tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84340028839946066722024-02-20T13:05:39.124-08:00Host-Party.com BlogTed Battreallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13138477798807267213noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-69836517861312887802015-04-28T09:40:00.001-07:002015-04-28T09:40:31.543-07:00Introducing: The Dirty Dozen Do It Again<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/DIRTYDOZEN-$PHOTOCLUB_78068369.JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: The Dirty Dozen Do It Again. This simple to use teen murder mystery for 6-12 people is a great way to move a party and have lots of fun. Spend an exciting and entertaining evening with these unique characters sleuthing and discovering whodunit!<br/><br/>Set in the neighborhood coffee shop, the “Dirty Dozen” are hosting a stormin’ rager to discover who among them murdered the principal of their school. All will have fun playing their unique characters while investigating this unpredictable outcome. Everyone is a suspect....So, come join the fun!<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/969'>The Dirty Dozen Do It Again</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-69569052319514457702013-07-06T13:23:00.000-07:002013-07-06T13:23:12.159-07:00NEW: "A Teen Star Whodunit"Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest mystery murder party game:<br />
<b>"A Teen Star Whodunit"</b>. Set in the glamorous Hollyworld Hotel, the “Rock the Teen World” Grand Celebration is overshadowed by the murder of one of the honorees. <br />
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The “Rock the Teen World” Grand Celebration honoring the top teenage cinema stars has been dampened and delayed by the unforeseen murder of one of the honorees! Who, at this totally talented event, murdered the young entertainer? All guests will have fun playing their unique characters and displaying their talents, while investigating this unpredictable outcome. Everyone is a suspect....So, come join the fun!<br />
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This simple to use teen murder mystery for 6-12 people is a great way to move a party and have lots of fun. Become a star and spend an exciting and entertaining evening with your friends at the "Rock the Teen World" Grand Celebration and discover whodunit!<br />
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Learn more about at: <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/963">Learn more about A Teen Star Whodunit</a>EFBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04664406466251007177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-8919448813524434922013-06-26T13:52:00.002-07:002013-06-26T13:53:46.988-07:00Whodunit???"Whodunit"...Follow us at Host-Party.com for a large selection of murder mystery party games.EFBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04664406466251007177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-25133891812615995042013-02-06T08:58:00.001-08:002013-02-06T08:58:08.467-08:00Introducing: Murder: Hollywood Style<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/HOLLYWOODSIGNCOPY.JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Murder: Hollywood Style. One of Hollywood's most famous leading men has been murdered. Have YOU been cast as the murderer? What fun! What a murder!<br/><br/>Director Hugh Jeego is throwing one of his fabulous Hollywood parties and everyone who is anyone has been invited. Of course, discovering that lead actor Rich N. Famus was murdered wasn't in the script ...was it? <br /><br />It's a fun evening of clues and a movie award trivia activity when everyone is a suspect!<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/962'>Murder: Hollywood Style</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-34129310242396432902013-01-11T10:04:00.001-08:002021-11-18T07:01:00.911-08:00Introducing: Curiouser and Curiouser (An 'Alice' Murder Mystery)Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Curiouser and Curiouser (An 'Alice' Murder Mystery). Who killed the Knave of Hearts? Attend this Mad Tea Party and discover the answer. This is a mystery party for anyone who loves the 'Alice' books. <br /><br />There's been a murder at the Mad Hatter's tea party! Who would have wanted to kill the Knave of Hearts?
"Curiouser and Curiouser" is your chance to step into the pages (or through the looking-glass) of Lewis Carrol's most famous works, play one of these beloved characters from the 'Alice' books and solve this puzzling mystery.
