Your murder mystery questions
Before you do - please first check the following as there's a chance that I've already answered your query:
- Choosing a Murder Mystery Game - for general advice on selecting a murder mystery game
- The Great Murder Mystery Games FAQ - frequently asked questions about murder mystery games
- Hints and Tips - ideas and hints and tips for running murder mystery party games.
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Expansion pack
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I'm interested in purchasing the Casino Fatale expansion pack however I have a large guest list for around 40-50 guests. Is there a larger expansion pack...
Tax exempt?
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I'm looking into buying one of the games for a program I'm putting on at my university. I work for housing and dining services, and I put on involvement...
Need a murder mystery part for next weekend
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Hi there! Love the website! This would be my first go at a murder mystery part - it's for my wife's 30th bday party. However it's next weekend, not sure...
Murder Mystery Fund Raiser for Cancer Research
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I was thinking of having a fund raiser for Cancer Research. Has anyone done this before? I would have to rent a hall and charge addmission. Any sugguestions?...
I am about to write a mystery murder novel and need some help
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I have done romance novels involving intrigue and romance but am now doing my first romance murder mystery for my teenaged kid and am not sure about what...
A game with a cd/dvd for 13 people
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Hi there Thumbs up for the website. I'd be grateful for some advise/help? I'm holding a 30th birthday with 13 people and would like to purchase a murder...
How many roles have "real" parts?
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I'm interested in purchasing one of your murder mystery games for about 11 people. I've played many of these before from boxes, and usually, if it's for...
50's dress required?
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I am hosting a mystery dinner for a group of conservative teens. After lookin at the clean options, I think A Killer Reunion would best fit our group....
Court in the Act or Halloween Lies?
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We have 21 confirmed guests (I'm #22 and will be the host). We have narrowed the selection down to Court in the Act , and Halloween Lies . Any recommendation...
Question about which games are different
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I hosted one of your murder games last year. The Von Munchen one ( The Auction - steve). We are having another party with a few of the same people. There...
Engagement party
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I'm going to be the Best Man and I'm organising a surprise engagement party for the bride to be. I think it would be a great idea to do a murder mystery,...
Enquiry re scripted games
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I am interested in purchasing Love,Lust and Lies on the Lentini Line . There will be 20-22 of us.I have never played a scripted mystery before and I wanted...
Murder at the four deuces
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First I want to say thank you for all the information on your site. I had no idea how stressful picking the right Murder Mystery could be on a person....
Refund Policy
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I ordered your Hollywood Lies Murder Mystery and in truth I struggled to understand where to begin with it. Forgive me I am sure others have thoroughly...
Rock Stars Murder Mystery
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We are looking for a Rock Star Murder mystery to play with appx 30 Young Life leaders (team building for Christian leaders weekend get away). Do you have...
Doctors Bag Question - Lei'd to Rest
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If the doctor - Penny Kingsbury should die, or the doctor bag stolen - does the new owner of the bag inherit the ability to heal? Can Penny heal without...
Has anyone added a male character to Lei'd to Rest
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I have only one day before the big game, and had a few last minute joiners. I am now completely full and require one space for a male character. My...
Last Dying Breath Card - Freeform Games
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I am planning this event for my girlfriends 25th birthday. We recently attended a murder mystery dinner at a local theatre and had a great time. She does...
Way out West - extension also available in German?
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I'd like to have the mystery murder party Way out West for 25 people in the German version. Way out west is available in the short version (up to 15 characters)...
Ideas for Murder Mystery game for 10 people total _adult
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Hi, we would like suggestions on possible murder mystery games. We have 10 people total and are looking for an adult-themed scripted game for New Years...
General query! :)
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I just went to a 'host your own' and whilst it was fun, i remember someone talking about ones where you actually had to walk around and interrogate everyone...
Murder Mystery for 300-500
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I work for a non-profit and we would like to host a murder mystery dinner play for a fundraising event. Do you have any that would accommodate that? ...
Natural Porn Killers
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Do you have the game 'Natural Porn Killers' for eight people. Or a similar game for eight people. My response: I'm afraid I don't - I don't promote...
How do I choose games that involves everyone?
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I recently downloaded a game from Host-a-party.com and there was a script for 7 actors (who I needed to hire) and rounds of clues. There were two round...
Masquerade Themed Murder Mystery
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Hello. I was wondering if you had a suggestion for a masquerade themed murder mystery game? If you knew of any that were NOT scripted or any that would...
Not Enough Men in My Party
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I'm throwing a party on the 21st and I'm stressing out for a number of reasons. I'm hoping you can help ease some of my anxiety. I saw Lei'd to Rest ...
One too few for Death on the Gambia
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Firstly congratulations on such a great product! I found you on the web and made the purchase without being too certain how I'd find it, but I've been...
How long does it take for Freeform Games to deliver a game code?
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I made a payment to Freeform Games this morning for the A Dead Man's Chest game. I presumed it would be immediate download, but I have not bee sent a...
Can't open the murder mystery
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I couldn't open the murder mystery game Hollywood Lies. I paid via paypal on Nov 11th. The directions said I would get a password sent to me via email....
Any thoughts on MerryMurder?
