If you are looking for a classic mystery game to play with a large group. Check out Murder On The Petulant Express a murder mystery game for 8 to 80 players! This scripted mystery game is set in 1937, on a luxury steam train – a classic murder mystery setting!
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Murder On The Petulant Express
From: Jack Pachuta | Number of Players: 8 to 80 | Format: Printed Murder Mystery Book | Setting: 1937, on-board a luxury steam train!
Classic 1930s Train Murder Mystery Game
Plot: It came to be known as “The Petulant Express.” The train’s regular journey between New York City and Chicago constantly attracted a passenger list of the rich and famous. And, on this particular journey, they all seemed, by temperament, to be irritated and angry. Petulant himself was a passenger on the noteworthy trek, occupying his plush Presidential Car at the rear of the train.
But, last night after a stop in Akron, Ohio, someone made a permanent alteration to the designer’s career. For his body was found early this morning in his cabin by a porter delivering his breakfast tray. Still holding a crystal champagne glass and with his solid silver cigarette case in the pocket of his robe, Petulant appeared to have died without a struggle, the victim of an unexpected attack…
With a world poised on the brink of war, who would dare trounce a titan of technology, especially one with the foresight and connections of Petulant? And where would the trail lead that would eventually end up at the feet of a killer? Only effective sleuthing and expert investigative skills would dictate the answers. [Source: Amazon]
Murder mystery kit includes:
- Everything you need to host your own 1930s murder mystery party.
- Facilitator instructions.
- Suspect roles and role player instructions.
- Invitations to your party.
- Copies of “The Akron Peek-In Journal”.
- Letter from the Sheriff.
- Individual clues.
- Investigative Reports.
- Answer sheets to be completed by your investigative teams.
- And, of course, the solution to the case!
*Murder On The Petulant Express mystery game kit is available from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
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