Le Chat Noir Interactive Mini-Mystery Game Production Preview!

Hey Party People! In the wake of the giant file-related disaster, we have found a number of the files we needed and after a brief delay, are on track to launch Le Chat Noir, our newest non-murder interactive mini-mystery this weekend. But, since all the files disappeared, I have to do the artwork again, and took the opportunity to really get into the true character of THE CAT. While we’ll talk more next week about the actually story behind Le Chat Noir itself, here are some production pictures... 

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iPhone + Chocolate = the way to my heart

Reposting from my fave Domestic Sluts – visit them here! Domestic Sluttery I HAVE an iPhone and I still want these chocolates! haha. The new iPhone chocolate box distracts us iPhone owners from our iPhones just long enough to eat some chocolate, and then return to our iPhones. It’s a tough life. - Mystery Maiden Next Generation Confectionary – introducing the ‘ichocolate’ Being the kind of girl who loves shiny things which make loud noises, I really want an iPhone.... 

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The CRAVE Toronto Launch Party Suspects are final!

This Wednesday, May 5th, is the launch party for CRAVE Toronto, a book that features “the most unique and stylish guidebook for city living. It is a celebration of women entreprenesses that showcases some of the most creative, interesting, and gutsy proprietors throughout our city” (from the CRAVE Toronto site). The Urban Girl's Manifesto - CRAVE Toronto During the launch party, we volunteered to put on a very small murder mystery game, which would not only highlight what we do (just... 

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Shot In The Dark Mysteries brings live murder mystery to CRAVE launch party

For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Shot In The Dark Mysteries brings live murder mystery to CRAVE launch party Toronto, ON — Toronto-based Shot In The Dark Mysteries will be spicing up the CRAVE Toronto book launch party with a small, (dare we say ‘teeny-weeny’…), interactive murder mystery. The CRAVE Toronto official launch party, taking place Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at BerBer Resto.Bar.Lounge, celebrates the launch of CRAVE Toronto, a guide featuring local women entrepreneurs... 

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The 5 Minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug!

Five Minute Chocolate Cake In A Mug Okay, I saw this and I just HAD to share. All you hosts on the run out there are going to DIE when you try this. Why? Because: - it’s cake - it’s chocolate - it’s made in a mug - it’s ready in 5 minutes - it’s no BS. Why not try it for your next party? It’s become this viral phenomenon, and now all hostesses in the know are talking about this cake-miracle. DO IT! You know you want to. Then, times the mugs by your number of guests... 

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Drama, Trauma and Drug References

Hey Party People! So THIS is how it feels to be a precautionary tale. I’ll tell you a quick, yet horrific story and hopefully save you some time, trauma and drama. Last Friday, about 20 minutes after I sent you the Mysteries Ezine, something HORRIBLE happened. I lost every mystery game file I have created in the last five years. See, since I do all of the design and writing in-house, and until only recently had been running Shot In The Dark Mysteries from my home office, I had a number of HUGE... 

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Earth Day 2010 – Our favourite initiatives

It’s Earth Day 2010! The day when people worldwide keep the environment and our planet at the forefront of their minds as they go about their day. People in newsrooms across the globe will pause as they stand in front of the side-by-side recycling bin and garbage receptacle and actually CONSIDER putting their crumped up piece of paper in the recycling bin rather than the garbage can (hey, consideration is progress!). Over the past few months we have come across some great green initiatives... 

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Earth Day 2010 – How about a mystery?

Earth day is fast approaching – in fact, it’s this coming Thursday. And while people worldwide will be celebrating Earth Day in various parties, celebrations, fundraisers and eco-initiatives, chances are most of us will spend the day as we always do – another Thursday – one day until TGIF! Truth is, you don’t have to be a hero and arrange a big event to make a difference. In fact, making a difference and doing something for the environment could be as easy as print and... 

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The Da Vinci Code of Murder Mystery Games launches, Le Chat Noir and some FAB flowers to brighten this Friday!

I hope wherever you are, you’re finally enjoying some fantastic spring weather. What better time of year to pull together your friends and family? Today is a brilliant day at SITD headquarters. My family and I move cities on Sunday and there’s lots to do, but I have had this picture on my mind for a while now – a mounted canvas Le Chat Noir (which is, coincidentally, the name of a mini-mystery, non-murder, family friendly party game I’m launching next week…). Le Chat... 

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The Masquerade Murder – Large Group

The Masquerade Murder has been re-formatted! It’s new, improved and will give you a masquerade-themed event your guests will rave about for years to come! To explore the new and improved mystery party game, The Masquerade Murder, click below!  Read More →

The Antikythera Code Murder Mystery Game – Large Group

The Masquerade Murder has been re-formatted! It’s new, improved and will give you a masquerade-themed event your guests will rave about for years to come! To explore the new and improved mystery party game, The Masquerade Murder, click below!  Read More →

The Masquerade Murder – Small Group, All Women

The Masquerade Murder, AKA, The Antikythera Code It’s a night of glamour, mystery and intrigue as the hottest socialites from around the world dress up in their best for a masquerade unlike any other. The location: stunning Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Venice Italy. But when an esteemed librarian is found dead in Sansovino’s library, just steps away from where the masquerade is in full swing, the shadow of suspicion is cast on the esteemed masquerade guests. It’s up... 

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The Antikythera Code Murder Mystery Game, Small Group, All Women

The Masquerade Murder, AKA, The Antikythera Code It’s a night of glamour, mystery and intrigue as the hottest socialites from around the world dress up in their best for a masquerade unlike any other. The location: stunning Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Venice Italy. But when an esteemed librarian is found dead in Sansovino’s library, just steps away from where the masquerade is in full swing, the shadow of suspicion is cast on the esteemed masquerade guests. It’s up to the... 

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Murder Mystery Speed Dating Makes Debut in Toronto to Benefit Neuroblastoma Research

For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 13, 2010 Murder Mystery Speed Dating Makes Debut in Toronto to Benefit Neuroblastoma Research Toronto, ON — Toronto-based Shot In The Dark Mysteries has launched a new brand of speed dating in our city, making speed dating fun again! Shot In The Dark Mysteries presents Murder Mystery Speed Dating, a fun, interactive way to meet other singles in a relaxed environment. “It’s a great way to meet people,” says the Shot In The Dark Mysteries Mystery Maiden,... 

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Friday Recommendation For You!

Hey Party People! This weekend we’re not partying like usual – I’m in the process of moving cities, so the house is a disaster and we’re getting the keys to the new place this weekend, so instead of our usual festivities, we will be camping out in a house without furniture! It will be fun though, and the lack of television and computer will give us time for quality conversation, games and reading. As I was thinking of what to pack for the weekend, my thoughts came around to... 

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