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We are interested in playing a mystery called Natural Porn Killers found on MerryMurder.com site. I don't believe you mentioned any of their murders and...
The Right Game...
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Hello, Great site !! I am celebrating a 32nd birthday party with 12-14 adult guests at a Huge 17th-18th Century House we have borrowed for the weekend....
WWII Murder Mystery
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We hosted The Last Gasp a little over a year ago, and everyone is still talking about it. We now want to host another party, and we think your games well-written...
An adult murder mystery
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Do you have a adult version of one of your parties that I could use for my 40th I will have 40+ couples (80-100 people). The setting is 3 days in northern...
Can you host my party for me?
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Are you available to host a party for me around the end of May, in Philadelphia? If so, how much will it cost? If not, do you know anyone else who can...
Can you write a game for me?
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One of my friends hosted the Cudham Riding Club party and it was fantastic. I would really love to do the same kind of thing! The only problem is that...
Making a start and choosing a Murder mystery
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I am an actor and and entertainer who is now looking to move into the area of hosting murder mystery events. I have already taken part in one, which was...
A question about Night of Mystery
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Have you heard of the company: Night of Mystery.com? I'm just wondering if these mysteries are freeform mysteries. My response: I've heard of Night...
How about an Australian Murder mystery?
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Could be famous Australians, Ned Kelly and the like, or could be a culture theme so everyone come in their cultural dress. My response: Good idea....
How long does a game run for?
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Im just curious how long a game would run for with 16-20 people. We only have 3 hours and I don't want it to feel rushed. My response: The games on this...
Can the length of a game be shortened by having fewer players?
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Can a game be shortened by reducing the number of players? I'm looking for a 8 player game lasting two hours. My response: Yes - if you have a game for...
Downloading the game
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My name is Luke, and my father and I have just purchased the A Dead Man's Chest murder mystery party pack, and I have not received a link to download it...
How do I include the person for whom I'm throwing a surprise party?
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I'm throwing a surprise party for my wife in two weeks. 7 men and 14 women are coming. This does not include my wife or me. I will be acting as the...
Medieval murder mistery game for 18yr olds
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Hi, I want to host a Medieval Mystery Party for my daughters 18th birthday. Do you have anything available? My response: The only medieval (ish) game...
Games for all boys?
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We played Bludgeoned on Broadway this year on New Years Eve. It was a fantastic night - everyone got dressed up and in the true spirit of things. It...
Advice on selling my murder party
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I've written a murder party which follows the same rules of play as the How to Host a Murder series, and requires four female and four male players. The...
Recommended game for 15/16 murder mystery virgins who are likely to get drunk!?
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As people have said, the site is really great thank you for all the information you have provided! I have been trying to decide on the right game for 2...
Help needed - is Cudham Riding Club suitable?
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My boyfriend and I would like to host a murder mystery party for around 30 guests aged between 28 - 30 on New Years Eve. We've never played a murder mystery...
Can An Ecumenical Matter be played with more than 15 players?
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Can An Ecumenical Matter be played with more than 15 players? Please let me know as we are due to play a game on 1st December and there could be more than...
An Ecumenical Matter - more information please!
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What does the An Ecumenical Matter pack include please? Can you give me more information on the story?? My response: With An Ecumenical Matter you get...
How long do games last?
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I am interested in The Last Gasp , Casino Fatale , and The Immortal Murders . My time cap for a murder mystery is about 3.5 hours. Would these ones...
Can host play?
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I am looking for a game for 11 people, where the host can also play i.e. possible suspect and where the murderer doesn't know they are the murderer. ...
Once a guest is murdered (Murder at the Four Deuces)
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I am hosting Murder at the Four Deuces next weekend for the first time. I have never played a murder mystery game before either. I have read through...
Murder at the Four Dueces
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So I bought Murder at the Four Deuces and I have never been to a murder mystery party or hosted one before. I am a female, so in your hints page you say...
Murder Mystery Party
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So I am trying to plan a murder mystery party for my family. It is going to be VERY small and simple. I am not going to have a dinner or anything just...
Birthday Party Idea - age range 11 to 45
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My daughter would like to have a murder mystery dinner party for her Birthday Party on Sep 15th. I need to start planning! I was looking at ideas on your...
Question about Arabian Nights
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Can Arabian Nights be adapted to add 4 additional characters for a total of 28? If not, is there another interactive game you would recommend for between...
Shot in the Dark mysteries
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We are looking at different parties and have found some themes that we really like from Shot in the Dark mysteries. Have you heard of them? We have really...
night of mystery games
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I have purchased several free form games from Freeform Games and have loved them all. I am getting ready to do another and found a company called Night...
St. Cakes game for large groups
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In reviewing the page on St. Cakes, it stated that when the guests arrive that each house has its own Head of House, Prefect or Swot. I am not understanding...
Questions about publishing your own murder mystery games
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Questions about publishing your own murder mystery games - and my answers!...
Bludgeoned on Broadway
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Who's the murderer in Bludgeoned on Broadway? I'm the host and I lost a few of the parts, and I'm supposed to be assigning parts soon. My response: ...
Large groups
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If I host a murder mystery for a large group how do I stop people from stampeding over to the area where the action is - even though it will be repeated...
how should the clues be laid out in the game?
