Q: What age is A Dead Man's Chest suitable for?

Freeform Games recommends A Dead Man's Chest is suitable for anyone over the age of 12. There's some reading involved, so it may not be appropriate for younger kids.

Q: How long does A Dead Man's Chest take to play?

I would allow 3-4 hours to play A Dead Man's Chest . While the game itself takes 2.5-3 hours to play, I recommend allowing time to introduce the game and wind down after.

Q: Where's my download?

Shortly after buying A Dead Man's Chest you should receive an email from Freeform Games explaining how to download the game files. If you haven't received this, please first check your spam filter - sometimes the emails end up there. If that fails, please get in touch directly with Freeform Games - with the details of which game you bought, when you bought it, and which email address you used. Or contact me (with that same information) and I'll get in touch for you.

Q: Can I host A Dead Man's Chest and also play a character?

The host has an important role in A Dead Man's Chest . The organize and coordinate the party. They also act as an impartial "referee" - so it's important that they have read the game and understand what is going on. So I recommend not playing a character and hosting the game. But if you still want to host a game and play a character (or you have to because a player cannot attend), I have advice on doing that here .

Question 1

Does A Dead Man's Chest have a money-back guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

Freeform Games offer a cast-iron guarantee on all their murder mystery games. If you're not completely satisfied with A Dead Man's Chest then let them know within 30 days and they will refund you.

Question 2

What age is A Dead Man's Chest suitable for?

Accepted Answer

Freeform Games recommends A Dead Man's Chest is suitable for anyone over the age of 12. There's some reading involved, so it may not be appropriate for younger kids.

Question 3

How long does A Dead Man's Chest take to play?

Accepted Answer

I would allow 3-4 hours to play A Dead Man's Chest. While the game itself takes 2.5-3 hours to play, I recommend allowing time to introduce the game and wind down after.

Question 4

Where's my download?

Accepted Answer

Shortly after buying A Dead Man's Chest you should receive an email from Freeform Games explaining how to download the game files.

If you haven't received this, please first check your spam filter - sometimes the emails end up there.

If that fails, please get in touch directly with Freeform Games - with the details of which game you bought, when you bought it, and which email address you used. Or contact me (with that same information) and I'll get in touch for you.

Question 5

How many guests will I need?

Accepted Answer

You need at least 12 guests and no more than 16.

If you have fewer than 12 guests you will have to drop a character (which may affect the plot), or play a character yourself (not ideal, but I talk about it here), or even ask a guest to play two characters at once.

If you have more than 16 guests you will need to create your own, or use one of the free extra characters provided by Freeform Games when you download A Dead Man's Chest.

Question 6

Can I host A Dead Man's Chest and also play a character?

Accepted Answer

The host has an important role in A Dead Man's Chest. The organize and coordinate the party. They also act as an impartial "referee" - so it's important that they have read the game and understand what is going on.

So I recommend not playing a character and hosting the game.

But if you still want to host a game and play a character (or you have to because a player cannot attend), I have advice on doing that here.

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