Blondie Bombshell
The Hollywood sweetheart.
Her white dress, blonde curls and oversized lashes are legendary, but is she really the wide-eyed innocent she first appears?
Female
The story so far
The evening
Lights! Camera! Murder!
The star-studded red carpet premiere of Alfred Hitchcrook’s latest movie is taking place on Sundown Boulevard.
What was meant to be a night of glitz and glamour ends with an almighty splash when the celebrated director is found floating in the swimming pool.
The most famous faces of Hollywood’s Golden Age are now suspects in a scandal too shocking even for the silver screen…
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
James Teen
The bad boy.
Effortlessly stylish in white tee, blue jeans and leather jacket, this smoulderingly cool Rebel Without a Cause refuses to play by the rules.
Male
Hugh Grit
The cowboy.
Wearing a classic combination of wide-brim hat, flannel shirt, necktie and holster, this strong and silent type gives nothing away.
Male
Ruby Slippers
The child star.
Carrying her little dog, Tutu, in a basket and wearing blue ribbons in her hair, this sweet Kansas girl will do whatever it takes to get home, but does that include murder?
Female
Al Shookup
The rock ‘n’ roll icon.
With guitar, blue suede shoes and coiffed quiff, this hip-gyrating rocker may spell trouble…
Any gender
Gerry Swansong
The fallen star.
Dripping in wealth and always ready for a close-up in head-to-toe leopard print, this glamorous spider is sure to lure any unsuspecting victim into their web.
Any gender
Ricky Mouse
The big cheese.
Sporting big round rodent ears and cartoonishly dressed in red shorts, large yellow shoes and white gloves, this money-obsessed exec will do anything to live happily ever after.
Male · Joins at 8 players
Tippi Heron
The blacklisted actress.
A sorry sight in ripped clothes and dishevelled bird’s nest-like hair, this social pariah is sure to ruffle a few feathers.
Female · Joins at 8 players
Joel Blue-Eyes
The big guy.
Immaculately dressed in tuxedo and trilby, this suave, smooth-talking gangster isn’t somebody you would want to cross.
Male · Joins at 10 players
Tiffany Breakfast
The fair lady of Hollywood.
The little black dress, tiara and pearls may make this free-spirited ukulele-player appear harmless, but she may just eat you up for breakfast.
Female · Joins at 10 players
William Tennessee
The Southern screenwriter.
Ruggedly dressed in dirty vest and tennis shoes, who knows what this fan-waving melodramatic playwright could be plotting?
Male · Joins at 12 players
Isla Vlucy
The funny girl.
Wearing an apron atop her polka-dot dress and petticoat, this expressive redheaded all-American housewife will make you die with laughter.
Female · Joins at 12 players
Cleo Patra
Hollywood royalty.
Her flowing gold cape, lavish headdress and dramatic make-up are fit for a Queen, but beware this powerful monarch’s fiery temper.
Female · Joins at 14 players
Dickie Burton
The voice of Hollywood.
Never without a drink and prone to Shakespearean recitations, this ruff-collared and velvet-voiced thespian is a real Welsh dragon.
Male · Joins at 14 players
Marnie Dearest
The grande dame of Hollywood.
A striking combination of shoulder pads, dark curls and bold eyebrows make this wire-hanger clutching monster a force to be reckoned with.
Female · Joins at 16 players
Ben Him
The Hollywood hero.
Wielding a spear, this swashbuckling, toga-clad nobleman isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty.
Male · Joins at 16 players
Todd Father
The mobster.
Bada bing! The blood-red flower which adorns his formal black tuxedo hints at this Italian mafia boss’s true colours.
Male · Joins at 18 players
Mae East
The pussycat.
In black heels, black lace gown and black face shawl, this husky-voiced star never takes no for an answer and always gets what she wants.
Female · Joins at 18 players
Grace Monaco
The princess of Hollywood.
In her gold crown and beautiful white dress, you could almost say this actress-turned-princess is dressed to kill.
Female · Joins at 20 players
Jay F Kay
The President.
Often seen behind his podium, this charming, vote-touting Head of State wears red, white and blue and has a killer smile.
Male · 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
- A Minimum of 6 Guests
- Pen and Paper (optional)
- Computer/Laptop/Phone
- A Fun Costume to get in Character (optional)
- A Keen Detective's Eye
- 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 as the inspector!
Do we need to dress up?
Costumes are encouraged but not required!
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