DCI Tom Barnaby Midsomer Murders

We love the one-liners delivered by DCI Tom Barnaby during Midsomer Murders, like this classic!   I want to check out the mystery games, please!  Read More →

Arrrrggg! Pirate speak to help you talk like buccaneer!

Pirate speak is a language in itself, and one of the best parts of throwing or participating in a pirate-themed party. To help you sneer like a true buccaneer, here’s a large list of pirate terms and their definitions. Select a few you’ll use at your pirate party or on International Talk Like a Pirate Day! And don’t forget to check out The Pirates Revenge Pirate-Themed  Murder Mystery Party Game with a version to suit your party, no matter the size!    A Acts of Pardon/Acts... 

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Guide to Angel Ratings

WHAT IS AN “ANGEL” RATING, AND HOW DO I USE IT? Exclusive to Shot In The Dark Mysteries, “Angel” ratings are a quick way to determine, at-a-glance, what type of content our mystery party games contain. Angel ratings have been assigned to each of our mysteries in keeping with our commitment to make hosting a Shot In The Dark Mysteries’ party the easiest experience possible for the host, while at the same time shielding the host from “spoilers” in the mystery... 

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Movember – The Mysterious Mos!

This November, Shot In The Dark Mysteries has put together a team for Movember – the month-long moustache-growing event to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer research, as well as other men’s health issues. Our team is totally kick-ass, and I’m so happy to have all of them aboard. Check them out in the video below,  and then follow the link beneath to donate to our team! Every dollar helps the cause, plus it makes us look good before all of the other teams worldwide that... 

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Free! Evidence Tags and Arson Evidence Tags

Sometimes while I’m working on downloadable murder mystery games for public release or private custom mysteries for clients, I create something I think might help others who are designers or those who want to add a little something extra into their murder mystery party. These evidence tags are free, just right click on the image and click “save image as” or “copy image”, depending on what you’re going to be doing with it. For those who are throwing a mystery party,... 

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Arounder Link for Antikythera Code/The Masquerade Murder Game Players

Welcome, those playing The Antikythera Code and/or The Masquerade Murder! To play your game to its complete potential, you will need the following link. Have your guests check out this site early in the party to set the mood and help them imagine where the mystery will play out. They can refer to this virtual tour of the Marciana Library throughout the game, and will use it in Chapter 5 when the players have to decipher the code and determine the location of the Antikythera Key. ACCESS AROUNDER’S... 

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