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Story and Characters for this Swell 1920s’ Murder Mystery Game
Gangsters and molls, flappers and bootleggers, all swear that the moonshine at The Big Tiger is swell.
But Buster McNail is dead. He's been whacked, chilled off, rubbed out, zotzed in his own Speakeasy.
The dolls and the molls pretend horror; the gangsters and bootleggers had been watching the hoofers and the Temperance Movement founder claims to have been waving placards outside.
As rival gangsters scheme and a bootlegging scheme is uncovered, the authorities want order, rummy. Law enforcers declare their intentions of ridding the town of drink, gambling and gangsters and the Temperance Society campaigns against that most scandalous of dances, The Charleston.
Yet in this hilarious, light-hearted 1920s' murder mystery party, everyone has secrets and everyone has the opportunity. But the victim is the nephew of the local Big Cheese. So the homicide needs solving. Fast ...
Can YOU sift through the red herrings to discover the murderer before the local Big Cheese takes matters into his own hands?
This is a fun, light-hearted 1920s' murder mystery dinner party or party game that will transport your guests back into the excitement of the Jazz Age when The Big Tiger was THE speakeasy in town, doll.
This swell Twenties' game has a mix of gangsters and flappers, bootleggers and law enforcers
and
a very fearsome Temperance and Moralism Society campaigner!
Polite notes: please check how many wish to play BEFORE purchase.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 6 - 8 Players
Gender of 6 essential players: 3 females, 3 males
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 6 - 8
Female Suspects
The Honourable Bunny Clifford-Smythe - English flapper and minor aristocrat; now a private detective with dreams of being a fashion designer
Absolutely spiffing; old bean, we must catch this beastly murderer before Pa McNail sends his beastly goons to ice us all.
Mercy Sober - founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society; campaigning against flappers, drink, gambling, speakeasies, gangsters and ...
Engaged to Mayor O'Clipper
As the founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society, I must protest against ... Optionally blows tin horn / bangs drum to highlight (frequent) protests
Ruby Ellen - widow of Buster; jazz singer and flapper; grew up in Texas but wants to sing on Broadway
All y’all honeybees know, Buster was the honey of my heart; my one true love. Frequently, dabs eyes and places hand theatrically on heart.
Male Suspects
Jimmy Joe - bootlegger in the infamous McNail gang; sells the best moonshine this side of the mountains and has dreams of hitting the big-time
Dag nab it! I make the best moonshine this side of these tarn mountains
Mayor O'Clipper - on a mission to clear the town of bootlegging, drinking, gambling and gangsters
Originally from Texas; engaged to Mercy Sober
Howdy; I’m the most honest Mayor this little ol’ town has ever seen, darlin’
Whackem Will - gangster son of Pa McNail, that feared leader of the McNail gang; wants Bunny as his moll
Bursts into song and touches toy weapon when planning a hit
No-one messes with a McNail or a McNail’s doll; say that again and we’ll go for a drive!
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Donnie O'Clipper - flamboyant bartender or waitress; nephew or niece to Mayor O'Clipper
Wants to be a star in the new talkies
Toots, as a future star in those new talkies … Blows air kisses a lot
Scars McNail - gangster in training; nephew or niece to Whackem Will
Has a fierce temper and the scars to prove it!
Being a gangster is the berries! Drives to the mountains are soo fun!
Murder Mystery Party Game: 8 - 10 Players
Gender of 8 essential players: 4 females, 3 males, 1 neutral
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 8 - 10
Female Suspects
The Honourable Bunny Clifford-Smythe - (twin sister of Bertie) English flapper and minor aristocrat; now a private detective with dreams of being a fashion designer
Absolutely spiffing; old bean, we must catch this beastly murderer before Pa McNail sends his beastly goons to ice us all.
Mercy Sober - founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society; campaigning against flappers, drink, gambling, speakeasies, gangsters and ...
Engaged to Mayor O'Clipper
As the founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society, I must protest against ... Optionally blows tin horn / bangs drum to highlight (frequent) protests
Mary May - bootlegger (with Jimmy Joe) in the infamous McNail gang; as tough as any man but is in love with Jimmy Joe
“I ain’t fallen off no turnip truck; I may be a woman, but you respect me or I’ll cancel your birth certificate!” Frequently makes a fist at people.
