How to Host a Murder: The Class of '54

by Decipher

Product Features

• CD with period music and details of the murder, a host guide with instructions
• Eight guest invitations and envelopes, layer name tags and individual player manuals
• Sheet of secret clues with summary of findings, iagram of the crime scene and optional menu and costume suggestions

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.5 x 3 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000DMBT
• Item model number: 102205
• Manufacturer recommended age: 17 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,135 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Class of '54 installment of How to Host a Murder includes all the necessary items for planning and hosting a four-hour mystery dinner party for eight people. It is probably the easiest in the series for the aspiring murder-party host, but not because the mystery is easy to solve. Rather, it's because take-out burgers and fries would only enhance the game, and most of the players will have no problem putting together a costume (OK, a poodle skirt could be a bit tricky to find--but it isn't required). Nevertheless, the designers of the game's Host Guide have put together a more challenging (and more tasty) menu of brandied pot roast for ambitious hosts, and the cassette tape, featuring a malt shop atmosphere and Sargent Joe Flighty's tough-cop narrative, goes a long way toward setting the mood. After listening to the taped introduction, each of the eight players must scour the player books to find out who his or her character will be--from Joe Dierdre C. Deucer to Joseph K. Awledge. All are graduates of Roley City High's class of '54, but only one is the killer of rock star Rock N. Roley. Who will solve the murder? 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

Product Description

Roley City Times August 5, 1959 Roley High Reunion To Feature Rock N. Roley Roley City High School Class of 1954 celebrates its fifth reunion this month with a weekend of activities highlighted by a rock & roll concert featuring the class' most illustrious graduate, Rock N. Roley. The two-and-a-half-hour performance will begin at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, and is expected to fill the Roley City Municipal Auditorium. "Rock has fond memories of Roley High," said the star's business manager, Joseph K. Awledge, "and he's looking forward to seeing many of his old friends again."

Features include:

•CD with period music and details of the murder, a host guide with instructions
•Eight guest invitations and envelopes, layer name tags and individual player manuals
•Sheet of secret clues with summary of findings, iagram of the crime scene and optional menu and costume suggestions

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adult Halloween Party Must-Have, September 5, 2010

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bcabrer1 - See all my reviews

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: How to Host a Murder: The Class of '54 (Toy)

This was my first "How to Host a Murder" game, and I must say that I was hooked! The most important aspect is your guest list; you need to invite people (friends or family) who are open-minded and have a good sense of humor; it also helps if they have a bit of the actor in them as good role-playing truly brings the characters and situations to life. I used this game as the backdrop for my Halloween party; it was a wonderful way to get all my guests to dress-up. A word of caution: as with others in the series, the story involves sexual themes and clues that are not suitable for children! The instructions are easy to follow and the costume ideas and character-histories on the invitations are terrific additions. The CD creates the mood and automatically thrusts you into the game-play, while the map (which I had laminated) maintains the board-game feel and focuses the game. I have to admit that at first I thought that it would be difficult to juggle both hosting the party and playing the game, but it worked perfectly. The only downside to these games is that they have little to no replay value, but I am looking forward to hosting another party with a new group of people and simply observing how the game develops; I honestly think that this game is enjoyable even for an observer... HAVE FUN!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Such a good time!, January 9, 2012

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lostonme83 - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: How to Host a Murder: The Class of '54 (Toy)

These games are so much fun to do and this particular one is no exception. My friends and I (all in our mid twenties) had so much fun dressing up and getting into character. I would suggest that you make your own menu...we just had "diner food" and root beer floats buffet style, it was easier than trying to serve a full course meal AND try to act out my part at the same time. Make sure you invite outgoing friends and stress the importance of really getting into character! We have the most fun when people do crazy accents and dress to their part.

I would also suggest that when you send out the invites, you do it digitally so that you have the originals and can use it again with a different group of friends!

2 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Smelly but satisfying, October 22, 2007

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Dee Dee Haglebush - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: How to Host a Murder: The Class of '54 (Toy)

This game was alright. It was really fun to see all of my friends dressed up and i very much liked the theme. The problem was that the box smelled horribly on the inside that i felt sick while i was writing the invitations. i also expected the game to be different. i expected it to be more of a mingling game but we kind of sat around in a circle group and did it. the plot also gets confusing and has a sort of bad ending.