Bring the music and magic of Mardi Gras to your classroom, club, or home with an interactive "no-malice" mystery!
In The Case of the Trumpet Trouble, participants become detectives in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter. The star of the parade—the Golden Trumpet—has vanished right before the big jazz performance! This immersive role-playing game encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and social-emotional learning as players work together to solve the mystery.
What’s Included in the Case File
- A Complete Mystery Script: Printable PDF kit including a Cover, Introduction, and "Top Secret" Host Guide.
- 10 Unique Character Sheets: 6 Essential and 4 Optional roles, all featuring gender-neutral names for maximum flexibility.
- Cultural Educational Content: Includes a "Cultural Brief" prop explaining Mardi Gras history, Second Line parades, and jazz traditions.
- Host Mastery Tools: Watermarked guide pages, logic checks, and a resolution that emphasizes passion and communication.
How It Works
- Assign Roles: Hand out the character sheets. All roles are designed to feel equally important to maintain the mystery.
- Read Privately: Students learn their bio, secret, and clues.
- Investigate: Players move, talk, and share clues to piece the story together.
- Solve the Case: The group discusses and forms a solution before the host reveals the Top Secret Solution.
Average play time: 30–45 minutes.
The Mystery Max Difference
- No Malice: The "culprit" is never a "bad guy"—the mystery stems from a misunderstanding or a desire to help, making it safe for all ages.
- Inclusive & Flexible: Uses gender-neutral alternatives to ensure every student feels represented.
- Low Prep: No complex props or costumes required. Just print and play!
- Skill Building: Naturally practices critical thinking, active listening, and social awareness.
Teacher & Parent Notes: This Mystery Max story focuses on inclusion and communication. The conflict is non-violent and age-appropriate. There is no punishment or shaming of the culprit—only a clear learning moment and a positive resolution.
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