An Expansion for Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine Game Ellery Queen, as the joint pseudonym of Frederic Dannay and Manfred Bennington Lee, is cool. The magazine? The countless collections? These guys are top notch, legendary--an undeniably major influence on not just the Shamus Game, but the whole mystery genre. But Ellery Queen, their erudite, educated amateur sleuth, … Continue reading My Scrapbook: The Dan Fortune Game
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It Figures…
Private Eye Dolls, Action Figures & Collectibles They're not dolls! They're not even action figures anymore! They're... "collectibles." Honey West (1965, Gilbert) Possibly the first-ever P.I. action figure, this 11-inch doll was allegedly "beautifully fashioned after Anne Francis" who played Honey on television, and there were several "glamorous action accessories" available (a formal … Continue reading It Figures…
Oh, The Games People Played Then
Some Classic Private Eye & Detective Board Games Every night and everyday, now... Of course, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so here's a short list of diversions from the past (and present) for those of you who like to play. A roll of the dice, a spin of the spinner, … Continue reading Oh, The Games People Played Then