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I am having a murder mystery party for a project and I was wondering how the clues should be layed out and possibly what types of things I should include...
Suggestions for Twins
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My sister and I are celebrating our 40th birthday, and want to have a murder mystery party. I'm really enjoying your site! Any suggestions for a murder...
Enough Space?
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I am thinking of purchasing the Murder at the Four Deuces for my first party. I have a smaller home though. My rec-room is fairly decent and would be...
Which publisher to buy from?
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I'm wondering if you've ever played or know about Murder on Valentine's Day- and We Part Tonight - by My Mystery Party...I am a first-time hostess and...
How do you do a murder mystery birthday party?
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I really want to do a birthday mystery party but I've never actually played before. So I need to know how to play. What do you do? I mean are there lines...
Looking for something without a "kit" or special direction
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I have done about 6 murder mysteries over the years by someone from MA. The website is murderbymail.com. I have never found anything that follows her...
20's theme murder mystery party for 25 plus people
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I am having a 30th birthday party in June and want to have a murder mystery evening but would love to have a 20's theme to the evening. All of the games...
The host
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What would the host wear to a murder mystery set in the 1930's? My response: I think what the host wears depends entirely on the setting. If the murder...
How do I get a commercial license?
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Hi! I want to run your downloadable games on a commercial basis. What must I do for it? Thanks. My response: You need to direct your queries to the...
Do you have any plans for a murder aboard a train themed mystery?
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I am planning a party for my daughter and would like very much to do a train themed murder mystery. We would need approximately 15 characters. Do you...
How to customize a murder mystery for St Patrick's Day
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I was talking with my g/f this week. We want to try something different: a St Patrick's Day theme. (There does not have to be murder - just some crime...
Exchange for different game.
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After ordering Way out West and talking with a friend, he felt pretty adament that it would be highly offensive to one of the party guests. So I am contacting...
Is the Murder at the Four Deuces suitable for my party?
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This is my first time hosting a party and we're holding it on New Year's Eve at our house. We have a large back room that we'd love to set up as the 1920's...
I need a resend of the WHo Killed Santa, my e-mails crashed & I lost it
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HI this is Christina Randell you sent me early last week the script for Who Killed Santa. My e-mails crashed this morning and I lost everything! Can...
Best game for novices?
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I am organising a game for New Year's. We are a bunch of good friends who often get together and know each other pretty well. We have met for new year...
Questions about Dazzled to Death and The Night Before Christmas
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Questions about Dazzled to Death and The Night Before Christmas - and my answers...
Scripted murder games
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Can quite appreciate how the Freeform games are really popular, but for the particular group I'll be hosting, I think they're wanting a more scripted format....
Looking for suggestions for a Christmas murder mystery
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We would like to do a murder mystery Christmas dinner party for 18-20 people. We were thinking the 1920's theme, but not stuck on it. We want a game that...
Trouble purchasing Who Stole the Cookies?
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Paid for Who Stole the Cookies last night, Saturday Nov 5. Then tried to download and everything shut down. I had neglected to write down my information...
Number of "Characters" in Murder at the Four Deuces
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Murder at the Four Deuces says it includes 8 named characters...but the game says it's for 10-20 people..do I assume that there are more characters not...
Shipping time game for 8 or 9 possible guest
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I have a couple questions, whats shipping time for a murder mystery game being delivered to Florida, US and also , are there any games that can have either...
Prop for Halloween Lies
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I'm preparing for a Halloween Lies murder mystery party and am a little confused on the props. Should I have an autograph book? Do I need more than one?...
DVD murder games
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I have done a couple of these murder mystery dinner I do think the DVD sets are good can you advise which one for 12-14 guest. My response: I'm afraid...
Various questions for Death on the Gambia
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Various tips for Death on the Gambia, published by Freeform Games. And some answers!...
Looking for Log Country Cabin Themed Game 16-20ppl
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I'm hosting the game in a beautiful, old fashioned, country log cabin in the Hudson Valley, NY. The location and house are so spectacular I am trying...
Suggestions for group of 6
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I would like to host a murder mystery dinner at Christmas. I will have 4 men guests and 2 women. What do you suggest. I saw that one of the games required...
Kid's Halloween - A Dead Man's Chest
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My kids are aged between 9 and 12. They are desperate for a change of Halloween party and we came across your site. They have read the information on...
Questions about Hollywood Lies
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Questions about Hollywood lies - and my answers...
Is there a come and go game that I can use for 250+ people
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I'm starting to plan my corporate Christmas party and am in need of a theme... I thought have a murder mystery theme would beat last year's Casino theme....
Pub Crawl Murder Mystery
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I was looking up a template for a Murder Mystery Pub Crawl when I came across your site. The idea is to have a Pub Crawl while receiving clues at each...
What happens if your character dies!?
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I'm hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Party for my Dad's 51st. I have done them before but only box ones (I live in the UK). I didn't realise the differences...
How long does a murder mystery game take?
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I belong to a mom's group...our meetings are roughly 2 hours long. Is that long enough to do a murder mystery? My response: Two hours is probably long...
My Theme Party Handbook
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Hello! I have written a book -- do you think I can sell this to a publisher? If so, any advice or info you can give me would be very much appreciated1...
