World Famous Comics: How to Host a Murder - The Chicago Caper
How to Host a Murder - The Chicago Caper
From: WorldWise Imports Average Rating: Binding: Toy Label: WorldWise Imports Manufacturer Minimum Age: 12 years Manufacturer Maximum Age: 18 years Model: 102118
Product Description: It is September 1928 in Chicago. The return of notorious gangster Harold "Hal" Coppone is expected to trigger a wave of violence. Instead, Coppone has disappeared, mystifying police and the criminal underworld. To the small group gathered in a speakeasy near Coppone's headquarters, the crimelord's whereabouts become only part of the mystery when murder is discovered. There's no shortage of suspects, motives, speakeasy glamour or gorgeous flappers in this crime tale.
Amazon.com: Know people with a taste for murder mysteries? Even if they're not fans of Agatha Christie, they'll have a wonderful evening with The Chicago Caper. Like all of the theme parties in the How to Host a Murder series, this boxed set provides everything you need to plan and host a four- to five-hour dinner party. The game, designed for eight players, each of whom takes on a role in the drama, begins with a cassette complete with 1920s jazz and a sultry-voiced barkeep who provides the first set of clues. Hal Coppone is dead, she announces. One of the guests is the murderer. From there, each player must reveal what he or she knows--and conceal the character's dark secrets--all with the guidance of a personalized game book. While the fun is certain to revolve around the rich cast of characters (including Molly M. Awbsterr, Ernie G. Ambler, and Eddie "Socks" R. Gyle), the Host Guide provides a number of suggestions to enrich the evening, including delicious recipes designed to fit with the theme. In addition to the Host Guide, eight player's books, and the tape, the package contains a map of the crime scene, secret clues, guest invitations, and nametags. --Patrick O'Kelley
Perfect evening of entertainment! I have wanted to host a murder mystery dinner for a while and, after reading many reviews, chose this episdoe from the "How To Host a Murder" series. We were not disappointed. I used it for a Valentine's dinner and everyone got into the characters and dressing up in costumes. I didn't think they would and was pleasantly surprised - especially that the men seemed to enjoy the costumes as much as the women did.
The game was a lot of fun and only two people guessed the murderer correctly. It was involved and took quite a bit of time, but it's great if you have people who many not be comfortable making small talk. They could get into their character. I highly recommend this series and plan on purchasing another episode for another great evening.
Confusing but Fun It was a lot of fun hosting a 20's themed murder, everyone dressed up and came with his/her own persona, complete with accent. My one complaint is that the clues were very, very, difficult to follow, such that at the end no one really knew who done it or how. And, at least in our version, even the murderer didn't know who he/she was! So fun, but confusing.
A weekend to remember For my husband's birthday six friends joined us on a ferry to a Bed and Breakfast on Orcas Island in Washington State. We shared our caper plans with the owners of the Inn who prepared and served our dinners for us. Everyone who participated were great sports. We ALL dressed in time period costumes and acted our parts from the moment we stepped into the Inn's sitting area. The Chicago Caper was entertaining and the characters were a blast. Here is a thought to keep in mind, in order to throughly enjoy Murder Mystery parties, you have to have party participants who are not afraid to poke fun at themselves and ham it up. Put fun loving people together with this game and you too will have a memorable party. I will never forget this wonderful game.
Party game This was a great party game. Everyone dressed in costume and played their part. We had a wonderful time.
Dinner and a murder is better than dinner and a movie My guests ran the gamut from hard core Live Action Role Players to a man who had never played anything more than casual boardgames. All of them had a good time.
I was genuinely impressed with the way each act was written. If you'd never tried theater, improv, or role playing, you could literally just read the text verbatim. If you had more experience in being socially flamboyant, it was easy to tell the facts from the flavor and let people spin it for fun. The script let people at both ends of the spectrum play together, which was great.
If you have a group of actors or role players, I recommend letting them read everything but the solution before you sit down to the dinner table. Give them individual pens and let them check off important facts as they're doled out. There were some things revealed later in the game that my experienced players wished they'd known from the start.
If, on the other hand, your guests have never tried anything of the sort, I think this is well enough written you can follow the script to the letter and still have a grand time.
I can't wait to try one of the archaeological themed Murder Mystery Party games when Indiana Jones IV comes out.
The "durability" rating is a little misleading. Everything in the box was sturdy and well made, but I can't imagine playing it again. I already know the solution. It would be easy enough to put everything back in the box and give it to some friends ... but I'd rather they buy a new game and invite me along to play.
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