Immediately, the atmosphere changed as each player marked off their list, eyes glaring suspiciously at one another. Daring them to cheat. Player 1 took a roll. Breath was held.
6
Quickly, player one moved towards the Dining Room. They annouced their accusation
"Mr Plum, wrench, dining room"
The players on their left, Player 2, shook their heads in a negative, they did not have those cards. Player 3 shook her head too. Player 4 stared at her cards, as though willing them to change. Hesitating, she picked up the card and slowly slid it over, like pulling teeth. Player 1 quickly snatched it up and read through it and slid the card back. The card was quickly snatched and returned to Player 4's pile. All other players look on breathlessly as Player 1 cautiously marked off the card.
It was now Player 2's turn to roll.
1
Laughter at the player's inept to acheived a higher number, the dice moved on to player 3.
5
She entered the Ballroom. Looking over her cards and her list, she deliberated on her accusation. The tension in the room very sublty thicken as they tried to figure out her suggestion.
Ms Scarlett, Ballroom, Lead Pipe.
This time, it was Player 5 who had the card. Everyone observed the solemnity if cards being exchanged and partners whispered suggestions to one another.
This went on for more than 45 minutes. Now, Player 2 have been eliminated from the game. It was Player 3's turn onces again. She rolled.
4
Mrs White, Kitchen, Rope.
None of the players had it. Nervously, the partners in Player 1 glanced at each other and at Player 5. Player 4 had a turn.
1
Nowhere for her.
Player 3 excused herself to go to the bathroom.
Player 5 smugly said,
"Mrs White killed Mr Boddy in the Kitchen with a Rope"
She opened the tiny envelope. She smiled in triumph, she was right. The emotions in the room lighten. The losing players congratulated Player 5 on her neat thinking skills. And suddenly,
A shriek of frustration is heard from the bathroom. From the very incensed Player 3.
Oh well better luck next time.
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That was how the game of Cluedo at my birthday party went. And it was scary being there.


