The Disorientated Express, probably one of the most luxurious trains in the world, is always fully booked. Even now, in 1938, with war looming menacingly on the horizon, her luxury Pullman coaches are packed with the travelling rich and famous making their way from Istanbul to Constantinople.
The train has excelled in reliability and punctuality over the years, but today all that is about to change. A famous rocket designer known as Werner Von Black, has been discovered in his sleeping compartment – dead.
The only question is, who killed him?
Large Group Murder Mystery Game
Murder on the Disorientated Express – Large group script
From: £149.99
- Works with unlimited number of guests
- Instant download option available
- Can be played in person & Virtually
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Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the kit
- Full instructions
- Script Booklet for Each Cast Member
- Invitation Flyer (Which You Can Copy to Requirements)
- Invitations and Envelopes for Each Cast Member
- Script for the Inspector
- Guest Instruction Handouts X 20 Copies
- Clue Question Sheets for Guests
- Solution in Sealed Envelope So Inspector Can Play Too
How do these games kits work?
These games require 7-13 cast and involve the rest of the audience by getting them to ask pre-set questions – which are provided to them on paper by the inspector at the start of each round.
They run in a similar way to a dinner party, so are an ideal first choice for novice hosts and acing teams with little or no experience running large scale events.
These games work best as a sit down event with 6-12 tables of guests, with a suspect on each table.
As a rough guide these mysteries take approximately 2-3 hours to complete with a three course meal.
During the game the audience will listen to five short sets of dialogue from the cast and pose pre-scripted questions (which the cast answer with pre-scripted answers). There are three rounds which can be evenly spread throughout the night or, if preferred, the question and answer rounds can be bunched together into one large round.
At the end of the final round the guests are given time to decide who is the murderer, and once the guests have decided who did it, how and why (i.e. the murderer and motive) they will complete the answer sheet and hand it in.
How these games usually run.
Introductory Round: Introductions by the cast and the facilitator “inspector character”.
Rounds 1, 2 and 3: Scripted dialogue from the cast, followed by pre-set questions and answers.
Concluding Statements and solution: conclusions by the cast and denouement from the inspector.
There is one “inspector character” who acts as a facilitator during the event and is essential to the cast.
Reducing the cast size will reduce the length of time required to solve the mystery.
Introducing the suspects
Essential Cast
9 Cast Members
11 Cast Members
13 Cast Members
Essential Cast
The inspector (Guard E Lou) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Guard E Lou – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, Guard E Lou has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Drew Rorschachblots – Austrian psychoanalyst.
With a calm voice and wonderful bedside manner, Drew can be rather intrusive and has a tendency to focus on your dreams and childhood.
Heidi Evidence – Swiss bank clerk.
A wonderfully beguiling lady with pigtails, freckles and innocent expression. She is often seen in either her smart banking suit or her Swiss national dress.
Ivan Ego – Russian inventor.
Pessimistic and pragmatic, Ivan is reliable and built to last, even if he does run on vodka!
Andy Wheppon – Travelling salesperson.
Somewhat secretive and never far from a suitcase of goods, Andy is often found sporting dark glasses and a trench coat.
Herr Cutt – German barber.
Never without his trusty pair of scissors, Herr Cutt is round but well turned out, with a pencil moustache and slicked hair.
Kiki De’Leggs – French cancan dancer.
Always dressed to show off her fabulous legs, Kiki is always ra-ra-ready for anything.
9 Cast Members
The inspector (Guard E Lou) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Guard E Lou – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, Guard E Lou has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Drew Rorschachblots – Austrian psychoanalyst.
With a calm voice and wonderful bedside manner, Drew can be rather intrusive and has a tendency to focus on your dreams and childhood.
Heidi Evidence – Swiss bank clerk.
A wonderfully beguiling lady with pigtails, freckles and innocent expression. She is often seen in either her smart banking suit or her Swiss national dress.
Ivan Ego – Russian inventor.
Pessimistic and pragmatic, Ivan is reliable and built to last, even if he does run on vodka!
Andy Wheppon – Travelling salesperson.
Somewhat secretive and never far from a suitcase of goods, Andy is often found sporting dark glasses and a trench coat.
Herr Cutt – German barber.
Never without his trusty pair of scissors, Herr Cutt is round but well turned out, with a pencil moustache and slicked hair.
