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Too old for Pin-the-Tail-on-the-D0nkey and Chucky Cheese-
BUT NOW WHAT???
Give your tweens/early teens (11, 12 and 13 year olds) a 'grown-up' experience that's actually age-appropriate. And take advantage of our limited time RECESSION PRICING SPECIAL!
The Medieval Madness Party
from the Birthday Party Games Lady
The Medieval Madness Murder Mystery Party Game will seem to the kids to be a very 'adult' thing to do, yet it's totally kid-friendly. They've heard about adult murder mystery parties, they've seen murder mystery games played on TV (Lizzie McGuire, Saved by the Bell), and they're very interested in the whole murder mystery party concept.
Quick Facts- so you know exactly what's involved
- Most murder mystery games available have innappropriate content for kids age 11 to 13 years old. Yet it doesn't have to be inappropriate content for pre-teens and teens for them to have FUN!!
- They find anything "medieval" to be fascinating! And, it gives them an acceptable 'excuse' to dress-up for their roles.
- The 'brain-challenge' for the kids in role-playing means you have the whole group totally engaged in the game's action rather than making your life difficult with behaviors you'd prefer to avoid.
- That same 'brain-challenge' REQUIRES that the kids be in Middle not Elementary School: minimum age 11.
- VERY easy to host- all you do is print everything out and get it to the kids ahead of time, and have enough snacks to keep them going.
- Everything is downloadable- no snail mail.
- Party prep is almost all printing and will take between 1 1/2 and 3 hours to do (depending on printer speed) and can mostly be done on autopilot while you do something else.
- The party only requires one or two rooms- two if you want a separate space for your snacks or meal.
- VERY inexpensive to do:
- You just need those snacks and your printing supplies
- No need to buy those fancy paper goods like expensive napkins, plates, etc ($10 at best)
- or pay for decorations (probably at least $5)
- or buy and fill those silly goodie bags (say $2 per child, 10 children, that's $20)
- or spring for pizza and drinks (around $15)
- You don't need any of this stuff- the kids are having such a blast the whole time playing the game that they won't give any of it a second glance or thought.
- YOU JUST SAVED YOURSELF $50!
- 4 different size parties available to suit your needs: for 14, 15, 19 or 23 players.
- Sprinkle in a few adults to play some parts (and to get to these numbers) and it's even better- they keep the kids on track and moving forward.
- The Medieval Party was designed as an indoor party, but it's wonderful played in your castle courtyard under the stars!
A chance to 'be' somebody else:
Role-Playing, Scheming and Plotting
In the Medieval Murder Mystery Party, each guest is given a part and a brief description of the other characters ahead of time. The kids come in costume appropriate to their part and interact with the other players to achieve certain objectives, also provided ahead of time. A murder occurs during the party (you need an adult male to play this shortened part), followed by a medieval trial by ballot.
You'll be amazed- they all want to be the guilty one! Because kids this age still have wonderful and vibrant imaginations. So Medieval Madness is loosely structured to encourage any and all actions the kids cook-up within the plot line.
Therefore, no 'scripts' per se; the kids get and read the info about the characters and the situation ahead of time but leave all the papers at home and use what's in their heads to play the game. Whatever they absorb and bring to the party is sufficient as there is plenty of info given to make the game work.
Both in achieving their objectives and during the trial, the kids can plot and scheme just like in the adult versions of the murder mystery party, but on their level and using age-appropriate content.
Part One - Conniving & Scheming
| The kids first spend a little time alone with the others from their country, figuring out what to do with their armies and gold pieces as they go after their objectives (remember the game of RISK?). IF they can agree on objectives! Then they all attend the "reception" before the wedding and go after their goals for between 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the group. These props lead to lots of trading, scheming, alliance making and nasty plotting- and laughter- a big part of the fun in a murder mystery party! |
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Part Two - Food
Then it's time for a break- Food. I fed them all a spaghetti dinner with silver candelabras and all, but pizza or even just snacks will work as well. This break segs into the second half of the party when, during the toast to the bride and groom, the host King Stephen drops dead from poisoning- you need an adult male to play this shortened part. Can't have a murder mystery party game without a murder!!!
Part Three - The Trial
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Having delivered each characters' "secrets" during the break, the party then proceeds to the trial by ballot and the execution (with the resurrected King Stephen as the executioner). The "secrets" stir things up a bit more and gives the kids ideas for the trial. Don't be surprised when they all WANT to be the guilty one! The lucky murderer is dragged out of the room by the executioner and renders a blood curdling scream. Then, everybody can have Cake and Ice Cream to finish the party. |
You supply the food and the kids- everything else is in the party package.
The Invitation that gets them all excited
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Believe me, this invitation really gets the buzz going about your party! (Warning: people often have to up their party size because kids ask to come.) The kids will start talking about your murder mystery party the minute they get this.
