Sally Monella
Willy Willy’s buxom next-door neighbour.
Tanned and keen to show off her figure, Sally makes for an eyeful of a neighbour!
Female
The story so far
The evening
A neighbourly barbecue in the small town of Dirty Water, Down Under, is rudely cut short when the host, Willy Willy, is found dead in the kitchen – skewered through the heart!
The invited guests have the task of solving the murder. Can they crack the case before the barbie gets cold?
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
Sidney Oprahaus
Import/export businessperson.
Wearing a business suit and carrying a briefcase, Sidney is always looking for a better deal.
Any gender
Mel Borne
Car insurance broker and professional boomerang thrower.
With a strong throwing arm, you wouldn’t want to arm wrestle Mel!
Any gender
Crocodile Dunkirk
Ayers Rock National Park ranger.
Butch and suntanned, Crocodile Dunkirk is keen to show off his muscles and his hunky physique.
Male
Wally Bee
Local kangaroo farmer.
In a check shirt and dirty dungarees, Wally Bee really looks like he’s been around the bush.
Male
Edna Average
Willy Willy’s outrageous girlfriend.
With dazzling glasses and an outfit to match her personality, Edna really is a sight for sore eyes!
Female
Frank Furter
A sports fanatic.
Sporting his favourite team's colours, Frank is a bit of a lager lout, with a beer belly on which to rest his bottle and a baseball cap to shade his drink.
Male · Joins at 8 players
Kylie Invogue
Childhood friend and professional singer.
Stylish and sultry, Kylie has a fantastic voice and has always been very lucky, lucky, lucky when it comes to making it in the world of pop!
Female · Joins at 8 players
Barry Areef
A mad surfer dude.
In Bermuda shorts and flip-flops, Barry thinks he is the object of every woman’s desire.
Male · Joins at 10 players
Tamsin De’vil
South African businesswoman.
Sophisticated, smart and well dressed, Tamsin looks completely out of place at Willy Willy’s barbecue.
Female · Joins at 10 players
Mayor Naise
The town’s easy-going Mayor.
A diving fanatic, you never know whether you’ll see Mayor Naise in a wetsuit or chains of office!
Any gender · Joins at 12 players
Alice Sprung
Reserved and shy computer geek.
Still wearing her tech support polo shirt having come straight from an install, Alice is a computer nerd by day and into role playing games at night.
Female · Joins at 12 players
Shelley Beech
Security guard.
Dressed in black with some strange belt attachments that could be tasers or batons, no one wants to mess with Shelley either on or off duty!
Female · Joins at 14 players
Clarence Mount
Owner of the local stables.
Fluent in tourist chatter and with a happy trekking attitude, Clarence is always in jeans and check shirt with a wide brimmed rancher's hat.
Male · Joins at 14 players
Victoria Derby
Chairwoman of the Charity for Retired Racehorses.
A huge horse lover, Victoria is always dressed for the races!
Female · Joins at 16 players
Ted Kelly
Petty criminal.
In a hoodie and jeans, Ted looks right dodgy in any situation and often has pockets filled with small shoplifted items he's ready to sell on.
Male · Joins at 16 players
Fanny Creek
Geologist.
Wearing somewhat dusty apparel, Fanny certainly knows her way around rocks!
Female · Joins at 18 players
Tim Tam
Biscuit Manufacturer
As smooth as his chocolate coated biscuits, Tim loves female company and is known for his double-entendres!
Male · Joins at 18 players
Billy Bong
Farm labourer.
A strong and handsome hardworking sort, Billy has the ladies falling at his feet, whether that's from his overpowering cologne or his good looks it's hard to tell.
Male · Joins at 20 players
Anne Zacks
Radical environmentalist.
Anne is always in practical clothing and ready to protest about everything and anything.
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
- 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 pinch of Gatsby Glamour!
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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