Ruby Ellen - widow of Buster; jazz singer and flapper; grew up in Texas but wants to sing on Broadway
All y’all honeybees know, Buster was the honey of my heart; my one true love. Frequently, dabs eyes and places hand theatrically on heart.
Male Suspects
Jimmy Joe - bootlegger (with Mary May) in the infamous McNail gang; sells the best moonshine this side of the mountains and has dreams of hitting the big-time
Dag nab it! I make the best moonshine this side of these tarn mountains
Mayor O'Clipper - on a mission to clear the town of bootlegging, drinking, gambling and gangsters
Originally from Texas; engaged to Mercy Sober
Howdy; I’m the most honest Mayor this little ol’ town has ever seen, darlin’
Whackem Will - gangster son of Pa McNail, that feared leader of the McNail gang; wants Bunny as his moll
Bursts into song and touches toy weapon when planning a hit
No-one messes with a McNail or a McNail’s doll; say that again and we’ll go for a drive!
Gender Neutral Suspects
The Honourable Bertie Clifford-Smythe - (twin brother or sister of Bunny) minor aristocrat; occasional actor and general "playboy or it girl without the money"
Awfully splendid, old fellow. Quite agree, old girl.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Donnie O'Clipper - flamboyant bartender or waitress; nephew or niece to Mayor O'Clipper
Wants to be a star in the new talkies
Toots, as a future star in those new talkies … Blows air kisses a lot
Scars McNail - gangster in training; nephew or niece to Whackem Will
Has a fierce temper and the scars to prove it!
Being a gangster is the berries! Drives to the mountains are soo fun!
Murder Mystery Party Game: 10 - 12 Players
Gender of 10 essential players: 5 females, 4 males, 1 neutral
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 10 - 12
Female Suspects
The Honourable Bunny Clifford-Smythe - (twin sister of Bertie) English flapper and minor aristocrat; now a private detective with dreams of being a fashion designer
Absolutely spiffing; old bean, we must catch this beastly murderer before Pa McNail sends his beastly goons to ice us all.
Clara - French hoofer (dancer) and canary (singer) at The Big Tiger with dreams of conquering Broadway and winning a few hearts
Oh là là. Ruby Ellen screeches like a banshee; I sing like an angel.
Mary May - bootlegger (with Jimmy Joe) in the infamous McNail gang; as tough as any man but is in love with Jimmy Joe
“I ain’t fallen off no turnip truck; I may be a woman, but you respect me or I’ll cancel your birth certificate!” Frequently makes a fist at people.
Mercy Sober - founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society; campaigning against flappers, drink, gambling, speakeasies, gangsters and ...
Engaged to Mayor O'Clipper
As the founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society, I must protest against ... Optionally blows tin horn / bangs drum to highlight (frequent) protests
Ruby Ellen - widow of Buster; jazz singer and flapper; grew up in Texas but wants to sing on Broadway
All y’all honeybees know, Buster was the honey of my heart; my one true love. Frequently, dabs eyes and places hand theatrically on heart.
Male Suspects
Agent Ted O'Clipper - straight-laced Prohibition Agent; in love with Clara
Duty is absolute; you can't bribe an O'Clipper
Jimmy Joe - bootlegger (with Mary May) in the infamous McNail gang; sells the best moonshine this side of the mountains and has dreams of hitting the big-time
Dag nab it! I make the best moonshine this side of these tarn mountains
Mayor O'Clipper - on a mission to clear the town of bootlegging, drinking, gambling and gangsters
Originally from Texas; engaged to Mercy Sober
Howdy; I’m the most honest Mayor this little ol’ town has ever seen, darlin’
Whackem Will - gangster son of Pa McNail, that feared leader of the McNail gang; wants Bunny as his moll
Bursts into song and touches toy weapon when planning a hit
No-one messes with a McNail or a McNail’s doll; say that again and we’ll go for a drive!
