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Murder Mystery Party Kit Details
Description
Murder aboard a snow-stopped train…
Backstory
You and your guests are passengers on the luxurious Oriental Express. Your fellow passengers number several unsavory characters, almost certainly up to no good. No one knows who they can trust, as everyone seems to have an ulterior motive.
Murder!
Unexpectedly, the train is snowed in and one of the passengers is murdered. Fortunately, the famed detective Pardot is on board. With the help of your guests, the identity of the murderer should be discovered by the time the police arrive.
Solving the Mystery
Now the guests must work together to sift through the evidence and identify the killer in their midst!
Characters
There are 15 primary suspects in this mystery, however only 10 are required to play the game. The host or hostess will play the role of Detective Pardot, who will enlist the aid of the other passengers in order to solve the mystery. Read the "How To Play" section for more information on how to play an expanded game with more than 15 guests.
Male Roles
* = Optional character
- Elrich von Unterbiten, the Scientist: An nuclear physicist in East Germany who has been looking for a way to escape the Communist government.
- Stephen Goldring, the American: A wealthy American businessman with a taste for the finer things in life, particularly women.
- Ernesto Vespucci, the Gambler: An Italian gambler who loves food and drink.
- Dr. Sigmund Schwarzwald, the Doctor: (Played by the guest who played the victim in Act One) A coach passenger called in to examine the body.
- *Count Zoltan Navatov, the Count: A wealthy Hungarian nobleman returning from his second honeymoon with his wife in Paris.
- *Colonel Major General Reginald Tobias, the Englishman: A retired British army officer on his way to India.
- *Roderick Broadhausen, the Student: A European university student suffering from a deep bout of existential angst.
Female Roles
- Patty Hunt, the Widow: A wealthy American widow with four dead husbands and a dark reputation.
- Princess Elisabetta Dagomir, the Princess: A wealthy Russian princess who loves books and intelligent debate.
- Gretchen Sutteberg, the Maid: Princess Dagomir’s personal servant and constant companion.
- *Suzette Delacroix, the Head Mistress: A teacher currently traveling to her next job aboard the first class car for the first time.
- *Annette “Annie” Mayfield, the Sales Lady: An ambitious American saleswoman who dreams of becoming Europe’s first make-up mogul.
- *Countess Esmeralda Navatov, the Countess: The wife of Count Zoltan Navatov who is enjoying her second honeymoon.
Male or Female Roles
- Sampson/Hypaetia Pardot, the Detective (Played by the Host or Hostess): A world famous detective investigating a series of crimes committed aboard the Orient Express recently.
- Pierre/Monet Parpadue, the Conductor: The Conductor of the Orient Express and quite possibly the world’s rudest Frenchman/woman.
- Sam Ignatio, the Porter: A vital member of the Orient Express staff who sees and hears everything.
Extra Players
- *Investigator (male or female): Additional players have the option of playing the role of "Investigators". In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players.
How to Play
Follow these steps to host this mystery:
- Each guest will each assume the role of a particular character
Mystery Parties involve a combination of improvisational acting, storytelling, and creative problem solving. Each guest will play the part of that character throughout the course of the game. Each character has specific personality traits, goals, secrets, and information, all of which are included in the character sheet; a big part of the fun is getting into character and taking on a new, exciting role.
- A mysterious Event will occur
At some point during the party, an Event will occur that will force the players to come together in order to solve a problem or unravel a mystery. Traditionally, the Event in question will be the murder of one of the characters (as played by a guest), but the parties crafted by Playing With Murder often use this basic framework to accommodate different types of Events, thereby ensuring that your guests will be surprised and entertained (even if they are veteran murder mystery party players).
- Solve the mystery!
Your guests will need to use the information that their characters know (as well as additional clues that are provided during the game) to solve the mystery or overcome the problem posed by the Event. Typically this culminates in the guests voting on the identity of the murderer, but again, different parties will have different specific goals. All of our parties also come complete with additional subgames (treasure hunts, unique character goals and special puzzles) that are guaranteed to keep the action intense and your guests motivated and focused.
Expanded Game For Large Groups
If you have extra players, there are two ways that you can accommodate everyone:
- Investigator Role - Additional players have the option of playing the role of "Investigators". In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players. Expanded Games include a PDF guide that explains how to use the Investigator role, as well as printable character sheets and name tags for anyone that is playing an Investigator.
