Guest Totals:
For 20-80 guests: at least 8-9 males and at least 6-7 females.
For 15-20 guests: 8-9 males, 6-8 females, 1-3 gender neutral.
For 10-15 guests: 5-7 males, 4-6 females, 1-2 gender neutral.
For 8-12 guests: 4-5 males, 3-5 females, 1-2 gender neutral.

Cap'n Redbeard- Pirate Captain. A fierce but fair pirate, this man runs a tight ship and won't have anyone overthrowing it!

Sharktooth Brandy- Saucy Sea Mistress. Sister to the cap'n, Brandy has been braving these waters since she was a girl. Her latest conquer, however, is not one that she occupies her time at sea.

Merciless Morgan- First mate. Found alone on an island, Redbeard took Morgan in and he quickly became one of the Cap'n's favorites.

One-eyed Wanda- Gunner. Raised as a boy on the pirate ship, Wanda was passed over by Merciless Morgan when it came to promotion. Wanda has a lot to prove if she is to earn her rightful place.

Thumbless Jack- Crewman. A seasoned pirate, Thumbless Jack has only been on the crew of The Jaded Jewel for only a short while.  

Cutthroat McPhearson- Powder Monkey. Fierce and feisty are two words that best describe this pirate. Cutthroat has larger plans than most of the crew members.

Gurglin' Uma Scarr- Galley Wench. Desperate to gain Cutthroat McPhearson's attention, Uma is a woman that will do many things to get noticed.

Governor Napier- Governor of Port Royal. As the governor of this seaside town, it is his job to keep it safe at all costs!

Juliana Napier- Governor's Wife. Tired of living in terror, Juliana is ready to take matters into her own hands to insure the safety of her family.

Anotonia Napier- Governor's Daughter. In love with a merchant sailor, Antonia is destined to lead a happily married life--as long as nothing gets in her way!

Breathless Betty Napier- Governor's Daughter. This rebellious daughter has a lot to learn about what she can and cannot get away with. Will her parents be able to teach Betty her limits?

Commodore Clearing- Commodore. In charge of the fleet that defends Port Royal, the commodore may lose his job and his arranged marriage if he can't bring a pirate to justice.

Buccaneer Bradshaw- Privateer. Ready to step in and take over where the commodore is lacking, Buccaneer Bradshaw needs to prove that he has what it takes to get the job done and win the heart of Breathless Betty.

Shoutin' Roger Dagger- Innkeeper. Rumor has it that vigilante-minded Roger is out to bring a pirate to justice himself.

Mad Rose- Serving Wench. A real spitfire, Rose will make anyone who crosses her regret their actions.

Blackspot Jane- Pirate's Widow. Widowed and alone, Jane is desperate to make someone pay for her loss.

Sealegs Sam- Merchant Sailor. A lowly merchant sailor, Sam wants nothing more than to be married to his true love, Antonia.

Rovin' Reynolds- Treasure Hunter. Hot on the trail of Toothless Willie's buried treasure, there is little that can come between them and their fortune in gold.

Jean Golddust- Gold Dealer. Jean is eager to exchange gold for anyone in town. Not only does the gold tell tales of where it's been but who has been dealing with and for the pirates.

Dirty Wiggins- Gallows Master. For many, justice in this seaside village means the gallows, and Dirty is often the one responsible for putting the guilty there.

"... everyone thought they knew who the murderer was, with just the right twist-NO ONE guessed correctly. I've had other murder parties and this was by the far the best. We are making it an annual event! Enjoy your party!..."
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"... on whether we could get enough guys to participate in our night of mystery, but the Deadwood Saloon theme was the perfect way to get everyone involved. It was fun assigning characters based on the descriptions of poker skills and women's questionable morals. We had some convincing acting which lead to only 1 person ..."
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"...staurant in a quaint seaside village on the southcoast of Ireland. You'd almost think you were in the The Salty Seadog itself ! The scripted characters were great and suited a diversity of people, as we had all different age groups attending the party. As the party host, I did not assume a scripted role but still d..."
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"...This was the first Murder Mystery Party I had ever hosted! It was not only a blast to plan, but the party couldn't have turned out better! Everyone did such a fantastic job on their character and wardrobe. I highly recommend "Murder among the Mateys" for anyone, but especially for the pirate at heart! Tha..."
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"...This was the first Murder Mystery Party I had ever hosted! It was not only a blast to plan, but the party couldn't have turned out better! Everyone did such a fantastic job on their character and wardrobe. I highly recommend "Murder among the Mateys" for anyone, but especially for the pirate at heart! Tha..."
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"...arm sunny day and the people at Margaritaland were soaking up the sun. People were mingling. Coconut Joe and Coconut Jane were making sure everyone was having fun. Jack Daniels was serving up drink after drink. The Mooners were checking out the shops. Tatum Tatt was busy giving tattoos to Starr Bright and Sandy Be..."
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"...d with red and white balloons all over the floor. There was also an archway with balloons around it. Everyone had a blast dressing for this mystery. It was fun to see so many high ponytails and mullets. The off-the-shoulder look made a huge comeback. Tight jeans were all the rage, whether they fit or not! Every..."
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"...We had a great time with the Murder Among the Mateys. It is highly recommended! In the past we have had some issues with guys being willing to dress up for parties, but tell them they can carry a sword and talk like a pirate, and you will be very happy with the results!..."
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"...mong The MAteys" back in August (you can see pictures in "Dead Men DO tell tales in North Hollywood"), and it was a blast. Definately had a very fun time putting props together. How nice you had friends to help you out. Good luck with your next one. I am doing "Murger at the Juice Joint" ne..."
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"...Here are some pictures from our Mateys Mystery party. It was great fun, we did it up well. The night took about 4 hours, but I included a full meal in the galley. It was quite hard sending only a couple of pictures as all the costumes were hand made and terrific. Night at the Juice Joint will take place next weekend..."
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To get your Murder Among The Mateys "Extras" click on the pictures below for: Costumes Accessories Decorations Talk Like a Pirate! Click here to download a glossary o' pirate words and phrases to use at th' party

