Gangsters, Guns and Garters
1920s 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*
Al Scapone, master criminal and Godfather of the infamous Scapone family, lies dead, gunned down in his own club!
Word of this hit gets out and the whole balance of power in the city could be thrown into chaos. Al’s murder needs to be resolved and fast, to restore the credibility of the family.
The question is, can the killer be found, or some scapegoat framed, before the end of the night?
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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
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Ma Scapone – The matriarch of the Scapone family. (Female)
Larger than life and in floral clothing, Ma has never really moved with the times and is still often found in her kitchen, stirring bolognaise sauce, whenever the family come to visit.
Toni Calzone – Scapone’s muscles. (Male)
With a bodybuilder’s physique clearly visible under his loosely fitting tux, it’s easy to see why Toni became Scapone’s Mr Fixit. Even among family, Toni’s trusty violin case is never very far away.
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Ma Scapone – The matriarch of the Scapone family. (Female)
Larger than life and in floral clothing, Ma has never really moved with the times and is still often found in her kitchen, stirring bolognaise sauce, whenever the family come to visit.
Toni Calzone – Scapone’s muscles. (Male)
With a bodybuilder’s physique clearly visible under his loosely fitting tux, it’s easy to see why Toni became Scapone’s Mr Fixit. Even among family, Toni’s trusty violin case is never very far away.
Connie Chiglie – Scapone’s girlfriend. (Female)
Connie has always been desirable and has been a temptation to many, wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, revealing just enough to tantalise!
Mickey Spirelli – Scapone’s cousin. (Male)
Shifty and prone to violence, or at least sudden flashes of rage, Mickey wears his tux with a difference – he looks good and he knows it!
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Ma Scapone – The matriarch of the Scapone family. (Female)
Larger than life and in floral clothing, Ma has never really moved with the times and is still often found in her kitchen, stirring bolognaise sauce, whenever the family come to visit.
Toni Calzone – Scapone’s muscles. (Male)
With a bodybuilder’s physique clearly visible under his loosely fitting tux, it’s easy to see why Toni became Scapone’s Mr Fixit. Even among family, Toni’s trusty violin case is never very far away.
Connie Chiglie – Scapone’s girlfriend. (Female)
Connie has always been desirable and has been a temptation to many, wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, revealing just enough to tantalise!
Mickey Spirelli – Scapone’s cousin. (Male)
Shifty and prone to violence, or at least sudden flashes of rage, Mickey wears his tux with a difference – he looks good and he knows it!
Ann Maretto – Club singer. (Female)
A distant relative of Scapone’s, Ann has a sensuous voice and a great body to match it! She’s usually seen in a very slinky number.
Franc Fusilli – Barman. (Male)
With black shirt and trousers, Franc is used to working behind the bar, enjoys the banter and knows all the cocktail-shaker moves.
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Ma Scapone – The matriarch of the Scapone family. (Female)
Larger than life and in floral clothing, Ma has never really moved with the times and is still often found in her kitchen, stirring bolognaise sauce, whenever the family come to visit.
Toni Calzone – Scapone’s muscles. (Male)
With a bodybuilder’s physique clearly visible under his loosely fitting tux, it’s easy to see why Toni became Scapone’s Mr Fixit. Even among family, Toni’s trusty violin case is never very far away.
Connie Chiglie – Scapone’s girlfriend. (Female)
Connie has always been desirable and has been a temptation to many, wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, revealing just enough to tantalise!
Mickey Spirelli – Scapone’s cousin. (Male)
Shifty and prone to violence, or at least sudden flashes of rage, Mickey wears his tux with a difference – he looks good and he knows it!
Ann Maretto – Club singer. (Female)
A distant relative of Scapone’s, Ann has a sensuous voice and a great body to match it! She’s usually seen in a very slinky number.
Franc Fusilli – Barman. (Male)
With black shirt and trousers, Franc is used to working behind the bar, enjoys the banter and knows all the cocktail-shaker moves.
Penny Pasta – Scapone’s quiet niece. (Female)
Bookish and reserved, Penny is very unlike any of her cousins, wearing dull drab clothing and thick glasses.
