Murder in the Baths (A Roman Murder Mystery) A Host-Party Murder Mystery Game. Game Materials

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1 A Host-Party Murder Mystery Game Game Materials

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3 Table of Contents CHAPTER PAGE Notes From Author 1 Host Preparation 2 Guest Instructions 3 Round 1 - Fracas in the Frigidarium 4 Character Information 8 Suggested Recipes 9 Other Host-Party.com Games 10 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS CLUE TO BE READ BY CINNA ROUND 5 CLUE TO BE READ BY FOLIO ROUND 4 CLUE TO BE READ BY LOBBA ROUND 6 CLUE TO BE READ BY RIGHTUS ROUND 7 BATHS PRE GAME CLUE CLUE TO BE READ BY LUSCIOUS ROUND 3 CLUE TO BE READ BY POLL ROUND 4 CLUE TO BE READ BY JOYUS ROUND 6 CLUE TO BE READ BY MAXIMUS ROUND 7 Murder in the Baths MP3 introduction These materials are available for download on our site. Login at and go to Materials page.

4 Notes From Author Thank you for downloading a sample of this game. This is an abbreviated sample of the full game kit available for purchase. This sample should give you a basic undserstanding of the game and how it is played. If you have any questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions: Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 1 of 10

5 Host Preparation Here are a few tips to help you prepare yourself and your cast for the murder mystery. Read the Guide on How to Host a Host-Party Murder Mystery. This guide will give you all the specifics on preparing for and hosting your party. This guide should have been ed to you upon purchase. It is also available from the Materials menu on the Host-Party website. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 2 of 10

6 Guest Instructions Before The Party With your invitation, you should receive these instructions and details of the character you are going to play together with your costume ideas and a pre game clue. (This clue helps to set the scene for the evening s events). Follow the costume suggestions but feel free to improvise wherever you prefer. On The Night On arrival at the party you may be given a nametag or label (please be careful with delicate fabrics). The host will then make an announcement about what has just happened and the mystery will begin. You will be given your player clues and the events will unfold. On your first slip is some secret information, which you should not reveal unless directly challenged. Your slip will also tell you whether you are the murderer or not. If you are the murderer you may lie as much as you like. If you are not the murderer you must tell the truth. As the evening progresses you will be able to ask and answer questions, read clues and form your opinion as to the identity of the murderer. At the end of Round 7 the host will ask each player to make an accusation, giving reason, motive and method, of who they think is the murderer. After everybody has guessed the host then asks the players to read their solution round slip in strict number order, starting with the lowest number first. Each player then reads his or her own section until the murderer is revealed. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 3 of 10

7 Round 1 - Fracas in the Frigidarium Round Instructions The MP3 introduction contained within the external materials should be played at the start of Round 1. If you are unable to play the MP3 then read out the introduction part 1 instead. Introduction part 2 should be read out after playing the MP3. INTRODUCTION PART 1 TO BE READ BY POL TAXUS Salve, Femina et Homo Nobilis and welcome to the Thermae our thermal baths. Most of you have finished your bathing and are hopefully relaxed and ready for tonight s feast. Please note that when you have finished the first ten courses there is a vomitiorium available for those who wish to partake in the next ten courses. Our beloved Senator, my husband, Devius Taxus, will be presiding over the formal presentations, medal ceremony and lavish feast. He is just finishing his bathing with a final plunge into his own personal cold plunge pool. He will then join us for the feast. What was that scream... Oh no something terrible has happened. INTRODUCTION PART 2 TO BE READ BY RIGHTUS PRATTUS Femina et Homo nobilis, I bring bad tidings. Your beloved Senator, Devius Taxus, has had a terrible accident and has been pronounced dead by our Medicus. He was boiled when he jumped into the cold plunge pool in his own frigidarium, which appears to have been full of boiling water. At first we thought that it was just an accident but, on closer examination of the room, it appears that the pipes that brought the cold water for the frigidarium had been swapped with the pipes that bring the boiling water and steam for the heating system. This therefore means that Devius Taxus was murdered and the chief suspect is one of the people in the baths. You must all remain here in the baths, which are now surrounded by centurions, until the Securitas have completed their investigations. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 4 of 10

