The Curse of the Pharoah

We can customise this game.  However, sadly we do have to charge for this service as even minor customisations take between 1-2 hours to process in the office and we need to buy toilet roll and biscuits as much as the next person…

It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE.

Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not add in the inspector as your extra guest.  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.

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

This format of game is ideal for novice hosts.

This particular game format requires 7 (or 8) cast who can also participate as “detectives” to if wished, use of 1 large room with stage area, and a few easy to obtain prop clues.

This mystery requires very little rehearsal time, and the cast do not need to learn any lengthy back story. Cast can usually manage to perform the short skits after just 30 minutes to an hour run through on the day, or can act “script in hand” throughout the performance.

Two murders occurs during the event. Usually one happens before the first script (and is announced within that script, and one occurs mid way through the evening.

Your guests will play the role of detectives. You can have any number of detectives, your only limit is the size of your room, and confidence of your cast. Performing for large groups over 100 in number, your cast may benefit from added sound support.

The audience will watch 2 fully acted scenes, witness two murders and will be required to solve the case by bartering and exchanging clues between the teams in order to see as much information about the case as possible.

This style of murder mystery usually works best with 40+ guests.

This murder mystery game includes:

Instructions for running this murder mystery.
Invitations
Scripts for each round
Table Clues A and B
Guest instructions and Answer Sheet
Making the most of your theme- ideas for decoration / activities
Money off voucher towards next purchase

The Cast:

Detective Inspector I. B. Clueless – The policeman sent to solve the crime
Efficient in his own peculiar way, Ian Buchanan Clueless has an unusual method of solving crimes – he involves everyone! If anything he is more like a bungling detective than a methodical one, but it has to be said, he does get results.

Colonel Stubbs – Archeologist and family friend
Colonel Stubbs is a well rounded individual, convivial, but serious when the occasion merits it – as it does tonight! He is the most senior man present, probably 10-15 years older than Duncan West and has grey hair and a distinguished air.

Mr Duncan West – Manager of a chain of Garden Centres.
Tall, rich, arrogant and misogynistic, Duncan is a formidable man in any circumstances. He takes the forthright and direct approach in any situation and has no time for curses, or other flights of fancy.

Mrs Gillian West – Duncan’s wife.
Gillian West is demure and submissive, not much to look at, in fact, quite drab next to her powerful husband. Like Duncan she has dressed up for the occasion, but her outfit is very dull and uninspiring.

Mr Jonathan West – Teacher
The youngest and most handsome of all the West brothers, Jonathan is easy going, and a real charmer. With a new baby on the way he is very protective towards his wife and very keen to avoid any implications from the curse. He is quite often seen touching his wife reassuringly.

Mrs Yvonne West – Jonathan’s wife.
Yvonne is pretty and pregnant – though not obviously so. She is often seen caressing her stomach and looking down at it in a very maternal way. She and Jonathan have very little money – but she has done her best to find a flattering and stylish dress for the night.

Mrs Constance West – Wife of the deceased.
Constance is a missionary’s wife and therefore almost penniless! Like Yvonne she has tried to dress up for the evening, but her dress is clearly last year’s fashion and poorly fitting – probably purchased in a charity shop.