13 of my closest friends and I decided to stay in for New Year’s this year. We thought up ideas on what to do and a murder mystery game was perfect!
The evening started out with everyone strolling in with 1920’s inspired attire! Everyone single person looked great… they really put a lot of thought and effort into their costumes. I played host and decided since this was our first murder mystery game that I would know all the secrets and stay on the sidelines. Even though I wasn’t part of the action it was still a blast to see all the characters doing a great job at interacting and getting into their parts.
The intrigue started around 8pm and Don “Big Jim” Ravioli was off and running making his connections. You overheard his jazz singing wife Carrie Crooner-Ravioli call him “Pookie” but Big Jim asked her not to in public, especially not in front of his business partners. It took some a little while to convene in the wine cellar for Big Jim’s announcement… they were busy finding out secrets! Once they did, Big Jim clanked his glass and BANG, lights out! Everyone was shocked to find him dead. WHODUNIT!?
I passed out everyone’s Confidential Files and it was quiet. Shortly after everyone was running around and scheming trying to find out the most secrets and gain the most trust. It was so funny!
Murder weapons were hid and the puzzles were solved… onto murder #2… and #3! Madam MeMe saw that she couldn’t trust Rhett and before he could pull his weapon card, she pulled hers! Don Wannabe was found dead behind the bar while Inspector Neville was stealing cash out of the tip jar. Didn’t even notice Mr. Wannabe dead till the body was announced by me. Hilarious!
By the end of the game, which went till about 10:30pm, Carrie had paid off Vicky Ravioli to keep her mouth shut for murdering Don Wannabe, Mary Toosteal had bribed about everyone for the largest loot and most people were still puzzled by Big Jim’s death.
Awards went to:
Best Performer went to Ryan Hankins for his role as Don "Big Jim" Ravioli, great job at playing the boss man!
Best Costume was Melissa Hance in her 1920’s inspired dress and beautifully executed bob.
Wealthiest Player went to Charity Covey for her scheming and whopping $500+ stash of cash! Second wasn't even close with $196.
The Sleuth of the evening that figured out the murder was Josh Collins (playing Don Wannabe and returned as a Detective after his death) Spoiler Removed
The murder and mayhem of our Dinner and a Murder at The Four Deuces was a success (in my book)!
Thanks to Don and MeMe for providing a great 1920's venue.
The rooms and signs were great for all the intrigue and murderous happenings that went down that night.
- Hanging at the Bar
- Everyone gathered for Big Jim's Announcement
- Big Jim - DEAD!
- The Four Deuces advertisement
- The Four Deuces advertisement
- Rhett, Big Jim, Inspector, Don Wannabe
- Vicki and Big Jim
- Rhett Murdered in the Wine Cellar
- Don Wannabe Dead behind the bar, MeMe upset!!
- WannabeDead.JPG (34.82 KiB) Viewed 2804 times
- All attendees at The Four Deuces!!
