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Copyright © mymysteryparty.com Page 1 (Ages 7-11, 8-10 Guests Electronic Version) A My Mystery Party Game by Dr. Bon Blossman. Copyright © 2007 by Mymysteryparty.com All rights reserved. Worldwide copyright laws and conventions protect all mymysteryparty.com printed materials. This document, including all associated materials with this kit, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including but not limited to emailing, photocopying, photographing, recording, scanning or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written consent from MyMysteryParty.com. The buyer has purchased this as a single use game and is hereby entitled to use these materials for one event only in non-profit, private setting. Non-transferable commercial licenses shall be purchased from mymysteryparty.com by the buyer in the event this game is intended to be utilized for profit &/or multiple events and /or for profit in private, commercial and/or public settings. Venues requiring a commercial license include but are not limited to events that charge for admission, host the game as a benefit of membership, for fundraising (non 501-C organizations), or other public/private venues in which the host will earn a profit &/or charge for taking part in the event. We will donate commercial licenses to 501-C organizations if you give us your federal ID of the 501C upon purchase and the event is held to raise funds for the 501-C organization. If you did not purchase this kit from MyMysteryParty.com or the My Mystery Party shop on Amazon.com, please contact us at [email protected] to report where you purchased the kit from, so that we may pursue legal action against the seller. My Mystery Party is the only authorized seller of My Mystery Party Games. DISCLAIMER: Because we have no control over the application and production of this game, MyMysteryParty.com cannot guarantee results and will not be responsible for any personal injury, death and/or loss to participants. No use of this product other than the stated entertainment use is implied or intended. Such use is the sole responsibility of the user. The subject matter contained here is fiction and is intended purely for entertainment. The names and actions carried out by the characters are not intended to represent or imply the behavior of any person, living or dead. Any likenesses to real persons or events are purely coincidental. TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF CHARACTERS (BEAUTIES) FOR THE HOST 2 HOST INSTRUCTIONS GUEST INSTRUCTIONS NAME TAGS PRE-GAME CARDS ROUND ONE CARDS MS. MORNING’S INTERVIEW QUESTIONS ROUND TWO CARDS FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS (FORENSIC REPORT) INVESTIGATION SHEETS ROUND THREE SOLUTION CARDS MENU SUGGESTIONS 32 BONUS GAMES 34 OPTONAL PAGEANT SCORE SHEET 37 CROWN CUTOUT (OPTIONAL) 38 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – DOES NOT NEED TO BE PRINTED. 39 SYNOPSIS Talented beauties are set to compete for the honorary title of Miss Teen USA. The reigning Miss New York is said to be the one to beat this year. The contestants will kick off the night of glitz and glamour with an elegant evening gown modeling challenge. When they reach the end of the runway, they will be asked an interview question by the pageant director, Ms. Victoria Morning. After the final contestant interview, the astounding talent competition will commence. The Miss Teen USA pageant is famous for the wide array of talent the contestants display during this part of the contest. Expect to see standup comic routines, dancing, singing, puppetry, and more. This year, the diamond crown prize will be on display at the event, so the contestants will have a chance to visit the coveted award before this year’s winner is announced. You are a contestant in the pageant. You’ve chosen the perfect gown, have practiced your interview skills, and are working hard on your talent routine. This is where your story begins. These are all the items included with this game. Take note of the page count (instant download version).

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(Ages 7-11, 8-10 Guests Electronic Version) A My Mystery Party Game by Dr. Bon Blossman. Copyright © 2007 by Mymysteryparty.com All rights reserved. Worldwide copyright laws and conventions protect all mymysteryparty.com printed materials. This document, including all associated materials with this kit, may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including but not limited to emailing, photocopying, photographing, recording, scanning or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written consent from MyMysteryParty.com. The buyer has purchased this as a single use game and is hereby entitled to use these materials for one event only in non-profit, private setting. Non-transferable commercial licenses shall be purchased from mymysteryparty.com by the buyer in the event this game is intended to be utilized for profit &/or multiple events and /or for profit in private, commercial and/or public settings. Venues requiring a commercial license include but are not limited to events that charge for admission, host the game as a benefit of membership, for fundraising (non 501-C organizations), or other public/private venues in which the host will earn a profit &/or charge for taking part in the event. We will donate commercial licenses to 501-C organizations if you give us your federal ID of the 501C upon purchase and the event is

