Last night Michelle and Greg hosted a murder mystery party to celebrate Greg's birthday. The murder mystery is a role playing game set in 1930s China. I was amusingly miscast as an american missionary. Luckily, I turned out to be the murderer! The game was a lot of fun. Between rounds we had appetizers, dinner, dessert, and drinks. Here are the suspicious characters:
The victim's housekeeper who has revolutionary plans; a shady Chinese gangster who had much to gain from the victim's demise; this wife of a British diplomat works at the French consulate, is she a spy?
My lovely and exotic Indian wife; a imperious Japanese actress who thought much of herself.
A shady Australian businessman and gangster.
Wow, look at the glow on that cake! Happy Birthday, Greg!
i am confused by this game you mention. so do people have designated roles before the party, hence the clothes they are wearing? and is it pretty much a party version of clue.
Posted by: tien | 24 February 2004 at 12:42 AM
"Party version of clue" is the best explanation. Everyone gets a one paragraph description of their character and suggestions for costumes. At the party you get a booklet with more about your character. There's some scripted material, but you improvise your questions and answers. Solving the mystery isn't too difficult if you pay attention, but it is more fun to drink to excess and laugh with your friends.
Posted by: joe | 24 February 2004 at 01:29 PM
and of course, drinking to excess makes it more difficult to pay attention.
Posted by: tien | 25 February 2004 at 11:01 AM
Too funny. Say hello to the happy couple for me (and a really, exceptionally, unusually late happy birthday to Greg)...
Posted by: Sharlene | 18 August 2005 at 02:21 PM