'A Rockin' Hot Tub Murder' Synopsis
By: Mystery Writers Ltd
8 - 12 Guests
A party is being held at Effingham Hall, the new home of rock legend, Roland Stone. The party is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the formation of Roland’s group ‘The Falling Rocks’. However tragedy strikes and Roland is electrocuted in his new hot tub. The guests at the party are now all suspects.
A classic style murder mystery game for 8 to 12 players set in the present. Ideal for playing around a hot tub or pool or for a summer barbeque. It's electrifyin'.
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- Host Instructions
- Guest Instructions
- Character Descriptions
- Character Motives
- Game Clues
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- Invitation Tracking
- Name Tags
- Tristan's Songs
- Pre-Game Clues
- Suggested Recipes
- Tips from Other Hosts
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The three of us purchsed the Rockin Hot Tub Murder to raise money for the March of Dimes. Everyone had a great time. The game is written for 12 people, but we had 13. So as the material suggests, we had a "Policeman" come to investigate and announce to the group that there had been a murder after everyone heard a loud screem from downstairs (the murder scene). We taped off Roland Stone's siloutte so everyone could see that he had been in the hot tub. We also had borrowed guitars, amps, a keyboard, etc. to add to the atmosphere.
The rounds were played all over the house. Cocktails and drinks in the den, soup and salad outside, dinner in the living room (buffet tables end-to-end) and dessert outside. Moving the group around was easy and lots of fun. It also allowed somthe hosts to prepare one room while everyone was in a different location. Most of the work could be done before the event even began.
Even those "quieter" cast members had lots of fun. We were told that next year, the winning bid will be twice as much as it was this first year!
 Lisa, D. - Spartanburg, SC
Monday, July 30, 2007
This was a most amazing experience. My guests were sooooooo into the game it was unbelievable. I thought it would be a casual way to spend an evening, but my guests got completely into it. Everyone came in costume, including those who swore it wasn't their thing. A fabulous time was had by all.
I'm sure you will be hearing from us again. Happy partying to all!!!
Patricia . - Sarasota, FL
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
We chose a hot tub murder to celbrate New years Eve and despite initial panic having never attempted anything like this before, the evening went surprisingly well.
We had to deal with a last minute cancelation which meant that one of the guests had to play 2 characters but it was still easy and flowed well. The only problem we had was how to stop people asking questions in advance of knowing the answers (I chose a particularly intelligent and inquisitive party to my regret ;-) )
Loved the website and the ease of downloading and inviting people directly from the site. Very impressed overall and would recommend.
Marian - UK
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
This game was hysterical from start to finish. I don't know if it was the plot or cast of characters that made this one of the funniest murders we have ever experienced in our house. Our guest arrived fully prepped. They even had additional scripts that they were planning to use throughout the evening. We had prizes for the best costom, and for the person who solved the mystery but we didn't need any kind of incentives for the cast to gear up and get with program. We had an 8 course meal with only wine at dinner and the game that normally runs 1:30 - 3:00 hours, took over 5 and we had to kick them out of the house. We all had a very good time and everyone asked if this was going to be a annual event. What could I say but see you next year.
Rick A. - Loveland, OH
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Our party was a great success with this mystery. I created my own party invitation that included the Pre Game Newspaper Report. During the dinner preceding the game someone asked where Roland was and several of the guests joined in the inquiry. This really set the tone for the announcement of death later. The clues were well written. Everyone really got into their roles and had a great time.
Nancy . - Bury St.Edmunds, UK
Sunday, March 19, 2006
We actually played this game on a houseboat which happened to have a spa on board so the setting was perfect. The characters are good value and the twists and turns in the plot caused a lot of laughter. We had 12 players on the night and the extra players had plenty of info to work with.
In hindsight it probably would have been slightly better if the wife and I had not played, but truely hosted the night, as we had some first timers who needed guidance. We could have then been a detective and prompted the questioning a little more.
We will definitely play this again
Paul F. - Adelaide Australia
Sunday, March 19, 2006
I wasn't sure how it was gonna turn out since I had never done this before. There is no better way to get strangers to talk. No one at my party felt excluded, and everyone was communicating with everyone, you had to communicate really. By the end of the game everyone was comfortable hang out with everyone else. It was sooo much fun and never have I seen so many people bust out of there shells. Everyone came in costume, even lord and lady effinhan painted their hair gray, it was great. Even those who had doubts about having a good time admitted to me when it was time to go home that it was a lot of fun. I definitly will be having another one of these parties.
Julie S. - Riverside, California
Monday, October 03, 2005
Wow this is so cool.... It was so cool for everyone 2 get so into their characters... Amazing... I reccommend it... No one guessed the murderer cause everyone was so convincing...
0 L.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
We had a great time. I had never participated in a murder mystery, much less hosted one, so I was anxious as to how it would work. The instructions were easy to follow. Our guests came in great costumes and had a fun time with their characters. We laughed most of the evening.
Tina - Virginia
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Great story line, we had a lot of fun...By the way no body ever guessed the murderer. so good luck and happy killing!
Ron A.
Monday, March 07, 2005
We did the Rockin Hot Tub Mystery for my daughter's 14th birthday party. All her guests were female but they all threw themselves into their roles. We added 4 security guards for me, my husband and 2 boys (including 4 appropriately inscribed T shirts from teezz.co.uk). No-one guessed the murderer and the girls insisted we did the "reveal" in the style of "The Weakest Link" to avoid cheating.
The materials were very good and everyone had great fun. Highly recommended.
Siobhan H. - Skipton, England
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
We had so much fun and so many laughs, can't wait to do it again. Everyone played their character well. Thanks to all for attending and making such a wonderful night.
Darlene
Darlene B. - Warwick, RI
Thursday, February 03, 2005
Very fun. All participants loved the characters. We had a great time!
Ryan .
Monday, August 16, 2004
Brilliant game, only one guest guessed the murder as everyone was so convincing it could have been anyone! I would recommend this game as there is such a range personalities within the characters.
We laughed all night.
0 L.
Sunday, June 27, 2004
Fantastic fun, made all the better for great company. Thanks again to everyone for entering it the spirit of things and I feel sure we will be in touch very soon with details of the next one!
Paul
Sunday, June 27, 2004
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Question: How do I choose which of the optional players to select?
Answer: You will need to select the players as follows:
8 players - Glad, Tristan, Ophelia, Orson, Ann, Adam, Wendy and Al
9 players - The above 8 plus either Anna or Ivor depending on whether you require an extra male or female character
10 players - The original 8 plus Lord and Lady Effingham
11 players - The 10 characters plus either Anna or Ivor depending on whether you require an extra male or female character
12 players – All characters
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Question: What is an OBE?
Answer: It is an Order of the British Empire, an honor given by the Queen or the British Government. They are awarded for outstanding achievment in an area such as the Arts or Sport. It is a non-military equivalent of a Congressional Medal of Honor or similar honor.
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