October 2010 Winner: The Immortal Murders - Contest Entry
Posted: October 19th, 2010, 8:04 pmThis is my sixth murder mystery party, and my second from Dinner and a Murder. Last year I did The Four Deuces, and it was so well written, that I knew I wanted to come back for another one. And I'm so glad I did! The Immortal Murders was SO FUN!
In the past, I have found games online but had to change them to suit my needs. After making a few tweaks to The Four Deuces last year, I decided to try The Immortal Murders exactly as it comes and not add anything extra. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Mary Lee has done a lot of the work for me! In previous years, I have planned for months to make my party great. This year, I planned for just a couple of weeks, and I think this was one of the most fun parties I've had.
I used to have my murder mystery party in the summer, but last year I decided to try it in the fall so it would be cooler and easier to find costumes. This year I did the same thing, and though this party is supposed to be a costume ball, I encouraged everyone to dress somewhat specific to their family type, so as to know what each character was. And everyone did a great job with that. It was easy to find supplies for costumes this close to Halloween. I was Morganna.
The party lasted about 2 1/2 hours. I decorated my carport to turn it into a "ballroom" where we could take pictures of each person / couple as they arrived, as well as a group picture. Everyone brought an entree or dessert to share, and I provided drinks. I used music from the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. I have attached some pictures that sum up the fun of the night. No one figured out who the original killer was - though many suspected it was Baby Allendro! Puck was given Best Performer, followed closely by The Inquisitor. Queen Tatiana was awarded Best Costume (her wings lit up!).
Thanks for a great party kit!
In the past, I have found games online but had to change them to suit my needs. After making a few tweaks to The Four Deuces last year, I decided to try The Immortal Murders exactly as it comes and not add anything extra. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Mary Lee has done a lot of the work for me! In previous years, I have planned for months to make my party great. This year, I planned for just a couple of weeks, and I think this was one of the most fun parties I've had.
I used to have my murder mystery party in the summer, but last year I decided to try it in the fall so it would be cooler and easier to find costumes. This year I did the same thing, and though this party is supposed to be a costume ball, I encouraged everyone to dress somewhat specific to their family type, so as to know what each character was. And everyone did a great job with that. It was easy to find supplies for costumes this close to Halloween. I was Morganna.
The party lasted about 2 1/2 hours. I decorated my carport to turn it into a "ballroom" where we could take pictures of each person / couple as they arrived, as well as a group picture. Everyone brought an entree or dessert to share, and I provided drinks. I used music from the Lord of the Rings soundtrack. I have attached some pictures that sum up the fun of the night. No one figured out who the original killer was - though many suspected it was Baby Allendro! Puck was given Best Performer, followed closely by The Inquisitor. Queen Tatiana was awarded Best Costume (her wings lit up!).
Thanks for a great party kit!
- There were 30 people who attended, so getting everyone together for a group picture was a bit of a challenge, but I think we pulled it off!
- The Weres. From the left: Bastet, Hathor, and Isis in the front row; Seth and Anubis in the back row.
- Each of the different groups was represented with a family name sign.
- Poor Guinevere was turned to stone.
- Arthur caught a witch... and the Baby Allendro vampire, too!
- Morganna was placed under a fake death spell.
- Anyone who was killed with a weapon found in the scavenger hunt, such as Isis shown here, came back as a ghost.
- The Fae. From the left: Nineve, Queen Tatiana, Bounty, King Oberon, Cinder, and Puck in the front middle.
- Arthur and Guinevere???
- The Inquisitor and Professor Jackson exchanged small talk.
