Murder at Stillwater Creek

This game is a digital file that you will download. This means as soon as your payment is confirmed, you will receive a secure link to download Murder at Stillwater Creek. That link is good for 24 hours after the first download. After downloading, you can print the PDFs at home and play the game.

THE HOST CAN PLAY TOO! The host won’t know who the murderer is. That means you can pick a character and play along with everyone else!

Murder! At Stillwater Creek is best suited to playing in person.

This download includes:

8 character prompts, containing instructions, character backgrounds, clues, and secrets

2 extra character prompts, containing instructions, character backgrounds, and sample lines to say

3 clues labeled "confidential" to be given to specified characters

1 Host Guide, containing detailed instructions, tips, hints, and an optional recipe

1 informational handout on "What is a Land Run?"

A NOTE ABOUT THE EXTRA CHARACTERS: Extra characters are for the players who do not want to be front and center, but still want to be part of the game. Anytime I’ve hosted a murder mystery party, a significant portion of the players SAY they want to play, but when it comes down to it, they don’t want to actively participate. That’s why extra characters are so handy – it gives the player an option to participate with no pressure.

If you'd like to play music before, during, or after the game, Bearded Rat Mysteries has playlist for Murder! At Stillwater Creek on Spotify. Just search for Bearded Rat Mysteries, or go here.

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Murder at Stillwater Creek is first and foremost a game of conversation. This game is divided into 3 rounds. At the beginning of each round, players will spend a few minutes reading the clues & secrets in their character prompt. Once ready, everyone will discuss the rumors, revelations, and accusations found in their prompt, all while staying in character. But be ready - things can get pretty heated, pretty fast! At the end of round 3, the players will each make an accusation, and then the murderer will confess.

This game is LEVEL: INTRIGUE

ANYONE, experienced murder mystery game players and novices alike, can enjoy all three levels of my mystery games. But in case you’re curious, here’s how I break down the three levels:

LEVEL: FLEXIBLE This level is super flexible and allows players to be involved as much or as little as they desire. It’s a great game to play as a first-time murder mystery player and can be a great get-to-know-you activity for groups of people that have yet to bond.

LEVEL: INSPECTOR The characters in this level tend to have more clues and secrets, so there’s a little more reading before each round. It’s a great game to play for everyone!

LEVEL: INTRIGUE The essential characters in this level tend to have a lot of secrets and clues. There’s more to keep track of, but that also means there’s more intrigue, more twists, and more laughs! It’s a great game to play with your friends and family, people you know really well and can really “vibe” off of, if you know what I mean.

If you like, you can play music to set the scene. I made a playlist on Spotify, you can find it HERE. Go ahead and like the playlist now, so you’ll be able to find it later.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

JEDIDIAH “JED” DANE

Born and bred in Iowa, Jed was exuberant to hear about the Oklahoma Land Run. He convinced his childhood friend, Ezekiel “Zeke” Barnard, to join him on the adventure, and the two of them set off with grand hopes and dreams of their new life in the Unassigned Lands. Jed is a no-nonsense lawyer, and the unofficial leader of the Stillwater settlers, ready to take charge in any situation.

EZEKIEL “ZEKE” BARNARD

Zeke is a tough-as-nails coal miner, passionate about every aspect of his life, and the land run is no exception. He happily agreed to join his childhood friend, Jed Dane, on the journey to the Unassigned Lands. While his domestic skills leave something to be desired, Zeke is a loyal friend and a zealous settler.

SGT. MARTIN CLEMMONS

A man of experience and vision, Sgt. Clemmons gave up his military life and joined the land run to start a new adventure. He dreams of a life of simplicity, and he plans on achieving that dream through self-discipline, hard work, and a stiff upper lip. Things just might work out in his favor, whether or not he makes friends in the process. He lives his life like he fights on the battlefield: fiercely, and without tact.

JULES DUPONT

As a former Boomer, Jules DuPont has wanted to settle in Stillwater for years. It’s not surprising that he jumped at the chance to be a part of the land run without a second thought. But don’t be fooled by his pretty boy good looks; originally from France, Jules’ life experiences have made him scrappy and resourceful, exactly what a settler needs in order to survive the tumultuous life in the Oklahoma Territory.

ELMER MILLER

Elmer, a native Missouri farmer, sold his farm and headed southwest with his family to build a new life in Oklahoma’s Unassigned Lands. With his wife Camilla and daughters Minnie & Debbie in tow, there’s no room for failure. They expect him to be a reliable husband and father, and that’s just what he’ll be.

CAMILLA MILLER

Although little leery about the move to the Oklahoma Territory, Camilla is nonetheless giving the land run her best effort. As wife to Elmer Miller, she really has no other choice but to grin and bear it all. Camilla spends most of her time in the background, taking care of people, cleaning up messes, and raising her twin daughters, Minnie and Debbie.

MINNIE MILLER

Minnie left the family farm in Missouri with great hope and romantic ideals. She leads her life with exuberance and passion, and everything about the new adventure in the Unassigned Lands has her fluttering with excitement, and flirting with the depths of despair. At least she has her twin sister Debbie to keep her grounded.

DEBBIE MILLER

Debbie is the practical, reasonable, and dependable daughter of Elmer and Camilla Miller. She prides herself in being useful to her father, and hopes the Oklahoma Land Run will be an opportunity for her dependability to shine. She’s determined to see her family flourish, even if Minnie drives her crazy sometimes.

EXTRA CHARACTER - MILDRED FAIRFAX

Mildred Fairfax is a spunky old woman determined to have a chance at staking her own claim. Her hard work and tenacity has served her well over the past years, so that now, at almost 80 years of age, she’s ready to stake a claim, or die trying.

EXTRA CHARACTER - RUPERT GALLOWAY

Rupert Galloway is one of the poor, unlucky fellas that couldn’t manage to stake a claim during all the commotion of the 1889 Land Run. Restless for a good outcome from a bad few days, Rupert is determined to solve the case and find justice for Esther Wilcox….and maybe snag her claim in the process.

The best way to print is on 8.5x11” paper at 100%. If you take the PDFs to a copy shop like Kinko’s, they can print 2-up and fold and staple. But it’ll cost you.

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