good time!
Where to Start
- Purchase this Mystery
- Download the Printable/Digital Kit
- Print Your Kit and Start the Fun!
What’s in Our Printable / Digital Kit
- Character Sheets
Juicy secrets, wild motives, and unique roles for every guest. - Host Guide
Easy, step-by-step instructions to run the show like a pro. - Game Materials
Clues, evidence, and everything to solve the case. - Invites & Decor
Printables to build hype and set the scene. - Awards
Certificates for Best Costume, Super Sleuth & more!
How to Play this Mystery
This quick video gives you the rundown on how Night of Mystery parties work. For the nitty-gritty details, be sure to download the intro file that matches your specific mystery — it’s got everything you need to host like a pro.
Guest Breakdown
For 8-12 guests: 1 male, 2 females, 5-9 gender-neutral.
This is a kid’s western murder mystery party, intended for 8-12 year olds.
Guest Breakdown
For 8-12 guests: 8-12 females
This is a kid’s western murder mystery with an all-female cast.
* Names may vary slightly from the ones listed below.
Guest Breakdown
For 8-12 guests: 8-12 males
This is a kid mystery with an all-male cast.
* Names may vary slightly from the ones listed below.
Wyatt Wilson
Mayor
With the town in trouble, this leader will need to keep the bad guys out and the good guys in if they expect to keep their job!
Shootin’ Sal (Sally)
Sheriff
The mayor’s sidekick, Sal will do whatever they are told… regardless of what side of the law it is on.
Deputy Danny
Sheriff’s Deputy
There is no more dutiful citizen than Danny. Because Danny believes it is their job to keep everyone in check, including those Danny answers to.
Saloon Sam
Saloon Owner
Owner of the most popular joint in town, Sam takes the credit for keeping the town alive…and some don’t like it!
Billy-the-Bartender
Bartender
Serving up everything from root beer to lemonade, this bartender knows how to stir things up!
Dirty Dawg
Bandit
While Dirty Dawg would like to stay on the right-side of the law, they just can’t seem to keep anything straight lately.
Mabel Anne
Sunshine Kate
Moneybags Malone
Banker
Gold Finder
Prospector
Wrangling Riley
Rancher
Ace High
Gambler
Sunshine Kate
Saloon Singer
First-time host/hostesses need not be wary. Night of Mystery parties have everything you need to throw a successful party and are designed to be easy-to-run.
If you want to play along, you can! As host, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is!
Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the MURDER!
Excellent Question! And one that needs more explaining, please see the “How to Play” Page of our site and/or download a preview file to get a complete understanding of how our mysteries are run!
Yes. We have invitations you can download at any time to send out to your guests. (We recommend you do this before purchasing if you are unclear of your guest count.)
Once you order, you will have access to your party pdf as well as email invitations with character descriptions included for your guests. See a sample emailable invite with character description here.
YES! As host, you get to decide how much or little you know about the murder.
If you want to play along, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is in this murder mystery party game!
This will depend on (a) the version of party you order and (b) what you/they want to do at the party.
Some murder mystery party game rules say (generally the smaller 6-8 guest and 8-12 guest versions) have the victim rise and become the investigator after their “death.”
Since the victim does not know who murdered them, they can still play along and try to guess the murderer using their previous background knowledge and their money in order to bribe and blackmail others and derive their secrets from one another.
If you have a larger version, and you have not assigned the investigator (they are generally listed as the first person to eliminate for this reason), then the victim will need to become the investigator.
If you have assigned the investigator, but have an extra role that is not already filled, the victim can become this person (if you order the 20-80 player version, this will always be an option).
If the victim wishes to do nothing, they can do that as well. Some guests really enjoy playing along “dead” and trying to figure out who killed them.
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