Christmas In July Is OVER! Woot!

Okay, I’ll admit that Christmas in July isn’t such a good idea. I only just moved to this neighbourhood and already my neighbours think I’m a wack-job! In fact, I received nothing but strange looks as I balanced Rudolph and Santa’s Sleigh on my roof, and the lighted candy canes on my lawn only received attention from the neighbourhood dogs, who each took turns claiming them as their “territory”. But it’s all coming to an end, and that means Halloween in August!... 

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Sanity Saving Ice Cream!

What’s a great activity to share with the kids this summer that is exciting, fun, delicious and easy all at the same time? Make your own ice cream! It’s easier than you think, and the anticipation of the event is an activity in itself, not to mention getting the ingredients, making it, shaking it and eating it! Here’s how to make your own ice cream: 1. Collect your ingredients Ice Cubes 1 tbsp regular sugar 1/2 cup of half and half milk 6 tbsp rock salt 1/4-1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp... 

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The Santa Strangling re-launches with a New Look and Attitude!

As part of our Christmas in July theme, we have been focusing on revamping our old Christmas games and re-launching them to be in line with our new, visually stunning game materials format. The Santa Strangling was the first game to re-launch during Christmas in July, and it made its grand re-appearnce yesterday! So, what’s so different about the new Santa Strangling murder mystery game? Many things, actually. First, it comes fully designed with stunning theme pictures. The clues are fun and... 

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Backyard Sleuths

Backyard Sleuths is a fun, free children’s activity game designed to give kids a fun activity to do during the summer that focuses on shapes, colours, textures and more! Challenge your child or children to become a Backyard “Sleuth” and find the 10 items on their list. Have them work together to find all ten items and then reward them with a fun activity, prize or treat to encourage positive feelings and teamwork. DOWNLOAD BACKYARD SLEUTHS IN .PDF FOR FREE HERE!  Read More →

Bachelor Parties

One of my favourite custom games to write are for bachelor parties. Though not as popular as the bachelorette party games, bachelor party mysteries and murder mysteries are definitely an exciting way to include a fun activity before heading off to the pub, club, strippers, etc. That is, if you’re heading to the stripper. These days, a lot of guys don’t WANT the traditional bachelor party. They want some time with their friends before their wedding, something far away from the usual night... 

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Bachelorette Parties

In the past we have done a number of custom mystery games for bachelorette parties, and they have been wildly successful. As I was booking up my summer for custom mystery games in the spring, I realized that bachelorette party mysteries are something I look forward to every year. I get to be a part of creating a magical evening for a bride-to-be, get swept up in the excitement and work in all the intimate details of the bride, guests and sometimes even the groom! But each year I’m left wondering…... 

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Shot In The Dark Mysteries sponsors The Campaign to Save Parents' Summer Sanity!

Shot In The Dark Mysteries is pleased to announce it will be sponsoring The Campaign to Save Parent’s Summer Sanity this year on Facebook.  The campain, aimed at providing parents with physical activities to keep their kids engaged through the summer months, is a lighthearted approach to a very real frustration. “Many parents feel as though they spend the summer months trying (and often failing) to amuse their children,” says Shot In The Dark Mysteries owner Leigh Clements. “The... 

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