How to make the most of your character

I'm going to presume that you have never played a murder mystery before. Imagine it as a combination of going for a themed costumer party mixed with some mystery and a bit of acting. The only difference is that you do not really have to do any of it if you do not feel like it or if you simply do not have the time.

So let's take a look at an example, from one of our games. Your character is Teddy Prestley. We will provide you with some background information such as: - you are in your 20's

- you are an entertainer, an Elvis impersonator

- you like Graceland (home of Elvis) and

- you dislike hairspray

- music playlist

Theme: you are due to perform in a retirement home to celebrate Philip O'Reilly's 100th birthday when you find out that Philip has been found dead.

Your host will set the date for the game and you have to choices: you prepare or you don't. If you wish to do so you can listen to some Elvis songs (we did it whilst writing the game to put us in the mood!), turn some of your clothes into what he used to wear, get a blow up (or real) guitar and do your hair in Elvis style. There is a lot you can do with this character, so the limits are your imagination. OK, preparation done (or not) and it is time for the game! Your host will give you some further information before the game is due to start - this information is to allow you to understand your character a bit better and the current situation they are in.

Once the game begins you have two choices: you can simply read all the information as it is given to you or you can bring the character more to live by dancing, singing or simply flirting with all the ladies.

It's a bit of a Marmite scenario: you will either hate it and never want to play it or you will be addicted and enjoy every murder mystery! The best thing to do is to try a game and have fun.

It is important to mention that you can have an EGGcellent game even if you do not have time to get to know your character - just relax and let the booklet provided by us give you all the information you need and enjoy your murder mystery. Have fun and if you have any suggestions for us at Fat Egg then please drop Kate and email at info@fategg.co.uk and we will aim to help the best way we can.

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