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That's right! New Year, new website, new books and soon, new murder mystery party games! Here's hoping 2012 will be one of the best years for us all! In the meantime, it's time to think about ringing in the New Year in style, and here's some of our picks for the perfect New Year's Eve party!
Pick #1: If you haven't played it yet, now is the time to try our signature New Year's Eve murder mystery party game:
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Who's Killing Time?
It's New Year's Eve at the turn of the last century, and you're standing on the brink of a whole new Millennium. What an exciting time to be alive! Especially since you've been invited to attend a very special Millennium New Year's Eve dinner given by that famous entrepreneur and inventor, Millford "Mill" N. Iam. Yes, Mill has invented a time travel machine and will be transporting one outstanding individual from each decade of the last century to attend this extraordinary dinner. Of course, the party will be held at Mill N. Iam's historic castle of a home, in sunny Southern California. When dinner is over, all the attendees will cast their vote for the Person of the Century. It's a party you won't want to miss, a real once-in-a-lifetime event, a night to reminisce about days gone by . . . That is, for all who live to remember . . .
The Characters in this murder mystery party game include:
(By Decade)
1900-1910, Emma Rhymere is probably the foremost poet and novelist of the last century. Born and raised in Boston, she's traveled the country by train, reading her book of poetry, Moors, Mores, and S'mores, to the uneducated masses across the Western frontier. Criticizing the gluttony of the rich, Emma is level-headed and lovely, and wears the high-collared, lace-adorned clothing of her time.1910-1920, Mia Curall is easily considered the greatest scientist of the twentieth century. Having won Nobel prizes for both medicine and physics, her greatest claim to fame came when she discovered a cure for Bigpox. She's often described as being methodical and a little bit maniacal when it comes to her work, though socially, people say she has an electro-magnetic personality. She wears the latest of post-war clothing.
1920-1930, Rich A. Phellar, the owner of Substandard Oil, is easily the wealthiest man of the twentieth century. Having inherited his money from his father, Rich considers himself a true blueblood. Though he's hard-nosed and hard-handed when it comes to business, in social settings he's refined and respectable, a true gentleman. Of course, he wears only tails and a top hat for evening events.
1930-1940, Scarlett Harlot is probably the most gifted and gorgeous actress this century has ever known. The original fainting femme fatale, she has starred in such box office hits as: It's a Wonderful Wife, and The Lizard of Schnoz. Scarlett believes a good actress should be demure and sweet, a thing of beauty like a fine painting or sculpture. She wears only the most glamorous and glitziest of evening gowns.
1940-1950, General George S. Lapem is considered one of the greatest military minds the US Army has ever known. His amazing leadership abilities, along with his talent for combat strategy, played a huge role in the winning of World War II. Gruff, rough, and tough, the General was raised in a military family and comes from a long line of Generals. He only wears army fatiques or his uniform wherever he goes.
1950-1960, Eve N. Louder is probably the greatest fashion designer of the century. But she's also the founder of Eve N. Louder Cosmetics, one of the world's top-selling companies when it comes to make-up and perfume. Rich, spoiled and eccentric, Eve considers herself to be the original fashion police, claiming her only real goal is to make the world a more beautiful place. She always wears dresses of her own design.
1960-1970, Blaze A. G'laury is an all-American hero, one of the first men in space, circling the globe during a top-secret space mission, better known as the Neanderthal project. Originally from Oklahoma, Blaze is a big, brave, brawny and brainy guy, who grew up reading science fiction. Not only does he have the right stuff, but women everywhere refer to him as "Mr. Right." Blaze wears jumpsuits wherever he goes.
1970-1980, Polly Esther Pance is probably the most influential journalist and activist this century has ever known. Founder of The Save the Sasquatch Society, an organization dedicated to the preservation of Big Foot, Polly has been involved in sit-ins and shutouts, march-downs and walkouts. She only wears the finest polyester clothes and never goes anywhere without a hefty slathering of blue eyeshadow.
1980-1990, Wylie "Wy" Toukay, is considered one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the century, having essentially created the personal computer industry as well as the software industry that goes along with it. With an I.Q. that tops the genius range, Wy ushered the world into the Information Age and became a ga-zillionaire in the process. Wy dresses purely for comfort, never really caring about what he wears.
