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Last Stop: Murder
$49.95
Add intrigue to your next party with this murder mystery game, set on a snow-stopped train.
Format:
Mystery Party Kit
Setting:
Aboard a train
Time:
90+ minutes
Ages:
Adult
Players:
Murder aboard a snow-stopped train…
Backstory
You and your guests are passengers on the luxurious Oriental Express. Your fellow passengers number several unsavory characters, almost certainly up to no good. No one knows who they can trust, as everyone seems to have an ulterior motive.
Murder!
Unexpectedly, the train is snowed in and one of the passengers is murdered. Fortunately, the famed detective Pardot is on board. With the help of your guests, the identity of the murderer should be discovered by the time the police arrive.
Solving the Mystery
Now the guests must work together to sift through the evidence and identify the killer in their midst!
There are 15 primary suspects in this mystery, however only 10 are required to play the game. The host or hostess will play the role of Detective Pardot, who will enlist the aid of the other passengers in order to solve the mystery. Read the "How To Play" section for more information on how to play an expanded game with more than 15 guests.
Male Roles
* = Optional character
- Elrich von Unterbiten, the Scientist: An nuclear physicist in East Germany who has been looking for a way to escape the Communist government.
- Stephen Goldring, the American: A wealthy American businessman with a taste for the finer things in life, particularly women.
- Ernesto Vespucci, the Gambler: An Italian gambler who loves food and drink.
- Dr. Sigmund Schwarzwald, the Doctor: (Played by the guest who played the victim in Act One) A coach passenger called in to examine the body.
- *Count Zoltan Navatov, the Count: A wealthy Hungarian nobleman returning from his second honeymoon with his wife in Paris.
- *Colonel Major General Reginald Tobias, the Englishman: A retired British army officer on his way to India.
- *Roderick Broadhausen, the Student: A European university student suffering from a deep bout of existential angst.
Female Roles
- Patty Hunt, the Widow: A wealthy American widow with four dead husbands and a dark reputation.
- Princess Elisabetta Dagomir, the Princess: A wealthy Russian princess who loves books and intelligent debate.
- Gretchen Sutteberg, the Maid: Princess Dagomir’s personal servant and constant companion.
- *Suzette Delacroix, the Head Mistress: A teacher currently traveling to her next job aboard the first class car for the first time.
- *Annette “Annie” Mayfield, the Sales Lady: An ambitious American saleswoman who dreams of becoming Europe’s first make-up mogul.
- *Countess Esmeralda Navatov, the Countess: The wife of Count Zoltan Navatov who is enjoying her second honeymoon.
Male or Female Roles
- Sampson/Hypaetia Pardot, the Detective (Played by the Host or Hostess): A world famous detective investigating a series of crimes committed aboard the Orient Express recently.
- Pierre/Monet Parpadue, the Conductor: The Conductor of the Orient Express and quite possibly the world’s rudest Frenchman/woman.
- Sam Ignatio, the Porter: A vital member of the Orient Express staff who sees and hears everything.
Extra Players
- *Investigator (male or female): Additional players have the option of playing the role of "Investigators". In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players.
What's Included
Last Stop: Murder is a 122-page downloadable PDF file that you print at home. It includes the following features:
- An introduction that explains the basic principles of running a mystery-party and provides specific tips on props, menu items, sound effects, and special tips to help make your party exciting, memorable, and easy to run
- Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your party
- A detailed party guidebook that will walk you through the event in a simple, easy-to-understand format
- Instructions on how to run the party for a large group
- Nametags and character sheets for each player – the character sheets include tips on costuming and role-playing, as well as special goals and information unique to each character
- Fully customizable invitations, complete with RSVP cards and guest lists
- 3 pages of full-color props and clues for use during the scavenger hunt
- Voting sheets
- Customizable awards for your guests
- And much more!
With your purchase of Last Stop: Murder, you will also receive the following:
- Step-by-step printing instructions
- Three MP3 audio effects for use with your party
- Instructions on how to use these audio clips to best effect
Follow these steps to host this mystery:
- Each guest will each assume the role of a particular character
Mystery Parties involve a combination of improvisational acting, storytelling, and creative problem solving. Each guest will play the part of that character throughout the course of the game. Each character has specific personality traits, goals, secrets, and information, all of which are included in the character sheet; a big part of the fun is getting into character and taking on a new, exciting role. - A mysterious Event will occur
At some point during the party, an Event will occur that will force the players to come together in order to solve a problem or unravel a mystery. Traditionally, the Event in question will be the murder of one of the characters (as played by a guest), but the parties crafted by Playing With Murder often use this basic framework to accommodate different types of Events, thereby ensuring that your guests will be surprised and entertained (even if they are veteran murder mystery party players). - Solve the mystery!
