The Story
In the Old West, a train is rumbling toward the town of Whiskey Junction, where the liquor flows fast and the bullets fly faster. Passengers include prospectors headed to their claims, a schoolmarm headed to her new job and thirsty cowpunchers headed for the renowned WJ Saloon. A few saloon dancers are putting on a show in the aisle to lure in even more drinkers.
Suddenly, robbers appear at the end of the train car, yelling “Stick ‘em up!” Most passengers hold up their hands in resignation—all except the town reformer and banker, Prunella Persimmon Potter, who stands up and loudly protests. She continues ranting as the train rushes into a tunnel, but is cut off by a single gunshot.
When the train emerges into the light, her lifeless body is lying in the aisle. Who killed her? Was it YOU?
Appropriate for ages 12+!
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| 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! |
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• BO LEGGED: Cowhand for hire. Loves to ride the range and belly up to the bar.
• BROYLAN SUNN: Rail worker. Brags incessantly about their muscles and construction skills.
• BUCKY THE KID: Train robber. Just joined the outlaw gang, but ambitious. Black Hat.
• CARRIE D. WAYE: Saloon dancer. Can’t stop dancing, with or without music.
• CORDY HONEST: Accordion player for the dancers. Likes to tell lies.
• DELMAFORE ACES: Professional gambler, smooth, charming.
• DOCTOR K. WAX: Traveling medicine show owner, always trying to make a sale.
• DROPSY GUNN: Train robber, enthusiastic bumbler. Black hat.
• DUSTY B. WAYLON: Cowhand for hire. Seems nervous when not singing and playing their guitar.
• FILLMORE SHOTS: Saloonkeeper. Suspicious, distrusts everyone.
• GRITS GRUBBY: Gold prospector, pessimistic about striking it rich but too lazy for another job.
• LOTTIE FLOUNCE: Saloon dancer. Talks brightly about anything except her past.
• LUCKY LODER: Gold prospector, old-timer. Hits pay dirt frequently, but runs out of money every time.
• MAYOR POMPEY: Mayor of Whiskey Junction. Loves to make speeches.
• MISS IMA PRIGG: Schoolmarm. Prudish, humorless, came West for a teaching job.
• NEWIN TOWNE: Naïve city slicker, “duded” out to see how the West was won.
• ONE-EYED JO: Train robber leader. Bad-tempered. Eyepatch and black hat.
• PUNCHEON TICKITZ: Train conductor, strict, takes no nonsense.
• TINNY STARR: Sheriff of Whiskey Junction. Talks tough but makes fewer arrests than townsfolk expect.
• TRENT TRUSTY: Cavalry officer. Boastful, thinks he’s the hero in every situation.
OUR PHYSICAL KITS ARE PRINTED PHYSICAL VERSIONS OF OUR MOST POPULAR GAMES! NO PRINTING REQUIRED!
- In-Person Host Guide with Detailed Instructions (and video) on How to Host and Play the Game
- Access to our Host Dashboard with Helpful Resources and BONUS Downloadable Versions of All the Game Files
- Access to our Evite Tool to Send Your Guests Information About Your Party with the Theme & Character Details Automatically Input for You! Guests will also receive a link to our Guest Dashboards with helpful resources and links to recommend costume pieces for their character (dressing up is always optional)
- 20 Character Booklets with Information for Each Character to Reveal Throughout the Game
- Printed Evidence in Full Color
- Evidence Booklet with Detective Script and Links to the Host Dashboard Where You Can Play the Detective Videos Performed by Broadway Actors!
- Question Menu with Questions for Players to Ask Each Character
- Who Did It Slips to Assign the Murderer In Person
- Award Certificates to Give Out Awards for Best Performance, Best Costume, and More!
