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Mysteries by Vincent
Murder Mystery Party Games
NEW! NOW AVAILABLE!! Perfect for Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties and Women's Groups. . .
A Fairly Fatal Fashion Show
Or
Who Clipped the Copycat?
From the Couture House of Famous Fashion Designer, ChiChi Charmeuse,
Dear Cherished Friends and Beloved Customers,
Ah, Paris is so lovely this time of year! Of course, for you it will be especially lovely since it's also time for my fabulous Spring fashion show! And this year I've got quite a treat in store for you. Yes, I intend to turn the fashion world entirely upside down and inside out. (Much like you should treat the clothes made by my competitors!) I've thrown out all the rules and I've come up with a design that is so revolutionary and creative that my dresses will be the only style any intelligent woman will want to wear. I call my new line "The Loose Charmeuse," and clearly you'll be in awe of what I've created. You'll want a dress in every color! The Loose Charmeuse line has a dramatic dropped waistline and a comfortable loose fit, which means you won't have to wear a corset anymore. Yes, ladies, I, the great ChiChi Charmeuse, have finally brought freedom from fatal foundation undergarments!
But you'll see what I'm talking about when you attend my fashion show in the evening on Friday, May 15th, 1925. As always, I'll be holding the event in my salon that is connected to my dress shop. But my dazzling dress designs won't be all that you're going to see. As you may have read, I've also recently acquired the famous 15-carat Lorelei Diamond, a stone with quite an interesting history attached. Of course, I'll be accessorizing one of the outfits with it for the show. And, don't be surprised if you see a few other gems that afternoon, and I'm not just referring to my new line . . . So, ladies, be sure to wear your finest dresses and jewels, so you'll fit in with the rest of my upscale clientele. For you know what they say, you must suffer to be beautiful and sometimes fashion can be murder!
Till we met again, ChiChi
The Characters in this murder mystery party game include:
Hedda Topper is haute couture's most well-known hat designer. Often called "The Mad Hatter," Hedda's lovely headpieces have adorned everyone, from the heads of the Heads of State to the heads of the heads of households. Kooky, creative, and carefree, Hedda takes feathers, ribbons and a hat body wherever she goes, so she can always continue with her hat making efforts. She usually wears plain dresses with a very large and very well-embellished hats.
Cincha Tyte is the Continent's foremost corset designer and founder of the company called Ikanna Breethe, which manufactures and supplies corsets to stores all around the world. With the motto of, "If your organs aren't squeezed, you're not wearing Ikanna Breethe," Cincha's company has been in business since 1899. Successful, sardonic and a little bit secretive, Cincha prefers to wear long skirts, high-collar blouses, lots of jewelry.
Wanda B. Faymis is the head sales clerk at ChiChi Charmeuse's couture dress shop. Some say Wanda practically worships her boss, and Wanda will be the first to say just how much she enjoys working for ChiChi. A consummate workaholic, Wanda waits on all her customers hand and foot, and makes sure no one goes home empty-handed. Energetic, adaptable, and always on the job, Wanda prefers to wear black dresses, a petite hat and a long string of pearls.
Countess Kanda Bye Enuff is the wife of Count Hade Enuff of Austria, having been wed but three years ago in the Count's own castle. A woman of exquisite tastes, Kanda only wears one of a kind clothes, and is often seen on the fashion scene in Milan, Paris and New York. She spends the rest of her time remodeling the castle and then throwing elaborate parties. Pretty, precocious, and particular, Kanda always wears long gowns, lots of jewels and a tasteful tiara.
Eira Tayted is a new fashion designer who hopes she'll soon be an emerging star on the Paris fashion scene. And while she keeps track of the career of the great couture creator, ChiChi Charmeuse, Eira believes that older stars must someday burn out so new ones can take their place and shine. Originally from Argentina, Eira started sewing when she was barely out of diapers. Interesting, intense and exotic, Eira only wears her own eccentric creations.
Ballou Bloode is a Park Avenue socialite who frequents fashion shows throughout Europe, so she can buy just the right attire for just the right event. Especially since her social calendar is absolutely overflowing with sophisticated functions. Refined, restrained and ravishing, she often educates others about the rudeness of the Nouveau Riche, believing they should be banned from upper-crust events. She prefers dresses with sparkle, as well as feather boas and oversized hats.
Monie Tuburn is one of ChiChi Charmeuse's best customers and has attended most of ChiChi's fashion shows in the last five years. Always dressed to the nines, Monie spends more time at ChiChi's shop than she does in her mansion in Michigan. Monie often claims that France feels like home to her, and she fits in wonderfully with the locals. Fussy, frivolous, and somewhat fanatical when it comes to her clothes, Monie prefers lacy dresses, and a hat and gloves.
Emma T. Pocketts is the beautiful, bubbly and bodacious only daughter of famous father, Robert William Pockets, more notably known as Bootlegger Bob "Big" Pocketts from Boston. Always the little girl who never really grew up, Emma often insisted that the only things that really matter in life are fun, fashion and lots and lots of funds. Known to be one of ChiChi Charmeuse's biggest supporters, Emma prefers poofy dresses and lots of dangly jewelry.
NEW! Now Available!
Since we've had so many customers request another murder mystery party game with a classic theme . . . we now bring you our spoof on that great, great movie, The Maltese Falcon. Does it get any more classic than that? Only ours is called The Maltese Fall Guy or Who Shanghaied the Shamus? Yes, who can forget Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade, (or in our case, you'll find a character named Sam Staid), the quintessential, wisecracking private eye? And then let's not forget the dames -- the widow, the secretary, and the con artist who used her looks to manipulate the men around her. Ah, yes, this mystery has it all, including one very convoluted plotline . . . In a style that is similar to our very popular Diamonds are For Eva, this game is perfect for a memorable New Year's Eve party!
