Guest Instructions
Playing one of our murder mysteries requires no special acting abilities, just a willingness to have fun.
Our site gives you all the details you need to prepare for the party including character descriptions of all guests, internal information about your character (do not reveal this to others), and costume/prop recommendations.
During the party, each of you will be given clues. The clues provide all the information required to unlock the mystery. Each clue is designated as a clue to be concealed or a clue to be revealed. Conceal clues are generally information about your character that you try to hide (without lying) from the others. Reveal clues are ones that you should share with others by reading them out loud.
As the game progresses, you will gather more and more information and at the end of the allotted time you will need to sift through fact and fiction to decide who is the murderer.
The characters can be played to suit the comfort zone of each player. If you like the spotlight or enjoy role playing, immerse yourself in your character’s persona and live the night as you think they would. You may even decide to exaggerate your character’s personality for even more effect.
Since "Murphy's Wake" takes place in Ireland, playing it gives you the chance to use your best Irish accent! The person playing COLM should use his best English accent.
There are only a few simple rules to follow when playing our games.
1. Stay in Character. (Costumes are highly recommended)
2. Hide/Stretch the truth, but don't lie!
3. Interrogate others.
Each game takes approximately 1-1/2 to 3 hrs, depending on the number of people playing.