held to raise funds for the 501-C organization. If you did not purchase this kit from MyMysteryParty.com or the My Mystery Party shop on Amazon.com, please contact us at [email protected] to report where you purchased the kit from, so that we may pursue legal action against the seller. My Mystery Party is the only authorized seller of My Mystery Party Games. DISCLAIMER: Because we have no control over the application and production of this game, MyMysteryParty.com cannot guarantee results and will not be responsible for any personal injury, death and/or loss to participants. No use of this product other than the stated entertainment use is implied or intended. Such use is the sole responsibility of the user. The subject matter contained here is fiction and is intended purely for entertainment. The names and actions carried out by the characters are not intended to represent or imply the behavior of any person, living or dead. Any likenesses to real persons or events are purely coincidental.

TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF CHARACTERS (BEAUTIES) FOR THE HOST 2 HOST INSTRUCTIONS 3 GUEST INSTRUCTIONS 7 NAME TAGS 8 PRE-GAME CARDS 10 ROUND ONE CARDS 12 MS. MORNING’S INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 15 ROUND TWO CARDS 16 FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS (FORENSIC REPORT) 18 INVESTIGATION SHEETS 19 ROUND THREE SOLUTION CARDS 29 MENU SUGGESTIONS 32 BONUS GAMES 34 OPTONAL PAGEANT SCORE SHEET 37 CROWN CUTOUT (OPTIONAL) 38 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION – DOES NOT NEED TO BE PRINTED. 39

SYNOPSIS Talented beauties are set to compete for the honorary title of Miss Teen USA. The reigning Miss New York is said to be the one to beat

this year. The contestants will kick off the night of glitz and glamour with an elegant evening gown modeling challenge. When they reach the end of the runway, they will be asked an interview question by the pageant director, Ms. Victoria Morning. After the final

contestant interview, the astounding talent competition will commence. The Miss Teen USA pageant is famous for the wide array of talent the contestants display during this part of the contest. Expect to see standup comic routines, dancing, singing, puppetry, and more. This year, the diamond crown prize will be on display at the event, so the contestants will have a chance to visit the coveted

award before this year’s winner is announced. You are a contestant in the pageant. You’ve chosen the perfect gown, have practiced your interview skills, and are working hard on your talent routine. This is where your story begins.

These are all the

items included with

this game. Take note

of the page count

(instant download

version).

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LIST OF BEAUTIES FOR THE HOST 10 contestant players (all-female, 8 required, 2 optional) and 1 required adult/teen host.

NAME/STATE DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED ATTIRE

SUGGESTED TALENT - BUT PREPARE

ANY ROUTINE YOU WISH.

DAISY BLUEBONNET

Miss Texas

REQUIRED

Miss Texas would rather go fishing or play football than apply makeup and

model a dress down the runway in an evening gown. However, this smart cowgirl is a serious competitor. The beautiful Daisy is a strong contender

this year.

Any dress for the evening gown

competition. A sassy western outfit with a hat and boots for the talent competition. A piece of rope tied in a lasso as a prop.

Choreograph a western style dance to any western song

coordinated with lasso movements. Can bring a

stuffed animal to ‘rope’ for a finale.

SUNNY SHINEDALE Miss Florida

REQUIRED

The everlasting smile of Miss Florida will certainly melt the judges this year! Miss Florida is a talented singer and guitarist

who shines on the runway during the evening gown competition! Fellow

contestants love to hang around this beauty, as she’s known for her warm

personality.

Any dress for the evening gown

competition. Any sequined costume or dress for the talent

competition.