This game includes the added fun of Alice knowledge questions (called Take Some More Tea) and plenty of decorating suggestions. You and your guests will have a 'brillig' time!<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/949">Curiouser and Curiouser (An 'Alice' Murder Mystery)</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-35860064800972824562012-12-02T15:42:00.001-08:002012-12-02T15:42:21.698-08:00Introducing: A Party to Murder<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/6203483-GLASSES-WITH-CHAMPAGNE-AGAINST-FIREWORKS(1).JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: A Party to Murder. A lavish New Year's Eve party is being held in the banqueting hall at Edinburgh Castle to welcome in 1933. The party will be hosted by Lord Frederick 'Freddie' Farquhar and the New Year will be welcomed in by a Scottish piper following an impressive fireworks display.<br/><br/>A lavish New Year’s Eve party is being held in the banqueting hall in Edinburgh Castle to welcome in 1933. The host of the party is Lord Frederick ‘Freddie’ Farquhar, the owner of The Farquhar Motor Company, the famous car manufacturer also known as Farquhar’s Cars.<br />The party will take place in the Grand Banqueting Hall and the New Year will be welcomed in by a Scottish piper followed by a lavish fireworks display lit by Lord Freddie himself.<br />Freddie Farquhar’s New Year’s Eve parties are renowned for their excesses of food and drink and quality entertainment. Come along and have a night to remember. A holiday season murder mystery for 8 to 10 players.<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/958'>A Party to Murder</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-27530534293194379152012-12-02T15:40:00.001-08:002021-11-18T07:01:10.059-08:00Introducing: Who Cancelled Christmas?Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Who Cancelled Christmas?. Things are gearing up for a busy Christmas up at the North Pole as Santa and his elves are preparing for the big night of present delivery around the world. What could possibly go wrong to upset the carefully planned event?<br /><br />Things are gearing up for a busy Christmas up at the North Pole as Santa and his elves are preparing for the big night of present delivery around the world. What could possibly go wrong to upset the carefully planned event?
A Christmas Mystery without a murder for the holiday season for 8 to 10 girls aged 8+<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/946">Who Cancelled Christmas?</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-48129407143324852412012-09-19T11:00:00.003-07:002021-11-18T07:01:17.611-08:00Introducing: Talent Show TragedyHost-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Talent Show Tragedy. This simple to use murder mystery for 8-16 people of all ages is a great way to move a party and have lots of fun. Spend an exciting and entertaining evening with your guests at the Over-The-Top Talent Show!<br /><br />The contestants in the Over-The-Top Talent Show have come to perform their acts in hopes of winning a chance to participate in the grand finale. However, the competition is dampened and delayed by the unforeseen murder of one of the judges! Who, at this totally talented event, murdered the judge? All guests will have fun playing their unique characters and displaying their talents, while investigating this unpredictable outcome.<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/947">Talent Show Tragedy</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-47273760158784274042012-06-15T06:30:00.001-07:002012-06-15T06:30:02.050-07:00Introducing: A Cereal Killer?<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/PHOTO-BOXES-600DPI003.JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: A Cereal Killer?. This simple to use non-murder mystery for 6-12 people is a great way to entertain your family and friends. Ideal for young teen or pre-teen girls, this game would be great fun at a birthday party or sleep-over.<br/><br/>The Annual Cereal Party is the setting for this mystery regarding a controversial cereal that is missing. Cocoa Donuts has disappeared and the other cereals have been summoned as suspects in this act of foul play. Join the cereal gang to discover whodunit! This lighthearted mystery brings a whole new meaning to the words, "cereal" killer. All guests will have fun playing their unique characters and investigating this unpredictable outcome. <br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/954'>A Cereal Killer?</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-15213773334191277022012-02-24T20:00:00.001-08:002012-02-24T20:00:48.329-08:00Introducing: A Fatal Fairy Tale<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/FATALFAIRYTALE(1).JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: A Fatal Fairy Tale. Goldilocks has been murdered and Mr. Holmes has a new mystery to solve. Which famous literary character is responsible?<br/><br/>Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there were princesses, evil queens, a handsome prince, a friar, a farm girl, a legendary detective, a doctor and...a murderer. Welcome to A Fatal Fairy Tale - the game of what happened one dark and stormy night in the land of happily ever after.<br /><br />Leap into the magical world of fairy tales and discover if you and your guests can solve this Fatal Fairy Tale.<br /><br />Goldilocks has been poisoned by a bowl of porridge that was definitely NOT 'just right'. Which of these ten famous literary characters is the guilty party?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/948'>A Fatal Fairy Tale</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-90186925365227096322012-02-05T13:16:00.001-08:002021-11-18T07:02:31.703-08:00Introducing: Murder at Mudstuck Festival<img src="http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/MUSIC-FESTIVAL-MYSTERY-PARTY.JPG" /><br />Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Murder at Mudstuck Festival. Over the fifteen years that it has been in existence Mudstuck Festival has grown from a small occasion with a few hundred fans to one of the top annual music festivals in the UK with over 250,000 festival goers descending on the tiny West Country village of Mudstuck. The Festival was the brainchild of blues singer Muddy Fields and features a mixture of established artists and the best new music. Muddy is planning an evening of fun and hospitality around the giant campfire. We can all hope that the rain, which has caused so many problems in the past, keeps off so that the Mudstuck site doesn’t live up to its name.
