Bump off at the Grind
Burlesque Themed Murder Mystery
From: £22.99
- Virtual Video Inspector
- Instant download option available
- Can be played in person & Virtually
- Easy to change number of players after purchase*
Welcome, one and all, to Burlesque! A world of bumps, grinds, teases, corsets, lash extensions, pouts, stage lighting and smoke awaits you! Nothing is what it seems here and everyone has a gimmick. Some showing a little more, other’s showing a little less, with fans, umbrellas, wings, balloons, glitter and other accessories adding to the erotic mystique that make up Burlesque!
Pin-up glamour, steampunk, erotic gothic and rockabilly fashion all sit comfortably together in The Grind, the city’s best known burlesque venue. The troupe are all dressed up and ready to go!
Unfortunately for everyone, this evening’s entertainment has had to be cancelled. Ivor Merkin, the owner of The Grind, has been found dead in the girl’s dressing room amidst all the feathers, pasties, tit tape and fans. With the backstage area only accessible to the dancers, bar staff and other troupe members, someone here clearly had more than teasing on their mind when they arrived this afternoon. The question is… who?
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Video Inspector Included in all Murder Mystery Kits
Meet your detective
Each round your detective revels clues and helps you solve the case.
Video detective is included in all our games as an option the detective can also be played by a guest the host or as an audio recording.
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Introducing the suspects
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Penny Sweets – Candy Vendor
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.
Havanna Hurricane – Guest Performer
The Marylyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Penny Sweets – Candy Vendor
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.
Havanna Hurricane – Guest Performer
The Marylyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.
Miss Demeanour – Security
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.
Bella Von Kiss – Singer
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Penny Sweets – Candy Vendor
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.
Havanna Hurricane – Guest Performer
The Marylyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.
Miss Demeanour – Security
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.
Bella Von Kiss – Singer
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.
Fanny Delight – Ticket collector
Athletic and very able to cavort energetically around the stage, Fanny is a Delight by name and delight by nature!
Vontessa Marietta – Historic themed Act
With her mediaeval-styled corset and hair, Vontessa is a passionate woman who likes to dominate.
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Penny Sweets – Candy Vendor
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.
Havanna Hurricane – Guest Performer
The Marylyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.
Miss Demeanour – Security
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.
Bella Von Kiss – Singer
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.
Fanny Delight – Ticket collector
Athletic and very able to cavort energetically around the stage, Fanny is a Delight by name and delight by nature!
Vontessa Marietta – Historic themed Act
With her mediaeval-styled corset and hair, Vontessa is a passionate woman who likes to dominate.
Storme Chaser – Comedy performer
Curvaceous and bold, Storme has a strong personality and a comedy genius.
Lacey Smalls – Wardrobe kitten
Demure and fond of frills, Lacey Smalls has an almost nursery rhyme look.
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Penny Sweets – Candy Vendor
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.
Havanna Hurricane – Guest Performer
The Marylyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.
Miss Demeanour – Security
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.
Bella Von Kiss – Singer
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.
Fanny Delight – Ticket collector
Athletic and very able to cavort energetically around the stage, Fanny is a Delight by name and delight by nature!
Vontessa Marietta – Historic themed Act
With her mediaeval-styled corset and hair, Vontessa is a passionate woman who likes to dominate.
Storme Chaser – Comedy performer
Curvaceous and bold, Storme has a strong personality and a comedy genius.
Lacey Smalls – Wardrobe kitten
Demure and fond of frills, Lacey Smalls has an almost nursery rhyme look.
Bunty Goodrack – Candy vendor
Buxom and bawdy, Bunty is game for a laugh and dresses to show off her assets.
Raven Noir – Feather mad fantasia
Curvaceous and dark, Raven accentuates her figure with gypsy cabaret style, feathers and fans.
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Penny Sweets – Candy Vendor
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.
Havanna Hurricane – Guest Performer
The Marylyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.
Miss Demeanour – Security
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.
Bella Von Kiss – Singer
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.
Fanny Delight – Ticket collector
Athletic and very able to cavort energetically around the stage, Fanny is a Delight by name and delight by nature!
Vontessa Marietta – Historic themed Act
With her mediaeval-styled corset and hair, Vontessa is a passionate woman who likes to dominate.
Storme Chaser – Comedy performer
Curvaceous and bold, Storme has a strong personality and a comedy genius.
Lacey Smalls – Wardrobe kitten
Demure and fond of frills, Lacey Smalls has an almost nursery rhyme look.
Bunty Goodrack – Candy vendor
Buxom and bawdy, Bunty is game for a laugh and dresses to show off her assets.
Raven Noir – Feather mad fantasia
Curvaceous and dark, Raven accentuates her figure with gypsy cabaret style, feathers and fans.
Eliza Beau – Classy act
A goddess on stage, Eliza knows how to thrill and is a sultry beauty.
Lady Wildflower – Steam punk act
Dark and tantalising, Lady Wildflower aims for a steampunk gothic look with some unique effects.
Rosie Cheeks – Stage Kitten
Bright and bashful, Rosie brings a fairy tale look to her corset and skirts.
Snappy O’Shea – Comper
Lithe and tempting, Snappy has a clear voice and is just the girl you need to work up an enthusiastic audience.
Foxy La Flash – Photographer
Foxy has legs to die for. She is never without her camera and steampunk accessories.
Scarlett Von Rouge – Wardrobe Cat
Red-headed and feisty, Scarlett has an eye for detail and is a whizz with pasty glue.
