"Killer" Variant
In another variation of the game all players who are not the 'Killer' participate in attempting to unmask the killer. Play is best done seated at a table where all players can clearly see all other players. A deck of cards is used; the Ace of Spades (or any suitable agreed upon card) is drawn and will indicate the Killer. Additional cards are drawn so the deal contains one card for each player (including the Ace of Spades).
A candle which will burn for at least 20–30 minutes is set in front of each player. A suitable method for lighting each candle is provided to each player. When all players are ready, the cards are dealt. Each player looks at their own card to discover if they are the Killer for this round. If they are not then they will participate in helping to discover and unmask the killer. Players should exercise caution to ensure that they do not expose their card to any other player at this time. Once a player looks at his/her card, the card should be set face down in front of them. When all cards are in place in front of each player, the candles are lit. At this time the room should be darkened (the darker, the better). Turn out all lights so that only the candles are providing illumination.
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Famous quotes containing the words killer and/or variant:
“I see the killer in him
and he turns on an oven,
an oven, an oven, an oven
and on a pie plate he sticks
in my Yellow Star....”
—Anne Sexton (1928–1974)
““I am willing to die for my country” is a variant of “I am willing to kill for my country.””
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)