(Guest blog post by Jessica Andrews, author of Death on the Rocks.) Death on the Rocks Ok, I’m just going to tell it like it is: hosting a 1930s party, murder mystery or otherwise, is not that easy. Twenties is obvious – just cover everything indiscriminately in feathers and strings of pearls – and for fifties you can just bust out some...
When is the best time to end a murder mystery game? We provide a timetable with all our games, covering the murder mystery party in detail. The timetable typically includes the briefing, key events (such as when clues are released), the point at which characters can die (for those games that involve fighting), and the end of the game. Casino...
Despite the best laid plans, sometimes real life intervenes and a guest or two may turn up late to your murder mystery party. Here are some ideas for how you can deal with latecomers. Unplanned latecomers The worst situation is when you don’t find out that someone will be late until they don’t turn up on time. In this situation I would delay the...
Here’s an idea that you may wish to include in your game. (Note that if you’ve not played our games before, we suggest that you stick with the basic rules – but if you’re an old hand, go crazy!) Here's a poker chip from us for "best beard" if nothing else! Rewarding great play: You can reward great play when you see it. Simply keep some poker...
In Way out West the Sheriff and Deputy can (via an ability) arrest other characters. There are various ways in which someone can escape arrest, one of which is that the restrained player gets outside help. We've recently been asked if the player providing the outside help needs an ability to cut the ropes/unlock the door and help the restrained...