Pasta, Passion & Pistols – Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game | 8 Players | Ages 18+

A night of good food, good company… and cold-blooded murder.

Welcome to New York City’s most popular Italian restaurant, La Speranza, where the aroma of home-cooked pasta fills the air — until the owner, Pepi Roni, is found shot in the back with his own pistol. His friends and family gather to pay their respects, but one thing is clear… one of the guests isn’t shedding any tears.

Pasta, Passion & Pistols is a full murder mystery dinner-party experience that transforms your home into a dramatic crime scene. Each guest steps into a character role, complete with secrets, motives and personal clues. As the evening unfolds, you will uncover hidden relationships, suspicious behaviours and a recipe full of twists.

It’s everything you need to serve up a night of mystery, laughter and unforgettable fun — proudly offered by Boxful Events, Australia’s home of creative party games and immersive mysteries.

What’s Included

• Party planner with:
  • Game rules
  • Hosting tips
  • Recipes & decorating ideas
• 8 character booklets (roles, backgrounds, secrets)
• 8 character name tags
• 8 party invitations & envelopes
• 8 secret clues
• Access to online game content:
  • Introduction
  • Summary of events
  • Additional clues
  • Full solution to the crime

Everything you need to host a complete murder mystery experience from start to finish.

Game Details

• Players: 8 (fixed roles for best experience)
• Age: 18+
• Play Time: 1.5–3 hours
• Style: Dinner party murder mystery / interactive roleplay game

Story Summary

Pepi Roni has been murdered — shot with his own pistol just hours before a planned celebration. Each guest at his memorial dinner has a reason to be present… and a reason to be nervous.
Who had the most to gain?
Who was hiding the darkest secret?
And who pulled the trigger on that fateful night?

It’s your job to investigate the evidence, question the suspects, examine the clues and uncover the killer before dessert is served.

Why You’ll Love It

• A full interactive dinner party experience
• Guests become characters with real motives and secrets
• Easy to host with detailed planning guides and invitations
• Drama, humour and twists from start to finish
• Perfect for dinner parties, birthdays, team events or themed nights
• Curated by Boxful Events for lovers of mystery and unforgettable entertainment

Gather your group, uncork the wine and prepare for a murder no one saw coming…

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