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How to Host a Murder - an Affair to Dismember

4.1 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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  • Set in the Castle Von Morgue in Deadbolt, Transylvania on All hallow's Eve, this is a haunting whodunnit of murderous mayhem
  • CD with Period Music and Details of the Murder, host guide with instructions, 8 guest invitations and envelopes, 8 player name tags
  • Diagram of the crime scene, sheet of secret clues with summary of findings, optional menu and costume suggestions
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Product Dimensions 8.5 x 3 x 10.5 inches
Item Weight 1.61 pounds
ASIN 1582362785
Item model number 103312
Manufacturer recommended age 12 - 18 years
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4.1 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer Yes
Language English
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Customers enjoy the fun Halloween-themed party aspect of the book. The story complexity receives mixed reactions, with some customers loving hosting murder mysteries while others find it difficult to follow.

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8 customers mention "Fun theme"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the theme of the book, describing it as a fun Halloween-themed party, with one customer noting it's "Fun in a box."

"...It was the perfect way to celebrate Halloween since the characters were monsters and scary types!..." Read more

"...Pros: *Fun theme *Goofy characters Cons: *Product said could be done with six, really needed eight *..." Read more

"...product arrived and was wonderful with everything in tact and a fun story to be told. My only thing I would say, is I found the cd rather pointless...." Read more

"Game will be fun I'm sure but unfortunately the game came without the CD." Read more

8 customers mention "Story complexity"4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story complexity of the book, with some loving hosting murder mysteries while others find it difficult to follow.

"I love hosting murder mysteries. It always leads to so much fun...." Read more

"...Only two out of nine of us got it right, so it's definitely not easy to figure out, but it is possible!!..." Read more

"...It's like a real life game of cluedo minus having to move around different rooms...." Read more

"...Product said could be done with six, really needed eight *Story was hard to follow" Read more

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  • Julie0224
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of fun!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2010
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    The Host to Host a Murder-An Affair to Dismember was so much fun! My husband and I invited our friends over on the night before Halloween to give this a try. We had never done a murder mystery before and our friends are not exactly theatrical, but it worked out perfectly! It was the perfect way to celebrate Halloween since the characters were monsters and scary types!

    Only two out of nine of us got it right, so it's definitely not easy to figure out, but it is possible!! We decorated our house in a spooky way with tons of candles and dim lighting. We created the mood as best we could. I would definitely recommend this product. We truly had a great time!
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  • jusloverly
    3.0 out of 5 stars Super fun, kind of convoluted...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2012
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    I got this murder mystery to run for Halloween. The theme was super fun, and there were a lot of laughs to be had.

    This said it could be played with 6 players, and it could as some of the characters were side characters. However, you don't know this without reading ahead, and reading ahead loses all the fun.

    The story was a little difficult to follow. There was alcohol, so at first I thought it was just that, but even the sober people said it was difficult.

    However, it was a VERY amusing night, a good time for Halloween. I didn't try any of the recipes suggested. They were a bit complex for me, a novice cook, but sounded yummy.

    Pros:
    *Fun theme
    *Goofy characters

    Cons:
    *Product said could be done with six, really needed eight
    *Story was hard to follow
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  • Lyndal Jenkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love the murder mystery
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2012
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    I love hosting murder mysteries. It always leads to so much fun. The product arrived and was wonderful with everything in tact and a fun story to be told. My only thing I would say, is I found the cd rather pointless. It seemed to mostly be background music. Than any set up or story play I've found from other murder mystery cds in the past.
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  • Leah L.
    1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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    Game will be fun I'm sure but unfortunately the game came without the CD.
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  • Alan Sirrah
    2.0 out of 5 stars ... of 54" previously (produced by the same company) and enjoyed them both
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016
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    We had played "The Chicago Caper" and "The Class of 54" previously (produced by the same company) and enjoyed them both.This one didn't work nearly as well.The characters were not as well defined and the plot line was far too obtuse - leaving everyone feeling disappointed at the end.Always a good party idea - but this one falls short of the others.
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  • jeanne Berger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstandingly good fun!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012
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    I have some great photos. Menu recipes were not as good as some of the many others I have played with this company's game. We had lots of great props. Costumes were well done. I have a seasoned group, and we always add a new person or two, and a few extra characters, for minor parts ( narrator/server/chef, for instance).
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  • channah
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great Halloween party!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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    Such a fun party! This is my fifth time hosting a How to Host a Murder party, and these never fail to entertain! Anyone can play, but I'd recommend getting a group that doesn't mind going out of their comfort zone or getting into character! With dinner, it took 3 hours! Fun Halloween-themed party!
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  • jeje_x
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Night
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2011
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    This being the second time i've played this game it was much better than the first. I think because everyone knew the gist of it. Saying that the couple of people who were new to it picked it up quickly. I would definately recommened this game to anyone who likes a bit of mystery, guessing and accusations. It's like a real life game of cluedo minus having to move around different rooms. The only down side is once you have played it you cant play it again, unless you have a really bad memory and forget who the 'murderer' actually is. I will definately be buying another How To Host a Murder just a different episode.
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