A Frontier Saloon Whodunit Murder Mystery Game Kit
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Shootout & Sassafras – A Frontier Saloon Whodunit catapults your party back to the dust-choked days of tin stars, poker cheats and high-noon showdowns. Gather 8–12 friends, don your Stetsons and corsets, and race the clock to unmask who shattered the mirror—and Ambrose Crane—inside the rowdiest saloon west of the Pecos. With cinematic mini-games, printable props and an easy-to-run host script, you’ll serve suspense, laughter and just enough gun-smoke to keep guests guessing till the final bell. Perfect for game nights, team-building or themed celebrations—no acting experience required, just a taste for sharp wit and sassafras sarsaparilla!
Your printable kit includes (instant download):
- High-Noon Host Guide & full solution map
- 12 detailed Character Badges + Deputy Notebooks
- 9 Act-Break “Wanted” Posters & quick-draw mini-games
- 12 sepia Evidence Prints (S-01 → S-12) with matching Sora prompts
- Rules, Answer Sheets & scoring rubric
- Saloon décor tips, playlist suggestions and invitation template
Dust swirls through the bat-wing doors as a poker pot soars past a thousand hard-earned dollars. The saloon’s chandelier flickers, a mirror shatters, and the town’s most feared cattle baron crumples beside the piano keys—leaving only a lingering curl of gun-smoke and a room full of suspicious smiles.
In Shootout & Sassafras, every glass clink, whispered bargain, and quick-draw challenge pulls you deeper into a frontier web of greed, secrets, and vengeance. Grab your hat, shuffle the cards, and test your mettle: when midnight strikes, can you read the room faster than a six-shooter fires—or will the real culprit ride off into the desert night?
Why You'll Love It:
- No prep stress – just print & play
- Deep character immersion for hours of entertainment
- Designed for first-timers and seasoned mystery party pros
- Fully replayable with alternate endings & flexible casting
Players:
9–12 (roles can be adjusted for smaller groups)
Format:
Printable PDFs (digital download, no physical items)
Duration:
2.5–3 hours
Settings:
A Frontier Saloon Whodunit Murder Mystery Game
Shootout & Sassafras – A Frontier Saloon Whodunit
(Digital Party Kit – Instant Download)
Instant Download — Print-at-Home
Host a cinematic Wild-West murder-mystery night for 8 – 12 players—no hired actors, no pricey props. Download, print, and turn any living-room or backyard into the rowdiest saloon west of the Pecos, where gun-smoke, poker chips, and whispered secrets fly faster than a six-shooter.
Story Snapshot
A high-stakes poker hand explodes—literally—when a single shot echoes through the Shootout & Sassafras Saloon, dropping ruthless cattle baron Ambrose Crane and shattering the bar’s mirror. Every patron has a motive, but only one dealt the fatal card. Can your posse out-bluff rival sleuths and deliver justice before the midnight stagecoach departs?
What the Kit Includes
SectionContentsHost ArsenalHigh-Noon Overview, minute-by-minute cue script, evidence placement chart, décor & playlist guide, and a complete spoiler solution map.Printable Props12 sepia-tone Evidence Photos (S-01 → S-12) with matching AI prompts, plus 9 Act-Break Wanted posters featuring built-in mini-games.Character Materials12 richly detailed Character Badges (private backstories, secret goals, whisper prompts), Deputy Notebook sheets, and Answer & Scoring sheets.Player-Facing ExtrasOpening toast script, telegraph-style invitations, drink tickets, rulebook, and cowboy-slang trivia tie-breakers.File FormatHigh-resolution PDFs in both US-Letter & A4 sizes, plus an ink-friendly variant.Game Highlights
- Three-Act Structure keeps momentum snapping with quick-draw duels, telegram races, and stare-down showdowns.
- Medium Difficulty —friendly for first-timers, layered enough to stump seasoned sleuths.
- Total Immersion —period slang, honky-tonk playlist suggestions, and easy DIY prop ideas (shot glasses, stage-money, poker chips).
- Flexible Casting —drop-in rules for 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 players without breaking story logic.
- Replayable —rotate roles for a brand-new web of alliances, bluffs, and betrayals every time.
How It Plays
- Assign Characters—hand sealed envelopes containing Character Badge + Act I poster to each guest.
- Act I: Meet-and-mingle; the mirror shatters; first evidence surfaces.
- Act II: Mini-games unleash new clues; alliances shift; motives sharpen.
- Act III: Final posters, heated accusations, and a dramatic host-led reveal.
- Scoring & Prizes —Bounty-Point rubric crowns the shrewdest deputy.
Average run-time: ≈ 3 hours (includes two 10-minute breaks for refills and photos).
Perfect For
- Game-night veterans craving fresh twists
- Corporate team-building with low-tech engagement
- Birthday or bachelor/ette parties that love dress-up
- Western-themed fund-raisers & community events
Printing & Setup
Standard inkjet/laser friendly; light-buff cardstock recommended for evidence and posters. Minimal extra props (dice, glasses, string lights) can be improvised from household items. A clear host timeline ensures you never lose pace—even if guests wander off-script.
FAQ
Do I need acting experience?Nope! Each badge provides catch-phrases and boxed “whispers” to get even the shyest wallflower talking.
Can we play virtually?The kit is built for in-person play, but you can adapt by screen-sharing posters and mailing badges ahead of time.
Is alcohol required?Absolutely not. Substitute sparkling sarsaparilla—or real whiskey if your posse’s of age.
Ready to saddle up?
Add Shootout & Sassafras to your cart, download in minutes, and turn your home into the most dangerous saloon in the territory.
Justice, laughter, and a whiff of gun-smoke guaranteed—or we’ll eat our Stetson!
Commercial License Agreement
1. Parties
This Commercial License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Capital of Mystery (“Licensor”) and the individual or legal entity that purchases, downloads, or otherwise lawfully acquires the digital party kit titled “Shootout & Sassafras – A Frontier Saloon Whodunit” (“Licensee”).
2. Definitions
“Product” means all PDFs, text, graphics, images, prompts, scripts, and supplementary files provided in the kit.
“Commercial Event” means any ticketed, paid-entry, corporate, fundraising, or client-facing function at which the Product is performed or used.
“Print Copy” means one complete physical set of all player-facing and host-facing materials.
3. Grant of License
Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to:
Download, store, and print up to ten (10) Print Copies of the Product for each unique commercial event hosted by Licensee.
Perform and display the contents of the Product in person at Commercial Events anywhere in the world.
Charge admission or collect fees from participants attending such Commercial Events.
All rights not expressly granted remain with Licensor.
4. Restrictions
Licensee shall not:
Sell, sublicense, gift, upload, or distribute the digital Product files in whole or in part.
Sell or distribute printed components as stand-alone merchandise (e.g., evidence photos, posters) without separate written permission.
Alter or remove copyright notices, branding, or credits.
Create derivative works for publication or sale (e.g., sequels, novelizations) without written approval.
Host, stream, or broadcast the full gameplay online in a manner that replaces the need to purchase the Product.
5. Attribution
When marketing or publicly describing events that use the Product, Licensee must credit the kit as:
“Shootout & Sassafras – A Frontier Saloon Whodunit, © [year] Capital of Mystery. Used under commercial license.”
6. Term & Termination
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Licensor may terminate the license immediately upon written notice if Licensee breaches any clause. Upon termination, Licensee must delete all digital copies and cease further commercial use.
7. Updates
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8. Intellectual Property
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10. Limitation of Liability
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