1940s Murder Mystery Host Your Own Game Kit

A 1940s murder mystery game combines wartime tension, classic noir atmosphere, and old-school intrigue into one stylishly suspenseful event. Whether set in a smoke-filled jazz club, a shadowy train station, or a post-war victory party, this game invites players to step into an era of ration books, espionage, glamour, and danger. When a suspicious death disrupts the evening, every guest becomes a suspect. With vintage flair, layered secrets, and sharp twists, it’s the perfect choice for those who love classic mysteries with historical flair.

Yes, this game works perfectly for 10 players. The base version accommodates 4 to 14 guests, and 10 provides the perfect balance between interaction and pace. Each player receives a unique role with backstory, clues, and objectives. The game is also flexible—if your headcount changes last minute, you can adjust roles easily without interrupting the mystery’s flow.

Yes, the game is designed to be played in either format. For in-person events, you can enhance the experience with themed décor, vintage costumes, and jazz music. If you’re hosting virtually, the materials can be shared online and the dialogue-driven format works well via video calls. Whether around a dinner table or across time zones, the 1940s atmosphere holds strong.

Most groups will complete the game in 1.5 to 3 hours. For 10 players, expect around two hours, depending on how much your guests lean into roleplaying, discussions, or era-themed intermissions. You can choose to move things along quickly or take a slower pace with drinks, dinner, or music breaks between rounds.

The kit comes with everything you need to run the event from start to finish. This includes a host guide with setup instructions, individual character sheets with private information and secrets, sets of themed clues and documents revealed during gameplay, optional narration scripts to guide each round, printable invitations, and voting cards for the final round. You’ll also receive suggestions for period-appropriate costumes and décor to bring the decade to life.

Yes, the game is replayable. The murderer can be randomly selected each time, which keeps the outcome fresh for returning players. Replaying with different guests or switching character roles brings out new interactions and hidden layers, making each session unique. It’s perfect for hosting again as an annual event or sharing with new groups.

This game is ideal for any occasion that welcomes vintage vibes and a touch of suspense. It’s great for themed dinner parties, retro costume nights, milestone birthday celebrations, corporate team-building sessions, holiday parties, and even fundraising galas. Whether you're recreating the home front or hosting a post-war soiree, this game adds structure and storytelling to your event.

The game is best suited for ages 15 and up. It features complex relationships, clues, and secrets that are most engaging for teens and adults. There’s no graphic content, but the storylines involve classic murder mystery elements—suspicion, deception, and dramatic tension—ideal for mature players who enjoy immersive storytelling.

Costumes aren’t required, but they really help set the scene. Guests can wear anything inspired by the 1940s—military uniforms, trench coats, swing dresses, wide-brimmed hats, suspenders, or red lipstick and pin curls. Even simple nods to the era help create a stylishly immersive experience. The kit includes costume ideas to help guests get into character.

Yes, the game can be expanded to support up to 20 players. Optional character packs are available with additional roles that fit seamlessly into the existing plot. Each new character includes full backstory, objectives, and clues. Whether you're hosting a small salon-style gathering or a larger group, the mystery remains balanced and engaging.

Yes, the host can join the game as a player. The murderer’s identity is concealed until the final reveal, so the host can participate without any spoilers. You can either assign yourself a regular role or take on a light narrator position to help facilitate the event while staying in character. The host materials make it easy to manage and enjoy the mystery at the same time.