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Le Scandale du Speakeasy

Chicago, années 1920. Jazz, gin de contrebande et un corps dans l'arrière-boutique.

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Le Scandale du Speakeasy

A premium, fully interactive digital mystery kit generated around your actual guest list.

8-14 PLAYERS~2.5 HOURS
01 / OVERVIEW

The Case File

Welcome to Chicago, 1926. Behind the heavy steel door of "The Velvet Lounge" speakeasy, jazz is playing, bootleg gin is flowing, and a wealthy gangster is found shot through the chest in the back poker room. The local police chief is on his way, but in a room filled with mob bosses, jazz singers, bootleggers, and federal agents, the truth is the most dangerous contraband in the house.

Target Occasions

1920s Costume PartiesBirthday CelebrationsTheme DinnersAtmospheric Roleplaying Groups

Example Clues & Evidence

  • A gold-plated pocket pistol with one spent shell casing found in the dressing room.
  • A ledger showing private loan details between Tommy and Don Vito.
  • A lipstick-stained cigarette stub recovered from the scene of the murder.
  • A crumpled blackmail note demanding a 50% cut of the gin revenue.
02 / CAST LIST

Character Roster

Below is a sample of characters featured in this mystery. When you create your kit, these roles will adapt and personalize automatically to match your real-world guests' traits and names!

Tommy (The Club Owner)

Slick & Desperate

The debt-ridden lounge proprietor. He is struggling to pay protection money and was heard arguing with the victim.

Lola (The Jazz Singer)

Glamorous & Emotional

The beautiful headlining star of The Velvet Lounge. She was secretly romantically involved with the victim.

Don Vito (The Mob Boss)

Ruthless & Powerful

The local organized crime patriarch. He insists the murderer must be dealt with by the family, not the police.

Agent Cooper (The Undercover Cop)

Charming & Guarded

A federal agent posing as the lounge pianist, working to expose Tommy's bootleg gin operation.

Leo (The Bootlegger)

The Victim

A wealthy gin runner shot through the heart. He carried a briefcase containing $20,000 in cash.

Mickey (The Barman)

Gruff & Loyal

The bartender who hears and sees everything. He knows exactly who went into the back poker room and when.

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