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Title: The Great Canine Follicle Debacle Format: 30-Minute Mystery
Setting: Dog show Time: 30+ minutes
Players: 8 players OR 8 teams Price: $19.95

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30-Minute Mystery Instructions

Our line of 30-Minute Mysteries is specially designed for fast setup and easy play. All you need to do to get started is:
  1. Print out the party guide
  2. Gather together a group of players
  3. Hand out character sheets and name tags
  4. Follow along with the instructions
Best of all, the party facilitator can choose whether they join in the game and solve the mystery along with the other guests!

Playing the Game

30-Minute Mysteries are intended to be played around a table by eight people (or up to eight couples). Each of the players will be assigned a character and given a character sheet that explains who or what their character is, what information their character knows, and how their character should respond to events that occur during the game.

The game will progress in rounds. Round One will start with the party's host or hostess reading a script that explains the nature of the mystery that is afoot. After the introduction is read, each player at the table will share a piece of information from their character sheet, and all the other players will have an opportunity to respond to that piece of information.

Next Round Two begins with the facilitator sharing a clue that should shed further light on the mystery. After the clue is revealed, the players will once again go around the table, providing another piece of information and then responding.

After the second time around the table, the game will proceed to the Final Round. The Final Round begins with the facilitator sharing the last clue. The players then go around the table a final time, sharing their last piece of information and responding to each other.

By this point, the players should have learned enough information to be able to piece together a theory about who was responsible for the murder. Each player (or couple) will say the name of the person who they think is responsible. The facilitator will then read the final page of the mystery aloud, revealing the culprit. Any player or couple who correctly guessed the identity of the killer is declared a winner.

From start to finish, the entire game should generally only require half an hour to complete.

Note: As the host or hostess, there are certain times when you will be called upon to read aloud passages from this booklet. Passages that are meant to be read aloud will be clearly labeled and contained in a gray box.

What Do I Need in Order to Play?

Our 30-Minute Mysteries are specifically designed to not require very much in the way of supplies. All you really need is:
  • a table to sit around (or a large playing area where the guests can sit in a circle)
  • a group of players (the minimum is eight; if you have more than eight, multiple guests can work together to play the same character)
  • a printed copy of this booklet
  • a pair of scissors (to cut out nametag placards for each character)
  • pencils or pens for each player
Optional:
  • Scratch paper (for players to take notes on)
  • Folders (to help players conceal their character sheets)
If you wish to do so, you may also choose to provide prizes for the winner or winners (any players who accurately identify the culprit). Some suggested prizes might include candy, bath and body products, homemade treats or any other small, inexpensive gift item; remember that it is possible for multiple players to win, so if you choose to offer prizes, make sure you have enough on hand!



Featured Character



From: Don Carrasino and the Murdered Mobster
Name: Lorenzo Pennino, the Driver
Background: Talkative, likable, and quick-witted, Lorenzo takes care of the gang's transportation needs, whether that means serving as chauffeur or getaway driver.


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Party Sound Effects

Each of our three Mystery Party Kits (Set Sail for Disaster, The Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign and Murder at the Nir Cantina) comes with its own music and sound effects to help bring the story to life. You can download the music and play it as MP3's or burn it to a CD to play in your home audio system during the murder mystery dinner party.

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