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1 Do you have to be 21 to attend the event?
Yes, as we sell and give away alcohol.
2 Is the event open to the public?
Yes, we are open to everyone (over 21) we have had guests from as far away as Vale, Gilbert & Chandler!
3 Is the event held every year at the same time?
Yes and No, it is an annual event that we try to host between August-October. Our dates change based on availability of the venue.
4 Do you have to be Sherlock Holmes to play and have fun?
Absolutely not! I'm not Sherlock Holmes and I wanted this event to be fun for everyone, so we literally create Clue Cards (just like the board game). If you can ask someone...Who, what, and where you think the murder occurred then you can win this event!
5 Is this event scripted?
No, I wanted this to be designed to where anyone could play and win. It is interactive but you don't play a scripted part. You have clue cards to find and mark off your score card.
6 Do I have to choose a character?
Yes, everyone comes as a character, regardless if you come in costume. No one uses their real names for the night of mystery!
7 Can I choose any character from the theme?
No, you have to choose one of the 24 suspects/characters that we offer up. Because all of our suspects are on cards for the playing of the game. Because you may have done it!
8 Do you have to wear a costume?
No you do not have to wear a costume, but you will be in the minority if you don't. Plus we also give away 2 grand prizes for Best costumes.
9 Do I have to bring cash to the event?
Most things can be paid for by credit card (we have a processing fee). Our 50/50 Raffle is the only activity that must be paid for by cash.
10 Is dinner included with the ticket price?
Yes, your ticket includes a sit down dinner. (and dessert buffet)
11 How long does this event last?
This is a 3 hour event 6-9PM, but doors open at 4:30 for check-in.
12 Is there any discounts on tickets?
Yes, if you purchase a table there is $10 off of each ticket, a table is a groups of 8-10 tickets.
13 Are tickets limited?
Yes depending on the size of our space for the current year. But as we sell group tickets and VIP options.
14 Is the ticket price tax deductible?
Only part of the ticket price is tax deductible. If paying the VIP price of $125 $63 is tax deductible, $85 -$35 is tax deductible, if paying the group discount price of $75 - $25 is tax deductible
15 Is the event in the same location each year?
No, we move if needed based on availability and cost
16 Do you only host the event once a year?
Currently yes we host one event a year, we are looking into the possibility of hosting a second event in the Tucson area.
17 What all is included in the event ticket?
Catered dinner, dessert buffet, prize give-a-ways, chance at costume grand prize, chance at accusation grand prize, meet amazing people, help a great cause, an experience to remember. You will also get to vote on the next event theme (which we announce at the end of the event)
18 Are there things that cost extra at the event?
Yes, this is a fundraiser. We have activities that help us raise funds for our cause. You can purchase souvenirs, 50/50 Cash Raffle, Raffles, Bar: Theme drinks, Beer, soda or Wine tickets, Spirit Pull, and we have a donation table.
19 How many clues are there to find/figure out?
Currently we host large events 60-150 guests, so we have 64 clues : 24 suspects 20 locations, & 20 weapons
20 Are you planning to host again in the future?
As of 2026, we are officially on hiatus. There are currently no events in the works or planned for the near future, and we honestly don’t know if or when we’ll return to our larger mysteries.
But then again… you never know what clues might turn up! We may surprise you someday with a smaller pop-up mystery for 40–50 guests. Until then, the case remains… unsolved.
1 Do you have to be 21 to attend the event?
No but we recommend not for kids under 18.
2 Is the event open to the public?
Yes, we are open to everyone we have had guests from as far away as Vale, Gilbert
& Chandler!
3 Is the event held every year at the same time?
We are hoping to host in August & February each year .
4 Do you have to be Sherlock Holmes to play and have fun?
Absolutely not! I'm not Sherlock Holmes and I wanted this event to be fun for everyone, so we literally create Clue Cards (just like the board game). If you can ask someone...Who, what, and where you think the murder occurred then you can win this event!
5 Is this event scripted?
No, I wanted this to be designed to where anyone could play and win. It is interactive but you don't play a scripted part. You have clue cards to find and mark off your score card.
6 Do I have to choose a character?
Yes, everyone comes as a character, regardless if you come in costume. No one uses their real names for the night of mystery!
7 Can I choose any character from the theme?
No, you have to choose one of the 16 suspects/characters that we offer up. Because all of our suspects are on cards for the playing of the game. Because you may have done it!
8 Do you have to wear a costume?
No you do not have to wear a costume, but you will be in the minority if you don't.
But we do give a bragging trophy away "Best Killer Costume"
9 Do I have to bring cash to the event?
Only if you want to participate in our 50/50 Raffle is the only activity that is extra.
10 Is dinner included with the ticket price?
No this keeps the ticket cost down.
11 How long does this event last?
This is a 2 hour event 6-8PM, but doors open at 5:30 for check-in.
12 Is there any discounts on tickets?
No
13 Are tickets limited?
Yes 40-42.
14 Is the ticket price tax deductible?
No, this is no longer a fundraiser this is an event
15 Is the event in the same location each year?
We are currently looking at a venue on Speedway west of Swan, but are always
looking for more venues with a resonable price per hour.
16 Do you only host the event once a year?
I am hoping to host every six months, if it is succeful and sells out I am hoping to host
quarterly.
17 What all is included in the event ticket?
2hr Clue experience, Clue cards, riddles, puzzle boxes, combinations, Chance at bragging trophies for costume & correct accusation, meet amazing people, an experience to remember.
18 Are there things that cost extra at the event?
Yes, 50/50 Cash Raffle
19 How many clues are there to find/figure out?
With the new shorter smaller structer we will have 40 clues : 16 suspects 12 locations, & 12 weapons
20 Are you planning to host again in the future?
As of 2026, we are officially on hiatus. There are currently no events in the works or planned for the near future, and we honestly don’t know if or when we’ll return to our larger mysteries.
But then again… you never know what clues might turn up! We may surprise you someday with a smaller pop-up mystery for 40–50 guests. Until then, the case remains… unsolved.