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‘The Case of the Missing Crown Diamond at the Miss Teen United States Pageant”

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TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Characters 2 General Instructions for the Host 4 How to Play a Mystery – Guests Instructions 7 Name Tags 8 Optional Pre-game Round 10 Round One – Evening Gown Competition 18 Round Two – Talent Competition 21 Round Three – Investigation 24 Forensic Analysis Report 27 Mystery Investigation Sheets 28 Round Four – Solution Round 38 Menu Suggestions 41

SYNOPSIS (This outlines the flow of the party events)

Talented beauties from around the nation gathered to compete for the honorary title of Miss Teen United States. The reigning Miss New York was rumored to be the 'one to beat' with the smashing comedy routine she prepared for the talent competition. When the contestants arrived on the scene at the pageant, excitement filled the air! The girls kicked off the competition with an elegant evening gown modeling challenge. The contestants showed off their modeling skills as they displayed their stunning evening gowns to the judges. They each took turns answering an intriguing interview question given by the pageant director, Ms. Victoria Morningstar. Then, the beautiful contestants competed in the high-spirited talent competition. The audience loved how the contestants performed unique talent routines. All was perfect at the pageant until the crown diamond was discovered missing! The contestants rallied together to figure out who the diamond thief was before the crown...and the pageant was ruined forever!


LIST OF BEAUTIES CHARACTER NAME

& STATE CHARACTER DESCRIPTION COSTUME SUGGESTIONS

SUGGESTED TALENT ROUTINE

Daisy Bluebonnet

Miss Texas

REQUIRED Female

Miss Texas is the least prissy of the contestants this year. She'd prefer to go

fishing or play football than to put on make-up and model down the runway in her

evening gown. But this cowgirl loves to compete in the pageant to show off her rope

tricks!

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and 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

(i.e. Dolly Parton, etc.), coordinated with lasso

movements. Can bring a stuffed animal to ‘rope’ for a finale.

Sunny Shinedale

Miss Florida

REQUIRED Female

The ever-lasting smile of Miss Florida melts the judges from the start! Miss Florida is a talented singer and guitarist who shines on

the runway during the evening gown competition! Other competitors flock to hang

around her warm personality. Sunny Shinedale also loves to make up songs

about the situations around her and perform them for whoever will listen.

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and any type of 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 Female

The shy and reserved Miss Hawaii is one of the best Hawaiian dancers of her

generation. She is part of one of the largest luau productions in Maui and is famous for

her ever so graceful moves during her performances. She dropped out of the

competition last year due to a toenail injury, but she's ready to compete this year! Poni Aloha loves to dance circles around her

competitors - literally!

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and 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 Female

Miss New York is the reigning Miss Teen United States and is the one to beat this

year! Miss New York is the ultimate comedienne! From stand-up performances

to pulling pranks, she is one of the most hilarious girls to be friends with. And it is

always wise to stay on her good side!

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and

a shirt with a silly saying on it and jeans

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 Female

This budding Hollywood actress might be a serious contender this year! The stunning

and talented Miss California is known by her friends as a ‘ray of sunshine.’ She is one of

the most friendly girls at the pageant and this beauty is nothing but positive!

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and a talent competition

that will go along with whatever skit is to be

performed for the talent competition.

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

write your own.

Gretyl Gardenias

Miss New

Jersey

REQUIRED Female

Miss New Jersey performs with her puppets on many variety shows back home. When

you talk to New Jersey, you're not sure who will answer you – Miss New Jersey or her puppet! Needless to say, Miss New Jersey is one of the most talented and entertaining

puppeteers in the United States!

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and a dance 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 2 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 Female

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 genuinely sweet and adorable!


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 Female

Do you believe in magic? Well, if you see Miss Nevada in action, we all know the

answer to that! This beautiful magician has all the right moves…magical ones that is! With her own Las Vegas Magic show, this

girl is the one to beat in the talent competition!


a dance outfit or costume with a top hat and magic wand as a prop. A cape would be

a good optional accessory.

You can find magic tricks on the internet to

do with simple items found in the home or you can purchase a

magic kit.

Cornelia Husker

Miss Nebraska

OPTIONAL Female

Miss Nebraska is one of the most cheerful and optimistic girls in this pageant. If anyone

is in a foul mood or being negative, call Cornelia Husker over to correct it. Her

presence alone makes everyone feel happy again! Miss Nebraska also loves to perform her awesome cheers to help people get in a

fun mood!

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and a cheerleading uniform


Any cheerleading routine – a cheer,

chant, dance or all of the above.