Sing and perform the song on your (real or fake) guitar - any

current hit top 40 song. A microphone (real or fake) and guitar (real or fake) as props.

PONI ALOHA Miss Hawaii

REQUIRED

The shy Miss Hawaii is one of the best Hawaiian dancers of her generation. She stars in one of the largest luau

productions in Maui. Miss Aloha had to drop out of the competition last year due to a toenail injury, but she's more than ready to compete this year! Poni Aloha dances circles around her competitors.

Any dress for the evening gown competition. A

Hawaiian shirt with a grass skirt and a

flower in the hair for the talent

competition.

To any Hawaiian music, choreograph a Hawaiian luau

dance (Polynesian style dance).

CANDY APPLE Miss New York

REQUIRED

Miss New York is the reigning Miss Teen USA and is said to be the one to

beat this year! Candy will keep everyone laughing, as she is a

hysterical comic! From stand-up performances to pulling pranks, she is a hilarious girl. It’s always wise to stay on

her good side!

Any dress for the evening gown

competition. A shirt with a silly saying on it and any pants for

the talent competition.

A comedy routine. Simple jokes can be told or comedic scenarios about child-related issues. A microphone (real or

fake) as an optional prop.

STARR GOLDEN

Miss California

REQUIRED

This aspiring actress from Hollywood might shape up to be a serious

contender this year! The stunning Miss California is a ray of sunshine, as she’s

one of the friendliest girls at the pageant. Starr Golden is nothing but

positive!

Any dress for the evening gown

competition. And a themed outfit to

match your talent monologue.

Act out a monologue. You can pull a script off of the internet or write your own.

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GRETYL GARDENIAS

Miss New Jersey

REQUIRED

Miss New Jersey performs with her puppets on many local television shows back home. When you talk to Miss New Jersey, you're not sure who will answer you – Gretyl Gardenias or her puppet! Gretyl’s one of the most talented and entertaining puppeteers in the United

States!

Any dress for the evening gown competition. A

dance-style costume for the talent routine with a puppet (can

be a sock puppet) as a prop.

A ventriloquist act or a puppet skit. You can even have the puppet sing a song or bring a couple of puppets and build a

puppet stage out of cardboard for you to stand

behind and let your puppets be the show.

GATORIA SWAMPTON Miss Louisiana

REQUIRED

Miss Louisiana is the most charismatic contestant at the pageant! She’s multi-

talented but is best known for her awesome dance routines. Everyone

adores Miss Louisiana, as she is sweet and adorable!

Any dress for the evening gown

competition. Any dance outfit or

costume for the talent competition.

A dance routine of any kind. Hip-hop, jazz, ballet,

clogging, lyrical or tap!

GLITZY CARDMAN

Miss Nevada

REQUIRED

Do you believe in magic? Well, if you see Miss Nevada in action, we all know how you’ll answer that question. This beautiful magician is a highly-skilled

illusionist! Glitzy performs weekly at her Las Vegas Magic show, so this girl is going to be tough to beat in the talent

competition!

Any dress for the evening gown competition. A

magician’s costume with a top hat and

magic wand as props.

Do a magic routine! You can find magic tricks on the

internet to do with simple items found in the home. Or,

purchase a magic kit.

CORNELIA HUSKER

Miss Nebraska

OPTIONAL

Miss Nebraska is one of the most cheerful girls at the pageant. If anyone

starts being sassy - call Cornelia Husker over to fix the situation, as her presence

alone makes everyone happy! Miss Nebraska also performs spontaneous

cheers to help people get in a fun mood!

Any dress for the evening gown competition. A

cheerleading uniform for the talent competition.

Any cheerleading routine – a cheer, chant, dance or all of

the above.

ESKIE MOE Miss Alaska

OPTIONAL

A real crowd-stunner, Miss Alaska is a gifted rap artist. Last year, she was the

runner-up. Rumor has it that she's come up with a spectacular routine this year

for the talent competition! Eskie’s a spunky life of the party. When she

speaks, it’s always on the beat!