Kiki De’Leggs – French cancan dancer.
Always dressed to show off her fabulous legs, Kiki is always ra-ra-ready for anything.
Ed Lines – New York Times reporter.
In scruffy jacket and trousers, Ed is always at the front of any action with his notebook and pen to the ready.
Lida Hosen – Lingerie shop owner.
Despite being an underwear retailer, Lida is always very conservatively dressed. She never wears her products, but always has a case of examples to hand.
11 Cast Members
The inspector (Guard E Lou) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Guard E Lou – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, Guard E Lou has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Drew Rorschachblots – Austrian psychoanalyst.
With a calm voice and wonderful bedside manner, Drew can be rather intrusive and has a tendency to focus on your dreams and childhood.
Heidi Evidence – Swiss bank clerk.
A wonderfully beguiling lady with pigtails, freckles and innocent expression. She is often seen in either her smart banking suit or her Swiss national dress.
Ivan Ego – Russian inventor.
Pessimistic and pragmatic, Ivan is reliable and built to last, even if he does run on vodka!
Andy Wheppon – Travelling salesperson.
Somewhat secretive and never far from a suitcase of goods, Andy is often found sporting dark glasses and a trench coat.
Herr Cutt – German barber.
Never without his trusty pair of scissors, Herr Cutt is round but well turned out, with a pencil moustache and slicked hair.
Kiki De’Leggs – French cancan dancer.
Always dressed to show off her fabulous legs, Kiki is always ra-ra-ready for anything.
Ed Lines – New York Times reporter.
In scruffy jacket and trousers, Ed is always at the front of any action with his notebook and pen to the ready.
Lida Hosen – Lingerie shop owner.
Despite being an underwear retailer, Lida is always very conservatively dressed. She never wears her products, but always has a case of examples to hand.
Jean Paul Gauteebeard – French fashion designer.
With weird taste in clothing and gauche apparel, Jean Paul Gauteebeard is at the height of fashion – at least he thinks he is!
Maria Vontrapped – Singer.
Laden down with warm, woollen mittens and brown paper packages tied up with string, Maria is a bit of a shopaholic. Her favourite things take up a great deal of space.
13 Cast Members
The inspector (Guard E Lou) can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Guard E Lou – The person responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, Guard E Lou has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Drew Rorschachblots – Austrian psychoanalyst.
With a calm voice and wonderful bedside manner, Drew can be rather intrusive and has a tendency to focus on your dreams and childhood.
Heidi Evidence – Swiss bank clerk.
A wonderfully beguiling lady with pigtails, freckles and innocent expression. She is often seen in either her smart banking suit or her Swiss national dress.
Ivan Ego – Russian inventor.
Pessimistic and pragmatic, Ivan is reliable and built to last, even if he does run on vodka!
Andy Wheppon – Travelling salesperson.
Somewhat secretive and never far from a suitcase of goods, Andy is often found sporting dark glasses and a trench coat.
Herr Cutt – German barber.
Never without his trusty pair of scissors, Herr Cutt is round but well turned out, with a pencil moustache and slicked hair.
Kiki De’Leggs – French cancan dancer.
Always dressed to show off her fabulous legs, Kiki is always ra-ra-ready for anything.
Ed Lines – New York Times reporter.
In scruffy jacket and trousers, Ed is always at the front of any action with his notebook and pen to the ready.
Lida Hosen – Lingerie shop owner.
Despite being an underwear retailer, Lida is always very conservatively dressed. She never wears her products, but always has a case of examples to hand.
Jean Paul Gauteebeard – French fashion designer.
With weird taste in clothing and gauche apparel, Jean Paul Gauteebeard is at the height of fashion – at least he thinks he is!
Maria Vontrapped – Singer.
Laden down with warm, woollen mittens and brown paper packages tied up with string, Maria is a bit of a shopaholic. Her favourite things take up a great deal of space.
Phil Ming – Tourist and amateur photographer.
Snap happy and with an interest in anything photographic, Phil is dressed for a holiday and always has a camera slung around his neck.
Jemma Stone – Amsterdam diamond trader.
Working with diamonds every day has turned Jemma into a bit of a magpie. She rarely travels anywhere without her jewels and sparkly dresses.
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.
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