The Santa Clause Murder received great praise from our guests. The Mystery added an interesting twist to our Christmas party last night. We needed both extra character packages. One person didn't want to have a character assigned, but wanted to attend. We issued a nametag with Innocent Bystander, but gave him the same package of money and notes that everyone else received, and encouraged him to participate if he desired. He did!
My husband planned on being an extra inspector, Assistant Inspector B. Fife, but had to step in for Will Lie. I made up a hostess character, Anne Howe, so that I could make announcements in a character without having to develop my role. I repeatedly asked to join the firm and to make it Lie, Cheat, Steal and Howe.
Only one extra murder was committed during the party. The person who found the Tax Law Book Murder Card did not realize it was a weapon card, so she did not understand the power she held in her hands. I might add a heading "weapon card" when we do our next party. And we WILL do another party.
I've had at least five requests to repeat a similar event next year. Any chance there will be more Christmas themes offered? Much easier since I'm already decorating for Christmas!
Many thanks for helping us have a Christmas party that will be the talk of the town for several days!