1990-1999, US President William "Willy" Groper is probably one of the more colorful presidents of the century. Described as having a dichotomous disposition, he's often charismatic and calculating, charming and crafty. With his award-winning smile, Willy is a real go-getter, a man whose cause has unfortunately, caused a few improprieties. Willy only wears clothes that bare a Presidential insignia.
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Who Shot the Shoe-in?
It's time once again for the annual Ms. Medusa Pageant, a beauty pageant sponsored by Medusa Hair Care, Inc. for women of all ages. This year, Ms. Sella Konn, the reigning Ms. Rocky Mountains, is just sure she's a shoo-in. In fact, she's so sure she'll win the crown that she's planned a little pre-pageant celebration, a party that many might find presumptious, to say the least. So put on your best pageant attire, sharpen your claws and come join the party. Then watch the sparks and accusations fly, because everyone knows, the competition at a beauty pageant can really turn ugly . . .
Rinah Plastee is a Ms. Medusa Pageant contestant, having recently won the title of Ms. Texas Panhandle. A waitress from Odessa, Rinah is a twice-divorced mother of three. Determined, dedicated and driven, she's sure her pageant talent of skeet shooting will wow the judges and make her a winner. She always wears her Ms. Texas Panhandle crown and sash with her elegant gowns.
Nathanel Parks is the dashing and adorable host and announcer for the Ms. Medusa Pageant. But he is most famous for singing the Ms. Medusa song every year when the winner is crowned. Charming, chatty, and chipper, he is a precision performer and claims to have show biz in his blood. For evening events, he wears the same tuxedo he wore when the pageant first started ten years ago.
Sharon Sharalyke is the reining Ms. Medusa. A native of Milwaukee, Sharon was originally crowned Ms. Urban Sprawl. She is a professional caterer and home-entertaining expert who now hosts her own cable TV show called "Domestic Dazzle." Creative, confident, and capable, Sharon specializes in bringing back the abilities of bygone eras. She sews her own elegant evening gowns and never goes anywhere without her Ms. Medusa crown and sash.
MaeBea Shellwin is a telemarketer from Topeka. She is also a Ms. Medusa Pageant contestant, having been crowned Ms. Great Plains just months ago. Her talent of a dramatic reading from her favorite romance novel really swept the judges away. Sweet, sappy, and sentimental, MaeBea claims to be a hopeful romantic, meaning she hopes to bag the Ms. Medusa crown in order to bag a husband. She prefers soft, dainty gowns, and always wears her Ms. Great Plains crown and sash.
Dr. Tuck N. Liphte is one of the world's foremost plastic surgeons, sometimes called the King of the Collagen injections. With the right surgery and medical procedures, Tuck claims he can make any woman stunningly beautiful. Sociable, sophisticated and sardonic, he takes a personal interest in his patients' well-being and often makes house calls. He wears the utmost of evening fashions.
Taykano Priznerze is another Ms. Medusa Pageant contestant, having won the title of Ms. Continental Divide. A taxidermist by trade, she owns her own company called "Stuffed with Style," whereby she specializes in decorating her subjects with sequins and rhinestones. She plans to use her stuffed animals in her ventriloquist act for the pageant's talent competition. Smart, swank, and sultry, she prefers sparkling gowns to go with her Ms. Continental Divide sash and tiara.
Botan Paydphor is the head judge of the Ms. Medusa pageant. As a former halfback for the Peoria Pigeons, a semi-pro football team, he feels fully qualified to be a beauty pageant judge. Slick, suave, and self-assured, Botan enjoys hobnobbing with the bevy of beauties who enter the pageant. He usually wears a tuxedo or a perfectly tailored suit.
Charmyn Lee Slick is a former Ms. Middle-Of-Nowhere and was crowned the first Ms. Medusa 10 years ago. Thanks to the scholarships awarded by the pageant, Charmyn earned her Ph.D. in Interstellar Communication and became a key radio astronomer for FETA. Tenacious, talented and temperamental, she recently became the fulltime Pageant Director for the Ms. Medusa Pageant. She wears flashy evening fashions, accessorized by her Ms. Medusa crown and sash.
Harry Medusa is the President and founder of Medusa Hair Care Incorporated, as well as the corporate sponsor and founder of the Ms. Medusa Pageant. Harry is applauded by women everywhere, both for the creation of his company's products and for considering the needs of his customers. Sincere, sensible and systematic, Harry dresses in conservative clothes.
