A Bad Vintage
The Grand Cru estate, situated on the fertile slopes of the Loire Valley in France, is a small family run vineyard with considerable rustic charm and appeal.
The owners of the estate, Max and Demi Liter, regularly host wine tasting evenings which allow their guests to sample the latest bottlings and place orders ahead of the big conglomerates.
Unfortunately for the guests this evening, the vintage had more body than they were expecting. Max Liter has been discovered dead in a vat of wine.
Hire an actor to play the detective – prices start at £291 contact us for more information.
This Game is Rated:
Mature
Content that may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older.
Including:
A Murder – violence suggested.
Alcohol Reference – Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages.
Mature Themes – marital affairs, unwanted pregnancy, growing cannibis
Comic Mischief – Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humour.
Suggestive Themes – Mild provocative references or materials and sexual innuendo. Acting as if attracted to particular characters is suggested in the character backgrounds.
What is included?
Example pre-printed boxed set
Character booklets/scripts
Inspector booklets with a QR code for the audio
Instruction book
Making the most booklet
Invitations
Character name labels
Invitation envelopes
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Sample
How it works:
Never hosted a murder mystery before?
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 in a handy 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 both sound files (MP3 with a download or CD with a boxed set) and a script for the inspector character who provides the setting, clues, and summaries for each round, as well as the final solution. This means as host you too can play and remain completely in the dark as to the culprit, or play the inspector yourself and invite an extra guest to the party!
How does a “download and print at home” kit work?
Each “download and print at home” kit is provided as a zip file containing a set of PDF files for you to print at home, and a selection of MP3 files to use on the night.
Each dinner party game requires use of a printer and A4 paper (approx. 80 sheets for a 6 player kit – 240 sheets for a 20 player kit), envelopes so you can send out your invitations, and either a laptop or MP3 player (e.g. an ipod) to play the inspector MP3s; OR a CD burner so you can burn the MP3s onto a CD to run in an ordinary CD player.
When you order the game you’ll be sent a link to download the files you need. The file will be a zip file. This can be opened with a zip compatible program on your computer. If you struggle to open zip files – we can email you the game directly over several emails instead – just contact us after purchase to arrange this.
You will download the following files:
- How to use this game
- Instructions for running the murder mystery
- Making the most of your theme- ideas for decoration / activities.
- Invitations
- Character Booklets (available in single sided printer and double sided printer format)
- Scripted for the inspector character (available in single sided printer and double sided printer format)
- Solution script for the inspector character (needed when printing from the single sided copy)
- MP3 files for the inspector character (dialogue and solution)
- Hints and tips
- Recipe suggestions
- Money off voucher towards next purchase
How does a “Pre-printed box set” work?
This is the easiest way to play. Everything you need will arrive in a box, pre-printed, directly to your door.
You will receive through the post:
- Instruction booklet (includes hints and tips)
- Invitations and envelopes for all the guests
- Character booklets
- Link to the video files of the inspector – email us if you want MP3 after purchase – at the moment the site breaks the links if we link them on check out. Update pending!
- Inspector script in a sealed envelope so you don’t find out the solution by accident!
- Making the most of your theme and recipe suggestion booklet.
- Money off voucher towards next purchase (printed inside the booklets)
We always ship within 24 hours meaning orders arrive as quickly as possible.
As each game is printed on demand, we can also provide a customisation service on any order. See details further down the page on what we can do to tailor this game to your party.
Characters in the game:
Suspects:
Demi Liter – Wife of Max Liter. (Female)
In silk, satin or velvet, Demi is fond of luxury and is dressed, made-up and manicured to perfection in order to entertain her guests in style.
Byron Case – Wine merchant. (Male)
Respectable and presentable, Byron likes to dress smartly but is never in a suit, preferring a casual jacket and trousers to give an air of relaxed sophistication.
Cary Dover – Swiss bank manager. (Gender Neutral)
Punctual and with a very strict dress sense, Cary wears a smartly pressed suit and wouldn’t dare have a hair out of place!
Nick Blagger – Retired rock star. (Male)
In faded jeans and ripped shirt, Nick regularly forgets to shave and just sort of hangs out, man…
Phillipa Delphia – Local cheesemaker. (Female)
Delicate and dizzy, Phillipa has a hiccupping laugh and likes her frills.
Jean Le’Carré – Retired Foreign Office minister. (Gender Neutral)
Sophistcated and aloof, Jean is always well dressed in custom fit clothing.
Customise this game
This game can be customised to fit your event for an additional fee.
It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE. Please do contact us for a free quote if you would like any customisations on your game before purchase.
Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not have someone play the inspector role?
The inspector can usually be male or female as the “for real” inspector can simply invent a new name for themselves.
Some hosts prefer to play the inspector role as it means they can work on the catering while the round plays out amongst their guests.
Happy Customer –
Full marks to Red Herring. The game itself was a lot of fun, and the personal attention that the company gave me to help resolve difficulties I had in organising my party was exemplary. This ensured that my evening was a big success. Good to find a British company that understands the value of customer service. Would highly recommend.