The Story
It’s 1985, and real estate developer and “entrepreneur” Whit Wiley has just cut the ribbon opening the newest marvel in his shopping mall empire: the Wiley Waterside Galleria Mall in Malibu. Whit was to top the Forbes list of most rich and powerful men of 1985 - until he washed up in the mall fountain, strangled by his skinny tie.
Who could be responsible for the murder of this influential businessman? Was it his first wife Willhemina Wiley, seeking revenge for Whit Wiley's many extramarital affairs? Was it local super shopper Connie Sumer, angry over the Galleria’s inflated scrunchie prices? Or was it fashion designer Cal Von Cline, who objected to Wiley's appallingly gaudy bad taste?
Time to whip out that credit card and tease that hair as big as it can go - we’re shopping for a murderer in 80’s Mall Murder Madness!
Appropriate for ages 16+!
Mentions of sexual references, death penalty, adultery, sexual harassment, bullying, drugs, abuse
This game takes 1-2 hours to play depending on your group size
**For personal use only. If you would like to host a public event using one of our games, please contact us at support@broadwaymurdermysteries.com to discuss licensing.
The mystery is built to be played by 4-20+ characters, ANY of whom could be the murderer and each have gripping motives for murder. **Additional guests can play as “detectives” who ask questions each round and guess the killer at the end!
| Betty Bangs | she/her | Salesgirl. |
| Cal Von Cline | any | Famous Fashion Designer |
| Chad Fox | he/him | Popular guy in Malibu |
| Connie Sumer | she/her | Malibu resident and shopper. |
| Dickie Dorkus | he/him | Local Malibu nerd. |
| DJ Flyswatter | he/him | The mall DJ |
| Eddie Acity | he/him | Food court manager at the Wiley Waterside Galleria Mall. |
| Fannie Paque | she/her | Local roller skating activist |
| Gordon Banks | he/him | Whit Wiley's Accountant |
| Hillary Ballstone | she/her | Politician |
| Johnny Mopps | he/him | Janitor at the Wiley Waterside Galleria Mall |
| Marty Mullets | any | Whit Wiley's Hair Stylist |
| Patsy Stells | she/her | Local investigative reporter doing a story on the Wiley family. |
| Sam Goodie | any | Music Store Retailer at Wiley Waterside Galleria |
| Swipes Cardigan | any | Handles luxury imports for the Wiley family and the Galleria. |
| Tina Queen | she/her | Beauty Queen |
| Val Laye | any | Whit Wiley's Driver |
| Whit Wiley Jr. | he/him | Whit & Willhemina's Son |
| Willhemina Wiley | she/her | Whit Wiley's first wife, currently separated. |
| Willow Wiley | she/her | Whit & Willhemina's precocious daughter. |