Roberto Rigatoni – Scapone’s left hand man. (Male)
A mirror image of Rick Otta, Roberto sometimes looks alike too and definitely has the same penchant for firearms!
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Ma Scapone – The matriarch of the Scapone family. (Female)
Larger than life and in floral clothing, Ma has never really moved with the times and is still often found in her kitchen, stirring bolognaise sauce, whenever the family come to visit.
Toni Calzone – Scapone’s muscles. (Male)
With a bodybuilder’s physique clearly visible under his loosely fitting tux, it’s easy to see why Toni became Scapone’s Mr Fixit. Even among family, Toni’s trusty violin case is never very far away.
Connie Chiglie – Scapone’s girlfriend. (Female)
Connie has always been desirable and has been a temptation to many, wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, revealing just enough to tantalise!
Mickey Spirelli – Scapone’s cousin. (Male)
Shifty and prone to violence, or at least sudden flashes of rage, Mickey wears his tux with a difference – he looks good and he knows it!
Ann Maretto – Club singer. (Female)
A distant relative of Scapone’s, Ann has a sensuous voice and a great body to match it! She’s usually seen in a very slinky number.
Franc Fusilli – Barman. (Male)
With black shirt and trousers, Franc is used to working behind the bar, enjoys the banter and knows all the cocktail-shaker moves.
Penny Pasta – Scapone’s quiet niece. (Female)
Bookish and reserved, Penny is very unlike any of her cousins, wearing dull drab clothing and thick glasses.
Roberto Rigatoni – Scapone’s left hand man. (Male)
A mirror image of Rick Otta, Roberto sometimes looks alike too and definitely has the same penchant for firearms!
Sherry Shimmy – Dancer. (Female)
Young, vivacious and dangerously blonde, Sherry Shimmy is a girl who knows exactly how to strut her stuff.
Danny Ditalini – Trumpet player. (Male)
A strong jazz musician, Danny is often seen in a white jacket and dark trousers, ready to sing and play for an audience.
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Ma Scapone – The matriarch of the Scapone family. (Female)
Larger than life and in floral clothing, Ma has never really moved with the times and is still often found in her kitchen, stirring bolognaise sauce, whenever the family come to visit.
Toni Calzone – Scapone’s muscles. (Male)
With a bodybuilder’s physique clearly visible under his loosely fitting tux, it’s easy to see why Toni became Scapone’s Mr Fixit. Even among family, Toni’s trusty violin case is never very far away.
Connie Chiglie – Scapone’s girlfriend. (Female)
Connie has always been desirable and has been a temptation to many, wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, revealing just enough to tantalise!
Mickey Spirelli – Scapone’s cousin. (Male)
Shifty and prone to violence, or at least sudden flashes of rage, Mickey wears his tux with a difference – he looks good and he knows it!
Ann Maretto – Club singer. (Female)
A distant relative of Scapone’s, Ann has a sensuous voice and a great body to match it! She’s usually seen in a very slinky number.
Franc Fusilli – Barman. (Male)
With black shirt and trousers, Franc is used to working behind the bar, enjoys the banter and knows all the cocktail-shaker moves.
Penny Pasta – Scapone’s quiet niece. (Female)
Bookish and reserved, Penny is very unlike any of her cousins, wearing dull drab clothing and thick glasses.
Roberto Rigatoni – Scapone’s left hand man. (Male)
A mirror image of Rick Otta, Roberto sometimes looks alike too and definitely has the same penchant for firearms!
Sherry Shimmy – Dancer. (Female)
Young, vivacious and dangerously blonde, Sherry Shimmy is a girl who knows exactly how to strut her stuff.
Danny Ditalini – Trumpet player. (Male)
A strong jazz musician, Danny is often seen in a white jacket and dark trousers, ready to sing and play for an audience.
Ruby Shy – Waitress. (Female)
Young and eager to please, Ruby has a white pinny over her black dress and tries her best to keep all the customers happy.
Lenny Linguini – Al Scapone’s nephew. (Male)
Young but in well-pressed clothes, Lenny is a real chip off the old block and not a boy to mess around!