Clean murder mystery games (no affairs or innuendo)
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How clean is The Spy Who Killed Me, All at Sea and The Auction? We want to buy one of these games. We are OK with any type of violence, backstabbing or...
Planning a party for 200plus
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I work for a not for profit organization in Toronto Canada. I have been researching on the web about murder mysteries, and came across your website through...
Money Back Guarantee?
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I did a search on your site but the only thing I came across was someone saying there was but I haven't seen anything from you. So i was wondering.......
Looking for a game that will last 2 to 3 hours
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I'm looking for a game that will last 2 to 3 hours, any recommendations? My response: The games on this site need a bit longer than 2 hours, but you...
Game for 4 or 5
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Can you recomend a game than may be adapted if I only have 4 or 5 players? My response: Sorry, I don't know any murder mystery games for such a small...
I've lost it! In more ways than one, lol.
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I'm so sorry, but I cannot seem to find A Dead Man's Chest and I am not finished copying it. Is it possible for you to send me another copy, Thank you,...
Murder Mystery for Teachers
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Hi - I am in charge of a teacher's luncheon next year. Yeah, I plan early and often. Would love to do Clue/Murder Mystery type theme. I have 65 people...
Does A Dead Man's Chest have a script?
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Does A Dead Man's Chest include some kind of script. I have purchased the game and I am confused as I thought it would come with some type of script....
Gender-neutral characters
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For the some of the games (Dazzled to Death, Bludgeoned on Broadway), it says that 8 of the characters can be played by either men or women, however the...
Questions about shipping and postage
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Questions about shipping and postage - and my answers...
Need some help in putting together a "murder mystery" for a golf outing
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I am in charge of our ladies golf invitational - July 2011, we would like to have a murder mystery be the theme. We were thinking that we could put together...
How to find the appropriate game?
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I am going to host a church party for 15. I have never hosted a murder mystery. Even though it needs to be clean I want it to be fun (quality). What...
More on The Final Curtain
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Hey thanks for your response to my question. Had a slight issue that one of my guests has dropped out! Is it possible to play with 13? My response:...
The Final Curtain -Guests?
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I am thinking of purchasing The Final Curtain for my 21st. I have 14 people but on the list there seems to be 15? (Unless I can't count). Is that right?...
Please help! My computer crashed & I never got the email with the backup.
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My name is Karlee. I ordered the Wild West murder mystery about a month ago. I have half the information printed off, but our computer ended up crashing...
Custom written murder mystery
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We are planning a toga party of guests and spouses that work together in retail. We are expecting about 50 guest and are looking at murdering one of the...
General Questions before purchase
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Hello! We own a small bed and breakfast in Va. USA. We will be hosting our first Murder Mystery week end the first week end in April, and I had a few questions...
Help me plan this cocktail reception please!
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I am going to school for culinary arts and a function I was assigned has a theme for a murder mystery cocktail reception for 70-75 people. I've no clue...
The Last Gasp -- for less people?
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Our house was built in 1899. We are hosting our very last dinner party here before we move. We only have 10 people... but I really really want to play...
Overview of Murder at the Four Deuces
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Just have to say your site is fantastic!! I'm looking for some advice really. I have hosted a murder party about 10 years ago (the style with a tape...
Questions about All at Sea
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Question about All at Sea - and my answers...
Recommendation for 12 person Murder Mystery DInner?
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Do you have a recommendation for a 12 person Murder Mystery DInner (11 people plus the host)? We are going to a cottage for New Years and want to play....
Looking to get The Santa Clause
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Says it is good for up to 20 people--yet there are only 16 characters listed??? My response: Yes, the game is good for up to 20 people - I've only...
What game to choose?
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We are having a Christmas party at a restaurant in a private room. There are 13 of us and we are having a sit down dinner but we thought it would be fun...
Adapting the Death by Chocolate for less people
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I really want to use the chocolate spa mystery game (Death by Chocolate) but for 6 people. Can it be done and which characters can I eliminate to make...
Host playing a role
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Please help. This is the first Freeform Games we are trying. We have played Murder Mystery Games before, where you have a script. I bought the Dead Mans...
Harry Potter murder mystery game
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Do you have any mystery games that could be adapted to use the characters form Harry Potter? The new movie premiere is next month and we wanted to host...
Which game would suit my party?
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We are having a sit down meal with 30 - 40 guests - which of your games would suit a sit down format? My response I'm not sure any of them really suit...
Star Trek
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I am searching for murder mystery themed party based off the original Star Trek series. This will be for a 60th birthday party. Do you have one, or do...
Only downloads available
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I would love to know if there are any packs for 25 people where everything is already printed and I do not have to print out 25 peoples scripts myself?...
My first time - In an old attic, with friends who like to drinks and like to act funny
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I live in an huge, old house (it was a rural school)...it has a pretty big attic, where nuns washed their clothes once upon a time. A perfect fit for a...
Is there a jewel theft mystery?
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Hello, I am looking for a Jewel Theft Mystery for about 100+ people. Do you know of any? This is for a PTA (Parent Teacher Association) Fundraiser for...
Mardi Gras theme?
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I'm looking for a 12 person Murder Mystery Game with a Mardi Gras theme. Do you have one or know where I could find one? My response: I'm afraid I...
