How to Play Murder the Game
Uncover the intricate murder plots of Wink Murder, Squeeze Murder, and more
Who knew that a handshake in the dark could lead to your very demise? The game Murder goes by a variety of names and different iterations depending on where you're from and where you learned the game. However, every version is easy to play. It makes for a great icebreaker or evening of entertainment—especially in classrooms or at parties. All you need is a group of people (preferably six or more) and the guide below before the game is afoot!
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Everyone must walk as if they are walking in a grid, meaning they walk in straight lines and with ninety-degree turns. There is no set pattern to follow; you just want to make sure everyone isn’t bumping into each other. However, you must be passing other players frequently and shaking the hand of everyone you pass.[3]
Your goal as the murderer is to kill as many players as you can before you get caught. The way to do this is by scratching the inside of another player’s wrist with your index finger while shaking their hand. Remember, it’s not necessary to kill every person whose hand you shake, especially since this will make it obvious that you’re the killer.
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If your hand is only squeezed once, you are, unfortunately, “dead.” This means you have to stop playing and leave the circle. However, you can die as dramatically as you want. Often, a more dramatic death adds more fun to the game. For example, fling yourself from your chair, clutch your chest, or moan in agony.[9]
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After the murderer’s been chosen, have the detective come back into the room. The rest of the players should form a standing or seated circle, with the detective standing in the middle.[12]
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Murder is a fun game for 10 people or more where 1 player is the murderer and the others have to guess who it is. To set up the game, choose 1 person to be out each round. Then, have everyone close their eyes. The person who's out should tap the shoulder of someone to be the murderer. Once a murderer has been chosen, all of the players should open their eyes and start walking in straight lines. Players can only turn at 90-degree angles. Every time they pass another player, they have to shake hands. The murderer can lightly scratch anyone’s palm with their pinky finger to kill them, but they don’t have to kill everyone. When a player is scratched, they need to count for 10 seconds in their head while walking around, then pretend to die. At any point, players can say aloud who they think the murderer is. If they’re right, they win the game, but if they’re wrong, they die too. Keep playing until the murderer is discovered. For more tips, including how to play squeeze murder, read on!
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