Can I add extra players to the game?

Hi, we are having a family reunion and I was wondering if there was a way to add 8 more characters to the Alice in Wonderland Murder mystery game game? Joanne

Dear Joanne

Thank you for the question. The Alice in Wonderland game, and the Fairytale game and the Titanic game come with the advantage of adding up to 4 extra players. These players are not suspects, but detectives. This is one way to make your party larger.

Some people simply add extra players who observe the game play and then read the recap for that round out loud (provided with the games) and ask a question of their own design, at the end of each round, and of course participate in guessing the killer. You can add as many extra gamers to your table, who observe the action and jump in when they feel like it, and ask a question. I have even heard some people who are a little shy prefer it this way! You can pick different characters from the various game themes (different from the game characters), send similar invitations and play it this way. Just make sure that your extra guests “Know” that they are playing in a limited capacity, and are not suspects, so no one is disappointed . Some of the game’s comes with extra “Guessing cards” for these extra players to fill out at the end of the game (who did it).

Also another fun way to add extra players is to double up the characters. Some players have played the game in teams of 2, 2 Alice’s, 2 Queen’s etc. They share the rounds and work as a team, I hope this helps!

Thanks,
Gary Laliberte

Gary,
I’m going to take your suggestion about two teams.
I will place the order. Have a great day.
Joanne

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In the few years since my games have been on the market, one question that I receive is “Can I add extra characters/players to the game?” My games are created for 8 to 10 players depending on the game. They are made for smaller groups of people, so that everyone can enjoy a Murder Mystery evening, which is not 40 or 50 people in size.

But many buyers have successfully added extra guests to their parties. The Titanic Game comes with an addition eight profiles. Basically as long as your extra players know that they are not a suspect in the game and will not be using a scripted part, but that they can ask questions at the end of each round and take a guess at who killed the victim, they are usually satisfied and enjoy the evening.

The same with the Alice in Wonderland Murder Mystery game, some buyers have doubled up the characters, having 2 Alice’s, 2 Hatter’s etc, each sharing the rounds, or they just added other Alice in Wonderland characters who are allowed to ask questions at the end of each round and take a guess at the killer. There are always people who are a little shy and are happy to participate in a less involved role.