Murder on the Disorientated Express
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 traveling 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?
Hire an actor to play the detective – prices start at £291 contact us for more information.
This Game is Rated:
Mature
What is included?
Example pre-printed boxed set
Character booklets/scripts
Inspector booklet with QR code linking to MP3 files
Instruction book
Decoration and recipe suggestions
Invitations
Character name Labels
Invitation envelopes
Reviews:
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How it works:
Never hosted a murder mystery before?
Don’t panic! There is no special acting required. Guests do not need to memorise any information, and everything they need to play their parts is provided in a handy booklet. The games are constructed so that everyone has to interact, and scripted dialogues are included to help break the ice and get everyone into character. Even total novices get into the swing of things quite quickly!
The game includes both sound files (MP3 with a download or CD with a boxed set) and a script for the inspector character who provides the setting, clues, and summaries for each round, as well as the final solution. This means as host you too can play and remain completely in the dark as to the culprit, or play the inspector yourself and invite an extra guest to the party!
How does a “download and print at home” kit work?
Each “download and print at home” kit is provided as a zip file containing a set of PDF files for you to print at home, and a selection of MP3 files to use on the night.
Each dinner party game requires use of a printer and A4 paper (approx. 80 sheets for a 6 player kit – 240 sheets for a 20 player kit), envelopes so you can send out your invitations, and either a laptop or MP3 player (e.g. an ipod) to play the inspector MP3s; OR a CD burner so you can burn the MP3s onto a CD to run in an ordinary CD player.
When you order the game you’ll be sent a link to download the files you need. The file will be a zip file. This can be opened with a zip compatible program on your computer. If you struggle to open zip files – we can email you the game directly over several emails instead – just contact us after purchase to arrange this.
You will download the following files:
- How to use this game
- Instructions for running the murder mystery
- Making the most of your theme- ideas for decoration / activities.
- Invitations
- Character Booklets (available in single sided printer and double sided printer format)
- Scripted for the inspector character (available in single sided printer and double sided printer format)
- Solution script for the inspector character (needed when printing from the single sided copy)
- MP3 files for the inspector character (dialogue and solution)
- Hints and tips
- Recipe suggestions
- Money off voucher towards next purchase
How does a “Pre-printed box set” work?
This is the easiest way to play. Everything you need will arrive in a box, pre-printed, directly to your door.
You will receive through the post:
- Instruction booklet (includes hints and tips)
- Invitations and envelopes for all the guests
- Character booklets
- Link to the video files of the inspector – email us if you want MP3 after purchase – at the moment the site breaks the links if we link them on check out. Update pending!
- Inspector script in a sealed envelope so you don’t find out the solution by accident!
- Making the most of your theme and recipe suggestion booklet.
- Money off voucher towards next purchase (printed inside the booklets)
We always ship within 24 hours meaning orders arrive as quickly as possible.
As each game is printed on demand, we can also provide a customisation service on any order. See details further down the page on what we can do to tailor this game to your party.
Characters in the game:
Suspects:
Drew Rorschachblots – Austrian psychoanalyst. (Gender Neutral)
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. ( Female)
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. (Male)
Pessimistic and pragmatic, Ivan is reliable and built to last, even if he does run on vodka!
Andy Wheppon – Travelling salesperson. (Gender Neutral)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
Always dressed to show off her fabulous legs, Kiki is always ra-ra-ready for anything
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.
Happy Customer –
October, 24, 2012. Once again we had a good experience with our Murder Mystery. We had to make a few character substitutions (no big deal). Herr Cutt became Frauline Cutt and Guard E. (Ed) Lou become Edweena. We also thought it would add a bit of comedy to change Sigmund Froid to Sigmund Fraud. A few of the characters were even able to work in a foreign accent. That just added to the atmosphere. Our group has become pretty good at “ad libbing”. A lot of side bar jokes and one-liners. Out of a group of about 60 guests, only three picked the correct murderer (we must be getting better at our acting abilities). -I’m already starting to plan next year’s event. Now, if only we could get some new murder suspects to join the cast.