Please read the overview and all the descriptions of the suspects before the party. Sometimes we hide clues in these descriptions.
Overview
A bunch of guys went to the movies to see a SCI-FI action thriller and when the lights came up – Joe was found dead in his seat. Was it poisoned popcorn? Find out what’s really been going on.
The suspects
Martino
I’m a chemistry teacher. I’ve set up a lab at home. Hoping my side business will bring in some extra income. Trying to develop a brain-enhancing herbal supplement. I’ve been experimenting on myself. Dress suggestions: Wear casual clothes but carry a capped test tube or a plastic bag full of special ingredients. If you want, you can wear a baldhead skullcap.
Dagan
I run a really cool joint on the west side of town. It looks like a pinball parlor but when you release the balls on the old-fashioned pinball machine, you find that a secret door opens to an invite-only nightclub. I’ve called it “Slapsies”. Dress suggestions: Wear cool clothes & dark shades. Carry a Slapsies promo.
Naaman
I’m an African leader in exile. I’m dealing with various parties to get back my own money. It’s complex and involves various currencies and foreign banks. I thought I could trust these guys, but now I am not so sure. Dress suggestions:Wear colorful African inspired clothing.
Vitore
I’m ex-military. I had some intense training and a bunch of experiences. But I don’t remember my last few ops. I’m trying to piece together the details. Dress suggestions: Wear cool casual clothes.
Cormac
I’m a personal trainer at a gym near here. That’s how I met most of these guys. We train hard and play hard, or at least when our women let us. Dress suggestions: Wear a tracksuit and, if possible, a heart monitor and/or pedometer. Add some fake muscles.
Bennet
I’m the projectionist and also the ticket seller during the daytime when I am often the only one here. To be honest, I just put the movie on and then I left. I don’t like sci-fi anyway because the plots are always so weak. This movie’s been on for a while, so there were just the seven guys watching it. Dress suggestions: Wear a uniform.
Salvador
Most of my friends call me “Dali”. But I’m not a painter. Actually, I’m the opposite. I’m a demolitionist – a destroyer rather than a creator. Dress suggestions: Wear workman clothes like overalls.
Argus
I create wearable robot technologies for a living. Sometimes I try out the suits on myself, but I never wear them in public, ‘cause I don’t like being stared at. Dress suggestions: Wear nerd-type clothes like big glasses and a check shirt.
Optional investigator
Sergeant Jay Leonard – I’m the kind of cop you don’t want to mess with if you know what’s good for you. On the good cop bad cop scale, I’m off the charts in the wrong direction. Dress suggestions: Wear a fake Police uniform or a blue shirt and trousers and carry a notebook and pen. Or don’t wear a uniform and wear tough guy clothes. Wear cool sunglasses.
The optional witnesses
Farrell – I’m a journalist. Because I ride a really fast motorbike, I often get here before the police do. I’ve seen a lot of really messed up stuff. But I’m cool. Nothing fazes me. Dress suggestions: Wear motorbike rider clothes and carry a helmet and a pen and notepad or a digital tablet.
Franz – I’m a medical examiner. I’m young because I was a gifted child. I graduated from med school before I turned twenty-one. I’ll probably go back and do a PhD, but I wanted to see some action first. Dress suggestions: Wear a white lab coat and carry a doctor’s black bag.
Theo – I sell newspapers at a stand on the corner near the theater. When I saw these guys walk by today, I knew there was going to be trouble. Maybe I’m psychic. Dress suggestions: Carry some newspapers.
Lyss – My full name is Ulysses, but most people call me Lyss. I wish my parents never named me that because on top of it all, I have a lisp. I was handing out discount flyers for a local restaurant outside the theater. I managed to give a few of them flyers. Dress suggestions: Wear neat clothes. Carry some flyers.
Eddie – I’m a CSI – a crime scene investigator. In this case, I’m taking everyone’s fingerprints and analyzing the popcorn and so on. Dress suggestions: Wear a uniform and carry some evidence bags and an inkpad to use for fingerprint taking. Or use a digital tablet for this.
Reuel – I’m what some people call a modern day sorcerer. I revive the dead or make them walk at least. One of the suspects – I’m sworn to secrecy as to which one, but one of them asked me to come here after they found Joe had died. I heard from him that Joe always said he wanted to be a zombie. Dress suggestions: Wear weird hippy clothes and carry a tiny voodoo doll and stick pins in it.
Vergil – I’m Joe’s father. I’m in a state of shock. I can’t believe he’s dead. But that’s him. No doubt about it. He’s been a bad kid, but didn’t deserve this. Dress suggestions: Wear conservative clothes.