Any dress for the evening gown

competition. Casual attire with a baseball

cap turned to the side for the talent

competition.

Perform any kid-friendly rap song. Make up an original

rap about the pageant for an added fun twist! A

microphone (real or fake) as an optional prop.

MS. VICTORIA MORNING

Pageant Director

ADULT/TEEN HOST - REQUIRED

Ms. Victoria Morning is the prim and proper pageant director and former

beauty queen. Ms. Morning knows the ins and outs of pageants. In the past decade since she was hired as the director, all pageants have run as

smooth as butter.

An evening gown and a crown to

display (it can be plastic) sitting on a satin pillow a prop. Another optional

prop is a ‘Miss Teen US’ sash to display next to the crown.

Ms. Morning does not perform a talent routine in the pageant. She can, however,

perform a talent routine before the contestants to get the contestants warmed up

for the competition! (She is a former beauty queen.)

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HOST INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing the ‘The Case of the Missing Crown Diamond’ game from mymysteryparty.com! This mystery is a light-hearted and comical mystery that allows you and your guests to step into a different character while trying to solve the entertaining mystery. INVITE YOUR GUESTS: There is a free invite available for download with the purchase of this game. Simply log into your account and download. Or, you can access the invite through the game page. Follow these steps: 1. Click on the link on the game's page under Helpful Links that says 'click here for the free invitation.' 2. Save the file to your hard drive - name it something you can remember and put it in a spot you'll remember. 3. Close the file, and close your web browser. 4. Reopen the file from your hard drive with the most current version of Adobe Reader. If you have an older version, download the free upgrade at Click here to upgrade your Adobe Reader It's free, quick, easy and safe - and it's standard software to open and view PDF files, so it's suggested to have it, anyway. 5. Fill in the text fields by using the Tab key (or use your mouse to click on the text fields). 6. Save an invite file for each player in the game, changing the character role for each person. 7. Either print and mail, or email the invitation to each guest.

FULL INTRUCTIONS FOR THE PARENT HOST ARE

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASED GAME.

NOTE: THIS IS THE SAMPLE GAME FOR THE INSTANT

DOWNLOAD - AS FAR AS GRAPHICS ARE CONCERNED.

THE CLUE CARDS FOR THE BOXED KIT ARE PRINTED

ON DOUBLE-SIDED, FOLDED, PARCHMENT-STYLE

TRADITIONAL MYSTERY THEMED CARDS.

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THE ROUNDS ARE DESIGNED AS FOLLOWS: PRE-GAME: these pre-game cards are to be delivered to each guest before the party or give them to the guests after they have all arrived. The pre-game cards are optional and do not alter the mystery. They’re intended to enhance the pre-game build up for the event. ROUND ONE: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive. Serve small snacks and mini milkshakes. Make sure the ‘Guest Instructions’ and the ‘List of Contestants’ are available for your guests to read when they arrive. You can also take the time to review these materials with your guests before starting the game. Host the evening gown competition and interviews. ROUND TWO: First, you’ll host the talent competition. Then, make the announcement of crime. Deliver the clue cards while you serve a light dinner to your guests. The investigation of the crime commences. SOLUTION ROUND THREE: Cake and hot chocolate should be served during this round as the guests read their final solutions.

For further questions, check out our FAQ web page at http://mymysteryparty.com/how-to-host-faq/ If your question is not listed in our FAQ, contact us:: [email protected]

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NAME TAGS:

MISS FLORIDA

Each player will have a name

tag in the purchased game

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OPTIONAL PRE GAME CARDS Cut out and send to the players before the party.

SUNNY SHINEDALE MISS FLORIDA

You would much rather be going to Disney, but you need to prepare for

the upcoming Miss Teen USA pageant. Practice modeling your

gown, and work on your two-minute talent routine. Also, be prepared for all kinds of questions – you never

know what the pageant director will ask you during the interview.

