By separate invitation, you and a select few others have been invited to Watersdown Mansion as the weekend guests of Sir Roger Watersdown. As Sir Roger's guest, I thought you might be interested in some information about the mansion and, perhaps, about the other guests that will be present during your stay. I have enclosed a brief biography of each guest. Watersdown Mansion is an old, elegant stone building situated in Yorkshire, England, and constructed in 1817. The original owner, Lord Balmy Farfrummit, made his fortune selling English pig iron to the French after Bonaparte's defeat in 1815. Roger Watersdown acquired the entire Farfrummit holdings in 1925 after the tragic death of Viscount Farfrummit aboard his sailing yacht, Frummit's Ferry, which foundered during a fierce storm off Falmouth Harbour. Sir Roger, as you may know, is the principal shareholder of the giant conglomerate Watersdown Beverages Ltd., and known far and wide as a jovial host. Female guests are cautioned that Sir Roger, after consumption of his customary evening cocktails, tends to become something of a leech. I welcome you on behalf of Sir Roger and the entire Watersdown Mansion household, and I hope your stay will be a pleasant one.

THE GAME
Know people with a taste for murder mysteries? In How to Host a Murder - Watersdown Affair, you have received an invitation to Watersdown Mansion, the elegant home of Sir Roger Watersdown. Assume the role of one of these eight worldly characters. Imagine your home is a 1930's English mansion as you and your dinner guests enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue. All you need is a sense of humour and a light-hearted approach toward deceit, larceny, sex and murder. How to Host a Murder is so much fun, it's almost criminal!

CHARACTERS
* Dr. Malcom K.T. Praktiss: A wealthy, well-liked physician
* Miranda T. Shetes: A beautiful and talented young American actress
* Roger S.B. Astird: Sir Roger's long-lost illegitimate son
* Dame Allison Bigh: A renowned author of English mystery novels
* Prosper Alvin Bates Esquire: Sir Roger's lawyer, personal advisor and talented golfing companion
* Donald J. Brooks: Sir Roger's nephew, successful city banker and brilliant financial strategist
* Florence Wing Brooks: Donald's socialite wife
* Eiaguielle R. Aminmund: Sir Roger's confidential secretary

CONTENTS
* A CD with details of the murder
* a host guide with instructions
* 8 guest invitations and envelopes
* 8 player name tags
* 8 individual player manuals
* Sheet of secret clues
* Diagram of the crime scene
* Optional menu and costume suggestions for the truly adventurous!