<br /><br />Over the fifteen years that it has been in existence Mudstuck Festival has grown from a small occasion with a few hundred fans to one of the top annual music festivals in the UK with over 250,000 festival goers descending on the tiny West Country village of Mudstuck. The Festival was the brainchild of blues singer Muddy Fields and features a mixture of established artists and the best new music. Muddy is having an evening of fun and hospitality around the giant campfire. We can all hope that the rain, which caused so many problems in the past, keeps off so that the Mudstuck site doesn’t live up to its name.
A murder mystery for 8, 9 or 10 (Age 13+) set at a music festival.
<br /><br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/930">Murder at Mudstuck Festival</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-28970307924890545942011-12-07T20:29:00.001-08:002011-12-07T20:29:53.063-08:00Introducing: Death of a Department Store Santa (Expanded Version)<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/SANTACOVERPHOTOFINAL.JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Death of a Department Store Santa (Expanded Version). An entertaining, standard-format murder mystery game for adults, played in rounds. Great choice for holiday parties.<br/><br/>All of Harrison’s Department Store is in a festive mood as they prepare for the Christmas shopping season. The traditional Santaville display in the middle of the store is the perfect place for shoppers' children to tell Santa what they want for Christmas. But when the Department Store Santa dies under mysterious circumstances, everyone on the premises is a suspect.<br /><br />This expanded version allows for 12 suspects, plus an optional team of store detectives to make the number of potential players unlimited!<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/911'>Death of a Department Store Santa (Expanded Version)</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-32433327870947689002011-11-28T18:50:00.003-08:002021-11-18T07:03:21.165-08:00Introducing: Talent Show Tragedy<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/TALENT-SHOW-MYSTERY.JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Talent Show Tragedy. This simple to use murder mystery for 8-16 people of all ages is a great way to move a party and have lots of fun. Spend an exciting and entertaining evening with your guests at the Over-The-Top Talent Show!<br/><br/>The contestants in the Over-The-Top Talent Show have come to perform their acts in hopes of winning a chance to participate in the grand finale. However, the competition is dampened and delayed by the unforeseen murder of one of the judges! Who, at this totally talented event, murdered the judge? All guests will have fun playing their unique characters and displaying their talents, while investigating this unpredictable outcome.<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/947'>Talent Show Tragedy</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-41090262871749594252011-11-06T18:28:00.001-08:002011-11-06T18:28:21.262-08:00Introducing: A Mexican Murder Mystery<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/MEXICANTITLEIMAGE(1).JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: A Mexican Murder Mystery. Set in Old Mexican California. A time of dashing caballeros, moonlight serenades, vast ranchos and mystery. The perfect Mexican murder mystery fiesta.<br/><br/>Old California, 1835. Cattle Rancher Don Juan Dinero is dead and no one seems particularly upset about it. Everyone's been enjoying themselves at another one of Doña Margarita's celebrated "baile de máscaras" (masquerade balls). Everyone but the Don, that is. Tonight, while everyone was enjoying themselves dancing the fandango, someone locked him up with the prize winning bull, and well, mano a mano, el toro won. <br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/765'>A Mexican Murder Mystery</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-7783485985610540852011-10-10T14:59:00.000-07:002011-10-10T15:05:08.942-07:00Death of a Volunteer PromotionSome wacky Brits create a Ministry of Information style film to promote their<br />murder mystery event "Death of a Volunteer". Watch this interview with some of the characters of this war-time mystery.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IE0ll2ZPJqo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Can you spot the murderer?<br /><br />It's just another fun way some host-party.com customers get into their killer parties!<br /><br />About this large-group mystery: It's 1944. The war in Europe is still raging on. To honor the unsung heroes of the home-front, Paul E. Tischan is to present journalist Charlotte Gaffe with the "Volunteer of the Year" award. But as she steps forward to receive the prize, she drops dead on the podium of what looks at first like a heart attack. But was it? When Inspector Flic arrives on the scene, everyone becomes a suspect. It certainly looks like "no good deed ever goes unpunished..."<br /><br />http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/786 (US Version)<br />http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/630 (Canada VersionTed Battreallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13138477798807267213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-83090806981504378192011-10-02T10:19:00.001-07:002011-10-06T17:32:21.288-07:00Introducing: We wish you a Merry Murder (The twelve deaths of Christmas)<img src="http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/CHRISTMAS-TREE-NATURE1024-226431.JPG" /><br />
Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game, just in time for the upcoming Holiday season: We wish you a Merry Murder (The twelve deaths of Christmas). The Tintzel Singers will be performing a Christmas concert at the Tintzel Theater in Tintzeltown. The Singers have become a national sensation after winning the televised final of Keep on Believing, the National choir competition.<br />
Will this happy occasion end in tragedy?<br />
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A Seasonal Murder Mystery for 8 to 12 guests aged 13+<br />
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Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/944">We wish you a Merry Murder (The twelve deaths of Christmas)</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-87867021324611255232011-09-25T15:24:00.000-07:002017-02-05T16:31:50.621-08:00Adapting a Clue Based Mystery into A Large Group GameTurning a clue based murder mystery game into a large group (scripted) murder mystery
game is done commonly and is pretty straight forward. There are a few
things to do. But before I get into this, it is probably important to
understand the difference.<br />
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We have 2 kinds of murder mystery game formats: clue based and scripted. Clue
based games are designed for small parties where everyone is a suspect.
In a clue based games each guests is given clues to reveal or conceal
from the rest. In the end, everyone guesses who-dun-it. Unfortunately
this format does not work well for large group games, because it becomes
quite difficult to track all of the various clues among all of the
different characters.<br />
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<b>CLUE BASED MURDER MYSTERY GAMES</b><br />
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These murder mystery
parties are generally designed for smaller, more intimate parties (12 or
less). They are ideal for dinner parties, family gatherings, birthday
parties, anniversaries and special occasions.<br />
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At the event, your
guests will come in character, as will you. The party is broken up into
round and during each round the host will casually deliver clues. Each
guest will receive a clue(s) and they will read to themselves. Most
guest will receive a clue to reveal and one to conceal. The guests
should then share their revealing clues at their leisure with whomever
they choose. At the same time, they try to conceal their secret clue.
Conceal means they try to avoid the subject or spin the topic - they CAN
NOT LIE. This process is repeated for each round. The timing is up to
you, but usually allow an hour per round.<br />
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<b>LARGE GROUP (SCRIPTED) MYSTERIES</b><br />
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Our
large group game format is designed to support large parties, generally
between 15-150 guests. These games have a base cast who is fully aware
of the plot and outcome. This cast will act out the mystery providing
hints and clues to be discovered by the guests. All other guests are
detectives working to crack the case. Often the murder will occur
during the party.<br />
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These games are lightly scripted designed to
guide the cast but encourage improvisation. The cast will interact with
all guests making it fun for all. <br />
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<b>HOW TO ADAPT A CLUE BASED MYSTERY TO A LARGE GROUP SETTING.</b><br />
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large group game requires a little more coordination, to ensure that
all guests are included and they all become aware of the key clues. So
when you convert a clue based game to a large group game you should
assemble a cast and share with them the entire print kit, then you will
need to stage out the night to ensure that the key clues are revealed to
most of the guests. Once you got the details worked out, you might want
to do a rehearsal to make sure the mystery unfolds correctly. You can
add or change character clues as you need to fit your party. <br />
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Great.