The Maltese Fall Guy
Or
Who Shanghaied the Shamus?
It's June, 1937, and you're in San Francisco, California, home of the cable car and the newly completed Golden Gate Bridge. Tonight, thanks to the insistence of private investigator, Sam Staid, you're attending an exclusive party at the elite Hotel Beenathere, where you'll soon find yourself embroiled in a convoluted case that reaches far beyond the California coastline. Not only was the founding partner of the GoldenBay Arches Detective Agency, Roman Arches, found dead just days ago, but suddenly an international cast of characters has come to town. And they're all supposedly hot on the trail of an ancient artifact -- the legendary golden, jewel-encrusted Peeking Duck -- said to have originally been given as a gift from a Chinese Emperor to a beautiful Turkish dancer, centuries and centuries ago.
Yet despite the intrigue surrounding this little soiree, the events of the evening appear to hinge upon the arrival of a mysterious man from Malta. A man who goes by the name of Hersby Thursday. In any case, one thing is for certain -- the whole set-up seems just a little suspicious . . . And you might find it best to watch your back and keep your eyes wide open . . . for all that glitters is not golden . . .
The Characters in this murder mystery party game include:
Sam Staid is the city's most successful private eye, considered to be as notorious as he is victorious when it comes to cracking a case. Stoic, steady and sharp-witted, Sam learned the business from the best, starting his career on the East Coast as a detective with the Pinkerton Agency. Now, after years of sleuthing in San Francisco, he is the surviving partner of the GoldenBay Arches Detective Agency, which he recently renamed "The Staid Detective Agency." Sam prefers to wear double-breasted suits or white evening jackets, and never forgets his fedora hat.
Iva Fallon Arches is the stunning widow of Sam Staid's late partner, Roman Arches. Moody, melodramatic, and always matrimony-bound, Iva's favorite accessories include a man on her arm and a diamond ring on her finger. In fact, some speculate that Iva's husband count is well into double digits. Newly widowed once more, Iva dresses only in basic black, which she tops off with a black hat and black veil . . . and oh, yes . . . with lots of dazzling diamonds . . .
Nalem N. Jailim is the city's District Attorney, a real go-getter whose career is speeding along the fast track, much like the new Coast Daylight Train zips up and down the southern California coastline. Though Nalem himself was raised on the wrong side of the tracks, it was his hard work and tenacity that turned him into the city's top prosecutor. Known to be a barracuda in the courtroom, Nalem will do whatever it takes to put the bad guys behind bars. Determined, diligent, and dogged, Nalem always wears a suit, tie and hat.
LiAnne Cheete is a mysterious lady from Shanghai, who moved to San Francisco just two years ago. Since then she's opened the town's best antique store, Cheete's Antiques, that specializes in rare artifacts from the Ming and Song Dynasties of China. Catering mostly to the city's upper crust, LiAnne has built a booming business and makes frequent trips back to Shanghai, always in search of something special for her customers. Pretty, precocious and unpredictable, LiAnne prefers to wear satin dresses with bold jewelry.
Noah Cairfor is a private antiquities dealer from Istanbul, who is often considered to be the world's leading expert on antique Persian carpets. An aristocrat originally hailing from the Greek Isles, Noah frequently travels throughout the ancient world in search of prize artifacts, and spends his free time sunning on the beaches of the Mediterranean. Perceptive, personable and persuasive, Noah dresses impeccably, always decked out in a perfectly pressed suit, with cravat, cufflinks, hat and cane.
Ruth Leslie Underhandid is a beautiful and mysterious client who showed up at the GoldenBay Arches Detective Agency just days ago. Ruth claimed to be searching for her long lost Maltese puppy, Sissy, who supposedly had been dognapped from New York. A woman of many minds and many moods, Ruth has her femme fatale routine practiced to perfection. She prefers to wear the latest in high-dollar haute couture fashions.
Kashor Goldman is a historian and urban treasure hunter who often complains that he has more money than time to spend it. A distant relative of the British royal family, Kashor frequently loans his priceless collection of artifacts to museums in both London and Cairo, since he is rarely home in London to enjoy them. Charming, charismatic and somewhat calculating, Kashor claims it's the thrill of the hunt that sends him in search of his next great acquisition. He prefers to wear a smoking jacket and cravat for evening events.
Effie Shiente is the supremely efficient secretary and gorgeous Girl Friday for the Staid Detective Agency, formerly the GoldenBay Arches Detective Agency. Known for her smarts as well as her savvy, she's a tornado on the typewriter and a dervish when it comes to dictation. And now that Sam's partner is gone, Effie has filled the gap by taking on more of the legwork required to keep the business afloat, and even fills in as a sort of temporary private eye. Energetic, adaptable, and adorable, Effie dresses in the latest of 1930s fashions.
Also, for Christmas, New Years and other holiday parties, don't forget our very popular Diamond-themed game:
Diamonds are For Eva
or
Who Held up the Heist? 
For all you diamond enthusiasts out there . . . and for everyone who asked us to write another elegant game for 8 players. It's set in 1962, during the whole Kennedy/Camelot era. Think "Rat Pack meets Pink Panther." Yeah, baby, that's right! This game involves a jewel heist gone awry, and characters who spoof James Bond and Frank Sinatra. Plus there's a bunch of very classy, uppercrust cat burglars, as well as a magician. This mystery party game will give you a chance to dress to the nines, and wear tons of glittering jewelry. (And we all know how important that is!)
Diamonds are For Eva
or
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 . . .
The Character Roles in this Murder Mystery Game include:
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.
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