Murder at Gatsby’s Escape Room – 1920s Murder Mystery Printable

Inspired by the voluminous world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s the Great Gatsby and the dazzling scope of the prohibition era. PaperBox Escape Rooms’ Murder at Gatsby’s 1920s Escape tells a tale of glitz, glamour, and… murder. Step back into the greatest era of all, where flappers and dappers ruled the world and prohibition had only made the liquor cheaper! With this digital printable kit, you can easily host a rip-roaring sensational party with your friends.

WHAT’S THE STORY?

With prohibition in full force and bootlegging on the rise, the 1920s were rife with crime. Step into the art deco shoes of a detective as you play and try to crack the case at Gatsby’s Picture House. Some crazy cat has met a grizzly end, and you’re the one sent to solve the sensational cinema crime. You’ll meet famous flappers, dodgy dappers, drink plenty of cocktails, and weasel out the mystery of a decade.

Can you crack the codes in time and look like the cat’s pyjamas in front of your friends?

This 1920s at-home escape room game takes little prep. Everything you need is included in the game. Simply print out the PDF and you’re good to go.
There is a little cutting and folding, but it should only take a few minutes to get the party started - a little party never killed nobody.
Full instructions are included explaining how to set up the game with minimal spoilers.
There are handy ‘hints’ included in case you get stuck inside a barrel of bootleg and lose your head.

How to Get Started

• Easy setup printable PDF
• Works with A4 or letter paper
• Colour printing recommended for clues
• Ideal for 2–6 players (for bigger groups use multiple copies)

PLAY TIME:~60 minutes +

Don’t want to set a time limit? No worries– play at your own pace.

Age: 13+ Younger players may also find this fun with adult guidance.

SET-UP The game is designed to need minimal set-up. You need nothing more than paper to print provided PDF documents, a colour printer, scissors, and some glue or sticky tack.

• No locks
• No cryptex
• No special equipment
• Simply Download . Print . Play!

INCLUDED DOCUMENTS

1. A PDF file with the instructions and game materials

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