Gender Neutral Suspect
The Honourable Bertie Clifford-Smythe - (twin brother or sister of Bunny) minor aristocrat; occasional actor and general "playboy or it girl without the money"
Awfully splendid, old fellow. Quite agree, old girl.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Donnie O'Clipper - flamboyant bartender or waitress; nephew or niece to Mayor O'Clipper
Wants to be a star in the new talkies
Toots, as a future star in those new talkies … Blows air kisses a lot
Scars McNail - gangster in training; nephew or niece to Whackem Will
Has a fierce temper and the scars to prove it!
Being a gangster is the berries! Drives to the mountains are soo fun!
Murder Mystery Party Game: 12 - 14 Players
Gender of 12 essential players: 5 females, 4 males, 3 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 12 - 14
Female Suspects
The Honourable Bunny Clifford-Smythe - (twin sister of Bertie) English flapper and minor aristocrat; now a private detective with dreams of being a fashion designer
Absolutely spiffing; old bean, we must catch this beastly murderer before Pa McNail sends his beastly goons to ice us all.
Clara - French hoofer (dancer) and canary (singer) at The Big Tiger with dreams of conquering Broadway and winning a few hearts
Oh là là. Ruby Ellen screeches like a banshee; I sing like an angel.
Mary May - bootlegger (with Jimmy Joe) in the infamous McNail gang; as tough as any man but is in love with Jimmy Joe
“I ain’t fallen off no turnip truck; I may be a woman, but you respect me or I’ll cancel your birth certificate!” Frequently makes a fist at people.
Mercy Sober - founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society; campaigning against flappers, drink, gambling, speakeasies, gangsters and ...
Engaged to Mayor O'Clipper
As the founder of the Moonshine Gap Temperance and Moralism Society, I must protest against ... Optionally blows tin horn / bangs drum to highlight (frequent) protests
Ruby Ellen - widow of Buster; jazz singer and flapper; grew up in Texas but wants to sing on Broadway
All y’all honeybees know, Buster was the honey of my heart; my one true love. Frequently, dabs eyes and places hand theatrically on heart.
Male Suspects
Agent Ted O'Clipper - straight-laced Prohibition Agent; in love with Clara
Duty is absolute; you can't bribe an O'Clipper
Jimmy Joe - bootlegger (with Mary May) in the infamous McNail gang; sells the best moonshine this side of the mountains and has dreams of hitting the big-time
Dag nab it! I make the best moonshine this side of these tarn mountains
Mayor O'Clipper - on a mission to clear the town of bootlegging, drinking, gambling and gangsters
Originally from Texas; engaged to Mercy Sober
Howdy; I’m the most honest Mayor this little ol’ town has ever seen, darlin’
Whackem Will - gangster son of Pa McNail, that feared leader of the McNail gang; wants Bunny as his moll
Bursts into song and touches toy weapon when planning a hit
No-one messes with a McNail or a McNail’s doll; say that again and we’ll go for a drive!
Gender Neutral Suspects
Agent Toni O'Clipper - straight-laced Prohibition Agent; thinks raiding speakeasies is fun
We're the best Prohibition Agents you've never seen; our disguises are the cat’s pyjamas. Offer Agents Ted or Toni a drink and you can cool off in the cooler. So very fun.
The Honourable Bertie Clifford-Smythe - (twin brother or sister of Bunny) minor aristocrat; occasional actor and general "playboy or it girl without the money". If female, think flapper.
Awfully splendid, old fellow. Quite agree, old girl.
Scars McNail - gangster in training; nephew or niece to Whackem Will
Has a fierce temper and the scars to prove it!
Being a gangster is the berries! Drives to the mountains are soo fun!
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Donnie O'Clipper - flamboyant bartender or waitress; nephew or niece to Mayor O'Clipper
Wants to be a star in the new talkies
Toots, as a future star in those new talkies … Blows air kisses a lot
Sam "Fast Guns" McNail - gangster; cousin to Whackem Will
Has a fierce temper and is the best shooter this side of the mountains.
I ain't called Sam "Fast Guns" McNail for nothing. Violence is so sad - sometimes, but I get real angry real quick. You've been warned!