Your guests will need to use the information that their characters know (as well as additional clues that are provided during the game) to solve the mystery or overcome the problem posed by the Event. Typically this culminates in the guests voting on the identity of the murderer, but again, different parties will have different specific goals. All of our parties also come complete with additional subgames (treasure hunts, unique character goals and special puzzles) that are guaranteed to keep the action intense and your guests motivated and focused.
Expanded Game For Large Groups
If you have extra players, there are two ways that you can accommodate everyone:
- Investigator Role – Additional players have the option of playing the role of “Investigators”. In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players. Expanded Games include a PDF guide that explains how to use the Investigator role, as well as printable character sheets and name tags for anyone that is playing an Investigator.
- Multiple Groups – It is also possible to break your guests up into groups and play multiple instances of the game at the same time. The game will more or less happen the same way; the host makes announcements and each group moves their game forward simultaneously based on the host’s instructions. It’s good to have one assistant in each group to answer questions and facilitate gameplay within the group. This method provides a more intimate experience for your guests, who get better acquainted with a smaller group and participate in a more digestible story.Please contact us if you’d like more information about how to run your party using the Multiple Groups method.
Both the standard and expanded games are included with the purchase of any game kit.
Read more about Expanded Games here
First time hosting a murder mystery party?
Visit our How to Host a Mystery Party page to get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your murder mystery party.
Content Rating:
This party is rated adult. While there is no explicit material, the party does contain references to the following:
- Infidelity and extramarital affairs
- Alcohol use
- Pregnancy
- Depression
- Murder
Note: this mystery is set during World War II, and is intended to be largely historically accurate. This means that the party includes numerous references to war and espionage, as well as Nazism. Characters are drawn from both the Allies and Axis parties, and a key plot point revolves around one of the characters being a former Nazi.
Difficulty:
This party is moderately complex to set up. We recommend a venue with at least two rooms and a sufficient area to hide clues for the scavenger hunt.
This party is difficult; the solution involves multiple steps, and may not be intuitively obvious to most players. Playtesters and clients have consistently marked this party as our most difficult to solve. This party also includes an optional logic puzzle mini-game.
Melissa –
Headline We all had a great time.
Nickname Melissa
Nobody got the killer correct and nobody really even attempted the secret agent puzzle, which was a bit too complicated and time consuming for most after few wines. But all in all it was a great success.
HH –
Headline Party went well
Nickname HH
I have now hosted two Mystery Party Kits and two 30 Minute Mysteries. I enjoyed all of them and how they were different from each other.
Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign:
It went very well. I used a home with multiple rooms and double used them all. The mortals barely won and the whole thing was quite fun. I have attached a picture of the group (in front of tv).
Last Stop Murder:
This also went very well. I ended up using just two rooms for the scavenger hunt and interactions. After the Terrible Castle, it had not occurred to me that you can do so much with so little. It also reminds me the importance of picking the right people for character roles. I have attached a couple pictures from this (murdered scientist under blankets followed by group shot).
A Pryce in Blood:
I greatly enjoyed being able to be surprised with everyone else. Also, the humor was excellent.
Don Carrasino and the Murdered Mobster:
This was also quite hilarious. These 30 minutes kits are ingenious. I also like that they can be used at a moment’s notice for innocent entertainment.
Conclusion:
One of the most important things I like about these is that they are kid friendly. Finding a mystery kit without profanities or sexual tangents is an immense relief. I am sure that I will be using these kits for years to come.
Maya –
Headline Great night! Puzzle was tough
Nickname Maya
Overall, we LOVED the game. The length was perfect, the characters were great, and the scavenger hunt was fun, and the plot twist actually surprised us. The puzzle was a little less successful, mostly for logistical reasons: it was tricky for all 13 (or 14?) characters to collectively participate in solving the puzzle. Maybe it would have been better if characters had been assigned to small “teams” to solve the puzzles–it would’ve kept everyone more engaged.
Thanks so much for giving us a wonderful way to spend a night!