A Quarterly Killing

A Night of Ambition, Secrets, and Scandal

This isn’t just a quarterly party—it’s a killer one. In the era of power suits, big deals, and bigger egos, every handshake hides an angle, and every smile masks a scheme.

Key Phrases to Slip Into Conversation:

•     “Word around the office is someone’s playing a little dirtier than usual… and I’m not talking about the copy room.”
•     “Trust is like stock—buy it cheap, sell it high, and never hold it too long.”
•     “Funny, isn’t it? Everyone swears they’re a team player—until there’s blood in the water.”
•     “You call it ambition. I call it survival. Only difference is—I’m better at it.”
•  “Secrets are the real assets in this boardroom. And I’ve got a portfolio you wouldn’t believe.”

Ready to climb the ladder—or get crushed under it?

 Link to the full Mystery Glossary – Coming Soon!

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Modern Movies & TV Shows

• The Social Network
• The Intern
• Halt and Catch Fire
• Succession
• Severance

Books

• Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
• Brotopia by Emily Chang
• Uncanny Valley by Anna Wiener

Relevant Pop Culture & Workplace Trends

• Tech Scandals: Theranos collapse, FTX implosion, WeWork’s wild rise and fall.
• Buzzwords: Synergy, disruption, hustle culture, “quiet quitting,” “circle back.”
• Modern Work Culture: Remote work tensions, Slack gossip channels, performance reviews as power plays.

Notable Figures: Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes, Adam Neumann—modern cautionary tales of ambition and scandal.

• Link to A Quarterly Killing Banner  – Hang a banner at the entrance to set the scene right away.
• Corporate Badge Check-In
  • Set up a small table with a “Security Check-In” sign
  • Display guest name tags in neat rows like employee badges
  • Add a clipboard for “signing in” to the office party

• Tech Company Lobby Vibes
  • Create a sleek entrance with metallic streamers or foil curtains
  • Use black, silver, and neon accent colors
  • Add battery-operated string lights for a modern tech feel
• Executive Reception Desk
  • Transform a side table into a front desk with a small “Receptionist” sign
  • Place a fake phone, clipboard, and small plant for authenticity
• Office Supply Archway
  • Create an archway using office supplies: hanging paper clips, sticky notes, or computer printouts
  • Suspend items from fishing line for a floating effect

• Spreadsheet Table Runners
  • Print large Excel spreadsheet templates on regular paper
  • Tape sheets together to create long table runners with cells and numbers
• Office Supply Napkin Rings
  • Use paper clips, binder clips, or rubber bands as creative napkin holders
  • Wrap napkins with strips of computer paper for an office aesthetic
• Calculator Centerpieces
  • Place calculators, staplers, and tape dispensers in the center of tables
  • Add battery-operated tea lights or small LED candles around them
• Memo Pad Place Cards
  • Use sticky notes or small notepads as place cards for seating
  • Write “Reserved for Executive Team” or similar corporate language
• Corporate Color Tableware
  • Use black, white, and metallic plates, cups, and utensils
  • Add silver or blue accent colors to match the tech company theme
• “Confidential Report” Placemats
  • Print fake company reports, budget sheets, or performance reviews
  • Laminate or place in clear plastic sleeves to use as placemats

• Corporate Blue & Steel
  • Navy blue and steel gray with crisp white accents

• Monochrome Corporate Power
  • Black, white, and shades of gray throughout

• Electric Tech Neon
  • Deep charcoal with bright blue and green neon accents

• Executive Gold Standard
  • Deep navy and rich burgundy with gold metallic accents

• Startup Minimalist
  • Clean white and light gray with one bold accent color (orange or teal)

• Mini Office “File Folders”
  • Slide the invitation into a tiny manila folder or envelope labeled with “Confidential” or “Top Secret: Fiscal Report.” Add a paperclip or sticky note with a cheeky warning like “Handle with caution—someone might be watching.”
• Suspicious Parcel
  • Wrap the invitation in brown paper with faux shipping labels and a small “fragile” or “perishable” sticker. Include a fake product tag referencing the company’s quirky gadgets to tie into the Bit & Box theme.
• Desk Drop Surprise
  • Place invitations inside small boxes or mugs labeled with office-related props (mini calculators, pens, or USB drives) and deliver them like a secret memo. Add a note like “This message self-destructs at the party… maybe.”