Written By J Tags Tarpey
SUMMARY
Y2Killed is a 90's themed murder mystery party set in the year 1999 in the town of Oceanside. The Salmon Bay Homecoming Regatta is one week away, but the whole town is talking about the disappearance and presumed death of Mr. Opus, the beloved music teacher and band director at Oceanside High School. Not even Captain Awesome has been able to crack the case!
How to Play
You and 11-19 other players will assume the roles of Seniors at Oceanside High School. Andy is the most popular kid at school, co-captain of the sailing team, and is dating the senior class president (Shawn). Andy is throwing the first big party of the year, and... like... everyone is going to be there.
The host of the murder mystery party will the play the role of Andy, the high school senior hosting the party. And, they will help facilitate the game, which is organized into two rounds. During Round One, players mingle, get to know each other, and collect rumors. It ends with a scripted dramatic skit in which a shocking secret is revealed.
During Round Two, players try to complete various secret objectives, like securing a time machine, collecting soul fragments, or lobbying for enough votes to win Homecoming Couple of the Year. At the end of Round Two, somebody gets murdered. Then, everyone tries to figure out who the murderer was and why they did it. Those answers will depend on which secret objectives were or were not accomplished.
Characters
Popular Kids
Andy
The host of the party, co-captain of the Oceandise Wolves' Sailing Team. Andy is the most popular kid in school, but is totally obsessed with winning the Salmon Cup this year.
Shawn
Senior Class President. Is dating Andy and well-positioned to be voted Homecoming Couple of the Year.
Carter
Andy's best friend and co-captain of Oceanside's Sailing Team. Go Wolves! OOOoooowwww!!
Alex
Class treasurer. Carter's twin.
Andy Smyth
Enjoys bowling. Not actually a popular kid, but Andy Smyth is Andy's neighbor and is often mistaken for Andy, whose full name is Andy Smith.
Music & Theater
Bobbie
Dropped out of school to start a grunge band.
DJ
Theater kid who moved to Oceanside this summer, which is when they met Mo, who they are now dating.
Parker
English exchange student from London.
Ryan
Drum Major of the Oceanside Marching Band. Is organizing the "Bring Mr. Opus Home Talent Show."
Sloane
Trumpet player in the Oceanside Marching Band studying abroad in London. Back in Oceanside to perform during the "Bring Mr. Opus Home Talent Show."
Geeks & Nerds
Mo
Sci-Fi Geek. Awarded last place at the science fair for their research into alternate dimensions. Madly in love with DJ.
Glitch
Video gamer. Believes we all live inside of a video game named Y2Killed.
Jamie
Computer nerd that won the science fair for their work on the Y2K Bug.
North Shore County High School (Bats)
Max
Co-captain of the North Shore County Bats' Sailing Team along with Peyton. They'll be at Andy's party to terrorize the students of Oceanside. Hiss!
Peyton
Co-captain of the North Shore County Bats' Sailing Team along with Max. They'll be at Andy's party to terrorize the students of Oceanside. Hiss!
Quinn
President of the North Shore Country High School Book Club and amateur sleuth. Out to prove no one from NSCHS was involved in the disappearance of Mr. Opus, because Oceanside blames everything on North Shore. Go Bats!
Outcasts & Outsiders
Dylan
Surfer. Graduated last year?
Rain
Goth. Shawn's former best friend. Totally not interested in anything you are saying.
Riley
Emo. Very obviously has a crush on Rain, but lacks the confidence to make a move.
Zorg
An average human high school student.
Where to Buy
Y2Killed is coming soon to drivethruRPG! If you want to help with the development of the game and playtest the game as a host or player, please let me know via email (jeremy@tarpeygames.com).