Gillian Tease – Bartender
Tempting and stylish, Gillian opts for a Rockabilly look.
Kitty LaMuff – French cabaret act
With legs and can-can frills, Kitty has a French accent and a frivolous charm.
Penny Sweets – Candy Vendor
Never without her vending tray, vodka jelly shots and change, Penny is tempting and truly scrumptious all by herself.
Havanna Hurricane – Guest Performer
The Marylyn Munroe of burlesque, Havanna is always in demand and dresses to show off her buxom figure.
Miss Demeanour – Security
Fond of black catsuits, and never without a set of cuffs to round up the rowdy, Miss Demeanour is not a girl to mess with.
Bella Von Kiss – Singer
Big and beautiful, Bella Von Kiss makes the most of her natural curves and is truly tantalising on stage.
Fanny Delight – Ticket collector
Athletic and very able to cavort energetically around the stage, Fanny is a Delight by name and delight by nature!
Vontessa Marietta – Historic themed Act
With her mediaeval-styled corset and hair, Vontessa is a passionate woman who likes to dominate.
Storme Chaser – Comedy performer
Curvaceous and bold, Storme has a strong personality and a comedy genius.
Lacey Smalls – Wardrobe kitten
Demure and fond of frills, Lacey Smalls has an almost nursery rhyme look.
Bunty Goodrack – Candy vendor
Buxom and bawdy, Bunty is game for a laugh and dresses to show off her assets.
Raven Noir – Feather mad fantasia
Curvaceous and dark, Raven accentuates her figure with gypsy cabaret style, feathers and fans.
Eliza Beau – Classy act
A goddess on stage, Eliza knows how to thrill and is a sultry beauty.
Lady Wildflower – Steam punk act
Dark and tantalising, Lady Wildflower aims for a steampunk gothic look with some unique effects.
Heidi Bangtidy – Benny Hill of Burlesque
Older but not any the wiser, Heidi thrills all with her swinging hips and comedy performances.
Starla Bright – Photographer’s assistant
Young and confident, Starla has designs on the big stage herself and is often trying out unique looks.
FAQ's
How long does it take to play a murder mystery game?
How long a murder mystery game takes to play depends on the number of players, the format (virtual or face-to-face), and other factors like eating and drinking consumption.
- Virtual games: Approximately 10 minutes per suspect (e.g., 1 hour for 6 players, 80 minutes for 8 players). A 20-player game on Zoom can be finished in 2 hours with a faster pace.
- Face-to-face games: Typically take 2–3½ hours when combined with a meal, but can vary depending on how relaxed the dining is. Adding ad-libbing, general conversation, can extend the duration.
- Quick large-group games: Custom “suspect/witness” split formats can reduce game time and maintain pace.
On average, dinner party muder mystery games take 2–3½ hours depending on circumstances.
You can find a more in-depth answer with more examples here.
Can the host play a Murder Mystery Game as well?
Yes the host can play. We designed our games to give you options when using our murder mystery games as a host you can decide to either
- Play the inspector
- Play a character
- Play a character AND the inspector.
- Just play host and use the recorded Video or Audio inspector.
How long will it take for my murder mystery game to arrive?
For downloadable kits delivery is instant. As soon as you clear check out you’ll be able to download your order.
If you order a CUSTOM version of a game – the first kit you will be able to access will be the original order. This is because we manually sit and adjust the games in the office when they’re ordered, so any customsation requires human input. This means the customisation will be done as soon as we can do it. Usually this is within 2 working days and once finished we email it to you. However we know how people like to plan… so the website delivers the original game immediately and we follow this up manually with an adjusted copy as soon as we’ve finished the work!
We are sensitive to the environment so rather than cutting down thousands of trees and holding stock, we print on demand.
This means printed order requests are handled within 24-48 hours and they’re usually dispatched as soon as they’re printed.
We work a 5 day week in the retail team. This means orders are shipped Monday through Friday.
Can I play this game with an odd number of guests e.g. 7 or 9 etc?
Yes, our games can be played in odd group sizes. We have a few options on how to do this:
- One guest can play as the inspector. In this case, a game for 8 players would suit a party of 9, for example. The option for a guest to play the inspector is included in all our Murder Mystery game kits.
- Ask us to adjust the game for you. We can make a number of changes to our games to fit your party; in most cases, this is by removing a character. There is a charge for this service, and it can be ordered when buying your game. Just order the size bigger than you need and use the customise game option to choose to remove one character.
- Get creative with your casting; people can share roles, or someone can play two characters.
Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the box
- Character Booklets
- Invitations & Envelopes
- Full instructions with hosting guide
- Theme and recipe suggestions
- Inspector script also available as MP3 and video
Need something bespoke?
Customise this game
This game can be customised to fit your event for an additional fee.
It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE.
Please do contact us for a free quote if you would like any customisations on your game before purchase.
Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not have someone play the inspector role?
The inspector can usually be male or female as the “for real” inspector can simply invent a new name for themselves.
Some hosts prefer to play the inspector role as it means they can work on the catering while the round plays out amongst their guests.
Game Age Rating
Mature
This Game Contains
A murder – violence suggested.
Alcohol Reference – Reference to and/or images of alcoholic beverages.
Mature themes – sexual affairs, illegitimate children, date rape drugs
Comic Mischief – Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humour.
Suggestive Themes – Strong provocative references or materials and sexual innuendo.
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