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How Can the Host/Hostess
Play the Game and Not Know Who the Murderer Is?
When you get the game, there will be sealed player packets to give to each character coming to the party. In the player packet
is the Story, How to Play the Game, Historical Facts (if applicable), Cast of Characters, and an
Individual Part. The Individual Part will tell them if they are the murderer/criminal or not. The host/hostess looks
at the list of characters and distributes the player packets to those who are coming to the party and keeps one for himself.
He plays the part he keeps and guesses along with everyone else about the murderer's identity. In the game is a sealed envelope
with the murderer's part in it if you feel you need to open it. When we play a game, but know who the murderer is, we try to carefully
vote on who the guilty person is using the clues that came out and try not to direct the questioning too much.
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How Can I Find out Who the Murderer/Criminal Is Before the Game So I Can Give the Part to a Good Player?
In the game is a sealed envelope with the murderer/criminal's part if you need to open it.
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Can We Play One of Your Games Spontaneously, Without Having to Plan Weeks Ahead?
You can if you wish, but remember you have to leave enough preparation time for the players to study their parts so they can get
in character and discover the clues that are there. If you don't have enough people for a complete cast, an alternative is to
read their parts out loud during the course of the game so their clues are included in the game.
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Do You Have to Have Costumes to Have a Party?
That is entirely up to you. Costumes can add fun, but are not a necessity. You might notice that some of our games have good costuming
potential, particularly those in a historical setting. Your guests will generally have their own ideas on how to costume
for the part.
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Can we use this game over for a second party?
Yes, you have bought the game. You will be amazed at how different the party is when a new group of people play it. Since you
know who is the murderer/criminal, you may take that part if you wish. If you don't wish to do that, you can play the game
as if you do not know who the villain is, and weigh the evidence that comes out, not what you already know when you vote at the
end. If you have lost some parts from the first game, just
email us and tell us what you need. Up to 10 pages are $5.00.
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Where Can I Buy Your Games? Do You Have a Distributor?
We have chosen to market our games strictly on the internet. This keeps prices down and enables us to respond to specific customer
needs and questions. With priority mail, we can ship a package within 24 hours and get it to you within 3-4 business days in the
United States.
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How Can I Find out What a Particular Game Is About?
Click on Available Games and then click on the title. These are links to the games we offer. This will
give you a synopsis of each game, how many players are needed and cost..
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Do You Have Any Children's Games?
Yes, we have three designed for younger players. Mystery Manor is a "choose your own ending" game designed
for 10 year olds and older.
Bruffey Manor is an all-girl version of Mystery Manor for 10-20 players. Great for slumber parties.
It also is "choose your own ending" game designed for 10 year olds and older.
Also, we have Wagons Ho!! This game is for 10-20 players, and is another "choose your own ending"
game. It takes place on a wagon train going west with a group of mail order brides. Lots of action and decisions to make as a
group to see if they can safely make the trip. There's a mystery section toward the end of the game. Contact us if you would like
more information.
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What Is A "Choose Your Own Ending" Game?
This is a game written for youth. Most of the action is in the choices the players make as a group as they decide which way to
go when they are faced with a decision. A decision book is included in each game. This is read as the game progresses and decisions
are made (majority rules.) For example: You hear footsteps upstairs and a door slams. Do you go upstairs to see who is there
(go to decision 25) or do you go down to the basement to see why there is a dog growling & barking there (go to decision 16) If
they happen to make a bad decision that leads to disaster or to a premature ending of the game, they can go back and remake a
decision. There are character parts for each person that tells them why they are there, sometimes how they should act or vote,
or how they should play their role. They are encouraged to stay in character during the entire game. These parties are best for
younger players about 10 and up. We recommend adult supervision.
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Do All Your Games Have Murders In Them?
No. Many of them do, but some don't. Queen's Jewels is a jewel robbery during a costume party and
The Fox is about catching a spy during the Revolutionary War. In the other games we deal with lots of humor.
We choose not to write "dark" mysteries. No character has to be violent or commit a murder during the game. We have sold many
games to church groups, schools and businesses.
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Why Don't You Rank Your Games by Complexity?
We've considered this, but have decided that each group that gets together will play the game differently. Sometimes first-time
players mainly sit and listen and don't know how to really get involved in the game. By the second or third time, the same players
may have developed into good role players and help make the game more stimulating and entertaining. We have been amazed that when
we play the same game three different times with three different groups of people, the accusations and votes for the killer will
be completely different each time. It depends on how strongly the people play their parts, how well the clues are brought out,
and how well the murderer plays his/her part. We feel that it isn't so important that you figure out who the culprit is all the
time, but that you have fun.
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Do You Ship Games Outside the United States?
Yes we will, but you will be charged for the extra postage required. When we send a game it will usually take about one week
to ten days to arrive overseas.
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