Wollatonne Tennis Club is a traditional lawn tennis club in the heart of the beautiful English shire counties. It boasts a long tradition of local league success and an enviable veterans' team ”“ even the club grounds win awards with monotonous regularity.

The talismanic Barbie Doll has just made the step from first team to veterans with all her traditional grace, good will and humour, and it was no surprise to anyone when she was made captain of that team.

The last thing anyone anticipated was that Barbie would take her own life. However, the shock waves had barely hit home when the horrific announcement was made that Barbie's suicide was faked to conceal”¦murder.

Universally popular Barbie may have been, but strangely there is no shortage of suspects around the club”¦

The suspects:

• Ken Doll - The computing executive.
  With his sharp suit, Ray-bans, latest mobile phone technology and the BMW badge on his car key fob, there's no doubt that Ken is going places.



• Martina Nuttyturnover - The sandwich lady.
  All pinafore, white hat and smiles, Martina's sandwich shop will cheer up your lunchtime.



• Pete Compass - The health fanatic.
  Pete's body is a temple on the inside. The outside has to put up with cardigan and corduroy.



• Venus Woolliams - The call centre operative.
  Wherever call centre girl Venus goes, she is dressed in tennis whites and has racquet to hand.



• John Macintosh - The training instructor.
  John has a quick temper and flash pushbike, with clothes and helmet to suit.



• Serena Woolliams - The Environmental activist.
  Serena's secretarial job takes second place to saving the planet. Even her clothes are recycled.



• Bjorn Bored - The Paint sales representative.
  Bjorn to be dull, and average in every way. He names grey as his favourite colour.



• Steffie Naff - The dentist.
  Steffie is a professional, and wishes it to be known. Expect to see her in her white coat, whatever the occasion.
  
  

Never run a murder mystery before? Then don't panic!

There is no special acting required. Guests do not need to memorise any information, and everything they need to play their parts is provided to them in a handy printable booklet. The games are constructed so that everyone has to interact, and scripted dialogues are included to help break the ice and get everyone into character. Even total novices get into the swing of things quite quickly!

The game includes the option of either a sound file, or a script for Umpire Strikesback who provides the setting, clues, and summaries for each round, as well as the final solution. Which means as host, you too can play and remain completely in the dark as to the culprit.

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click here to listen to the opening speech of this murder mystery game

• How to use this game.
• Instructions for running the murder mystery.
• Making the most of your theme- ideas for decoration / activities.
• Invitations.
• Character Booklets.
• Scripted dialogue for Umpire Strikesback.
• Solution script for Umpire Strikesback.
• Sound file for Umpire Strikesback(dialogue and solution).
• Hints and tips.
• Recipe suggestions.
• Money off voucher towards next purchase.