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Simulation Exercise
Educational simulation "Only Murders in the Mansion"
A role-play simulation of a murder investigation through an extravagant party. Participants are divided into three social classes, each with different powers and abilities, and throughout the activity they will encounter injustice and inequality of power.
Aims of the tool
To explore social class and privilege differences through a role-play simulation of a murder mystery scenario.
Description of the tool
This simulation role-play activity consists of two main parts and is based on the game mechanics of the classic “Mafia” or “Werewolf” games. Participants take on fictional roles in a murder investigation set during an extravagant party, where they are divided into three social classes, each with different levels of power and abilities.
Through social interaction, discussions, and voting, participants will try to solve the mystery while experiencing dynamics of social inequality, privilege, and discrimination.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/4959
This tool is for
Youth workers, Educators, Trainers, Volunteers, NGO staff, Students in upper secondary or higher education, Participants in non-formal education settings
and addresses
Social Inclusion, Youth Democracy projects
It is recommended for use in:
Youth Exchanges
Training and Networking
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
Xavi, Trudy, Rimi and Eduard
in the context of
This was developed in the frame of the Step-in Project.
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Oganyan Eduard (on 19 June 2025)
and last modified
18 June 2025
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