How to Host a Murder
Class of '54 Cllectors Tin Edition
8 players
Ages 13 & up
Playing time: 2+ Hours
Publisher: Decipher

You have received an invitation to a special private party as the guest of Rock N. Roley, famous rock star and former fellow classmate from Roley High, Class of '54. Assume the role of one of these eight worldly characters (Calvin Q. Layder the certified genius, Dierdre C. Deucer who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, Delbert Toydes the three-sport letterman, Evelyn C. Leigh who never missed a chance to party, Joseph K. Awledge the budding business executive, Penny Lofer the hometown girl, Priscilla E. Teene who had the class' highest GPA, and Richard C. Alcitrent the high school rebel). Imagine your home is a 1950's malt shop in Roley City U.S.A., as you and your dinner guests enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue! All you need is a sense of humor and a light-hearted approach toward deceit, larceny, sex and murder.

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Characters

Calvin Q. Layder
The son of prominent Roley City insurance salesman, C. U. Layder, "Cal" is a certified genius. While at many schools a science wizard would have no chance of joining the "in" crowd, Cal was a social success during high school largely because he was a terrific practical joker. His jokes, often directed at school administration and occasionally at city officials, earned him such high standing among the students at Roley High that he was a welcome member of any group. He was particularly close to Rock N. Roley.

Dierdre C. Deucer
"Dee," as her friends call her, grew up on the wrong side of the tracks, and in Roley City that meant a tough life for a beautiful girl. Determined to make a success of her life despite a drunken father and a brother convicted of armed robbery at the age of 15, Dee studied hard and graduated from Roley City High in the top 10 percent of her class. In her senior year, Dee was Homecoming queen. She attended State College and is now in her first year of law school.

Delbert Toydes
"Del" was a three-sport letterman in high school, quarterback of the Varsity football team, starting center of the school's championship basketball team and the "big hitter" of the Varsity baseball team. After high school, Del was eagerly recruited by several prominent colleges and set passing records in 1957 and 1958 as quarterback of the Northeastern Bullmooses. Drafted by the Washington Rednecks professional football team in 1958, he is expected to bring a new vitality to that franchise. In the off-season, Del still lives on the family farm on the outskirts of Roley City.

Evelyn C. Leigh
Perky, bright and pretty, "E.C." was a born cheerleader. Generous and enthusiastic by nature, as she puts it, "I just couldn't say 'No' to anything." As a result, she was always active on several high school projects, attended and cheered at most athletic events, never missed a party and, unfortunately, didn't have much time to study. She graduated from Roley High, but E.C. herself acknowledges that it was a kindness on their part. E.C. married right after high school and lives in Bigtime, U.S.A., not far from Roley City. Her husband, Herman Duszit, died tragically in a traffic accident, and she now devotes her life to bringing up their young son.

Joseph K. Awledge
Even in high school, "Joe" knew he wanted to be president of a large corporation. He didn't really care what corporation – General Motors, Chrysler, G.E. – as long as it was one of the really big ones. There was simply no question in Joe's mind that the route to success was through a college education, and in 1958 he graduated with honors from a major eastern university. After graduating, Joe became Rock N. Roley's business manager, and much of the star's financial good fortune can be credited to Joe's skillful management.

Penelope Lofer
Penelope is the former Penny Roley, Rock N. Roley's twin sister. She and Rock grew up in a wealthy family that lived in a big white mansion called "Roley House." During her youth, Penny made sure the house was filled with constant teen-age activity. Today, Penny is a hometown girl who married her high school boyfriend and lives in a pretty little house not far from her former home.

Priscilla E. Teene
Roley High prided itself on its athletics, but it could boast of its scholars as well, and "Pris" was one of these. Studious and intelligent, Pris was clearly destined for scholastic greatness. She won a statewide spelling contest at age 8, had the highest grade point average in her high school class, and was senior class president and valedictorian. Her graduation speech, entitled "Go Forth and Be Virtuous," earned Pris acclaim from faculty and city officials; it was reprinted in the Roley City Times. Pris graduated from college in 1958 and works for a publicity firm in Bigtime, U.S.A.

Richard C. Alcitrent
In high school, "Rick" was wild and unruly. Though quick-thinking and intelligent, he performed poorly in school because of frequent absences and a rebellious nature. He adopted a tough-guy attitude and claimed to like both his women and his cars "fast and hot." For a while, Rick was Rock N. Roley's closest friend. Rebellious even now, Rick has not yet found his niche in society; he has had a difficult time adapting to adulthood.

In How To Host A Murder®, the world's best-selling mystery dinner party game, you and your guests assume the roles of humorous suspects – each with a motive and opportunity to commit the crime – in a light-hearted murder mystery.

How To Host A Murder® provides everything you need to bring a murder mystery to life – from detailed player guides, maps, and secret clues to costume suggestions and recipes tailored to the era featured in each episode. Contents include a comprehensive Host Guide; eight invitations and envelopes; name tags; an CD, which sets the scene and details the crime; and a diagram of the crime scene.