It’s the 1930s. The great depression is over, the pound is competing with the dollar on the open exchange and there is a rise in business of all shapes and sizes. It is a time of prosperity for the social elite, and tucked away in the leafy depths of the English countryside, the residents of Merkister Hall, Brigadier Balderdash and his wife Lotta, are just two of those who have achieved a very comfortable life.

Keen to share their good fortune with others, the Balderdashes regularly play host for sumptuous dinner parties at their stately home which involve nothing but the best wines, fine cuisine and traditional after dinner entertainment.

This evening was to be no exception. The guests had all arrived as planned and with the food ready to be served in the kitchens the party only lacked one thing, namely the butler Leversham who has been discovered dead, in the Billiard room!

With the butler murdered, the question everyone must answer is: who did it?

The suspects:

• Brigadier Balderdash - Lord of the Manor.
  Pompous, with very upright military bearing, Brigadier Balderdash is always seen in a well starched collar and his tweed suit.
  


• Lotta Balderdash - Wife of Brigadier Balderdash.
  Tastefully clothed and very reserved, Lotta Balderdash is refined and elegant.
  


• Bruce Bugatti - Racing car driver Always in a tearing hurry, Bruce Bugatti is very debonair, but also fairly untidy.
  


• Anna Glipta - Local Artist
  Never without her artist’s smock, Anna Glipta often has her sketch pad to hand and paintbrushes in her hair.
  


• Rev. Al Ation - Vicar
  With a stiff white dog collar and wearing traditional black, Rev. Al Ation is always on duty for his flock.
  


• Miss Jane Marbles - Maiden aunt and amateur sleuth.
  In twin set and pearls, with a tweed suit, there is nothing remotely sinister about this spinster (except that dead bodies seem to turn up in her close proximity!)
  


• Doug Oles - Archaeologist.
  Fresh from his current dig, Doug sports his boots, trowel and being young, huge levels of enthusiasm.
  


• Nicole De’limelite - Film Star
  Sophisticated and elegant, Nicole has all the latest fashions.
  

Never run a murder mystery before? Then don't panic!

There is no special acting required. Guests do not need to memorise any information, and everything they need to play their parts is provided to them in a handy printable booklet. The games are constructed so that everyone has to interact, and scripted dialogues are included to help break the ice and get everyone into character. Even total novices get into the swing of things quite quickly!

The game includes the option of either a sound file, or a script for Detective Inspector Napp who provides the setting, clues, and summaries for each round, as well as the final solution. Which means as host, you too can play and remain completely in the dark as to the culprit.

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click here to listen to the opening speech of this murder mystery game

• How to use this game.
• Instructions for running the murder mystery.
• Making the most of your theme- ideas for decoration / activities.
• Invitations.
• Character Booklets.
• Scripted dialogue for Detective Inspector Napp.
• Solution script for Detective Inspector Napp.
• Sound file for Detective Inspector Napp (dialogue and solution).
• Hints and tips.
• Recipe suggestions.
• Money off voucher towards next purchase.

This game contains content that may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older. This game contains:

• Sexual Themes - Mild references to dating / love "affairs" (non-sexual) in the past, and "peeping tom" behaviour.
• A murder - violence suggested.
• Comic Mischief - Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humour

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• Downloadable
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