Eskie Moe

Miss Alaska

OPTIONAL Female

The crowd is stunned when Miss Alaska performs her rap songs! She was the

runner-up in the pageant last year. The other contestants should watch out because

rumor has it that she's come up with a spectacular routine this year for the talent

competition! Miss Alaska is known for being the spunky life of the party and when she

speaks, it is always to a beat!

Formal / semiformal dress for the evening gown competition and a hooded sweatshirt, jeans and a baseball cap turned to the side


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.

Mrs. Victoria Morningstar

Pageant Director

Adult/Teen Host

Ms. Victoria Morningstar is the prim and proper Pageant Director and has been for the last ten years. She knows the ins and outs of the pageant and no contestant has ever gotten away with anything while she is

in charge.

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.

Mrs. Morningstar does not perform a talent

routine in the pageant. She can, however,

perform a talent routine before the

contestants do to get the contestants

warmed up for the competition!


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HOST 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. The party can be a huge success as long as you and your guests relax and let the mystery unravel during each round. The party pack (this document) needs to be printed in advance of the party. Cut out the clues and slip them into envelopes labeled with the appropriate round and character for each round of the party. It is optimal to choose different colored envelopes for each round.

FULL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PURCHASED

GAME PRE-GAME: these pre-game starter cards are to be delivered to each guest before the party or give them to the guests as they arrive. All pre-game starters are optional and do not alter the mystery, and are intended to enhance the pre-game build up for the event. These starters are not vital to solving the mystery. EVENING GOWN COMPETITION / ROUND ONE: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive. Serve small snacks and mini milkshakes. Make sure the ‘Guest Instructions’ and the ‘List of Characters’ 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. TALENT COMPETITION / ROUND TWO: Deliver these clues while you serve a light dinner to your guests. INVESTIGATION ROUND / ROUND THREE: No food or drink needs to be served – it is an active round. FINAL SOLUTION ROUND / ROUND FOUR: Cake and hot chocolate should be served during this round as the guests read their final solutions.

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OPTIONAL PRE-GAME ROUND PARENT HOST INSTRUCTIONS:

Before the party, send out the free, printable game invitations to your guests as they have a character list and a mystery synopsis included. The invitations are on the game page on the My Mystery Party website at:


GAME envelopes. However, please note that these are a reminder for what they are ‘arriving for’ (i.e. the pageant) so it might not make sense and at this age, it is probably best to skip it as it was optional anyway.

ROUND ONE – EVENING GOWN COMPETITION PARENT HOST INSTRUCTIONS:

Make sure that the crown is in plain view in the same room as the party will be held. The crown should be displayed on a satin pillow if possible. A sash (satin, cotton or paper) that reads 'Miss Teen United States' is an optional prop and can be displayed next to the crown. If the ‘Fabulous Sash Creations’ game is played – do this as the girls arrive. If the sash game is played, wait until everyone is finished with their sash and then go over the instructions of how to play a mystery game. Make sure that all of the guests understand how the game will work and then go over the characters (you can introduce them one-by-one and go over their descriptions). When the guests are ready to begin, pass out the round 1 envelopes and let them know that once everyone opens their envelope, the pageant officially begins.


GAME Prop list: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready.

Crepe paper, balloon weights and balloons to create a runway


A fake or real microphone as an interview prop, and a source of music. Round one clue cards in sealed, labeled envelopes Interview questions (Ms. Morningstar’s Round One Clue Card)

ROUND TWO – TALENT COMPETITION PARENT HOST INSTRUCTIONS:

Pass out the round two envelopes to the guests and have the guests change into their talent routine costumes (costumes are optional). Clear out an area for a 'stage.' In any order, the guests should perform a 1-2 minute routine of their chosen talent. When the guests are not performing, they sit in the audience. Some guests may require music for their talent, so be sure to have a source of music available. The guests can perform any talent that they wish, or if they happen to be shy or are not feeling up to it, it will not change the mystery if they decide they'd rather not do one at all.


GAME ROUND THREE– THE INVESTIGATION

PARENT HOST INSTRUCTIONS:

The guests will need time to mingle and gather clues as to whodunit. They should be provided with a pen and either an investigation sheet or a notepad to take notes of the clues that they collect. Tell the players to ask

about everything that has happened this far in the game – from round one until now. For example, Miss New


GAME


ROUND FOUR – FINAL SOLUTION ROUND WITH HOT CHOCOLATE AND DESSERTS

PARENT HOST INSTRUCTIONS:

Hand out the envelopes for Round 4 envelopes to the guests. This is the final solution round. Instruct the guests to sit in a circle. One at a time, each guest should stand in the center of the circle and read their reveal card to the other players.


