suitable for ages :
teenagers and adults females/males :
mixed
format :
download - need to print out, you will NOT receive a boxed product but will get an email with the game attached or details on how to access the download
Scenario :
It is 1980. Pupils and Staff who were at St. Todifer Catholic Boarding School in the 1950s and 60s reunite after 20 years apart. The weekend has been organised by Rick O'More as a tribute to his sister, Kathryn O'More, who disappeared without trace on 10th July 1960.
However, the reunion ends in tragedy. The morning after they arrive, a body is found lying in the snow, killed by a fatal blow from the heavy gardening spade left lying beside his body. Could his death be linked to Kathryn's disappearance? A web of secrets and lies are revealed stretching back to the Second World War.
Suspects :
The Staff : Ernest Gribble - Dedicated Headmaster Winifred Gribble - Headmaster's loyal wife and personal assistant Matron Forthright - Strict School Nurse Digger Sturdy - Hunky Head Gardener Father Worthy - English Teacher Former pupils : Lord Kieran - Irish Aristocrat Lady Wendy - Posh Lady of Leisure Giles Slither - Loyal Manservant Siobhan Slink - Gold Digger Rick O'More - Estate Agent
Optional 11th character : Detective Inspector Coulston
Game Play Format :
Converted with the author who runs event days/weekends in the United Kingdom. Please note that the murder mystery is the same story, if you have already attended this event.
Apart from the introductory round, the game consists of question and answer rounds. The whole game is scripted, but you may ask questions beyond those found in your booklet at certain times. There are also some clue hunting phases, where the players hunt for clues to the crime. A crossword about the game is provided, for players to solve to find an additonal clue (this is optional), which may be tackled individually or as a team. The murderer(s) find out who they are after everyone has handed in their accusation. All is revealed once the solution is read at the end of the game.
Contents :
detailed hosts guide, guest invitations, top secret information for each character, character booklet for each character, clues, optional crossword, solution
