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 Cast:

Essential Cast

• Inspector Napp ”“ The policeman sent to solve the crime
  Efficient in his own peculiar way, Inspector Napp has an unusual method of solving crimes ”“ he involves everyone!


• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.

• 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.
  
• Miss Lemming - Pernod's secretary
  Miss Lemming is Hercule Pernod's scatty secretary. She is efficient at her job, but doesn't really keep up with current affairs.
  
• Otto Von Blockwurst - German Ambassador
  Otto Von Blockwurst is a sausage guzzling German Ambassador who has an intimidating presence and a loud voice.
  
• Ian Vestment - Banker
  In smart business suit, Ian is always seen carrying his investment portfolio, Financial Times and trusty black umbrella.
  
• Ginger Bodgers - Actress
  With plunging neck lines, and sparkly dresses, Ginger really shows off her exquisite actress figure.

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

Hosting a Large Group Murder Mystery is time consuming, but with ample preparation and a good cast it is really quite simple and great fun!

In large group games it is impossible to give everyone a part, instead the mystery involves “cast members”� who are fully in the know and act out the mystery, and the guests act as detectives trying to solve the murder.

Large group games come in several different formats, clue based, cast based, multi-room, single room, or a mixture of them all.

This particular game requires 7-13 cast, and one large room. It also has an option of a series of paper clues. Guests will also need paper and pens. This game works best as a sit down event with 6-12 tables of guests who work as a team, but the game can be adapted to suit most formats of events.

The game contains two options. Option 1: All clues are provided by cast members. Option 2: Guests receive questions to ask the suspects (cast members) on paper, and have to find out the answers to these questions from the cast.

To find out more information about Character Based single room games click here Character based mystery games for large groups.

• How to use this game.
• Instructions for running this murder mystery.
• Making the most of your theme - ideas for decoration / activities.
• Invitations in 6,8,10 and 12 player format.
• Character Booklets.
• Optional scripted dialogue in 6, 8, 10 and 12 player format.
• Option 1 clues
• Option 2 clues
• Guests Instructions for Option 1 and Option 2
• Answer sheet
• Scripted dialogue for Inspector Napp.
• Money off voucher towards next purchase.

• Sexual Themes - References to a pregnancy as the result of an affair (only when Marc D'Triumph is used). References to posing nude for paintings. Some sexual fantasy imagery (only when Miss Lemming is used) - nothing explicit mentioned.
• Alcohol Reference - Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages.
• A murder - violence suggested.

This mystery game is available in three options:

• Downloadable
• Print on demand.
• Deluxe kit.

Further information on the three options can be found in the menu on the right of your screen.

Please select which option you require below and then click “add to cart”� to purchase this game.

All guest materials will be printed ONCE ONLY unless otherwise arranged.

Please get in touch if you require more guest materials. If large volumes are required we will discuss further costs with you.

Printed games will be shipped within 2-3 days of the order and a confirmation email will be sent at this time. All printed games will be sent by first class post and will arrive in line with postal service timescales.

If you would like personal details adding to your invitations please indicate this at check out and we will get in touch to confirm your requirements with you.

All downloadable games can be accessed immediately after purchase. Customers who purchase the printed materials will also be able to access the downloadable game on check out to enable advance planning.