Murderless Mysteries: Master Sleuth Convention

This is a mystery party game, but NOT a murder mystery.

Latest in a series called "Murderless Mysteries", that claim the following difference from other mystery party games: ·There is no murder, the crime to be solved is non-violent. ·An unlimited number of party guests can participate. ·The same game can be played again with a different solution. ·No one, including the host and even the culprit, can ever be sure of who dunnit, until it is revealed at the end of the game.

There are 6 main characters who are encouraged to dress in costume, plus a game leader. But other guests at the party can ask questions and vote on who they think did it.

The six main characters in this story are famous fictional sleuths hoping to win the Master Sleuth award. But the award has been stolen!

Who took it?

Sherlock Chan: This odd fellow is a combination of Sherlock Holmes and Charlie Chan. Has an air of intelligence, superiority, preferably someone who can do a Chinese accent.

Inspector Hercules Klutzeau: This Frenchman (Belgian!) is a combination of Hercules Poirot and Inspector Clouseau. A silly, life-of-the-party type person, clumsy and has a funny French accent, mispronouncing words.

Nancy Trew: This woman is a combination of Nancy Drew and Wonder Woman. A young woman who uses teenager jargon and giggles, but comes on strong when she switches to her alter-ego.

Hata Mari: This vamp is a combination of Mata Hari and women spies in James Bond movies. Outgoing, sexy and flirtatious.

Miss Marbles: This old lady is a combination of Jessica Fletcher (Murder She Wrote) and Miss Marples. A very old, senile lady.

Dr. Squintzy: This fellow is a combination of TV characters Quincy and Mark Sloan (Diagnosis Murder). Wild and crazy, with a good loud dirty laugh. Has a German or Russian accent.

Contents of the game include: Host guidelines, preparations, prop suggestions · Host script (1) · Host (MC) facts sheets (2) · Anonymous tip note (20 copies) · Audience ballots (20) · Nominee instructions (6) · Clue sheets (2 sets of 6) · Sleuth certificates (5) · Master Sleuth Award certificate (1) · Fortune (as from cookie) (1) · Bubble gum wrapper (1) · Gold rope (1)