PIRATE ACCESSORIES: Easily accessorize any outfit to become a full-fledged pirate! Some things you might want to add to your outfit include: Rings, earings, medallions, jewels. Bandana Scarves Hats Eye-Patch Scars-- draw them in with eyeliner or for extra added effect, get some latex scars from a local costume shop Facial Hair Parrot (for shoulder) Hook Peglegs Missing Limbs-- Tuck an arm or leg into your outfit. Missing teeth-- use tooth blackout Gold teeth Gold Coins Swords Pirate Pistols Tattoos-- See download just below Download Some Pirate Tattoos Just Click Here

• For your party think traditional pirate colors-- Red & Black! • In the entrance, hang a poster that says "Ahoy! Welcome Aboard Ye Sea Dogs and Scallywags!" or "Enter At Yer Own Risk" • Decorate your venue with a nautical motif. Fishing nets, nautical maps, crabs, lobsters, fish, and ships will all fit the mood. • Hoist a Jolly Roger flag in a strategic place, such as your entryway or in the buffet area. • Show Pirates on the Big Screen! In one of your party rooms play pirate movies, such as The Pirates of Penzance or Pirates of the Caribbean. • Cover your table with a black table cloth and scatter gold chocolate (or plastic) coins and plastic jewels. • Hang some rope lines and rigging. • Place a few wood whiskey barrels in the party area. • Have a small pool with a "Plank to Walk" in your party area. Add an inflatable alligator or shark to the water. • Decorate with a life-size skeleton, or some platic skulls, scattered around your party area. • Don't forget a treasure chest! You can make your own by painting a styrofoam cooler black or brown and filling it with your own jewels and goodies. Or find a large cardboard box with flaps. Tape flaps down. Cut 4-5" down from top along side, front and other side-- leave the backside of the box uncut to use as hinge. Paint the outside and open for treasure chest. (You can also line the inside with metallic fabric for added effect.)

Looking for a cd filled with pirate ditties? Try this website that has reviews of pirate music. From "Got booty" to "Prelude to Mutiny", this website has reviews to help you pick a cd to your liking. Movie Soundtracks-- Find some great pirate music from the soundtracks of famous pirate movies. Try Pirates of the Carribean, Pirates of Penzance or any of your favorite pirate movies!   For Free Music-- Visit your local library for a number of compilations from the time.

Pirate ship cake- The perfect dessert for your pirate party! Having a bbq? Make your brats and hot dogs set sail! Spear a wooden skewer through a small piece of paper to make a schooner sail and set it in the middle of a hot dog. Serve with Goldfish crackers. Shark's Blood Cocktails-- Freeze red Hawaiian Punch into ice cubes. Put the ice cubes into sprite or another clear liquid and watch as the sprite turns pink to red. Salmagundi - This pirate stew, based on a British recipes, was essentially a conglomeration of whatever they had on hand. This Americanized version of the dish has the easiest ingredients to locate. Pirate Salmagundi might include turtle meat among other uncommon ingredients. Jerk Chicken - When pirates landed on an island in the Caribbean, the eating was good. Barbecue was a common method for preparing food. This recipe will give you one of the popular, although spicy, flavors from the islands. Coconut Balls - You could rename these little sweets "canon balls" to tie in with your party theme. Planters Punch - This punch will capture the spirit of pirate grog with the rum and citrus flavors, but a few other ingredients make it much more interesting than that. Serve ice cream balls rolled in coconut or frozen bananas and fresh mango sorbet for dessert.

Provide an assortment of accessories to help your guests "get into character" including: eye-patches, jewels, pirate hats, bandanas, scarves, tattoos, etc. Share your ideas with others! mail us with your ideas and suggestions and we will gladly add them.