The 1930s. A lavish dinner party at the Merkister estate turns into a nightmare when the butler is found dead in the billiard room. A murderer lurks among the champagne and cigar smoke.

Who killed Leversham?

It is the 1930s. The economic crisis is over. The British pound and the U.S. dollar are equally strong, and businesses are thriving.

The Balderdash family often hosts lavish dinners at their grand home. They serve the finest wines, delicious dishes, and provide entertainment after dinner.

Tonight, too, everything seemed perfect. The guests arrived on time, and dinner was ready. But just as the party began, the body of butler Leversham was found in the billiard room!

Play our murder mystery game Murder at the Merkister Estate and discover who the culprit is

How it works

Brief explanation

Get into character. Everyone is a suspect. Answer the detective’s questions, face off against the others, and expose the culprit. Because one thing is certain: the killer is sitting at the table.

Print or Not Game

Print or Not Game

The game begins with an introductory video about the murder. Each player immediately receives their own character and secret script on their phone.

Invitations
Before the game starts, you can send everyone an invitation. It will include some information about their character so they can prepare.
Introduction
The investigator introduces the murder and the situation. All guests are introduced to their characters, and the first exchanges begin.
Rounds 1, 2, 3, and 4
During these rounds, a scripted dialogue takes place, and everyone engages in conversation to gather as much information as possible.
Vote
Once all the information is on the table and all the rounds have been played, it’s time to ask your final questions and write down your suspicions.
Solution
And then comes the big moment: the detective has gathered all the information and, in his closing statement, reveals who the culprit is and what the correct answers are.

What's included?

Host Guide & Rules

A comprehensive guide to a flawless evening, including tips for both the digital and print experiences.

Host Guide & Rules

A comprehensive guide to a flawless evening, including tips for both the digital and print experiences.

Host Guide & Rules

A comprehensive guide to a flawless evening, including tips for both the digital and print experiences.

Host Guide & Rules

A comprehensive guide to a flawless evening, including tips for both the digital and print experiences.

Host Guide & Rules

A comprehensive guide to a flawless evening, including tips for both the digital and print experiences.

Host Guide & Rules

A comprehensive guide to a flawless evening, including tips for both the digital and print experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Right away! As soon as you've completed your order, you'll receive the murder mystery story directly in your inbox. All you have to do is go over the game, and then you can get started.

We recommend playing this game only with adults. The game is easy to understand, so anyone can join in. Even people who don’t usually like games often enjoy this one.

The game is designed for the number of players you specified. If someone is unable to participate at the last minute, there are several ways to resolve this.

First, you can always contact us to ask if we can adapt the game for a smaller number of players.

Additionally, a player can choose to play two characters.

This isn't necessary. (Though it could be a lot of fun!) Since we've added a virtual detective to the game, this is no longer necessary. 

Not much—you'll find everything you need on the page for the murder mystery you've chosen.

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