Byron Case
Wine merchant.
Respectable and presentable, Byron likes to dress smartly but is never in a suit, preferring a casual jacket and trousers to give an air of relaxed sophistication.
Male
The story so far
The evening
The Grand Cru estate, situated on the fertile slopes of the Loire Valley in France, is a small family run vineyard with considerable rustic charm and appeal. The owners of the estate, Max and Demi Liter, regularly host wine tasting evenings which allow their guests to sample the latest bottlings. Unfortunately for the guests this evening, the vintage had more body than they were expecting. Max Liter has been discovered dead in a vat of wine!
The line-up
Meet the suspects
Your guests play these characters, and every one of them has something to hide.
6 suspects · 2 female, 2 male, 2 any gender
Demi Liter
Wife of Max Liter.
In silk, satin or velvet, Demi is fond of luxury and is dressed, made-up and manicured to perfection in order to entertain her guests in style.
Female
Cary Dover
Swiss bank manager.
Punctual and with a very strict dress sense, Cary wears a smartly pressed suit and wouldn’t dare have a hair out of place!
Any gender
Nick Blagger
Retired rock star.
In faded jeans and ripped shirt, Nick regularly forgets to shave and just sort of hangs out, man…
Male
Phillipa Delphia
Local cheesemaker.
Delicate and dizzy, Phillipa has a hiccupping laugh and likes her frills.
Female
Jean Le’Carré
Retired Foreign Office minister.
Sophistcated and aloof, Jean is always well dressed in custom fit clothing.
Any gender
Lady Bla Bla
Celebrity singer and actress.
Whackily dressed Lady Bla Bla loves anything that shows off her fabulous figure.
Female · Joins at 8 players
Monty Carlo
Racing car driver.
In a leather-patched tweed jacket, racing goggles and silk scarf, Monty loves his vintage cars and knows all sorts of interesting facts about motoring.
Male · Joins at 8 players
Dr Karafe
Wine blender.
White coated and with a strangely Slavic accent, Dr. Karafe is a suave mixer.
Male · Joins at 10 players
Jilly Goodblend
Oenophile.
A wine critic with an eccentric style, Jilly is tremendously popular with the public, even if her caustic commentary has a tendency to offend the vineyard owners!
Female · Joins at 10 players
Vinnie Dresser
Vineyard manager.
In dungarees and a checked shirt, Vinnie has come straight from the vineyards.
Male · Joins at 12 players
Honor Platter
Local delicatessen owner.
Never without samples, Honor is artistically dressed to compliment her haute cuisine.
Female · Joins at 12 players
Ivor Sixpack
Rugby player.
Athletic and muscular, Ivor loves a party and is an imposing man in any gathering.
Male · Joins at 14 players
Daisy Chain
Student and part-time cleaner.
Young, French and immaculately manicured, Daisy rarely holds down a job for long and is waiting to be swept off her feet by Mr. Right.
Female · Joins at 14 players
Matt Finish
Painter/decorator.
In work overalls or paint-spotted jeans, Matt has a strong physique and an animal magnetism which makes him popular with female customers.
Male · Joins at 16 players
Gillian Tease
Burlesque dancer.
Curvaceous and attractive, Gillian loves her layers and is always prepared to strip off an item or two if things get too hot.
Female · Joins at 16 players
Bill Deway
Self-made billionaire.
Fond of yachting, Bill has a relaxed, made-it attitude to life and a serious suntan.
Male · Joins at 18 players
Brigitte Bordeaux
Actress.
Ever glamorous with her off-the-shoulder dresses, Brigitte is an object of desire with her perfect figure and stylish dress sense.
Female · Joins at 18 players
Mike Rosoft
Computer engineer.
A relaxed and trendy gadget lover with a slightly nerdy attitude, Mike loves to speak jargon to anyone willing to listen.
Male · Joins at 20 players
Poppy Field
Horticulturalist
With her country-girl style, Poppy is incredibly attractive, but lethal with her secateurs should any man let her down!
Female · Joins at 20 players
How it plays
How the event runs
Ninety minutes on Zoom, led by one of our professional actors. Your guests join from wherever they are, on a computer, tablet or phone.
What you'll need
- (At least) Six of your most Outgoing Friends to Play Suspects
- Pen and Paper (optional)
- Computer/Laptop/Phone
- A Fun Costume to get in Character
- A Sense of Humour!
Hosted by us
We run it. You solve it.
You and your guests take on the roles of the suspects, with a host on the call to guide you through the mystery.
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A professional actor hosts
They lead your group through the clues and the questions, and our detective reveals all at the end.
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Your guests are the suspects
Everyone listens for clues and interrogates each other, because one of you committed the crime.
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Join from anywhere
It runs on Zoom, so guests can join on a computer, tablet or phone, wherever they are.
Before you buy
Frequently Asked Questions
If you can’t find an answer to your specific question do reach out via email or phone.
When can we book it for?
Any day from 7 days ahead up to 12 months ahead, starting on the hour. Times are UK time; if you're elsewhere, the booking box shows yours beside each one.
How many people can play?
Groups from six players, all on the same call from wherever they are. The booking box goes up to the largest group this game is run for; for a bigger one, call us on +44 (0)2030 112 215 and we'll sort it out.
What happens after we book?
You get an order confirmation straight away, and we send the Zoom link for your event before the night.
Will there be actors?
You and your team will be taking on the roles of the suspects in this game but you will have a host on the call to help guide you through the mystery!
Do we need to dress up?
Costumes are encouraged but not required!
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