The practical questions, answered properly
What it costs, what you provide, what we provide, and what happens if something changes.
Everything below is how we actually work, and it matches the Terms of Purchase you accept at checkout. If something here matters to your decision, it is worth reading the terms in full before you book — they are on the booking page.
The short version
- We host at your venue, anywhere in the country. No travel charge on the quote.
- Priced by guest-count band, not per head, from the size you book.
- 50% deposit to hold the date; the balance is charged 24 hours after the event.
- 45 days' notice minimum, and changes need 30 days in writing.
- You provide the venue, the food and the A/V. We provide the game and the host.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost?
Packages are priced by how many guests you expect rather than per person, so a few extra people do not change the price. See the pricing page for the current bands and what each includes.
What do I pay up front?
A 50% deposit holds your date, or you can pay in full. The remaining 50% is charged automatically to the card on file 24 hours after your event ends.
Is the deposit refundable?
No. The deposit is non-refundable. If we cannot hold the event for reasons outside anyone’s control — weather, illness, and the like — you can reschedule to another date at no extra cost.
What if we need to change the date?
Changes must be in writing at least 30 days before the event. Later than that there is a $200 change fee plus $100 labor.
What if our numbers change?
Tell us. The package is priced by the party size you book, so small changes do not matter — nobody is counting heads on the night. If your numbers move enough to put you in a different package, let us know and we will sort it out before the event.
Where can the event be held?
Anywhere you like — your home, an office, a private room at a restaurant, a hall, a hotel function space. You secure the venue, and we need access at least 45 minutes before the start time.
Do you provide the food?
No. You arrange the venue and the catering; the game runs around your meal. That is deliberate — it means you can hold it anywhere and eat whatever you want.
What do we need to provide?
The venue, the food, any props or decorations you want, and A/V including a PA system if the room needs amplification. We bring the game and the host.
Does everyone have to act?
No. Seven or eight guests play the key characters; everybody else investigates, questions them and guesses the murderer before the reveal. Nobody sits and watches, and nobody performs in front of the room.
How long does the game take?
Ninety minutes to two hours, run around a meal.
How many people do we need?
From about 8 up to 100.
How many themes are there?
Over twenty, and we also write custom games — around your company, your occasion or the people in the room.
How far in advance do we need to book?
Forty-five days minimum. Custom games need longer than that because they have to be written and approved first.
Do we get the same game host we spoke to?
Not necessarily. Hosts are assigned to your event and a specific host is not guaranteed, though every host runs the same game to the same standard.
Can we take photos?
Yes. We may also photograph or record the event for promotional use — tell us in writing before the event if you would rather we did not.
What if something goes wrong on the night?
File it through the claim form on our website within 24 hours of the event ending, before your final payment. We investigate, which can take up to a week including speaking to the host, and email you our determination.
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