Additional character for Happy Birthday RJ
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I purchased Happy Birthday RJ ,and downloaded I believe everything I need for my party, I'm choosing to play the Maid so I can keep the party flowing...
I wish to run a 'mystery murder game' in my school library
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I run a large secondary school library and want to devise a 'Murder in the library game' for the students (age 11 to 15) to engage in. Any ideas would...
Can you recommend a game?
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We're planning a party for about 25-44 people, and do not want anyone to have to read anything at the party itself. We did one years ago, and it involved...
Medieval themed game?
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I'm looking for a medieval themed game, but can't seem to find one. Is there one you could recommend. My response: The only medieval murder mystery...
I need help choosing!
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I'm a 12 year old girl who is planning a murder mystery party for my 13th birthday in November. Both myself and my guests are pretty tomboyish and dramatic,...
Copyright for Games
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I would like to hold a Murder Myster Game in our country town in Australia. Can you tell me if I was to charge people an entry fee to come along would...
No email sent
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I have purchased the Hollywood Lies murder mystery but have not received an email so that I can download and print it. Please help! My response: ...
What is a good murder mystery to play on the golf course?
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What murder mystery game could we configure to play at our company golf tournament? We would have 10-15 people, and would perfer not to have roles? Something...
Which one? Help!
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I have googled everything, read so many articles, and am so ambivalent...still! I came across your site, and feel that you may just be the person that...
How long does A Killer Reunion take?
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About how long would The Killer Reunion take? I want to have it 4 days from now! Do you know what is included in the box set. There were 2 options:...
Casino Fatale questions
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Various questions about Casino Fatale - and my answers....
which game should I pick?
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I am hosting a team building event for 17 people and we are considering having a murder mystery during the evening dinner. The team is a mix of lawyers,...
Food
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Any suggestions for snacks and desserts for a teen murder mystery event? My response Without knowing the setting, then I suggest classic favourites...
Need to adapt a mystery to be part of a golf tournament
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Here's my thought. We begin the mystery with the scene of the crime being where everyone checks in for the tournament. We give each foursome an overview...
College
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My name is Gemma, and I am taking a public service course at college. One of my lessons is that I have to take a lesson and I am the 'teacher' I would...
Whodunit? Any advice?
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I was wondering if you could help with ideas for a corporate mystery event. Or even just give me websites or links that might help? We would like to...
Small Party: Lei'd to rest or Murder at the Four Deuces
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Hi Just wondering which party would be easier to follow and enjoy for first timers? My response: Both parties are easy to follow, but I suggest that...
40th Birthday Murder Mystery Party
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I'm trying to chose the best murder mystery party for my Cousin's 40th Birthday Party (at end of May). He is a fun loving person and we are all open...
Would I be able to get some help?
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I would like to create my own custom murder mystery game. I would like to know if you could help me as I have played a few games before and none of them...
Which murder mystery game would be best
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Hi I would like your recommendations as to which game to choose. There are several nuances with my group, they are: 13 players plus myself as host....
Where is my game?
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I purchased Hollywood Lies with PayPal over two hours ago, but still no sign of my game. Can you help? My response: Hi - I've emailed your note direct...
How to choose, I want to play a game with cd/cassette
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Can you give me advice on a murder mystery game. I have played Pizza, pasta and pistols before and specifically liked the voice on the cassette that came...
It is my wifes 40th and I want her as the center of attention
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Need an indoor game suggestion where everyone can be involved. By the way... my wife's name is Lana Turner. Would like a Grown and Sexy kind of attire...
About the games
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We are a group of 14 adults (7 couples) and we would like to host a murder game at our weekend away in a country retreat over dinner. Can you recommend...
Specific question Under the Big Top
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I just printed out Under the Big Top for a sweet sixteen party. The story line is great with plenty going on besides the murder to keep everyone interested...
Lei'd to Rest says 6-12, but lists 13 people
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I have 7 people and I would like to buy Lei'd to Rest. The game shows 13 people, but I only have 7. Who/how can I cut 6 people? My response: Don't worry...
Lost my stuff - Way out West
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I purchased Way out West two years ago and was hoping to do it again, but my computer hard drive crashed and I lost all the info. I tried checking your...
need ideas
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I am having a very large group party. There will be 10 tables of 8 a (4 adult couples). I thought we could do a Love Boat setting and decorate each table...
Ideas for a cake - Bludgeoned on Broadway
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I was asked to do a sheet cake for a Bludgeoned on Broadway play do you have any suggestions for what I could put on the cake? The party will be New Years...
Pajama party murder/mystery with dinner
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Would like to have a murder/mystery dinner party that we can all wear pj's. Everyone is spending the night - 9 people. Any suggestions?? My response:...
Way out west, remove preacher and add 3 characters.
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Really like the sound of Way out West, but wonder if we can run the murder mystery replacing the preacher with another occupation and add in three extra...
Way out West, extra characters
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I tried the link given in my pages www.freeformgames.com/extra characters.php but it seems this as well as the homepage have been changed to this new homepage....
Final Curtain
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Can this be played with 1 girls and 6 guys? Thanks so much! My response: For seven people, The Final Curtain has two male characters, three female...