So now you have the mystery covered, now what about the other guests.
The simplest solution is just invite the rest of the guests to come as
th character of their choosing based on the theme of the party. Or you
could create a character for them. (Warning: with a lot of guests this
could be a lot of work).<br />
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Adding custom characters to your game is pretty easy. In fact often
you can do it without knowing the mystery. Here are characters you add
without knowing anything about the mystery:<br />
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<b><br />An assistant character:</b>
You could create an assistant,twin, spouse or colleague for one of the characters. If
you do this you are, in effect, turning one role into two. (You will
need to make sure that the two people like working together). Just
print two sets of clues for any character whom they are assisting and
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on the setting for the murder mystery, you might be able to add an
extra character who is a servant, or a member of the staff or crew. You
could give them some simple duties such as being in charge of serving
the food and drinks. You should make sure that they have some clues,
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<b>Creating a Custom Murder Mystery </b><b>Character</b>:
You can easily add characters to any Host-Party mystery party (On the
'Assign Guest/Cast Characters' pages click the 'Add a Custom Character'
in the
bottom row of the character list). By doing this through our site your
guest and their character will automatically be included in all mystery
party game materials and throughout the website. Your guests will not
be able to tell which characters are the base characters and which are
custom. Of course, you will likely want to add a few clues to keep this
character "in the game". It is fairly simple to come up with some clues
that relate the custom character to the murder scene. This can also be
accommodated through our site (On the 'Assign Guest/Cast Characters'
page click 'Clues' in the right column. Then click 'Add New' in the
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So now, you have the Mystery and Characters. There is one last thing,
The instructions. Your print kit will have instructions for a clue
based game. Not a large group party. So you will need to disregard some
of these. Just don't sweat it. The party will likely evolve in
different ways but they almost always work out in the end. Especially
when you have a cast there to help you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-56819518164481600362011-08-30T19:12:00.001-07:002021-11-18T07:03:50.509-08:00Introducing: Murder on the Venice Express<img src='http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/ORIENT-EXPRESS-MURDER.JPG'/><br/>Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: Murder on the Venice Express. Host a fun murder mystery this Halloween season abroad the Venice express. A one of a kind train downloadable murder mystery game!
The year is 1935 and once again the Venice Express will be leaving London on a gloriously decadent trip full of luxury and glamour.
The cream of British and Continental Society will be taking the famous trip. Excitement is mounting as the passenger list includes the famous author Agatha Frisky and some of her family.
Join them for a trip of discovery and possibly tragedy.<br/><br/>The year is 1935 and once again the Venice Express will be leaving London on a gloriously decadent trip full of luxury and glamour.
The cream of British and Continental Society will be taking the famous trip. Excitement is mounting as the passenger list includes the famous author Agatha Frisky and some of her family. Join them for a trip of discovery and possibly tragedy.
