One too few for Death on the Gambia

by Tim Fowler

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 delighted. It's so much better than the boxed set plots you see in all the high street shops!

That having been said, I have a bit of a problem. Myself and 9 others are renting a farmhouse in Devon in a few weeks - ideal for Death on the Gambia, I thought. However, one of our number is now not going to be able to come, and it's too far from home for anyone else to travel up, for a late night, mid-week.

I appreciate that it might be best to cancel the murder party, and do it another time - but it would be a shame and a bit of a disappointment.

Can you please recommend a best (least worst?) way to run Death on The Gambia for only 8 of the 12 original cast?

I'm expecting you to recommend I wait until I have more guests, but any advice you can offer would be gratefully received.

My response:

Hi - I'm glad you like Death on the Gambia. If you need to drop a character, I suggest that you drop Jane Carter. Hopefully you can drop her without affecting the major plots too much.

Jane does have a couple of key items with her - so you could say that she's taken ill in her cabin. Then if anyone thinks to check, they can find the items there.

I hope that helps - do let me know how your party goes (Click here for the form).