- Multiple Groups - It is also possible to break your guests up into groups and play multiple instances of the game at the same time. The game will more or less happen the same way; the host makes announcements and each group moves their game forward simultaneously based on the host's instructions. It's good to have one assistant in each group to answer questions and facilitate gameplay within the group. This method provides a more intimate experience for your guests, who get better acquainted with a smaller group and participate in a more digestible story.
Please contact us if you'd like more information about how to run your party using the Multiple Groups method.
Both the standard and expanded games are included with the purchase of any game kit.
Read more about Expanded Games here
First time hosting a murder mystery party?
Visit our How to Host a Mystery Party page to get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your murder mystery party.
What's Included
Last Stop: Murder is a 122-page downloadable PDF file that you print at home. It includes the following features:
- An introduction that explains the basic principles of running a mystery-party and provides specific tips on props, menu items, sound effects, and special tips to help make your party exciting, memorable and easy to run
- Step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for your party
- A detailed party guidebook that will walk you through the event in a simple, easy-to-understand format
- Instructions on how to run the party for a large group
- Nametags and character sheets for each player - the character sheets include tips on costuming and role-playing, as well special goals and information unique to each character
- Fully customizable invitations, complete with RSVP cards and guest lists
- 3 pages of full color props and clues for use during the scavenger hunt
- Voting sheets
- Customizable awards for your guests
- And much more!
With your purchase of Last Stop: Murder you will also receive the following:
- Step-by-step printing instructions
- Three mp3 audio effects for use with your party
- Instructions on how to use these audio clips to best effect
Audio
Playing With Murder offers several audio files for use with each of our Mystery Party Kits. The audio clip below provides a sample montage of the sound effects included with Last Stop Murder.
Play audio sample:
The specific audio files for Last Stop Murder include:
- An "all aboard" call to get the party started
- The background sounds of the train
- The sound of the winter storm raging outside the stalled train
Mystery Party Reviews
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Ali
351 12 2022
18 12 202206:10 PM
- more than 3 year(s)
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57 02 2022
27 02 202206:41 PM
- more than 2 year(s)
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Fun for Guests!
I held this Murder Mystery Party for my 33rd birthday. It was in my house and there were 11 of us present (including myself as the host). The preparation for the event was a lot of fun for me. I chose to create train tickets from an Etsy Shop that The Conductor actually punched and brought the event to life. I used that for our name tags (instead of the ones provided in the template) and seating place cards too. My friends (5 couples and 1 priest) got into character with their costumes and personal props.
Most of them were very prepared with their character develop and were excited to share information with one another. Others who were important to guide the conversation had some trouble with announcing that to others. As host, I found it difficult to make sure that our food was prepared on time, guide the conversation, and then ask questions out of character for those who needed them. I wish I had attended a murder mystery before so I knew what an undertaking I would undergo as host.
Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun though. Second act was interesting and the puzzle was most loved. We ran out of time for those who wanted to complete the puzzle and no one guessed who the murderer was. Lots of laughter and whacky conversations occurred. We ended the night with cake and being our normal selves.
Some of the things I loved from this Murder Mystery Set was the script for the host and guide to help the flow of the party; the character sheets for the guests gave good advice but allows for the actor to create their own persona; the ideas for props, sound effects (I did not use these - too much going on), suggestions on who to cast in what character, and friendly reminders throughout the set to guide the host.
Some things I wished I would have found was a host only guide that gave very clear details on how to run the event in this Mystery Set and highlight when I was supposed to hand out certain items or a guide for how long something should take. I was a fresh new host and I felt confused on timing and guiding the conversations. If there was a secondary character who could have known more information and could have juggled some of the hosting with the main host, that might have been helpful.
I don’t know if I will host a murder mystery party again. It was a lot of fun to plan it all and get things set up for my friends. But I felt overwhelmed and slightly confused as the host during the actual event and I blame myself for no one getting the puzzle (because of time) or the murder.
My friends had so much fun though! Which was what I wanted. So it was a successful fun time.
Suggestions: hire catering or have other family/friends help with the food who are not involved in the murder mystery - it will really make the party more enjoyable for you as a host and character
Most of them were very prepared with their character develop and were excited to share information with one another. Others who were important to guide the conversation had some trouble with announcing that to others. As host, I found it difficult to make sure that our food was prepared on time, guide the conversation, and then ask questions out of character for those who needed them. I wish I had attended a murder mystery before so I knew what an undertaking I would undergo as host.
Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun though. Second act was interesting and the puzzle was most loved. We ran out of time for those who wanted to complete the puzzle and no one guessed who the murderer was. Lots of laughter and whacky conversations occurred. We ended the night with cake and being our normal selves.
Some of the things I loved from this Murder Mystery Set was the script for the host and guide to help the flow of the party; the character sheets for the guests gave good advice but allows for the actor to create their own persona; the ideas for props, sound effects (I did not use these - too much going on), suggestions on who to cast in what character, and friendly reminders throughout the set to guide the host.
Some things I wished I would have found was a host only guide that gave very clear details on how to run the event in this Mystery Set and highlight when I was supposed to hand out certain items or a guide for how long something should take. I was a fresh new host and I felt confused on timing and guiding the conversations. If there was a secondary character who could have known more information and could have juggled some of the hosting with the main host, that might have been helpful.
I don’t know if I will host a murder mystery party again. It was a lot of fun to plan it all and get things set up for my friends. But I felt overwhelmed and slightly confused as the host during the actual event and I blame myself for no one getting the puzzle (because of time) or the murder.
My friends had so much fun though! Which was what I wanted. So it was a successful fun time.
Suggestions: hire catering or have other family/friends help with the food who are not involved in the murder mystery - it will really make the party more enjoyable for you as a host and character
- Appetizers: homemade hummus, homemade cheese ball, celery, carrots, peppers, ritz crackers
Dinner: homemade spaghetti sauce, red lentil pasta, Angel hair pasta, garlic bread, gluten-free garlic bread, mixed salad and dressing
Dessert: homemade gluten-free strawberry cake
Drinks: mineral water, red wine, old fashioned, whisky skin, ginger beer, sparkling apple cider - We live in the Midwest and it snowed in February so I didn’t add any snowflakes to windows though that would have been fun.
I searched for 1950’s train tickets and settled on an Etsy Shop’s format that I could place names for name tags, tickets, and place cards (VectoriaDesigns on Etsy).
Our dining room was a little squished with two tables seating 11 people. We brought out our fine China, silver ware, and linens for the event. Our dining room is also open to our kitchen so we had drinks in there and appetizers.
Our family room was used for the search. I chose to purchase items that were similar or exactly like the vital clues to make them more realistic and enhance the game a bit. This was not necessary but something that I wanted to do.
I sent invitations along with a personalized note to my guests after they confirmed they were able to attend.
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Party Planner Extraordinaire
321 11 2020
17 11 202004:50 AM
- more than 4 year(s)
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Another Successful Murder!
Our house was converted to a Casino and we had 18 of our closest friends and family transform into a variety of Characters. What a great time we had. Taco bar, Poker, Roulette and Black Jack kept everyone busy.
- We made it simple with a taco bar, nachos and taco salad. This allowed guests to bring their munchies to the tables and not require silverware.
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Laura
12 01 2020
13 01 202012:44 AM
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Lots of fun and interesting characters
Had a fancy dinner, then moved on to second part of the night. Everything went very well. Interesting to see how everyone embodied their characters.
- Lasagna, Mexican pinwheels, bread and dip, chips, chocolate.
- Fancy tables (table cloths, candles, etc), played a video of a train moving on the TV and used provided audio clips
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TrainMan
313 11 2019
10 11 201902:07 PM
- more than 5 year(s)
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Enthusiastic Encounter On Train!
We mailed the character parts to our guests in advance and on the day of the party they came in character and dressed in character and came very excited. They immediately got into role and remained until after the game. They were enthusiastic and it lasted for about 2.5 hours. As the conductor, I would choose to serve a simpler meal with paper plates so my time would be more spend mingling. Everyone left pleased with time well spent.
- Southern Meal of fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, pie, and added salad pimento cheese sandwiches for vegetarians.
- Made a train engine, made the clues to hide, everyone wore hats.
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Terry M
44 02 2019
14 02 201905:30 AM
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Last stop: FUN!!!
I had never been to a murder mystery party before, much less hosted one, and it was so fun!!! I liked how the victim gets to continue playing as another character so they don’t feel left out, and all the clues were unique and though it was difficult to find the murderer, it was so fun trying to!!! It was so fun to dress up as these characters and everyone really got into character!!! I’d definitely recommend this one if you’re looking for a fun and unique party experience!!