A classic style murder mystery for 8 to 10 players set on a train in 1935.<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/927'>Murder on the Venice Express</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-41251462743269128132011-08-24T11:39:00.001-07:002021-11-18T07:07:18.047-08:00Introducing: A St Valentine's Day Murder Mystery (All female version)Host-Party.com is excited to announce the release of our latest game: A St Valentine's Day Murder Mystery (All female version). A gangster style murder mystery set on St Valentines Day 1929 at a party to celebrate Tommy Gunn's 40th birthday. The game is for between 6 and 10 female players who will attend a birthday party they will never forget.<br/><br/>The year is 1929 and Prohibition is at its height. Until last week Chicago was run by four big players. Tommy Gunn, who runs booze and girls, Ali Kohol, who runs booze and protection rackets, Spits Feathers, who runs booze and gambling dens through his bakery business cover and, until his murder last week and Buck Fifty who ran booze and slot machines. As the rival gangs move in on Buck's empire, Tommy Gunn has called a party to celebrate his 40th birthday, but does he have other sinister plans?<br/><br/>Learn more about <a href='http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/929'>A St Valentine's Day Murder Mystery (All female version)</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-33778023392468867712011-08-17T23:29:00.000-07:002011-08-17T23:33:31.632-07:00Pre Game Video CluesBuild the anticipation before the party and send a pregame video clue. Here is an example of a pre-game trailer created for Death of a Volunteer: <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/gfIl85IjAg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="550" height="450" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed>Ted Battreallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13138477798807267213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-90066265680377691992011-08-10T21:30:00.001-07:002011-08-10T21:39:00.688-07:00New murder mystery games for Teens and All Female Parties<img src="http://www.host-party.com/images/mysteries/SUMMONED6NOTEXT.JPG" />
<br />Host-Party.com is excited to announce 3 new versions of our latest game: Summoned: A supernatural murder mystery.
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<br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/936">Summoned: A supernatural murder mystery (All Female version)</a>.
<br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/937">Summoned: A supernatural murder mystery (Teen version)</a>.
<br />Learn more about <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/ViewSynopsis/942">Summoned: A supernatural murder mystery (Female Teen version)</a>.
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-21076903552893296132011-08-10T11:19:00.000-07:002011-08-10T18:35:57.578-07:00"DEATH OF A VOLUNTEER" MURDER MYSTERY FUNDRAISER<table><tbody><tr><td style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px;">A collaboration between local businesses, the arts and Volunteer & Information Kingston (VIK) takes the stage March 31st, as VIK hosts a 'murder mystery' fund raising event at Memorial Hall at Kingston City Hall. The event is a customized, interactive Host-Party.com mystery game, a scenario where the audience solves the murder of a fictitious "Volunteer of the Year."The mystery game starts during a dessert reception and book signing where the characters begin to drop clues as to the 'murderer.'
<br />Actors are The Honourable Peter Milliken, mystery writer Mary Jane Maffini and Carl Richards of CFLY. Local actors include Jamie Schoular, public school principal, Elizabeth Stienberg, of the Upper Canada District School Board, Linda Worsley, Hotel Dieu Hospital, Walter Knott, VIK's board chair and Barbara Bell, an actress most recently featured as Gertrude in Hamlet here in Kingston.
<br />Two hundred tickets are on sale now.
<br />The 'murder' takes place in 1944 at an awards ceremony honouring a fictitious "Volunteer of the Year." The "obnoxious" Volunteer of the Year is the victim and will be played by Mary Jane Maffini. (Maffini's mystery heroine, Camilla McPhee, is a lobbyist for a non-profit agency in Ottawa.) Mr. Milliken will play the part of the "officious" politician presenting the award. The audience participates and interacts spontaneously to solve the murder mystery.
<br />Attendees are encouraged to come 'in period 1940s costume.' There will be a grand door prize, a prize for best costume and the 'best detective' award for whoever identifies the fictional murderer. Book signings will precede the murder mystery and also take place during the dessert reception. Sponsors for the mystery night are <b>As the Plot Thickens Mystery Bookstore</b>; <b>Pan Chancho Bakery</b>; <b>Studio 22</b>; <b>Neil's Flowers</b>; <b>SA Campbell Photography</b>; <b>Fruitalicious</b>.</td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #bfbfbf; line-height: 15px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;color:#646464;" >
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<br />Celebrity awards season is almost here. This year, instead of sitting on the couch in sweats and watching the stars get glammed up for a night on the town, join in on the fun by hosting Night at the Waskers, a celebrity-inspired murder mystery game sold at <a href="http://www.host-party.com/" style="color: #897757; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">www.host-party.com</a>.
