Thursday, August 16, 2007

Thursday 13, Mystery Style!

What kind of business blog does a meme? This one! I'll get into the game characters and more later, but here's a good one to get going.


Thirteen Things about Shot In The Dark Mysteries



1…. We launched in January, 2007 with five games.
2. We have 13 games in the process of being written.
3. Shot In The Dark Mysteries likes to make hosts lives easier, so we offer host tips and professional articles, which can be found all over the internet and on our site in the Host Help section.
4. The Mystery Maiden (that's me!) has been writing murder mystery games and kid-friendly mystery games for five years.
5. We are based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
6. The Mystery Maiden facilitates games dressed as the Grim Reaper - scythe included!
7. There is a Mystery Mutt, named Coburn, who also likes to run around in the reaper outfit, although it doesn't quite fit him, and he leaves hair all over it.
8. Shot In The Dark Mysteries publishes a bi-weekly ezine, called The Reaper Reader, in which we have mini-mysteries, Host Help articles, jokes and other fun stuff!
9. The Mystery Maiden spends most of her time locked in a cold, dark basement, surrounded by spiders. Spooky music is pumped into the basement, and she is only allowed to eat Snackwells Oreo cookies and drink mint tea until she comes up with a stellar mystery plot.
10. Our favourite day of the week is Friday. We're all about the party!
11. We sometimes work in conjunction with GrassRoutes Adventures, and are throwing a Halloween bash in Calgary this year.
12. Our original site was pretty crappy, but now it's awesome!
And Finally...
13. We love killing people for a living!

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Friday, August 3, 2007

What is your biggest party planning concern?

Hello faithful readers! This week I'm asking you for your imput on party planning, and your answers will help us launch a fantastic new part of our website which is, at present moment, TOP SECRET! The question I'm looking to have answered is:

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PARTY PLANNING CONCERN? Or, alternatively, what holds you back from hosting a party?

I look forward to reading your replies, and thanks for your help! Keep checking back to the Shot In The Dark Mystery Games blog for more on this exciting launch!