Ivor Whiplash, Ringmaster and owner of the Burnem and Barley Circus, has been found lying face down in the sawdust of the Big Top with a knife in his back. His stockwhip lay by his right hand and he is undoubtedly very dead!

But who clipped his ticket? Who cancelled his contract?

All the performers have been assembled in the booking office. It is time to call in Detective Inspector Miles A. Head. But can you help him work out whodunnit?

The Suspects:

• Koffey the Clown - Typical circus clown.
  Flamboyant makeup with a painted smile, brightly coloured uniform and bowler hat and a large bow tie. He has a bandaged right hand.



• Xavier Fallin - Trapeze artiste par excellence.
  Of Russian descent. Speaks with a strong accent. Wears a leotard covered with a large flowing cloak.



• Angel Wings - Trapeze artist, partner to Xavier Fallin.
  Dressed in a spangled costume and white sparkly tights.



• Dirk Hurlitt - Knife-thrower.
  A full-blood Romany wearing a red bandana, wide-sleeved shirt cinched in at the waist with a red sash, silk neckerchief and black breeches fastened at the ankles.



• Ella Vated - High Wire-walker.
  Wears a black catsuit and soft shoes. Her hair is slicked back to give her a streamlined but severe appearance.



• Amy Strate - Knife-thrower's assistant.
  Dressed in a gypsy blouse and bandana, coloured leggings or tights with hot pants and low heeled shoes.



• Molly Coddler - Matron/nurse.
  The resident ”˜medic', attending to all the first aid and palliative treatment of the performers and staff. Dressed as a nursing sister complete with hat, belt and black tights.



• Bernie Le Bouche - Fire-eater.
  Long-haired but clean shaven. Dressed in medieval jester-style tunic, tights and hat. He has a bandage on his right hand.

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 Miles A. Headwho 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.

click here to download a sample booklet from this game

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

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.

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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.