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BACK IN TIME TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF CHARACTERS 2 NAME TAGS 5 HOST INSTRUCTIONS 7 EXAMPLE TIMELINE 12 GUESTS INSTRUCTIONS 13 OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS 14 ROUND ONE CARDS 18 ROUND TWO CARDS (Do not view unless you want to know the victim) 22 FORENSIC REPORT 27 VICTIM SIGN (Contains spoilers) 28 MYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEETS 29 ROUND THREE – SOLUTION ROUND(Do not view unless you want to know the murderer) 45 MENU SUGGESTIONS 49 ADDITIONAL BONUS GAMES 52 ANSWER KEY (Do not view unless you want to know everything about the mystery) 56-57 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Doesn’t need to be printed) 58 MYSTERY SYNOPSIS It is the year 2099, and the demented Genesee Glasco, a quintillionaire heiress and first world ruler, is hosting the ultimate retro gala. The steampunk-themed affair will be held at the Hematite Palace in the world’s new capital – Glasco Megalopolis. Using her newest invention created by a collective effort from the world’s top scientists, she has hand-selected her guests from past icons, historical legends, and even infamous villains. The denizens of the world have been on the edge of their seats watching the planning stages of the first world- wide extravaganza unfold on their nuclearvision devices! For the past sixteen days, the befuddled faces of the honorary guests have been publicized as they endured the excruciating journey from the past to the main platform of the Time Travel Epicenter of Glasco Megalopolis. The attendees have not been briefed on why they were brought into the future, and are being isolated in unknown locations within Diamond City while they await the night of celebration. Nobody knows what Genesee specifically has planned for the gala, but this party is undeniably a world’s first. Regrettably, you are one of the icons that have suffered through the painful transport from the past. You feel disoriented and are quite mystified why you have been brought to this strange place and why they are not allowing you to leave. This is where your story begins. Copyright © mymysteryparty.com Page 1 LIST OF CHARACTERS FOR THE HOST (16 guests total - 8 female, 8 male) 8 are required, 8 are optional CHARACTER BRIEF BIO SUGGESTED ATTIRE Futuristic blinged-out royal- GENESEE GLASCO Genesee Glasco is the demented quintillionaire and the first inspired gown. Whitish- world leader in history. Genesee recently inherited her estate World Leader blue long-haired wig. Large from her late father, a notorious tyrant, who died from a gemstone (costume) mysterious poison. Some say that Genesee may have played a 2070-Present jewelry, as your character hand in her father’s demise, but with her tremendous power, loves gemstones, owns the the world will never know. Genesee rules the world by REQUIRED world, and money is of no intimidation, financial might, and manipulation. Female object to her. RENJI BON Futuristic military uniform – President Renji Bon was the final U.S. President in history. Former black leather, etc. In the Upon his unexplained death in the year 2098, Genesee Glasco U.S. President ‘future’, the U.S. Presidents took over the reigns as not only the new leader of the United were the true leaders of the States but of the world. Renji was a courageous leader and armed forces and served on 2060-2098 was the first president in history to be elected by a unanimous the front line. Use futuristic vote. He has been deeply missed by all citizens of what was toy weaponry as optional REQUIRED the former United States. accessories – be creative. Male UVEY XO Uvey Xo is a well-known physicist that departed this world well before her time at a young age of 25 years. Rumor has it that Physicist Rufus Glasco, Genesee’s late father, hired an assassin to Futuristic lab uniform. execute Uvey because she refused to work for him to create Safety goggles and ear 2040-2065 the world’s first time machine. Uvey publicly held firm that the protection as optional creation of a time machine would be the beginning of the end accessories. REQUIRED of the world and that she would have no part in its creation. Female She paid the price for this stance with her life. IVAN THE Ivan the Horrible was the former tyrannical Russian tsar until Lavish Russian ceremonial HORRIBLE his death in 1590. Ivan was a multifaceted ruler – intelligent, dress such as a beaded, Russian Tsar albeit prone to maniacal eruptions that were possibly due to an satin, pearl-cuffed gown undiagnosed mental disorder. Ivan’s acts against humanity with a jewel-studded and include slaying an entire town and even murdering his own son fur-edged hat. You would 1550-1590 to further his stratagem. Somewhat a political genius, Ivan was have spared no expense, able to turn 16th century Russia into a world superpower. so the more adorned your REQUIRED However, he accomplished this feat with the blood of his costume is, the better. Male people. Merry was the most famous blonde bombshell of the ‘50s. She Either a white halter swing was a trained actress, model, and quickly rose to a household dress or a pink, satin name during her years in the spotlight. She transcended black evening gown with long MERRY MONROE and white film to Technicolor, exposing her beauty and evening gloves and a bow charisma to an adoring audience. Merry’s shocking death was Hollywood Icon on the back. Blonde, somewhat mysterious. She died before her time via an curled, short-haired wig. overdose of sleeping pills. Some say heartache led her to this 1928-1960 Heavy eye makeup and red fate; others say it was an accident. Nonetheless, in 2099, lipstick to complete the women across the globe model themselves after her iconic REQUIRED look. Female appearance. Copyright © mymysteryparty.com Page 2 Alfred Einstein, who is celebrated as the world’s premier ALFRED EINSTEIN thinker, was the first superstar scientist in history. Typically Gray, unkempt shoulder German Theoretical seen with a pipe in his mouth, Alfred was quick to spew out a length hair. Heavy, Physicist formula to explain any scientific phenomenon. Alfred was unkempt eyebrows. Suit dedicated to his work and earned a Nobel prize for his with a bowtie to complete 1880-1957 accomplishments in physics. However, Einstein had trouble your look. Small with personal relationships in his life, having a child out of chalkboard and chalk for REQUIRED wedlock that was sadly given up for adoption to save his mini physics lectures as Male career. People say that he had a difficult time living with the optional accessories. regret from this decision. Belly dancer costume. MADRA HARRI Madra Harri was a Dutch belly dancer who turned into an Beaded bra-style top with international spy during World War I. As a neutral citizen of hanging coins. Chiffon Dutch Belly Dancer and Holland, Madra formed stealthy relationships with military men multi-layered performance International Spy across Europe, delivering confidential information received skirt with a dropped, from her courtships to both British and French intelligence. embellished waistline. 1877-1915 Madra became entangled in her web of deceit when she was Gem-adorned headpiece to apprehended and accused of being a double agent for match. Heavy, alluring REQUIRED Germany. Unfortunately, she was executed via a firing squad makeup and beaded Female by the French government in 1915. bracelets and dance zills as optional accessories. th Born in 17 century Netherlands, this talented painter was th RENBRANT Slashed 17 century wire- known for his innovative, artistic faculties. Renbrant was first collared doublet with paned Dutch Painter noticed by nobility across Europe for his original techniques of sleeves, breeches and tall, light and shadow, and by his later years, he became an artistic narrow boots with turned 1604-1669 legend. Renbrant’s works include mostly biblical and over tops. Curled, mythological pieces as well as a number of self-portraits. After shoulder-length wig and a REQUIRED an artistic crisis analogous to a writer’s block during his later beret-style hat.