GAME


HOW TO PLAY A MYSTERY Guest Instructions

Professional actors are great for mysteries but do not worry because you do not have to be a good actor – or an actor at all – to play a mystery! The only quality that you need to possess is the ability to have a blast! The mystery party is separated into 4 rounds. During the party, you will be handed an envelope that contains the clues necessary for your character for the round. The clues will provide everything that you will need to solve the mystery. However, during the investigation segment of the game, you will need to ask the right questions and pay close attention to other guests’ clues to be able to get the whole picture of what has happened.


GAME From this point forward, you are to remain in character until the mystery is solved. If you are playing a ‘green alien from Mars’, then that is who you are until the end! Undoubtedly, your host has cast you into a character that you are comfortable playing. There are some characters that are designed to be played more reserved than other characters that should be played more boisterous. Feel free to play your role however you feel comfortable. Feel free to embellish your character’s personality if you would like. However, if you are feeling more reserved tonight, you can opt to allow the other characters to approach you or you can simply listen in on others’ conversations to get your information. Not everyone needs to or should have the spotlight!


MISS LOUISIANA

Gatoria Swampton played by:

MISS FLORIDA

Sunny Shinedale played by:

Each guest will have a name tag in the purchased game

PRE GAME STARTERS

Don’t forget to include the optional pre game task sheets of the pre game clues immediately following these (pages 16-17)

Each guest will have a pregame card in the purchased game

Hello pageant contestants! Please get your evening gowns and your talent routine ready for the pageant. I hope you are all excited and ready to compete for the title of Miss Teen United States!

This year's pageant will include the usual events. First, you will be able to show off your graceful modeling skills during the evening gown competition. Then the pageant director will ask you an interview question and you should do your very best to answer it. Then, you’ll get ready for the talent competition! You will perform a 1-2 minute routine of your choice, but hopefully it will be the one your character is best suited for! However, we would really like to see whatever talent that you are best at!

Good luck to everyone!

Ms. Victoria Morningstar Pageant Director Miss Teen United States

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PRE GAME Task sheets CUT OUT AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CHARACTER-SPECIFIC CLUES WITH THE PRE-GAME CLUES ABOVE FOR EACH CHARACTER.

Each guest will have a pre game task card in the purchased game

DAISY BLUEBONNET Modeling in an evening gown has never been a problem for you. No need to practice on this very much. Answering interview questions has always been your strength. No need to work on this. For the talent competition this year, make sure you practice your western routine! You should start practicing your routine now, but be careful! Remember, it should be 1-2 minutes long and have fun with it!


Round one clue cards Cut out these clues and slip them into envelopes that are labeled with the appropriate character’s name. Handing out these envelopes begins round one.

Each guest will have a round one clue card in the purchased game

DAISY BLUEBONNET ROUND ONE

It is time for the evening gown competition! When it is your turn, you are to model down the runway, do a turn at the front of the runway and then walk to Ms. Victoria Morningstar for your interview question. Good luck!

• Anytime during this round, complain to a couple of people that your western costume is not sparkling enough.

You would like to find something pretty to jazz up your western costumes. What could you find to make them sparkle?


Round two clue cards Cut out and slip into labeled envelopes, seal the envelopes and handing them to your guests begins round two.

Each guest will have a round two clue card in the purchased game

GRETYL GARDENIAS ROUND 2

It is time for the talent competition!

Let's see a 1-2 minute routine of what you are best at! But most of all, let's have some fun! Warm up your puppets for the talent competition! You'll do great as always. Good luck to you!

• During the talent competition, sneak over to the crown and have your puppet grab the crown and then put it back down as you found it. You need to practice this in case you win tonight. Make sure nobody is standing next to it when you do this.


Round three clue cards Cut these out and put them into envelopes labeled with the appropriate character name. Seal the envelopes. Handing out these envelopes signifies the beginning of round three.

Each guest will have a round three clue card in the purchased game

The following is the FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS for round three. Cut it out and seal it in an envelope for round three

DAISY BLUEBONNET ROUND 3

The crown diamond must be found!

Let’s investigate and figure out whodunit and quick! Make sure that you interrogate everyone and take good notes! When you think you’ve got it solved, hand in your guess to Ms. Victoria Morningstar. Be thorough. Think back on everything the other contestants have said and done. Did anyone touch the crown during the game, does anyone have a motive? Think about it and then go and ask the other contestants more questions about it. You have been racking your brain trying to figure out what the ultimate shiny, sparkling object would be that you could easily glue to your western costume. You like Miss Hawaii the best of all the contestants. You two have the most in common.


