It is 1931, and Ronnie MacIntosh, the famous artist, has arranged for a private art exhibition for his friends before the Tate Gallery opens his work to the public.

However, when all the guests arrive MacIntosh is nowhere to be found - alive that is.

Taking artwork to a new height Ronnie appears to have committed suicide and is found hung from the ceiling surrounded by empty bottles of expensive champagne. Beside him is a small plaque which reads: "Pickled Artist". As a career move it certainly increases the value of his sales - but did he really commit suicide, or was he murdered by one of his guests?

The suspects:

• Hercule Pernod - Private detective
  Unlike his Agatha Christie counterpart, Belgian private detective Hercule Pernod's grey cells take more abuse from cracking cases of wine, than from cracking criminal cases. Even so, he does quite well for himself. He has a large apartment, and a large waistline.
  
• Mother Inferior - Nun
  Mother Inferior is a model nun and is somewhat out of place at the party. She enjoys art work, but prefers frescos to modern art and isn't too impressed by Ronnie MacIntosh's artistic ability.
  
• Captain Pastings - Retired Captain and sports car fanatic
  Captain Pastings is a decent sort of a chap, bursting with the energy and the inexperience of youth. After returning from serving in the forces in India he made his money in wallpaper manufacture.
  
• Ameila Fairfart - Solo hot air balloonist
  Solo female hot air ballooning expert Amelia Fairfart is lively and flamboyant, more than a match for any man at the party, though she has a soft spot for Captain Pastings.
  
• Ernest Shingleton - Famous Explorer
  Ernest Shingleton is a famous explorer. He is strong, dashing and brilliant and what's more, he is head over heels in love with Laura Ghastly.
  
• Laura Ghastly - Fashion and Interior designer
  Laura Ghastly is a fashion and interior designer, though sometimes one wonders if she gets the curtain fabric muddled up with the clothing.
  
• Marc D'Triumph - French Ambassador
  Marc D'Triumph is the flamboyant French Ambassador.
  
• Vera Sin - High Society Club Hostess
  Vera Sin runs the high society club “Bottoms Up”�. She is an excellent hostess, attractive, smoothly spoken, good with names, and able to put people at their ease.
  

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 Inspector Napp 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 Inspector Napp.
• Solution script for Inspector Napp.
• Sound file for Inspector Napp (dialogue and solution).
• Hints and tips.
• Recipe suggestions.
• Money off voucher towards next purchase.

• Sexual Themes - References to a pregnancy as the result of an affair. References to posing nude for paintings.
• Alcohol Reference - Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages.
• A murder - violence suggested.

This This mystery game is available in three options:

• Downloadable
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• Deluxe kit.

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