Picking a game...
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I am hosting a party for my 18th birthday soon but I am looking for a game that would suit a buffet room setting. My main issue it that I don't have many...
New years eve pub party
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I have read inforamtion contained on your site, and find it very interesting. I hosted a MM party some years ago with great success but it was only a...
How do I access my murder mystery
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I purchased a mystery from you and the amount of $45.58 was removed from my master card account on November 17th. I do not yet have any correspondence...
Questions about Curse of the Pharaoh
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Questions about Curse of the Pharaoh - and my answers...
murder mystery for 20 people
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could you give me an idea of the costs for hosting a murder mystery for my 40th birthday next December? There will be 20 guests. My response: If you're...
Is it possible to host a murder/mystery dinner party where no-ne knows who the murderer is until the very end ?
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Is it possible to organise a murdermystery dinner party, take part in all of the scenarios and not know who is the murderer until the very end i.e. - enjoy...
50's Murder Mystery
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We played the game The Last Gasp and we all loved it! I had 23 guests and we are all still talking about it today. I love how it worked. Each person...
Hosting an event
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Hello, I loved your site and I was wondering if I can do this for an org that I belong to. Our org raises money to help those in financial needs and hardships...
Receipt possible?
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I will need a receipt for reimbursement through my company since we are using this as a team building exercise. Will this be possible? My response:...
Purchase The Last Gasp
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I must be going mad as I can not work out how to purchase The Last Gasp from your web site! I want to purchase it for 20 guests. Please advise me how...
Halloween Party with certain language barriers
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We are hosting a Halloween party for approximately 30 people. There is the difficulty that 4 of the guests only speak French, most of the guests speak...
guests choose own costume
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I have found only one game, set in a masquerade ball, where guests can choose their own costumes. I want to use this idea so I don't dictate dress at...
Clues
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I am going through the instructions for Halloween Lies . There are a few times that I have to hand out clues to characters (i.e. police and reporters)....
Hosting a company Murder Mystery party?
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I am hosting a Halloween Murder Mystery party on the 29th October. I am part of a Sports & Social Group and i will have 7 committee members helping - Can...
What would you suggest for a murder mystery birthday party at short notice (1 week), unsure exactly how many will attend (15 - 20?), and wanting everyone to participate fully...??!
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I am turning 40 next weekend and am very reluctantly having a party for myself. I've realised that it badly needs some sort of 'hook' and thought of a...
Which Game to Choose?
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Hello, I am planning my first Murder Mystery for 10/24. I will have 18-22 guests (18 currently confirmed). The two parties on your site that I am choosing...
A simple murder mystery for 45 people
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I am having two murder mysteries in my restaurant over christmas what I would like is either a DVD game or a game with a few characters played my my team,...
Altering a downloadable game to a boxed game
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I have written quite a few downloadable murder mystery games which sell quite well but have been thinking about trying to get them as boxed games to try...
buying a physical game
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Are the games that you offer only available to download online or can you purchase them as a boxed game on a shelf in a store somewhere? We were thinking...
(Flexible) Halloween Costume Party Mystery
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Great site! I have never attended or hosted a murder mystery, but I am planning to host a Halloween party and would like to do an interactive mystery game...
Can I do a guest post for you?
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I've been reading and enjoying your murder mystery site. I'm just starting out as a freelance writer and was wondering if I could contribute a guest post....
Abraham Lincoln's murder
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You have a wonderful site -- I appreciate your offer to use your information free of charge as long as you are credited. I'm a professional writer--some...
A promotion for waitresses
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I am curious is you have any ideas on how I could adapt this to work with my waitresses. I want them to upsell certain items and in return get money to...
downloading
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We did one of the murder dinners last year. We bought the kit so it was all in the box. Are the downloaded versions the same? Can I send my guests their...
Wanting to do a murder mystery at the office
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Pleae would you be able to advise me as to how I would abe able to host a Murder Mystery at the Office during work hours. I have an office that has approx....
A group of golfing women are going to gather October 8th for their annual award dinner - Which mystery do we choose?
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October 8th, a group of about 40 golfing women will gather for their annual award dinner. None of us has been to a mystery party. We will pick a couple...
Problem with amount of people - Final Curtain
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I'm doing The Final Curtain and a couple people have dropped out. I have all the needed characters and Brian Booth and Errol Blackstone are also attending....
How long does it take to get A Killer Reunion Boxed Kit?
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We live in Bolton, Ontario, Canada. I want to order The Killer Reunion Boxed Kit for an August 22nd party. But, I realize I need to send out the info....
Do you write custom mysteries?
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I'm hosting a murder mystery party this October for 50 guests and I'm looking for a hollywood theme. I love the Hollywood Lies game, but the character's...
Do you e-mail the game to us or do we download it?
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Do you e-mail the game to us or do we download it? If we have to download it how much space does The Final Curtain take up on a computer. My response:...
Modifications to materials
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Is it possible to order the pdf pages in a word format so I can make minor changes to fit my setting and guests? My response: Hi Bruce, If you want...
Character costumes in A Killer Reunion
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Hi, I bought the Killer reunion game. Thank you. Everything arrived safely and is all there, however I am a little confused and wondering which costumes...
