Quick Facts:
Style:                         Murder mystery party game (digital)
Duration:                  1-2 hours
Level:                          3 out of 5 , adult themes
Players:                     4-6 players
Internet needed?  For virtual parties only
 
 
You are about to board the Express Train to Paris, France. You will be taking the first-class car along with a group of strangers. Will all of you be able to reach your destination?
Soon you will uncover a story full of mystery, deceit, and of course – murder!

About the game:
This is an original murder mystery game set in the 1910’s. It is designed for 4-6 players which can be teenagers and/or adults. All characters are gender-neutral. This game does not have any romantic relationships between characters, and it is suitable for families, friends and team-building events.
- There are themes of murder, suicide, drug use (codeine) and alcohol
- There is absolutely *no* bad language, graphic descriptions, or themes of sexual nature.
- The game can be played both virtually and in person; the photos show the material printed and staged for an in-person game.
- The game is perfect when structured around a dinner – there’s a feast served early in the game where a pause can be taken.
- The game takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours (longer if played around a dinner)

The game provides a detailed plot and framework for an interaction between characters, yet it allows players to take liberty when playing their characters, and improvise their action and observations.
For novice players this package is equipped with a page-by-page guide to aid the host in structuring and advancing the plot.
Groups more experienced with Murder Mystery games will enjoy the creative freedom in playing the game without the optional host.
 

What’s included?
You will receive a zip file with the items listed below. All items are in PDF format unless otherwise noted. The PDFs are in standard 'letter' paper size (8.5" x 11") which are not required to be cut (if you are printing them).
 
Host package:
Set up instructions
Character descriptions
Link to virtual form to collect responses
Game rules for host
Page-by-page guide of the game
Template to collect responses
Character folder for each character
Character introduction and rules, including:
Game rules, about you, secrets, style
Only open in party:
Detailed story written from each character’s point of view, actions, internal monologue,  evidence,  Character-specific observations
Wine bottle labels
Virtual train background (JPG format) for virtual players


Charcters:
Below is a list of characters and traits. All characters are important and they can all be the murderer, even the optional characters! As a player, you will get to guess who is the murderer – suspect everyone, including yourself…
Businessperson: Savvy and confident, knows what they want and how to get it
Student: Quiet and unassuming, yet observant and passionate about their beliefs
Inventor: A true visionary with one of the best minds in Europe
Royal: Charming and charismatic. Reads body language and facial expressions well
Doctor*: Confident and feels superior to others. Has excellent manners, but a short temper
Guard*: Very intelligent, sensible with a no-nonsense demeaner
 
* The Doctor and Guard are optional “silent” characters.