Wiley Wheazle is a talent agent from Southern California. A man who flashes his thousand-watt smile as easily as he flashes his credit card, Wiley brags about being able to carry on a conversation with anyone. He constantly promotes his stable of stars, and claims to work round the clock, even while he's sleeping. Personable, persistent, and persuasive, Wiley wears only retro styles.
Yes, a Perfectly Perilous Pageant is just good, wacky fun. After a night of laughing over this incredibly unusual beauty pageant, you'll forget the real world for a while. This game provides everyone with a chance to dress up for a night . . . The men in their suits or tuxedoes, and the women in their gowns and crowns . . . which can be especially fun, since . . . let's face it, women simply don't wear crowns enough these days . . . It's perfect for holiday entertaining, especially New Year's Eve.
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And for another elegant murder mystery party that will make you feel perfectly elegant . . .
Diamonds are For Eva
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Who Held up the Heist?
The year is 1962, and the fabulously famous 154-Carat Fate Diamond has been loaned from the swank Westcadminsterbury Museum in London, to the Gugglienhummer Museum of Manhattan! Oh, how exciting! The gigantic gem has just gone on display, and you've been invited to a special party hosted by the Gugglienhummer Board of Trustees to celebrate the arrival of the Diamond. As you can imagine, the security for the Diamond is tight, especially as murmurs of a secret society called the Lady Bugs abound, as well as rumors of a jewel heist, despite the death curse attached to the brilliant bauble . . . So come join the fun, and be sure to wear your best jewelry . . .
James Bored, Agent 30.06, is on hiatus from Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service and is temporarily employed by the Westcadminsterbury Museum. Now in charge of security for the Fate Diamond, James accompanied the Diamond as it was transported from London. Dashing and debonair, he's known for having a way with women. He prefers a white suit jacket with a red rose boutonniere for evening affairs.
Hope Dimonde is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Westcadminsterbury Museum of London, the owners of the famous Fate Diamond. Gorgeous and gutsy, she graciously agreed to accompany the Fate Diamond as it was loaned to the Gugglienhummer Museum of Manhattan. A sultry socialite from London, Hope wears the utmost in elegant evening attire.
Frank Singalotta is the Chairman of the Gugglienhummer Museum Board. But he's better known as America's favorite male crooner, a singer whose voice makes grown women cry. Handsome and happy-go-lucky, Frank is a member of the famous "Rodent Pack" of Vegas performers. He's originally from Jersey, but now resides in Las Vegas, where he sings almost nightly at Harry's Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Frank wears the latest of early 60s fashions.
Pinkie Panther is the perky Secretary of the Board of Trustees for Manhattan's Gugglienhummer Museum. Sleek, sassy and sophisticated, it was Pinkie's bright idea to request a loan of the famous Fate Diamond from the Westcadminsterbury Museum of London. As a member of Philadelphia's high society, Pinkie spends her days in pursuit of the perfect beauty parlor and her nights attending posh parties. She prefers slinky evening attire in her signature color of pink.
Lord Adair N. Fantome is a rich aristocrat who wholeheartedly believes in backing museums. He is a former Board Member of the Westcadminsterbury Museum of London, and now on the Board of Manhattan's Gugglienhummer Museum. Originally from London, Lord Adair now lives in Boston, where he has been fascinated with baseball, apple pie, Superman comic books, and the American way of life. He wears elegant evening suits for any nighttime event.
Countess Kat Berglar is a recent transplant from Bavaria, who now divides her time between the ski slopes of Aspen and the swanky shops of Manhattan. A fashion and jewelry designer herself, Kat caters only to those who can afford her designs. Her name is known in high-society circles everywhere, and she has endless invitations to elegant social events. Rich and ravishing, she's also a Gugglienhummer Board Member, and wears only her own fashion creations.
The Great Harvey Houdunit is a magnificent magician, who has performed at all the big hotels in Vegas, as well as lots of luxury cruise ships. Magnetic and mysterious, Harvey has practiced his prestidigitation until he perfected his performance. He's originally from the Bronx, and also a Gugglienhummer Board member. He wears suits with plenty of pockets and often carries a magic trick or two. But some say he may have more up his sleeve than just the usual bag of tricks . . .
Doris Dailey is a majestic movie star, one of Hollywood's best and most beautiful. She's starred in such smash hits as Loves Lost, Lost Loves Live, and Live, Love and Lose. Though she resides in Beverly Hills, New York is her home and where her heart belongs. She's another member of the Gugglienhummer Board of Trustees, and she donates lots of dollars.