What did you mean by organizing and running the game for me?
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I'm interested in buying the game The Final Curtain. As I was reading about the details of the game I saw that you wrote that If you want us to organize...
Which game would you recommend?
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Hi we are a group of 40 somethings living in the city - Nairobi and are going to spend 5 nights at the Kenyan coastal town to celebrate the 40th birthday...
Murder Mystery Games in other languages
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Hello, congratulations on your website! I've come to your page by sheer coincidence and I couldn't help reading it all. My name is Andrea Sánchez and...
I want to order this game for 14 - 24 people.
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I want to order this game for 14 - 24 people. I am unable to order from the website. Can some call me at (number removed) to place the order? Thank...
Purchasing
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I have been trying to purchase Hollywood Lies for the last two days, but my transactions keeps getting declined. I have contacted my bank and they have...
Are there people you can pay to host Interactive Murder Parties
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I saw that there were some mysteries where the host can still play. But are there people out there that will run the game for you, so that you can play...
When can expect an answer to my question?
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Can't remember how I will get my answer. My response: That's a good question. I answer all of the questions here (providing they are relevant - I do...
Discrepancy: Davy Jones' Locker and number of characters
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I was hoping to know why the pdf introductory file for Davy Jones' Locker says that you can have up to fifteen players, but the number on the initial...
1930's Catering
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Im hosting a 1930's murder mystery party, 'The Porthole Affair', I wondered if you had any suggestions for food, I was thinking maybe murder themed food...
planning a murder mystery party for 200 - 300 people
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I'm planning on a murder mystery party for around 200 - 300 people. I'd like it if you could call me and talk to me on the phone. I have so many questions...
Event Planning
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I'm thinking of organizing these parties in conjunction with and held at local wineries for a fee. These parties will include either small dinner meals...
Questions about using murder mystery games for fundraising and charity events
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Questions about using murder mystery games for fundraising and charity events...
length of play, ordering time, flexible numbers
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We're hosting a 16th birthday on Friday the 13th - less than a month away. We'll have ages 16 to 70 and probably between 15 and 25 people. I want something...
I bought a game - now I am nervous
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I bought a game for my 40th birthday party but have never attended or hosted a murder mystery game. I bought from Merri Mysteries (didn't find you until...
any suggestions?
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I found your web-site on how to plan a mystery party, but the first step is picking from games you've already created. I had a specific game in mind that...
Women only parties
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Answers to questions about hosting all-women murder mystery parties....
how to host a mystery in an old prison?
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We are members at a non profit historic reformatory. We do tours and ghost hunts in the warmer seasons also. We have redone the central guard room and...
extra people
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Could two people be one character or suspect. they could work together at solving the mystery. I just feel bad for the people who don't actually have a...
A whole weekend in a Venue
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Do you know of a game that last a whole weekend in a rented venue where guests actually sleep and the story goes on for 3 or 2 night/days? Thanks My...
Murder mysteries as dinner theatre
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I am part of a community theatre group, who would like to do a murder mystery dinner theatre with characters who sit among the patrons, and the story evolves...
Is it possible to customise a murder mystery
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I work for the Economic Justice team of Christian Aid in the UK (a big international development charity similar to Oxfam) and we are planning to organise...
Wild West type of game
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I own a bar and want to host a saloon/poker type mystery set in the old west. I didn't see a game like that on your site. Do you have any recommendations?...
Is it really easy to understand and explain to your guests?
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We are all very new to this, so what would you suggest that is fun and easy to understand? My response: Yes, the games are easy to understand. Each...
Surprise party
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I am thinking of using murder mystery as a team building exercise. Is there any scenario that would involve a random number of people arriving with no...
which game to choose
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Thank you for your website! Love it! So informative. I have a quick question. We're trying to host a game but don't know which to choose from. We've...
Help me choose!
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Too many choices, help! It's for a Christmas party for approx 18-24 people. I'd like a mystery with more than one murder possibly, and we want it to...
How do I choose the characters?
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Do I choose the 7 characters I want for the party? How do I know if I've left out the murderer? My response: The instructions for each game explain...
How long do they usually take to run?
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We are looking to run a murder mystery game for our christmas party. There will probably be around 100 at it. We were looking at the St Cakes game or...
Boxed Murder Mystery Game for 12-15 people
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I need a Murder Mystery game BOXED for New Year's Eve. There will be children from ages 12 to 19 and adults. What do you suggest? My response: The...
Larger parties add-ons
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For larger parties (23-30), Would it work if each couple that was invited was given a main character and the spouse given a character from the extra packet...
How to determine which characters to play
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I'm looking to host my first murder mystery game this Halloween for about 12 people. My question is, if there are games meant for 12-40 people, for example,...
Questions about murder mystery games for kids
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Here are some questions about murder mystery games for kids...
English Murder Mystery
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Do you know where I can find an murder mystery set in England - 1930-40's, sort of an Agatha Christie type? My response: Surprisingly there aren't...
Best example of 'whodunnit' genre for 12?
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I'm beginning teaching an English course which is a genre study of crime writing (focusing on the manipulation of the conventions the murder mystery in...
Purchase Way Out West
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I would like to purchase Way Out West. I do not use Pay Pal. Is there another way to purchase the game? (I have had my card numbers stolen from Pay...