<br />Night at the Waskers is set after the major “Wasker” awards show, where top Hollywood thespians are praised for their latest motion picture masterpieces. After the awards are announced, the crème de la crème of the industry head to Oakley Stewart’s mansion for a bash that always promises to be memorable. This year is no exception, but instead of magic, there’s mayhem. Ashley Canne, the Best Lead Actress recipient, has been found dead. There are plenty of motives, and it’s up to party guests to find out who dun it in this light-hearted and funny murder mystery game.
<br />Night at the Waskers, by Leah Genuario, is written for 9-11 players and can be purchased from the <a href="http://www.host-party.com/" style="color: #897757; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">www.host-party.com</a> web site. Its specific web site URL is: <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/viewsynopsis/474" style="color: #897757; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">http://www.host-party.com/Home/viewsynopsis/474</a> .
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<br />Here are some of its customer reviews:
<br />My friends really enjoyed getting glammed up for this mystery party. Also, it is very easy to find Hollywood-themed decorations in any party supply store. It was fun, and all the characters definitely had character!
<br />Mahalia B. - Wilson,NC
<br />This party was excellent! This is the third one I have hosted and by far the best! Everyone got really into their character and dressing the part and I decorated to really set the Hollywood scene. I will def be doing another one soon!
<br />Stephanie E. - Syracuse, NY
<br />I had an absolutely wonderful time! The game was so much fun and the hostess and her boyfriend were absolutely wonderful. Getting to play a completely different character all night was so much fun! We all agreed! EVERYONE that was there had a GREAT time and we all can't wait to unfold the murder mystery next year! (we've all decided to do it again)!
<br />Linda - Lansing, MI
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<br /><strong>About Host-Party.com</strong>
<br />Host-Party.com was founded in 2004. Since its inception, it has helped more than 48,000 party hosts throw themed murder mystery parties and events for personal and corporate audiences. More information: <a href="http://www.host-party.com/" style="color: #897757; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">www.host-party.com</a>.
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<br />Stand out from your competition by offering your guests dinner and a show. Recently introduced from <a href="http://www.host-party.com/" style="color: #897757; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">www.host-party.com</a>, Murder Unscripted is a fully-scripted murder mystery game written for seven characters and an audience ranging from 10 to 500 people. The game is especially suited to a dinner-theater atmosphere where guests are seated.
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<br />The plot revolves around a publishing company that has submitted to a television audience for two months. Every move inside the company is filmed, and at the end of each week, America votes for the employee they love to hate. The employee with the most votes is sent to the board room where CEO Ronald Crump decides his or her fate. But before Ronald makes another cut, he keels over. It’s a homicide.
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<br />The fast-moving plot allows for various audience members to participate and provides your audience with a chance to vote by show of hands. It was created with a wide variety of individuals in mind and therefore does not include any adverse language or social taboos. Add value to your venue by creating lasting memories!
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<br />Murder Unscripted, by Leah Genuario, can be purchased at <a href="http://www.host-party.com/" style="color: #897757; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">www.host-party.com</a>. Its individual URL is <a href="http://www.host-party.com/Home/Viewsynopsis/119" style="color: #897757; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">http://www.host-party.com/Home/Viewsynopsis/119</a> .
<br />EFBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04664406466251007177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8434002883994606672.post-6411332619988085442011-08-10T11:07:00.000-07:002011-08-10T18:49:16.393-07:00Setup your Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Party
<br /><table><tbody><tr><td style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px;"><object height="350" width="425"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VkeT7wQQmPw" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object></td></tr><tr><td style="padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 5px; padding-right: 5px; padding-top: 5px;">Quick tutorial demonstrating how to register and setup your Host-Party.com murder mystery game. Specify time, place, location, assign guests, send invites and optional pregame clues and communications.</td></tr></tbody></table>EFBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04664406466251007177noreply@blogger.com0