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How many people do I need for this game?

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You will need at least five people. The more people there are, the more challenging the game will be.

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Does there have to be a police officer?

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No there doesn't -- as long as you have a detective because someone has to pick who the murderer is.

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If you have been 'killed,' is it best to actually act as if you're dead by lying on the ground, or should you just sit somewhere so someone can ask if you're dead?

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Either would be okay, but it would be easier if you were lying on the ground.

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What if I have only three people to play with?

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You will have a hard time playing Murder in the Dark with only three people. The problem is, if one person is "murdered", the third person will easily be able to figure out who the murderer is. To win, the murderer has to get both other players in just one round. Otherwise, he loses by simple process of elimination.

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Can it be played with 10 people?

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Sure. One murderer, one detective, and the rest are randoms. The detective has to go out of the room, and when someone yells, "MURDER IN THE DARK!" the detective comes in and guesses who the murderer was.

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Can I manually pick out the characters?

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Yes, if you are the host of the game, you can choose the characters.

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Can I use other signs besides winking?

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Yes. If you can't wink or simply don't want to, you can have people shake hands and squeeze their hand twice; this version is known as "Handshake Murderer."

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How do I play with four people?

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One person is the murderer, one person is the detective, the others are randoms. It's not a good idea to play with four.

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Do I have to declare death during the game?

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If you are playing a version in which the murderer hides bodies, then you do not.

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What are the slips of paper for?

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The slips of paper show what roles people are.

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Can you play without the cards?

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Yes, just use pieces of paper instead.

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Does the victim literally die?

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Not literally, it's just a game. The victim only "dies" in the game when the murderer catches the player, the victim does not die in real life.

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Can the game be played in a circle?

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No, since you will be walking around in the dark, but you could stand or sit in a circle while choosing roles.

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Can I play this game in a circle?

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Yes. You could have a sign the murderer does like winking, smiling, fake crying, etc.

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If we have the cards for who is who, why do we need the slip of papers?

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Those are alternate options for game prep. Both options randomly assign roles and you're good to go.

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Why would the murderer say that the person is a victim and is dead?

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The murderer will not say that, the victims will come across the dead bodies and shout, "Murder in the dark."

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What is the role of the police officer?

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The role is just to be a back-up for when/if the detective dies.

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How would the detective find the murderer if it is dark?

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Through guessing or by the process of elimination. Some people could also use flashlights.

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Can I play this in a big and dark second floor room if some of my friends are slightly scared of the dark?

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You could. If your friends are scared of the dark, however, it may be a good idea to play in a smaller or better-lit location.

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Can a young kid play this?

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Yes. The game is simple enough for everyone to understand, even if you're a young kid.

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What if someone who is yelling "murder in the dark" gets killed by the murderer while they are yelling?

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They die as well and lie on the floor like any other murder. They must stop yelling as soon as they are killed.

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What if someone sees another person get "killed?" Is the murderer revealed during the Q & A session?

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You put them up for accusations and they have to give a alibi, then you have to vote to see if he/she killed the person.

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Can I play Murder in the Dark with two players?

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No, since the detective will easily find out who the murderer is. It's best to play with as many friends as possible for more fun.

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Are we allowed to punch rather than 'tap'?

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You could...but make it super light. You don't want to actually hurt the other person.

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Can I play Murder in the Dark with only two players?

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No, you need at least 5 people. A police officer, detective and murderer are needed.

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Can Murder in the Dark be played with two people?

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No, because there would be only a detective and a murderer, or a murderer and a victim. Each of you would know who the other was.

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What if somebody teams up with the murderer and pretends to not be dead, even though they are dead?

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Then that person should be kicked from the match, they should not be allowed to play if they are not going to follow the rules.

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I only have 4 people for the whole game, how can we play?

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Even though it’s not a good amount of players, you can still use 1 murderer, 1 detective, and the rest are suspects.

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Is there a cool down time before murdering another player?

Aaron Z Cung

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I don’t think there is but you could limit the amount of eliminations or make the killer wait some time between eliminating players so that the game doesn’t end too quickly.

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Can we play Murder in the Dark with three people?

Aaron Z Cung

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Yes, you technically could, but it’s not a good idea, as the murderer can easily eliminate the other two. It would be better if there are five to seven players.

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