Murder Mystery for 14
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We are getting together at Xmas...and have 14 people that will participate in the Murder Mystery -- 6 adult males, 5 adult females and 3 youth boys. Which...
Can you tell me which game would be best to host around a three course meal with 16 people?
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There are 16 of us, we wanted to play during dinner preferably 3 course meal we all know each other already . Is there a lot of acting involved? My...
Houseboat Weekend
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Please give me some ideas on what you would come up with for a great houseboat murder mystery. There will be six of us altogether. My response: I was...
Murder mystery party 16th?
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I'm about to turn 16 next year and am already thinking about planning it. I'm pretty much set on the idea of a murder mystery party but I'm not quite...
Halloween murder mystery game for 10 people
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I am looking to host a murder mystery evening for myself and nine others but I am struggling to find one. Do you happen to know where I can get one from?...
Can you recommend something?
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We are really stuck for a mystery to play. We have played Celebrity Celebrations and Storm Survivors by Merry Mysteries. We really enjoyed Celebrity...
Hosting a party for parents only at school...
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I have been given the job of hosting a parents-only social event for a Jewish day school. The goal is for everyone to mingle and get to know each other....
Tips for Death on the Gambia
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I am hosting this game this weekend. I am a little unsure about a couple of things. The Evaluation ability; does it mean that if someone negotiates a...
Conservative Game for Church Group
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Can you recommend a conservative, clean, murder game for a Baptist church group? We've done Class of '57 which is identical to Killer Reunion and...
Adapting an existing game to suit up to 150 players
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I am a member of our organisation's social club. As a mid year function we would like to have a murder mystery evening and are expecting up to 150 people....
Comparisons
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We have played both Death on the Gambia and Way out West and had a great time. I'm wondering now about some of the other games on your site - those...
Do these games work over a couple of days?
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I am going on a Hen weekend to Amsterdam, there are 11 of us going all together, all girls. The bride to be loves murder mystery on TV and I want to...
Are there murder mysteries that feature fully rehearsed acted out scenes?
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I just wanted to say that I think your website is really great! You seem passionate about murder mystery parties and I can relate to that. I've often dreamed...
How much do you charge ?
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What is your price? Do you charge a fee per person? If so how much? We are an English speaking club in Switzerland and have had similar murder mysteries...
Murder Mystery for business function
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I am hosting a sales meeting and our theme is Murder Mystery. We are trying to get our sales people to ask more question of our customers, so it ties...
Playing a non-freefrom game RPG
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I've played 3 free-form games so far, and I really like them but I'd like to give another publisher a try. However, I'm reluctant to spend $40 on a game...
How much reading in games for kids.....have dyslexic child
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I'm planning a birthday party for my daughter who will be 12, most of the girls attending are about 11 (they are in 5th grade). However, my daughter has...
Are your murder mysteries scripted?
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I am looking for a neat murder mystery party that will have 10 or more players but I also want it to be scripted, even though I know that my friends will...
Thanks for great site - I'd like your advice for my first party.
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What a wonderful site you've pulled together! Thank you so much. Very helpful. I'll be hosting my first murder mystery birthday party in about five...
Recommendation of game and delivery time
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Hello, I wrote to you earlier, regarding the games Way Out West , Halloween Lies and Hollywood Lies , my daughter is having her 12th birthday party...
Lei'd to Rest Murder Mystery Game
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This will be my first time hosting a murder mystery party, and I am just having a few friends over, 5 guests and me (the host) for a total of 6 people....
Is A Dead Man's Chest suitable for teens?
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I am interested in The Dead Mans Chest murder mystery party for approximately 16 girls who are 16-year-old. I want to make sure that it is suitable for...
Payment made but game not received
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I have made a payment for the Way out West murder mystery party on-line, but have not received anything. It is urgent as my party in on this Friday....
What can I do if the murderer is revealed beforehand?
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We are hosting Murder at the four Deuces 2 as a teambuilding event at our company. Each person received their character description and instructions....
Are you familiar with Night of Mystery.com.?
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We participated in one and bought, downloaded and hosted one of these murder mysteries from a different website. We would like to put together another...
All Male game
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I am organising a stag night for 14 people and was wondering if any of your games catered for a group of 14 males? My response: Unfortunately I don't...
Can Rose also play the part of the Waiter?
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I HAVE JUST ENOUGH PEOPLE TO FILL THE PARTS. I REALLY WANTED TO PLAY ROSE. I DIDN'T KNOW THAT THERE WAS A WAITER PART AND THAT SOMEONE WOULD KNOW THE...
Baptist Church murder mystery
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I'm having a murder mystery in a baptist church in Calgary and was wondering whether there are murder mysteries on-line that can be used or what is your...
Newly written murder mystery games
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I have recently become interested in writing murder mystery games and so far have 3 completed games and a 4th that I am working on at the moment. I was...
Games for up to 10 players
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Hi, I was looking at your games for 10 - 12 people. If I only have 10 people, how do I know who to use in the game?? What happens to the other two characters??...
Does the murder take place at the party?
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A general question about the games - does the murder take place at the party? Does one of the characters have to die and come back as another character?...