I apologize that the invitation graphic is so hard to read: use the "Test Drive" link below to view it full size and readable. |
You can Preview the Medieval Madness Party Package
See the Invitation full size, see how easy easy it is to edit in your party particulars, read the Introductory Script to see the 'plot', see the Directory of all the components for printing the entire party with the Medieval Test Drive.
Your satisfaction with your purchase is quaranteed.
Don't like what you get? Just request a refund- it's a FUN GUARANTEE!! So you've got nothing to lose except your worries about getting it all together in time and producing a great party for the kids.
Party Anxiety Indecision Relief is at hand!!
Spend your precious time enjoying the Kids. You won't be playing 'bad cop' because the kids will be fully engaged in the games. You won't be exhausted and stressed-out because everything is provided for this unique and fun party: complete printing instructions and game directions. invitations and envelopes, ideas for ordering inexpensive (on-line) optional party favors, and a party schedule to follow.
And to repeat: the Kids think this party is 'AWESOME'. Be sure to see what parents have said in the yellow column at the right.
A few hours to put together- Memories for Years
All at a price cheaper than almost any party you can organize yourself
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Invitations |
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Complete Directions |
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Printing Instructions |
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Printable game props where applicable |
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Hugs and "thanks you's" for such a great party |
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Printable Thank You Notes (digital/print photo ready)
$10+ Value |
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$1 Save the Children donation
Feel Good / Do Good Value |
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10% Rebate coupon for second premium party purchase within 6 months
$4.00 Value |
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SPECIAL RECESSION PRICING-
Available for a limited time only!!
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Basic
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$29.95
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Premium Medieval
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$39.95
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Parent's Comments:
"The girls had an absolute ball! They were mostly 12/13 years old, with one 11 and one 16 year old thrown in the mix. I never heard so much laughing, conniving, plotting, spying, you name it. ... I'm sure it would have taken me 10 hours to design a game like that, so it was well worth... Your tips were good too. .... We had a wonderful time."
-from Nancy in Connecticut
"Just as you told me, they started out rather timid, some even unsure of what they were supposed to do. BUT all it took was the 'drama queen' (king in our case) to start the ball rolling, and then there was no stopping them! I had no idea a bunch of 12 year olds could be so imaginative in what they cooked up in playing their roles. Everyone, including my husband and I, had a great time doing something we'd never done before, so it was an incredibly special birthday celebration. Thank You."
-from Louise in Ft. Worth
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"Our party was this past Saturday and it went really well. My son gave me a big sincere thank you afterward. He was kept in the dark about who the other guests were until they arrived and that added to the fun."
-from Judy in Houston
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"Firstly, the party was a big success .... they had a ball and worked with what they wanted to. Some funny and unexpected results during the reception e.g. one of the generals sold all her armies for gold, another princess arranged to marry 3 different people... One of the easiest parties I've given and most fun. My daughter loved it and all her friends and parents talked about it for ages afterwards."
-from Karen in L.A.
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"The Medieval Party exceeded all of my hopes!!! I've never seen children so engaged in such an impromptu setting. Thank you so much for providing such a fabulous opportunity for these kids."
-from Marnie in Minnesota
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"Thanks for an incredible night. The kids were engaged and loved it. What a blast! The party was a huge success!"
from Laurie in Canada
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Before the Party: "I know the kids have all been talking about this party and two boys have cancelled their hockey games to attend, somethmig they have never done before for any party!"
After the Party: I knew we had a break through when they would meet to form alliances and trade armies for coin, food for coin, marry for armies, I had to break it up after 1 hour!!!...The trial was great, and it is true, every one wanted to be the killer. I got worried when the murderer was getting as many guilty votes as she was for future queen. I didn't know what to do! Would I have to execute the future Queen? It all worked out by ONE vote. Thank you very much! I will be recommending you."
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Cindy from San Diego
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"I have to say that at the price the package was truly a bargain. The Medieval Murder Mystery kept the kids very busy with minimal work from me. I can't imagine trying to develope a game of this complexity myself. It would have taken me weeks to research and write up something comparable...The kids had fun because they really got into their roles and figuring out all of the political intrigue. They were in no hurry to end the game. It took about 2 hours to complete but the kids could have stretched it out all day. "
-from Susan in Maryland
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"Feedback was great ... from the talk of the kids and their parents, it was a huge success. Every adult wanted to know how I came up with it, although I would have loved to take credit, I gave you the KUDOS!"
-from Allie in Cleveland
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"When I read through the party package I didn't think there was any chance the kids would understand and be able to do this role-playing party, but my son was adamant that this is what he wanted. Well- kids are a lot smarter than I gave them credit for. They had a great time and would have kept on playing the game except their parents arrived to get them. Thanks for such a unique concept that made a very memorable birthday."
-from Jack in Detroit
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