8 Round 1 Clue for Cinna clue REVEAL THIS INFORMATION NOW My name is Cinna and I am a slave who has looked after Devius Taxus for two years since he bought me at the Colosseum Sunday Market. Prior to this I lived in Londinium which is in Britannia. This clue should be revealed to others. "- Round 1 Clue for Folio Scandalus clue REVEAL THIS INFORMATION NOW My name is Folio Scandalus and I am a scribe for the daily news scroll The Sol. I am an expert on the state of the Empire in both political and military matters. Prior to this I was chief biographer to the emperor Titus Anewticus. This clue should be revealed to others. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 5 of 10

9 Round 1 Clue for Joyus Ridus clue REVEAL THIS INFORMATION NOW My name is Joyus Ridus and I am the greatest chariot racer in Rome. I am also the current Formula Unus champion and I own 36 horses of which I am very fond. I race for the Reds, who are the most successful team this season. This clue should be revealed to others. "- Round 1 Clue for Lobba Discus clue REVEAL THIS INFORMATION NOW My name is Lobba Discus and I am a supremely fit athlete who excels in many of the games that our Greek friends call the Olympics. My particular specialties include throwing the discus, throwing the spear and throwing the Christian (just my little joke!) This clue should be revealed to others. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 6 of 10

10 Round 1 Clue for Luscious clue REVEAL THIS INFORMATION NOW My name is Luscious and I was captured in Gaul by the invading Roman army and brought here to Rome to be sold as a slave. Luckily I was bought by Devius Taxus who has been very kind to me and has been a very good master. This clue should be revealed to others. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 7 of 10

11 Character Information The information below will provide you with the basic information for each character. If you have assigned guests to the characters, these pages will include the guest name and login information. THESE PAGES MAY INCLUDE DETAILS RELATED TO SOLVING THE MYSTERY! You may want to avoid these pages if you intend to try to solve the mystery. This sample kit will only show the first two characters. Poll Taxus (The Senator's wife) Description: The wife of the ever despised senator, Devius Taxus. Only the best is good enough. Motive: She had been having an affair with Maximus Gore. Poll Taxus (The Senator's wife) Description: The wife of the ever despised senator, Devius Taxus. Only the best is good enough. Motive: She had been having an affair with Maximus Gore. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 8 of 10

12 Suggested Recipes Recipes are provided in the purchased game kit. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 9 of 10

13 Other Games From Host-Party.com Below is a list of other games available from Host-Party.com. A Rockin' Hot Tub Murder 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 barbecue. It's electrifyin'. A Broken Heart Murder on Valentine's Day "A Broken Heart Murder" is a simple to use murder mystery for 8-14 people. It s a great way to move a party, have lots of fun and entertain your guests. How exciting to celebrate with the trivia and dancing that is included, and of course a murder! Everyone is a suspect, so come join the fun! A Cereal Killer? This simple to use non-murder mystery for 6-12 people is a great way to entertain your family and friends. Ideal for young teen or pre-teen girls, this game would be great fun at a birthday party or sleep-over. A Devilish Masquerade A non-murder mystery game for at least 5 teens. A great choice as a Halloween party for teens, can be expanded to include an unlimited number of characters. A brief appearance by an adult hostess is built into the game to help set the scene. A Fatal Fairy Tale Goldilocks has been murdered and Mr. Holmes has a new mystery to unravel. Which famous literary character is responsible? This game is dedicated to everyone who played "Deadly Ever After" and asked me to write another. A Holiday Murder This holiday murder mystery game for 8-14 party guests is a great way to move a party, have lots of fun and entertain your guests! Set in the era of the 70s & 80s, it includes trivia, dancing and of course, a murder! Come join the fun! A Knight's Quest King Arthur is dying. The Knight's of the Round Table have been called together. They are to be sent on 4 quests with the final goal of finding the Holy Grail, a magic cup that will heal the King. However, Mordred and his band of evil knights will be doing everything they can to stop the Knights of the Round Table from helping the King. A Lethal Luau This simple to use adult murder mystery for people is a great way to have lots of fun with your guests! So don your colorful Island attire and prepare for an exciting evening that spikes up a murder! A Licence To Murder The party is being held at Funnymunny's Health Spa to celebrate the wedding of top secret agent James Bland, and you are invited to attend. A murder mystery game for 8 to 12 players set in the world of secret agents and mad megalomaniacs. A License To Murder A murder mystery game for 8 to 12 players set in the world of secret agents and mad megalomaniacs. Host-Party.com Murder Mystery Games Page 10 of 10