Jazz Age Homicide: The Onyx Lounge
In the smoky basement of Chicago’s hottest speakeasy, the trumpet solo was cut short by a bullet.
The Case Synopsis
Chicago, 1929. The Onyx Lounge is packed with flappers, bootleggers, and corrupt officials celebrating the premiere of singer Ruby Valentine’s new revue. At midnight, when the lights went out for the encore, club owner "Lucky" Lou Moretti fell from the VIP mezzanine. In this room, everyone has a hustle and everyone is armed.
The Cast of Suspects
Each guest receives an exclusive digital character dossier on their mobile phone.
Ruby Valentine
The Headline SingerStar of the night whose contract was personally owned by the deceased.
Frankie "Two-Tone" Caruso
The Bootleg KingpinSupplier of illegal spirits fighting for control of the South Side distribution network.
Alderman Thomas O’Malley
The Corrupt City BossAccepted campaign contributions in back rooms; was seen arguing with Lou minutes prior.
Vivian St. Claire
The Society ColumnistWields a pen sharper than a stiletto and holds photographs that could ruin dynasties.
Duke Montgomery
The Jazz PianistMusical virtuoso who heard whispering near the stage switchboard before the power cut.
How Investigation Works
- Zero Prep Required: The host does not need to read through spoilers, print out booklets, or cut clues.
- Confidential Prompts: At the start of each round, phones chime synchronously with private revelations, motives, and alibis.
- Physical or Remote: Play around a dining table, living room couch, or across a Zoom/Discord call with our synced web client.
- Fair Play Guaranteed: Every clue is truthful and logically solvable. The culprit can be pinned down with pure deduction.
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