Death on the Steamline Express

Murder aboard a luxury 1920s train

The Story

It's 1925, and the Steamline Express is making its glamorous journey from New York to Chicago. Among the first-class passengers is renowned diamond merchant Victor Sterling—until he's found dead in his private compartment. With the train speeding through the night and no way to escape, the killer must be among the passengers. Your guests will embody jazz age socialites, bootleggers, private detectives, and mysterious strangers in this classic whodunit set during the Roaring Twenties.

What's Included

Detailed Host Guide with train car layout and timeline
Art Deco styled character cards for 6, 8, or 10 players
35+ clue cards revealing alibis and motives
Evidence including telegrams, ticket stubs, and personal letters
Train car diagrams and passenger manifest
Period-appropriate music playlist suggestions
Solution packet with complete explanation
1920s costume and decoration ideas

Meet the Characters

Victor Sterling

Diamond Merchant

The wealthy victim

Vivian Fontaine

Broadway Star

Glamorous actress with secrets

Jack Morrison

Private Detective

Investigating a separate case

Countess Anastasia

Russian Exile

Mysterious European aristocrat

Tommy 'The Ace' Malone

Gambler

Charming but dangerous

Miss Dorothy Chen

Secretary

Knows more than she reveals

* Additional characters included for 8 and 10 player versions

Sample Materials

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