August 02, 2006
I really wasn't expecting to have much for you this month - after all, it's the quiet season. Or at least, it's supposed to be the quiet season. Instead I have quite a bit to tell you about!
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Shiver me timbers!
In about two months time it will be 19 September again and I'm sure I don't have to remind you that that means it's international Talk Like a Pirate Day! Hurrah!
As I explain in Planning Your Party, I recommend you take about two months to plan your party, so if you're planning on a pirate themed murder mystery party for Talk Like a Pirate Day, now is the time to start planning!
(You can, of course, do it all in a lot less time than two months if you want. But my advice is to take your time.)
If you're looking for pirate games - click here for A Dead Man's Chest)
And for more information on Talk Like a Pirate Day, click here.
The Shocking Case of Mystery Manor
Mysteries on the Net have just published a new murder mystery party for kids - The Shocking Case of Mystery Manor.
Here's the lowdown:
As the clock struck midnight, early this morning, an explosion woke the people staying in Mystery Manor. Moments later came a horrible scream, and everybody ran to the main ballroom where they saw Minerva (everyone calls her Minnie) Maxson, illuminated by a shaft of moonlight, completely frozen in fear.
A big hole was discovered in the glass roof of the huge conservatory with its many large trees and plants. Several windows were also broken. Small droplets of blood led into the yard.
Minnie's 13th birthday party should have been the highlight of her year. Her parents had booked Mystery Manor on this night before the big birthday dance. As a present, her Aunt Teresa had paid for the event and was there to chaperone the party. Magician Penny Vanish, owner of the Manor and daughter of the late Merlin Vanish, was also scheduled to give a special performance at the big birthday dance.
Minnie remained silent, her eyes seemingly fixed open. Nobody was able to attract her attention.
The big birthday dance is due to take place tonight, but it cannot possibly go ahead until the mystery is solved. There are rumors of arguments among the guests. Some say the adults are hiding more than a few secrets.
What happened to Minnie? Somebody knows. How is it linked to the incident in the conservatory? Minnie's parents have called in a team of investigators. Moments after their arrival, Penny revealed that she had seen a girl in the yard, just moments after the explosion. A girl covered in scratches . . .
The Shocking Case of Mystery Manor is for 8-20 kids - and all the girls are suspects (so it's ideal for an all-girl party).
Website problems
You can't always trust the Internet - things happen that are out of your control.
For example, the other day the people who host the Freeform Games website did something technical which resulted in the Freeform Games website being unavailable for 24 hours.
And I know that the Dinner and a Murder Mystery Gamesservers have fallen over once or twice.
Usually it's not a big deal. You wait a day or two and try again - and everything is back to normal. If, however, you've left purchasing your party until the very last minute, you might end up with a problem. And it's a problem that often we can't do anything about!
In Planning Your Party I strongly recommend giving yourself lots of time to prepare for your party - and that includes buying the game about 6 weeks in advance. That means that if there are any problems (such as website problems or computer glitches) you have plenty of time to sort them out before they really become a problem.
Click here to read Planning Your Party.
More pirate games please!
I had a request the other day for more pirate games!
This was someone who played Freeform Games' pirate murder mystery party - A Dead Man's Chest. They played it to celebrate the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie - and as there's another movie out next year, they want to play another one!
So if you're thinking about writing an interactive pirate murder mystery game - I suggest you get cracking as your audience is waiting!
Click here to read more about A Dead Man's Chest.
Mysteries-inc.com
I've just learned of another murder mystery party provider - Mysteries-inc
Mysteries-inc (known as Three Sisters Mysteries) offer party hosting services in and around Stanly County in North Carolina. They specialise in hosting murder mystery parties for small and large groups for all types of events and occassions.
Click here to learn more about Mysteries-inc
That's about it this time - have a great murder mystery party!
Steve
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