What do you need to know before signing up?
The Game/How does it work:
The Good, The Bad & the Guilty is Episode 12 of the How To Host a Murder series published by Decipher Inc.
This is a boxed murder mystery game wherein each of the eight players becomes a murder suspect at the opening of the game.
"The game is a puzzle which the players must work together to solve. You can establish your innocence only by helping to prove someone else guilty."
Everything you'll need to share with the group is in your Player Manual (which will be provided to you at the start of the game).
You will use information from your own and that shared by the other players/characters to (hopefully) figure out who-dunnit.
The rules will be explained in a short briefing before the game begins.
The game includes 4 rounds plus a final round of accusations and solutions.
Depending on the speed of the players in revealing clues, the game will likely take the full 3.5-4 hours.
Will we be playing the game as published?
The game will be run exactly as it was designed, with one exception:
To give the game a more LARP-like feel, in addition to having a single table all players *may* sit around for discussion of clues and theories, players may also walk around the entirety of the space and have smaller, more private conversations. To accommodate this difference, the NEW RULE is that you must tell everything on your "REVEAL" page (there will be a selection of factoids to share with the group on this page) to at least two other players/characters. This will be explained in more detail during the very short game briefing.
Do I have to wear a costume?
Yes. Please wear a costume which will help distinguish your character, and make him or her recognizable. There will be no name badges worn during this game. You do not have to use the costume suggestions provided with the guest listings. If you would like some help putting assembling or borrowing costumes, please let me know. If you are on facebook, the Relaxicon event would be a great place to post requests as well.
Will there be food?
Yes. Because the timing of the game is between lunch and dinner, there will not be a full meal. But themed Western snacks and some beverages will be provided. There will be a dish for anyone wishing to contribute a $5 or $10 donation.
Can I bring a gun?
Yes. BUT - it must be OBVIOUSLY FAKE - no fancy replicas. Otherwise I will confiscate it and keep it forever. So, you know, just use your head.
Plus it won't count as a gun in the game, or give you any advantage.
How do I know if I'm the murderer?
In the fourth/final (if I recall correctly) round the murderer will discover that they are indeed the murderer in the "CONCEAL" section of their Player Manual. They will not know until this stage of the game. If you *are* the murderer, you are still expected to feign innocence, even making accusations at other players.
Want to sign up to play?
Just fill out this form.
The game is filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Due to some game content, only players aged 18+ will be accepted.
I will attempt to match you with any character preferences you list (no promises).
I will email you back to say I've received your response, and whether you've got a spot in the game.
Once the game fills, I'll email everyone with their character assignments.
Current Openings: 2 female slots available (2 female, 4 male slots filled)