Forensic Examination Report

Forensic report is in the purchased game


MYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEET DETECTIVE NAME Starr Golden

SUSPECT MOTIVE MEANS COMMENTS

WHODUNIT__________________________________________________________ MOTIVE ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOW DID THEY DO IT ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Each guest will have an investigation sheet in the purchased game


Round four clue cards Cut these out and put them into envelopes labeled with the appropriate character name. Seal the envelopes. Handing out these envelopes signify the beginning of the final solution round.

Each guest will have a round three solution card in the purchased game

Character name is here FINAL ROUND 4

It is time for the diamond thief to confess! Let's get into a circle and get to the bottom of this mystery! When it is you turn, stand inside the middle of the circle and read the following to the group: "I did say that my costume wasn't shiny, glittery or sparkling enough, but I truly don't think one diamond would have helped. I think I might pour some glue on it and dump tons of glitter on it. What do y’all think?"


MENU SUGGESTIONS – recipes included in the purchased game

JUDGES IN A BLANKET

LIMELIGHT MUNCH MIX

THE MODEL WALK MILKSHAKE

WORLD PEACE NACHOS

THE CHOCOLATE INTERVIEW (HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE – YUMMY!)

50 STATES CAKE

Bonus game instructions included in the purchased game. Bonus games will differ between the instant

download version and party ready pack

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY AT THE BEGINNING OF ROUND ONE: This is an optional activity that can be played at the beginning of Round One.

FABULOUS SASH CREATIONS OPTIONAL ACTIVITY AT THE CONCLUSION OF ROUND ONE:

This is an optional activity that can be played at the conclusion of Round One (after the girls have changed out of their dresses and into their athletic/casual clothing.)

50 STATES RELAY RACE

ROUND TWO OPTIONAL ACTIVITY 50 STATE SCAVENGER HUNT

ROUND FOUR - OPTIONAL ACTIVITY THE 50 STATE CHARADE CHALLENGE


MISS TEEN USA PAGEANT SCORE SHEET *Score each contestant between1-10 with 10 being the highest for each section. At the end of the pageant, you can tally up the scores to see who you voted to be Miss Teen USA!

CONTESTANT NAME & STATE

EVENING GOWN INTERVIEW TALENT TOTAL

SCORE Daisy

Bluebonnet

Miss Texas

Sunny Shinedale

Miss Florida

Poni Aloha

Miss Hawaii

Candy Apple

Miss New York

Starr Golden

Miss California

Gretyl Gardenias

Miss New Jersey

Gatoria Swampton

Miss Louisiana

Glitzy Cardman

Miss Nevada

Cornelia Husker

Miss Nebraska

Eskie Moe

Miss Alaska


Sample Time Line

Proposed estimated party timeline: (about a 3 ~3.5 hour party depending on the optional games played) 1 week prior: Optional: send pre-game clues 1 week prior to the party Time O: When the girls arrive, play the optional Round one activity - Fabulous Sash Creations. (20 min) 20 minutes: Go over the game instructions and introduce each character to the group. 30 minutes: Pass out the Round One envelopes. 35 minutes: Allow the girls time to mingle (gossip) with their round one clue cards. Start the Round One Evening Gown and Interview Competition. 1 hour, 5 minutes: Optional bonus game (~25 min) 1 hour, 30 minutes: Pass out the clue cards for Round Two. 1 hour 35 minutes: Allow the guests to mingle with their Round Two clue cards and then start the Talent Competition. **At the conclusion of this round, you will slip the crown diamond into your pocket and you’ll secretly give it to the criminal at the beginning of the last round. 2 hours: Pass out the clue cards for Round Three, the mystery investigation sheets, a pen/pencil, and serve dinner to the guests. Instruct them to discuss the mystery and investigate the crime. At the end of this round, they’ll submit their guesses of ‘whodunit’ by using the Mystery Investigation Sheets. Optional: you can have each guest accuse who they believe stole the crown diamond. Ask them to include the motive in their accusation. 2 hours, 20 minutes: Play an optional bonus game. 2 hours, 40 minutes: Pass out the Round Four clue cards. 2 hours, 45 minutes: Start Round Four by serving hot chocolate and dessert (birthday cake) to the guests. The solutions are read by the guests one at a time in front of the group. (~15 min) The host parent will then hide the crown diamond anywhere in the house. The boundaries are given to the girls and then they hunt for it and then meet back in the party room. (~5 min) 3 hours, 5 minutes: play another bonus game (25 min) 3 hours, 35 minutes: host a quick optional awards ceremony. We have downloadable awards on the MyMysteryParty.com prop page (10 min) *The party can be shortened by not playing the optional games or extended by adding all of the optional games.

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