How to Host a Murder : Power and Greede (Game) [Game]

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1878875027 | ISBN-13: 978-1878875020 | Publication Date: May 1990 | Edition: Special

Power & Greede/Game (Episode 8)

You have received an invitation to the premiere of Power Film Studios' latest release 'Power and Greede'. As an illustrious member of the cast or crew, you are a guest of the producer W. Anton Power. At the gala, guests find out that 1936 is curtains for a mutual friend. Come in costume and assume the role of one of Hollywood's conniving movers and shakers: DENISE N. DAYER (beautiful and talented actress/production assistant/director who has not yet enjoyed the recognition she deserves); HEIDI VOLTAJE (one of Power Films' newest stars); IVONDE B. AHLONE (Swedish-born and truly one of Hollywood's glamorous stars); HACKFORD RYDER (one of Hollywood's finest screenwriters, and still down to earth because of his impoverished background); SAVOY R. FAYRE (his crisp British accent and eleganct charm have made hime one of Hollywood's leading men); SELDON "SEL" U. LLOYD (one of Hollywood's preeminent directors with a remarkable string of successes); STUART D. MUPHIN (Stu embodies the tall, dark and handsome actor); or TATYANA "TAT" ELTALE (formerly a very successful actress, retired to become a syndicated gossip columnist). Imagine your home is a glamorous theater banquet hall as you and your guests enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue - but mainly humor - as you solve the crime over dinner. So much fun, it's almost criminal!(r)

Product Details

• Game
• Publisher: Decipher; Special edition (May 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878875027
• ISBN-13: 978-1878875020
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.8 x 2.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,094,976 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic party game with loads of room for improvisation, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Host a Murder : Power and Greede (Game) (Game)

My husband and I held this game back in 1991, and I can still remember this great time we enjoyed. Our friends were so enthusiastic that following the game when we all went out for dessert, we were still dressed and acting like our characters! (Needless to say the waitress staff at the restaurant was rather stunned to see a party of twelve people in full tuxedos and ball gowns walk in at almost 3 in the morning.) The game is engaging and truly a blast to play, and when you finally figure out whodunnit, you may or may not be surprised, but you sure do have fun! It is an absolutely incredible experience to step out of the humdrum life you live and suddenly become someone so exceptionally vile or unbelievably naive. The characters are very well written and are well worth the time invested for the game. If you're going to get this game and use it, make certain to have access to a good costume shop, costumes make the characters easier to remember when breaking for dinner.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, September 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Host a Murder : Power and Greede (Game) (Game)

I have done three of these with my friends, and this was by far my favorite. All the characters are very interesting, and this murder was certainly the most complex one we have had to solve. The plot is also a little more thought out than the other two, and the costumes for this were the best, provided you want something fancy and elegant and flashy. If you want to relive the excitement of Hollywood in the 1930's, then definitely get this game.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Power and Greede, August 1, 2009

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Andy Lad (UK) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: How to Host a Murder : Power and Greede (Game) (Game)

Good fun to dress up and have a great dinner party. Costume suggestions are similar for men and do not allow for elaborate interpretation. Everyone guessed the murderer and plot by the end.