There's trouble in paradise!
You'll get everything you need, including:
- Complete instructions on how to conduct the investigation of Winnie Waheli'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 Winnie Waheli.
- The morning edition of The Grass Skirt, the local newspaper, with the story of Winnie's death. (Remember: the investigation takes place the day Winnie Waheli's body was found on Kikiwai Beach.)
- Instructions for the chief inspector, and a letter from the Police Department explaining the investigation.
- A series of written clues that can be exchanged or revealed at critical moments.
- Key supporting information such as investigative reports.
- "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 long will it take to orchestrate the mystery?This mystery is designed to be an evening's entertainment and the focal point of your event. Give yourself two to three hours to stage it. (Based upon the number of guests.)
How many people can participate in this mystery?
From eight to 80 people can comfortably participate in the investigation.
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 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.
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