Christmas! Yeah, I went there…

Christmas! *Shudder* How many of you cringed when you read that subject line? Did you inadvertantly double check your calendar to make sure it was June and not December? Sorry to scare you! BUT the fear I just instilled is for a reason – Christmas in July! Now, I like Christmas… I guess. But with the stress and financial drain, over the years I have begun to like it less and less. Now that I have my son though, I see the magic through his eyes, and get inspired. But that’s not enough... 

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Sneak peek of the new cover art for The Santa Strangling

Hey all, here’s a fun sneak peek of the new cover art for The Santa Strangling, a 9-10 suspect murder mystery game for adults that features our exclusive SUPER SECRETS. The Santa Strangling is re-launching just in time for Christmas in July, with a brand new look that fits in with our visually stunning party game materials, accusation forms, audio files and more! And just for fun, I’m putting my Santa Chalk Outline out there in the public domain. I’m only asking that if you use... 

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Pirate Name Tags

You’re a pirate. There are many pirates you don’t know. How can you find out who they are? Simple! The Pirate Name Tag! “Aye” made it, and now I want to share it with the pirate community. Perfect for networking events, pirate speed dating and other such social situations. AAAARRRRRGGGGG! If you’re going to use it on your site, please be kind enough to link back to us. Otherwise, copy it, save it to your computer and make some bonny nametags for your pirate-themed party! VIEW... 

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Arrrrg! Why is there nay pirate speak, ye saucy wench?

Before we go any further, I would like to state for the record that I am a saucy wench. I love pirate speak. But I’d like to tell you a story. It has a little to do with piracy, and a little to do with literacy. What’s the connection? No, I’m not going to go attacking ships on Lake Simcoe and stealing their reading materials. I’m not flying a Jolly Roger with the words “Read More” as I sail around Kempenfelt Bay (although that could be a fun publicity stunt). The... 

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The Pirate’s Revenge Mini Murder Mystery Game

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of DEATH! THE PIRATE’S REVENGE A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.   The year is 1719 and pirates scour the sea like sharks, attacking even the most prominent of ships. Welcome aboard the pirate ship Revenge, the most feared ship on the water – and she is yar! Grisly Meed, the Captain of the Revenge was, until recently, the longest serving captain at her helm. This night,... 

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Scottish Mystery Tour

Are you ready to connect with new and existing guests in a unique, intimate and unforgettable way? Shot In The Dark Mysteries presents…. SCOTTISH MYSTERY TOUR 2010! Dear guest house, hotel or bed and B&B manager, There is a revolution occurring in marketing. Gone are the days when a company could pay for a 30 second spot on TV and get their message heard. The Internet has created a global marketplace, where user-friendly websites have given everyone a soap box from which to cast their... 

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We're Green!

I’ll never forget adopting a whale with my favourite cousin Krystal when we were 12 and 13. We did up my crawlspace clubhouse with sponge paint and rainforest wallpaper, and spent hours leafing through eco-pamphlets, discussing how we were going to save the earth.  I vowed to save all of the ocean animals, and she planned to take on the domestic pets, starting a giant farm where all the shelter animals could come instead of being put down. We turned our back on companies that tested on animals... 

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Tips for Hosting a Mystery Party

Hosting a mystery party? Great idea! It will be something your guests will rave about for YEARS to come. A Shot In The Dark Mysteries murder mystery or family-friendly mystery game is an easy way to spice up any get together, and all of our games are designed to make your life easier. But for those who have never hosted  a mystery party before, it can seem overwhelming. Trust us, you’ll have a tougher time with the chips-and-dip than you will with your game. All you need to do is print and... 

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Mysterious Motivation in the Most Unlikely Place

Recently, while checking out Halloween tweeps on Twitter (it’s NEVER too early to start planning for Halloween!) I followed the links to a blog that completely floored me. Of course, being who I am, the blog post that drew my attention was entitled “The Mystery of the Thomas Graves”. Intrigued, I watched the video, expecting to learn about mysterious deaths. What I found shocked me. Corin White, AKA @gravestomper, writes the blog “Adventures of a Grave Stomper”. His... 

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I almost died…

Okay, for those who know me and, more importantly, know my son Jamie, you’re going to die laughing. For those who don’t, here’s the pre-amble. Jamie is almost 15 months old and he has a CLASSIC frowny face. He has been known for his frowny face since he was born, and I’m delighted that it’s something that hasn’t gone away, since it makes me laugh so hard. At Christmas, some friends of ours bought him a Tickle-Me-Elmo. He didn’t take to it at first, so I figured... 

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Le Chat Noir Mini Mystery Game

Take a trip back to a 1920′s Parisian Cabaret! Question the suspects to determine who stole Le Chat Noir, and more importantly, why would anyone want such a hideously ugly ornament? Le Chat Noir The year is 1921 and it’s a night like any other at Tir Dans Le Noir en gay Paris – that is to say, an evening filled with cabaret acts to satisfy any artistic appetite. The club is renowned the world over to carry some of the hottest acts and attract the upper crust – socialites,... 

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Production Pictures from Le Chat Noir Mini-Mystery Party Game!

Here’s some great production pictures from our upcoming family-friendly mystery party game, Le Chat Noir, a non-murder mystery designed to be played in an hour! It takes place in a Parisian cabaret in 1921 and launches Friday, June 4th!  Read More →