New Detective Board Game: Murder in the Canfield Casino

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs History Museum has released a new board game, titled Murder in the Canfield Casino: The Saratoga Springs Historical Detective Game. 

Players take on the role of historical figures from Saratoga Springs history and act as sleuths to solve the murder of Ms. Sara Toga in the Canfield Casino, Saratoga Springs’ most historic building. The game board is based on the floor plan of the Casino, and the suspects are prominent people from Saratoga Springs history, including: John Morrissey, George Crum, and Lillian Russell. All the potential murder weapons shown in the game are real artifacts from the collection of the History Museum. 

“This game was conceptualized during the pandemic shutdowns. I designed and wrote it and sourced out the creative materials necessary to talented local people. We are so excited to have this finally come to fruition and be available for the holiday season,” said James Parillo, Executive Director of the History Museum, in a statement.

Murder in the Canfield Casino retails for $49.95, with all proceeds benefitting the Museum. The game is available at the Saratoga Springs History Museum Shop, Impressions of Saratoga, The Dark Horse Mercantile, G. Williker’s and The National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame’s Shop.  

The History Museum has been located in the Canfield Casino since 1912 and serves thousands of visitors and hundreds of schoolchildren every year. The Museum’s three floors of exhibits tell the story of Saratoga Springs, and are always changing and improving. The History Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec.18. The Museum Shop will remain open Dec. 19–23 for holiday shopping.