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Let’s Commiserate · Yesterday · 1 hr 8 min

Scandal at the Shoe Box

Welcome to Part 3 of our series that introduces you to our whodunnit party games! In this episode, we breakdown “Scandal at the Shoe Box”, a 1920s speakeasy murder mystery party. This is one of our most popular games, and it’s family-friendly! With a rich backstory taking place during the prohibition era, this game includes everything people want in a 1920s party - spunky flappers, smooth-talking gangsters, and a film noir atmosphere! Watch the full episode to hear what you can expect when you purchase this game. What costumes should you get? What type of characters does it include? How difficult is the mystery to solve? Get your copy of the game here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1140019845/digital-printable-murder-mystery-party Try the game and let us know what you think! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism! Timestamps: 0:00:00 Having podcast guest-hosts 0:05:20 Let’s plan a party - YOU choose the theme! 0:13:08 The story behind creating this game 0:19:42 Writing for a big party 0:27:28 The Judge Judy fandom 0:31:28 Character-driven vs. plot-driven 0:36:29 Filming the videos 0:44:50 Costumes, costumes, costumes! 0:46:07 Why this game is special to Sam 0:55:02 The best party we ever had? 0:59:21 Overall thoughts 1:01:50 When should you try this game? Is it family-friendly? 1:04:15 Teasing the next episode and the gangster’s wife! 🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries! Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love: 🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time. 🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing! 🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun! 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand 🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

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Welcome to Part 3 of our series that introduces you to our whodunnit party games! In this episode, we breakdown “Scandal at the Shoe Box”, a 1920s speakeasy murder mystery party. This is one of our most popular games, and it’s family-friendly! With a rich backstory taking place during the prohibition era, this game includes everything people want in a 1920s party - spunky flappers, smooth-talking gangsters, and a film noir atmosphere!

Watch the full episode to hear what you can expect when you purchase this game. What costumes should you get? What type of characters does it include? How difficult is the mystery to solve?

Get your copy of the game here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1140019845/digital-printable-murder-mystery-party

Try the game and let us know what you think!

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoy our mix of commiseration and criticism!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 Having podcast guest-hosts

0:05:20 Let’s plan a party - YOU choose the theme! 0:13:08 The story behind creating this game

0:19:42 Writing for a big party

0:27:28 The Judge Judy fandom

0:31:28 Character-driven vs. plot-driven

0:36:29 Filming the videos

0:44:50 Costumes, costumes, costumes!

0:46:07 Why this game is special to Sam

0:55:02 The best party we ever had?

0:59:21 Overall thoughts

1:01:50 When should you try this game? Is it family-friendly?

1:04:15 Teasing the next episode and the gangster’s wife!

🎙 Let’s Commiserate – The Podcast Where We Rant, Debate, and Solve Mysteries!

Join best friends Sam & Dave as we vent about life’s frustrations and dive into heated, entertaining debates about two things we love:

🔹 Star Wars – From the highs of the originals to the chaos of the sequels, we break it all down one argument at a time.

🔹 Murder Mystery Films – Whodunits, detective classics, and the twists that keep us guessing!

🕵️‍♂️ Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from our Etsy shop, Mysteries On Demand. Check out our games! https://mysteriesondemand.etsy.com

Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/letscommiserate

Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts, and follow us for more mystery + movie fun!

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesondemand

🎭 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mysteriesondemand

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