Why Choose Us?

Why choose Shot In The Dark Mysteries?

We know there are lots of murder mystery games companies out there and that you have a choice, which is why we strive to set ourselves apart from the competition and show you the value you receive. Here are some great reasons to choose Shot In The Dark Mysteries:

1. Simple and easy mystery game kits

We know you’re pressed for time, so we promise there will be no complicated elements to your mystery party. It is possible to arrive home from work on a Friday night, pick your mystery game, download your materials in one click and be playing in the time it takes you to print the game materials (and while it prints, you can do other things like get the hors d’oevres – or yourself – ready). If you plan just one day ahead you can send the game file to a printer (companies like Staples and Kinkos allow you to send the file over the internet) and have it ready to pick up whenever you can spare a moment. Our mystery games are so easy, often children facilitate their own “family-friendly” games.

2. No cutting required

Shot In The Dark Mysteries is almost 100% scissor-free! That means no more having to sit down before the party and wade through hundreds of pages of clues, cutting them apart while still trying to keep the mystery a mystery for you, the host! How many times have mystery party hosts accidentally glanced at vital information they shouldn’t and didn’t want to have seen and spoiled the mystery? Our clients said “No More Cutting!” and we listened! All of our new game material kits require no cutting, and the rest will be converted by early 2010!

3. The most visually stunning game materials in the business

All of our kits are professionally designed. For a sample, CLICK BELOW!

4. No actors or memorization needed

Our mystery games do not require your guests to act or follow a script – a huge relief to a lot of participants! Each person receives information about their character that they can keep with them at all times for reference.

5. No experience needed

The ease of our games makes it possible for anyone, even kids, to host a mystery, which is why our kids’ games sell like hotcakes! Never hosted a mystery party before? No worries! We will walk you through step-by-step. Later, perhaps you can graduate to some of the other mystery formats out there (which can include acting, timed rounds, scripted events, bribery and more) but our games are the best place to start.

6. The host can play

Pulling double duty has never been so much fun! We use an exclusive “Red Eye/Green Eye” system. These icons, placed in the top right hand corner of every page, tells the host to read on or to avert their eyes.  This way, the host can facilitate and still play! Of course, the option of having a  dedicated facilitator still exists, but with a Shot In The Dark Mysteries game, the choice to play is yours!

7. The murderer doesn’t know they are the murderer

We choose to keep the murderer’s identity secret from everyone throughout the game. Why? Because each character knows their secrets (in the form of “hide” clues) and are not to offer up the hide information, but are also not to lie when asked directly about that information. So, if The Butler knows he is the murderer, he is in quite the predicament when Loud Aunt Leslie rocks up and says “Are you the murderer? Why did you kill him?!” Yeah, there’s always an Aunt Leslie… besides, the murderer should be able to solve the mystery as well. We are not anti-murderer at Shot In The Dark Mysteries.

8. All games are written in-house

We don’t contract our game creation out to a variety of freelance writers, which means that all of our games are created with consistent quality and undergo a rigorous quality maintenance check. You can rest assured that your game will EXCEED your expectations!

9. The best customer care in the industry

We are committed to supporting our hosts! We offer live online chat, email and telephone support, as well as a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our games. Just because you’re making a purchase online does not mean you shouldn’t be taken care of. There’s nothing like shouting into cyberspace and getting no response. So, we’re here for you – just contact us and we’ll help you out!