Winery Murder Mystery Party Game
The perfect mystery for wineries and B&Bs

 Chief Inspector
Jack Pachuta

"Not only did they talk about it for months, I recently had a request for us to do it again." Vicky Venditto, Casa Rondena Winery Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

"Jack, you keep writing them, we'll keep doing them. My actors and the guests totally enjoy the challenge." Della Freedman, Come-SolveIt Players, Charlotte, NC

"It worked perfectly. The way your programs are designed is brilliant and easy to execute!" Lisa McDonald, The Buttery Restaurant, Lewes, DE

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"Your mysteries are very well organized and fun for all - the characters as well as the audience.  We love them.  Keep them coming!" Eddie Hutzelman, Chamber of Commerce Frostproof, FL

"I cannot thank you enough for all your creativity and work that goes into each 'case.'"   Wanda Merical,   Fayetteville, NC

"We had a sell-out crowd. (Almost 140 guests!) We even had . . . others that were not able to get a ticket!" Roxanne Torrence,  Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN

"Every time I checked on one of the teams to see if they were enjoying themselves they would break into laughter and express how much fun they were having ."   Jeff Totten,  Old Possums Bookstore, Broomfield, CO

"Our party was a great success. Everyone had so much fun and they commented that it went so smoothly! "   Michele Rendino,   Jewelry by MV,  Yucaipa, CA

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It was an evening of wine and cheese at the Melee Vineyards in the Nippy Valley, celebrating the winery's tenth anniversary. Owner Malcolm Melee took great pride in pouring his world-famous Melee Cabernet, the wine that tickles the palates of wine connoisseurs around the globe. Over the past decade, his small operation has built a record of supplying a quality product, even though Melee's surly personality had produced more adversaries than advocates.

The celebration was open to the public and the assemblage included both his supporters and detractors, some of whom openly expressed their opinions about his business practices. Melee simply laughed off all negative words, even dismissing the notion that someone was determined to end his reign as cabernet king.

As the gathering broke up about midnight, Melee bade "farewell" to everyone and said he would stay around to turn out the lights. But this morning, it became deadly obvious that someone had planned lights out for Malcolm Melee, for his body was found at the bottom of the staircase that leads to the oak casks in the wine cellar. Someone had put the cork on Melee and taken action that would squeeze the winery's reputation.

Pierre LaPaine
Winemaster. His proven process for making the perfect cabernet was under scrutiny by the penny-pinching Malcolm.

Renee Melee
Malcolm's only child. She returned to the Valley last year to help her father run the winery. Everyone knew that Malcolm and Renee didn't see vine to vine.

Stan Milton
Owner of the Milt-Mart Stores. The land on which the winery is located would be a perfect spot for his next mega-sized discount establishment.

Nina Grigio
Writer for Wine Line magazine. Her discriminating palate can make or break a new vintage. 

Carter Cabot
Owner of Cabot Vineyards. He suspected that Malcolm was using unfair tactics to capture the lion's share of the cabernet marketplace.

Sue Veneer
Gift shop manager. She sells bottles of Melee Cabernet and assorted trinkets to winery visitors.

Ben Breakfast
Innkeeper. His B&B, the Nippy Victorian House, is the most popular inn in the Valley. And, a bottle of cabernet is a welcoming gift for all guests. 

Leelah Eagle
Attorney at law. She hates to lose and lately, for some unknown reason, she's been spending a lot of time researching information about the winery.

Frequently Asked Questions . . .

How many people can participate in this mystery?

From eight to 40 people can comfortably participate in the investigation. With a few modifications (they're described in the instructions), up to 80 people - or even more - can enjoy the intrigues of solving the case.

Does everyone have a role?

The plot includes eight suspects AND a chief inspector to lead the investigation. (The chief inspector is optional. The instructions tell you how you can hold the party for ONLY eight people.) These nine individuals are the only ones with assigned roles. Everyone else becomes a sleuth who uses effective investigative techniques to figure out the intricacies of the crime. Since the guilty party doesn't know who did it, everyone can attempt to solve the case.

What will I get when I order the murder mystery?

You'll get everything you need to conduct your investigation, including:

Complete instructions on how to conduct the investigation of Malcolm Melee's death.

Roles for all suspects that include family backgrounds and recollections of events surrounding the murder.

An invitation to the mystery party investigating the murder of Malcolm Melee.

The morning edition of The Nippy Valley Grapevine, the local newspaper, with the story of Melee's death. (Remember: the investigation takes place the day after Malcolm Melee died.)

Instructions for the chief inspector, and a letter from the Nippy Valley Police Department explaining the investigation.

A series of written clues that can be exchanged or revealed at critical moments.

Key supporting information such as a police report and a label from a bottle of Melee Cabernet.

"The Denouement" that is revealed at the end of the investigation and ties the event together. Remember: MOTIVE, MEANS and OPPORTUNITY will point to the guilty party.

How much will I pay for this exclusive whodunit?

The total cost will be only $39.77 - or $49.77 if you order a CD. You'll have a party that will keep your friends talking for years.   

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