Sly Shyster – Senator. (Male)
A democrat of ambition and drive, Sly is a man who knows how to press the flesh and win votes.
Rick Otta – Al Scapone’s right hand man. (Male)
With sleek hair and a pencil moustache, Rick may look respectable in his tux, but he’s never without his sidearm, leg arm, rear waistband arm, up the sleeve arm…
Francesca Pancetta – Opera singer. (Female)
Beautifully dressed in a stunning evening gown, Francesca’s dark eyes and fulsome lips have proved a strong temptation for many a man. Fortunately, her family have always been there to see off any unsuitable suitors!
No Brakes McGraw – Scapone’s driver. (Gender Neutral)
Mechanically minded and heavy on the accelerator pedal, No-brakes McGraw gets Scapone places – fast!
Margarita Pizza – Scapone’s ditzy niece.(Female)
Young and flirtatious, Margarita always dresses dangerously in low cut blouses and short skirts, luring in unsuspecting men who are then deemed unsuitable and disposed of by her protective uncle.
Robin Folks – Scapone’s accountant. (Gender Neutral)
Always clutching a mechanical calculator, you can tell by the expensive clothing Robin earns far more than most accountants.
Ma Scapone – The matriarch of the Scapone family. (Female)
Larger than life and in floral clothing, Ma has never really moved with the times and is still often found in her kitchen, stirring bolognaise sauce, whenever the family come to visit.
Toni Calzone – Scapone’s muscles. (Male)
With a bodybuilder’s physique clearly visible under his loosely fitting tux, it’s easy to see why Toni became Scapone’s Mr Fixit. Even among family, Toni’s trusty violin case is never very far away.
Connie Chiglie – Scapone’s girlfriend. (Female)
Connie has always been desirable and has been a temptation to many, wearing clothing that accentuates her curves, revealing just enough to tantalise!
Mickey Spirelli – Scapone’s cousin. (Male)
Shifty and prone to violence, or at least sudden flashes of rage, Mickey wears his tux with a difference – he looks good and he knows it!
Ann Maretto – Club singer. (Female)
A distant relative of Scapone’s, Ann has a sensuous voice and a great body to match it! She’s usually seen in a very slinky number.
Franc Fusilli – Barman. (Male)
With black shirt and trousers, Franc is used to working behind the bar, enjoys the banter and knows all the cocktail-shaker moves.
Penny Pasta – Scapone’s quiet niece. (Female)
Bookish and reserved, Penny is very unlike any of her cousins, wearing dull drab clothing and thick glasses.
Roberto Rigatoni – Scapone’s left hand man. (Male)
A mirror image of Rick Otta, Roberto sometimes looks alike too and definitely has the same penchant for firearms!
Sherry Shimmy – Dancer. (Female)
Young, vivacious and dangerously blonde, Sherry Shimmy is a girl who knows exactly how to strut her stuff.
Danny Ditalini – Trumpet player. (Male)
A strong jazz musician, Danny is often seen in a white jacket and dark trousers, ready to sing and play for an audience.
Ruby Shy – Waitress. (Female)
Young and eager to please, Ruby has a white pinny over her black dress and tries her best to keep all the customers happy.
Lenny Linguini – Al Scapone’s nephew. (Male)
Young but in well-pressed clothes, Lenny is a real chip off the old block and not a boy to mess around!
Bunny Hugg – Dancer. (Female)
With short, bobbed hair and an equally short dress, Bunny just loves jazz and her tassels are guaranteed to swing with her thing!
Ed Lines – Reporter for the Chicago Tribune. (Male)
Scruffily attired, Ed is always at the front of any action with his notebook and pen to the ready.
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
Teen
This Game Contains
Sexual Themes – Two men are after the same girl, no references to any sexual relationships, or possible two timing.
A murder – violence suggested.
Alcohol Reference – Reference to alcoholic beverages.
Comic Mischief – Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humor.
Suggestive Themes – Mild provocative references or materials and sexual innuendo.
Sexism – This game has a historical setting – as such it will contain attitudes towards women that some people may find offensive, but are historically accurate for the time period in which the game is set.
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