Get plenty of rest!

Each player will have an

optional pre-game in the

purchased game

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ROUND ONE CLUE CARDS CHARACTER D (NAME REMOVED)

ROUND ONE

You received a diamond ring for your birthday last year. It was the first diamond you’ve ever owned, and your parents gave it to you. Last week, the

diamond came out of the prongs and was lost! You have been unable to find it and are completely

heartbroken!

Each player will have a round

one card in the purchased

game

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ROUND TWO CLUE CARDS CHARACTER NAME IS HERE

ROUND TWO - INVESTIGATION • If anyone asks why you were standing by the crown

before the evening gown competition started, tell them you were admiring it to see what shape of diamond you want when you finally purchase your first diamond ring.

• Character A (name removed to minimize spoilers) leads a security crew at her school. They patrol the halls and catch kids in the act of crimes! She doesn’t get into any trouble.

• You heard Character B is saving her money to buy a new boat. If she stole the diamond, she could sell it to get the rest of the money for the boat!

• The diamond was stolen during the talent competition! • Character Y was worried about her talent costume not

having enough sparkle. Maybe she stole the diamond and put it on her costume?

Each player will have a round

two card in the purchased

game

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MYSTERY INVESTIGATION INVESTIGATED BY _____________________

SUSPECT MOTIVE EVIDENCE

WHODUNIT__________________________________________________

Each player will have a

mystery investigation sheet in

the purchased game.

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ROUND THREE SOLUTION CARDS

SUNNY SHINEDALE SOLUTION ROUND THREE

When it is your turn, stand inside the middle of the circle and read the following to the group:

The solution to the mystery is given here. The girls will take turns standing up and

presenting their solutions to the group and the thief will confess at the end.

Each player will have a round

three solution card in the

purchased game

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MENU SUGGESTIONS

JUDGES IN A BLANKET

LIMELIGHT MUNCH MIX

THE MODEL WALK MILKSHAKE

WORLD PEACE NACHOS

THE CHOCOLATE INTERVIEW (HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE)

50 STATES CAKE

Recipes for suggested menu

items are included in the

purchased game

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BONUS GAME ACTIVITIES For 100 more party games and more party advice, recipes, themes, etiquette and more, purchase The Official Party Host Handbook by Dr. Bonnie.

Now available at My Mystery Party’s prop emporium, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, as well as other online book retailers.

There are fun bonus games

included (for free) from The

Official Party Host Handbook

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For more information about your game: • Send your guests to the Your Mystery Party guest pre-game site at www.YourMysteryParty.com/diamond • Pinterest page: https://www.pinterest.com/mymysteryparty We have created a board for all of our games

that includes theme-specific DIY party food and décor. To find the direct link to the Pinterest page, go back to the webpage where you purchased the game and scroll to the bottom of the page – you’ll see the Pinterest board there. Click on it to enlarge and view the pins.

• Social media posts: #MyMysteryParty – no spoilers, please! Spoilers include any pictures or text of who the thief is, such as the thief with a mugshot or text that tells who they are. Please do not ruin the game for others.

• The game trailer video is located on the Your Mystery Party page.

THIS GAME WAS CREATED BY DR. BON BLOSSMAN – AUTHOR OF THE AWARD-WINNING FIONA FROST YOUNG ADULT MYSTERY SERIES

Love the game? Please check out our author’s line of Young Adult (YA) award–winning mystery novels! Take advantage of a discount

on signed copies by using the code: FF15BB

And check out the 2017 releases: Dregs Island (YA thriller),

which took home the silver medal at Reader’s Favorite! And, The Noxhelm Murders (YA horror mystery).

Books are available on the My Mystery Party site at

http://mymysteryparty.com/bon-blossman, as well as all online book retailers.

Want a discount on your next game? After the party, head over to our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/mymysteryparty and leave a testimonial with photos of your big night. We love for you to share your experiences and will show our appreciation by creating a loyalty code for a % off your next party!

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