Stacy Acker (verified owner) –
I have done several murder mysteries, and this one was very good. It was easy to follow for everybody. There are several things I look for when I choose a murder mystery, and this one had them all. I like that the victim was not a person who was one of the characters, so everyone got to play the entire game. It came with lots of food ideas, party decoration ideas, and printable decorations,. The characters were fun to dress up as and act out. The lines were easy to follow, and best of all, the murderer was not too obvious so it resulted in fun discussions (and arguments lol) before the reveal! We absolutely loved that there was an audio file to play the reveal!
Ellen –
We had a murder mystery weekend that spanned two evenings where we all stayed in character throughout. On the first evening, we played 1920s style and sang karaoke because there was a speakeasy atmosphere. The second night was the dinner. I can hardly remember the last time I had as much fun as I did on these two evenings – we laughed so much.
The plot was exciting and easy to follow, and the characters all had a little twist as well as special characteristics that were wonderful to act out in order to really immerse yourself in the role. Each of us was enthusiastic about our role and played it with a lot of passion – so much so that we were almost all a little sad to leave our characters at the end.
At the end there were ‘Oscars’ for the best costume, the best acting performance, the best solution, the best chef and the best host. We all agree that we would definitely like to organise a murder mystery dinner like this again.
Caroline Cheesman (verified owner) –
The event was a great success! The host needed to do quite a bit of planning and a lot of printing but it was well worth it. Everyone entered into the spirit of the game and their character and we had a lot of laughs. The script was well written and definitely gave focus; the instructions and suggestions for decor, costumes etc were very helpful. It was something very different; a memorable evening!
Saraid Lawson (verified owner) –
It worked so well as everybody knew their characters well before they arrived – as the host it was clear instructions every one had a great night
Monica Weber (verified owner) –
We had so much fun dressing up and playing Murder at the Speakeasy. This game included everything we needed and more. The files are easy to access, clearly organized and designed to print or email. The instructions were very clear. We appreciated the basic script to keep us focused and give the game structure. The suggestions for dress, food and decor were very helpful and created a fun setting. I especially loved that this game was flexible for number of participants and had gender-neutral characters. Will definitely come here for our next game, well done!
Stephanie Carpenter (verified owner) –
Great info and details for the party! Lots for the guests to already have ready for their characters in the script and also the fun of improv possibilities. The stuff to print was fun to have too. My crew dressed up and had a blast!!! I also created wanted posters. My crew liked the partial scripting too, they said it helped them when their brains wouldn’t. We made some speakeasy finger food to go along with the night and a buffet dinner of Chicken a la King.
Scott Coles (verified owner) –
We stayed at Singer Castle on Dark Island (only the 6 of us and 1 caretaker) to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We had the entire castle to ourselves and choose to do the murder mystery in the drawing room. The castle, complete with secret passageways, has a storied history during prohibition and was the perfect setting for the Speakeasy Murder Mystery game. Getting dressed for the occasion and serving 20s style cocktails really added to the fun! It didn’t take long for us to get into a rhythm for the game-play. It was our first time doing anything like this and we can’t wait to do it again!
Karen Klavans (verified owner) –
This was the most fun I’ve had in years! The party was a huge hit and everyone got so into character. The materials included made it so easy to prepare and the directions were simple to follow (even after a few “iced teas”). All my guests had a blast!
Travis Wallace (verified owner) –
We have been playing/hosting MM parties for about 12 years! We’ve used lots of companies and by far this is one of the best! The story and writing is awesome and detailed. Everyone enjoyed it and we’ll use Maple Mystery Games next year!
Our only suggestion is that we thought the script was a little hard to follow with who should speak when, it took a few rounds to get used to it. I would suggest changing to “When X Ask you a question, you answer with X” and ” You need to ask X a question” besides that we loved the length of game and it gave everyone lots of time to get into and enjoy their character!
Carol Rodgers (verified owner) –
A mixed age group, parents and grown-up children, had an amazing time with everyone dressed up and in character. Took a couple of false-starts to understand that not all speech was in the booklet, but looking forward to the next one now!