How To Host A Murder - The Good, The Bad and The Guilty

by Decipher

Product Features

• The worlds best selling Murder Mystery Games
• At the request of Judge Waylon Payne, you have been invited to the public hanging of The malevolent Seven, a gang of villainous scum
• Assume the role of one of these Old West characters, as you and your dinner guests enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue
• Contents: CD with period music, and details of the murder, a host guide with instructions, 8 guest invitations and envelopes
• Also 8 player name tags, 8 individual player manuals, diagram of the crime scene and sheet of secret clues with summary of findings

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 3 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: 1582362297
• Item model number: 104025
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 - 18 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,999 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

It is 10:10 p.m. on July 2, 1881 – a balmy evening in the little Wyoming Territory town of Roadkill. In response to a warm invitation from His Honor, Judge Waylon Payne, you have gathered in his home beside the courthouse, in the heart of town, for a sump

Product Description

Invite your guests to a lively evening of murder, mystery and intrigue. The long-running board game How to Host a Murder is back with new twists and turns. The Good, The Bad and The Guilty takes place on July 2, 1881 in a little Wyoming Territory town of Roadkill. In response to a warm invitation from His Honor, Judge Waylon Payne, you have gathered in his home beside the courthouse, in the heart of town, for a sumptuous dinner. Dinner will be followed by the hanging of the infamous, formerly elusive Malevolent Seven †a villainous gang of criminals rumored to have secretly victimized your fair territory for many years. Although no one knows the identity of the Malevolent Seven, everyone will find out tonight. Assume the role of an Old West Character as you solve the murder that occurs just before the festivities. You and your dinner guests must use the provided clues, crime scene diagram and more to solve the crime and expose the many secrets of Roadkill, Wyoming. Bring the game to life with costumes, props and theatrical flair for an evening so fun itâ€s almost criminal!

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the better titles in the series, October 31, 2009

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K. Bennett "almightyegoe" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This is the fourth of the "How to Host a Murder" series murder mystery parties I've done (the other three being Roman Ruins, The Class of '54, and the Maiming of the Shrew) and is one of the more enjoyable ones. It is easy to costume for and a fun time period to be working with, and the plot unfolds such that if you're paying enough attention it's actually possible, but the last round, to figure out who did it.

We also made the prarie chicken recipe that was included in the Host's Guide, which was very tasty and liked by all our guests.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Murder Mystery Dinner, July 19, 2011

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K - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: How To Host A Murder - The Good, The Bad and The Guilty (Toy)

This was my first go at hosting a murder mystery dinner party (or playing, for that matter), and my, what fun it was! It was relatively easy to costume for the wild west, and also easy to prepare a meal that would likely be eaten in the 1880s.(although I did not use the recipes offered in the box--instead we had ribs, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, rolls, and pie for dessert. A little advice: ribs weren't the best idea...they're so messy we ended up with bbq sauce all over the little booklets, and guests had to get up and wash their hands during and after the meal, interrupting the game for seconds at a time. it wasn't a big deal...but we realized in the end that next time it'd be much simpler to dine on non finger foods.)
Because it was our first time playing, we didn't fully get the hang of it until the end of the game. that is, we all tried SO HARD to conceal all the information on the "conceal" side that not all the information got out that probably should have. For instance, I could have proven my character's innocence using the information on the "conceal" side, and not necessarily just by trying to blame others for the murder of the judge. We still had fun, though, and figure that next time we will have it down and have even more fun!!
The only other suggestion I have is don't do what I did and invite 3 generations of your family to play...it makes it awkward when all of the characters in the game have slept with other players...for instance, when my sister's character ended up being my dad's character's secret lover, we were all a little sick..haha... i recommend inviting friends or coworkers to play with you instead of cousins, parents, or grandparents.
overall, great game, and we can't wait for our next "how to host a murder" experience!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy, January 17, 2010

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Elvira-Lynn (St Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews

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

This is the first of the "How to Host a Murder" series I've done, and it was a ton of fun! The game is easy to follow, and it's really neat how the information unfolds as the rounds progress. It's easy to get into character, and easy to costume for. My guests and I had a blast trying to connect the dots of what happened before Judge Waylon Paine was shot. We were able to pretty closely figure out what had happened after the four rounds. We all enjoyed ourselves, and I would completely recommend this for anyone who wants to give a murder mystery party a try.