How do I play a mystery game?

Good question! Often people shy away from hosting a mystery party because they aren't sure if they can do it. Never fear - it's super easy.

When you purchase a Shot In The Dark mystery game you are led, step-by-step, through administering the game.

Your Game Package (an automatic download) includes pre-party instructions as well as directions throughout the game. If, after reading the instructions you still have questions, we are always here to help you - simply send us an email.(please allow us 48 hours to reply).

 

 

 

	Shot In The Dark mystery games are the perfect solution for any host, offering murder mysteries for adults and non-murder mysteries for kids. Our games are delivered to you via instant download in a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) file.
Download	Step One: Purchase your game, download your game PDF files and open. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader, which you can download for free here.
Print	Step Two: Print your game files. Make sure you have lots of printer paper. The more characters involved in a mystery the longer the game will take to play and the more pages you will need to print. We try, whenever possible, to save trees (not to mention your printer ink!). The page count is listed in the introduction of your Game Package.
Cut	Step Three: Grab a pair of scissors and cut out all the clues you will need to play your game.
Play	Step Four: Create a fabulous guest list and an let your imagination soar! We have created thrilling, humorous games for your party pleasure, but the rest is up to you. Decoration and costume suggestions are provided whenever possible. You can put as much or as little effort into your party as you like, but the more imagination you and your guests incorporate, the better the game will be.

 

If you're like us, at this point you're wondering "what if I don't like it?" We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you follow the instructions, your game will be successful, but if you need to contact us following your mystery game, please send us an email or call us at 647-330-HOST during business hours.

What about your privacy? We at Shot In The Dark Mysteries don't actually see your payment information. When you click "buy now", you are directed to Paypal's website, which is the most secure and trustworthy way to pay for anything online.

Although we plot murder scenarios for a living, we at Shot In The Dark Mysteries are not jerks. We will never share any information you give us with anyone - ever. This includes are list if you sign up for our ezine (click the link at the top of the page - it's got tips, freebies and other fun stuff!). We keep everything pretty simple here at Shot In The Dark Mysteries; after all, you're buying a game, not adopting a baby panda.

Super Secrets

A revolutionary way to maximize your murder mystery game experience. Throw your guests a party they will never forget with Super Secrets, exclusively from Shot In The Dark Mystery Games!

So, just what are Super Secrets?

What is Super Secrets? Super Secrets is an inter-game feature exclusively from Shot In The Dark Mystery Games guaranteed to make your party even more successful than the average murder mystery game. Super Secrets are imbedded in the “Hide” clues of your murder mystery game, and prompt your guests to share a secret exclusively with another guest.

How does this make your game a success? With your guests’ different personality types, sometimes it may be difficult to get everyone mixin’ and minglin’. Super Secrets tell your guests exactly who they must go talk to and what they must tell them, thereby initiating conversation and ensuring everyone is conversing.

Super Secrets also affect any guests who may not be playing a character in your murder mystery game party. As each Super Secret is designed to encourage conversation amongst the characters, Super Secrets can also be shared with those guests who are not playing a character, ensuring everyone gets in on the fun!

Super Secrets work like this: You receive a clue about someone or something. On this clue, you are instructed to tell one other player (as well as any extra guests). Other players will also receive Super Secrets instructing them to share a clue with you and the other guests. The result: Guaranteed mingling, even amongst your most introverted guests! Identify the games with Super Secrets by looking for the Super Secrets Super Symbol on each game!

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