The town of Highbourne is abuzz. The Prince Regent, Richard, and his wife, Princess Liesl, are on a royal tour of the kingdom. The royal entourage has stopped for two nights at Ridgerton Park, the estate of Lord Bertram. He is hosting a grand dinner for the royal couple and has invited several influential families from nearby. Hopeful young ladies are in attendance to find a wealthy husband. Wealthy young men are avoiding the gold-digging ladies and their pushy mothers. The less fortunate young men are in search of a young lady of large fortune.
At the height of the party, someone screams. Lord Bertram, is in his study, slumped over and dead as a doornail.
Who is responsible for Lord Bertram's death? Was it one of the mothers of the young ladies, who have been fruitlessly trying to marry their daughters to any one of Lord Bertram's sons? Did someone murder him for his money? Or did the butler do it?
The game is afoot, both upstairs AND downstairs, at the Ridgerton Park estate- so watch out! The killer may even be you!
Appropriate for ages 16+!
Mentions of adultery, abortion, alcohol, sexual references, sexual assault
This game takes 1-2 hours to play depending on your group size.
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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!
| Aubrey Collins | she/her | Youngest child of the Bertram family |
| Avery Peters | she/her | Leader of the Peters family |
| Betsy Peters | she/her | Eldest daughter of the Peters family |
| Cass Kingsley | any | Edward Kingsley's younger sibling |
| Catherine Peters | she/her | Youngest daughter of the Peters family |
| Cook Character | any | Cook |
| Edward Kingsley | he/him | A young man of great fortune |
| Emilia Kingsley | she/her | Edward Kingsley's young, beautiful wife. |
| Frederick Collins | he/him | Lord Bertram's son |
| Hill | any | Servant |
| John Candlewick | Male | Militia Officer |
| Lady Bertram | she/her | Matriarch of the Betram family |
| Lady Bunbury | she/her | Princess Liesl's lady-in-waiting |
| Lord Bunbury | he/him | Advisor to the Prince Regent |
| Penelope Collins | she/her | Lord Bertram's eldest daughter |
| Percy Collins | he/him | Lord Bertram's eldest son |
| Princess Liesl | she/her | German Princess |
| Quinn | he/him | Servant |
| Richard | he/him | Prince Regent |
| William McCoy | he/him | Stableboy |

The game supports 4–20+ characters. If you have additional guests, they can participate as detectives, giving larger groups a way to join the investigation without requiring every person to have a character role.
Plan for approximately 1–2 hours of gameplay. The actual party can last longer depending on how much time you spend on dinner, costumes, decorations, socializing, and getting into character.
Yes. The game includes a virtual host guide, virtual murderer assignment tool, and Zoom backgrounds to help you bring the mystery online. Invite your guests, assign characters, and investigate together from wherever you are.
Not at all. You don't need to be an actor to enjoy the game. Each character has information to help guide the role, while the interactive format gives guests plenty of opportunities to simply have fun and play along.
Yes. The host can participate in the mystery rather than spending the entire game on the sidelines. The host guide provides instructions to help keep the investigation moving while still allowing you to enjoy the experience with your guests.
The game includes character booklets, in-person and virtual host guides, a question menu, who-did-it slips, virtual murderer assignment tool, award certificates, an invitation template, and Zoom backgrounds.
Roaring 20’s: Death By Bathtub Gin is recommended for ages 13 and up. It's a fun option for teen and adult groups who enjoy interactive games, costumes, mysteries, and themed parties.
The game is designed for private group entertainment. If you're considering using it for a public, commercial, or ticketed event, check the applicable licensing or usage terms before doing so.