Product Description: It is September 1928 in Chicago. Notorious gangster Harold "Hal" Coppone's return 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 glamor 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
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.
not the best of this series I have played many "How to Host a Murder" games and this one was, by far, the worst. For the first time, my guests and I were bored before the game ended.
meh Very high on cheese which can be fun. This game was confusing where it was trying to be smart. I reccomend a Clue themed party instead. And 30 bucks isn't a great deal for a one time use thing.
How to Host a Murder: Chicago Caper by Decipher I love this game. I have also tried How to Host:The Watersdown Affair and it was great as well. Keep these games coming!!!
Absolutley Fabulous Time If you havent already played a murder mystery, i would order one right away. My friends and I (who are all in high school) played this one about a year ago and had an amazing time. Since I gave out the invitations ahead of time, everyone was able to dress for the part, making it 10x better. Once each of us got into role, it was hillarious. The game scripts are written very cleverly with many sexual innuendoes, so i wouldnt try the game with children younger than high school. The only downer is that the way that the game is written, it cannot be played more than once. Everyone at the party had a ball. Since then we have had 2 more and i am currently planning a 4th. I would reccomend this game for any small group of friends wishing to have a good time.
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