- We didn’t have dinner, but pigs in a blanket, chocolate covered strawberries, and meringue was good! Also, since we’re under 21, there was so much sparkling juice consumed- you can still act like it’s real alcohol, especially since the characters have drink preferences!
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Danko/Berry/Saneholtz Family
121 05 2019
02 05 201902:46 PM
- more than 6 year(s)
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Holiday Party Surprise!
What an awesome evening we had! My family gathered during the week between Christmas and NYE and spent 4 days together in a large family farmhouse. That was 16 of us! The murder mystery party was a complete surprise to everyone - but what a great time they had getting into character! I left wrapped boxes on everyone's bed with instructions to open in private. The box had the character bio and a few props/costume pieces to help their character. The mid game scavenger hunt was great - I purchased simple items that represented each clue (eg: an american flag I stuck in a planter that referred to the clue about USA - and taped the clue on the back side) WE can't wait for the next party!
- Attached are a few pictures from the interview part of the evening - each "suspect" was forced to sit at the front of the room under an interrogation light!
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Penny "Pardot" Eldred
243 09 2019
01 09 201901:24 PM
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It was a hit and they're asking for more!
We did this for New Years Eve, starting around 6:00 p.m. We had 21 people participating and everyone had a blast! Even some of the husbands who were dragged along cracked a few smiles as guests got into character as soon as they came through the door.
Our "Patty Hunt" played her part so well that some of the other wives were a little nervous as no one really knew each other to begin with and it was often hard to tell whether it was role playing or their actual personality.
We started off with a reception of shrimp cocktails, cheese platters and skewers. Soon the Conductor was heard over the sound system calling "All aboard, All aboard!" and we moved onto dinner in the "Dining Cars".
We had so many people we ate in two different "Cars" and labeled them 1st and 2nd class. What fun it was to watch as some of the 2nd class passengers insist they should be in the 1st class dining.
We made tickets and the 1st class passengers tickets were in gold lettering. The Conductor used a punch and took tickets at the "dining car" doors.
A dinner of plated salad, Stuffed Cornish Game Hens, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and glazed carrots was enjoyed amidst the sounds of a train rolling down the track and a blustery snow storm. The guests loved it and the conversation continued to stay with the scene as guests talked about the Russians, Americans etc.
During Coffee and Dessert (chocolate truffles with fresh raspberries and cream) it was announced that one of the passengers had been murdered and Round 2 instructions were handed out in sealed colored envelopes.
Round 2 began with the scavenger hunt and this is when the quieter personalities began to blossom. These people came to life as they ran everywhere looking for clues.
Not knowing how long all of this would really take or if I had hidden the clues in too difficult of places, I was surprised that by the time we did interviews with everyone and found all of the clues, it was almost midnight.
The highlight of the night was supposed to be going out onto the porch (we're in the north and it's very cold) with our champagne and welcoming in the New Year as the Clock Tower (which is right in front of us) strikes midnight. It was foggy and we squinted to see the hands come together on the "12" but heard nothing. No chime. Did we make a mistake? Had any of us actually heard the clock chime at midnight to begin with? We all laughed, kissed and toasted, heading back inside from the cold. 12:04 a.m. and the clock suddenly starts chiming as if to laugh back at us.
The murderer was then revealed and awards given and most of the guests went home, all asking us to do it again soon!!
Our "Patty Hunt" played her part so well that some of the other wives were a little nervous as no one really knew each other to begin with and it was often hard to tell whether it was role playing or their actual personality.
We started off with a reception of shrimp cocktails, cheese platters and skewers. Soon the Conductor was heard over the sound system calling "All aboard, All aboard!" and we moved onto dinner in the "Dining Cars".
We had so many people we ate in two different "Cars" and labeled them 1st and 2nd class. What fun it was to watch as some of the 2nd class passengers insist they should be in the 1st class dining.
We made tickets and the 1st class passengers tickets were in gold lettering. The Conductor used a punch and took tickets at the "dining car" doors.
A dinner of plated salad, Stuffed Cornish Game Hens, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and glazed carrots was enjoyed amidst the sounds of a train rolling down the track and a blustery snow storm. The guests loved it and the conversation continued to stay with the scene as guests talked about the Russians, Americans etc.
During Coffee and Dessert (chocolate truffles with fresh raspberries and cream) it was announced that one of the passengers had been murdered and Round 2 instructions were handed out in sealed colored envelopes.
Round 2 began with the scavenger hunt and this is when the quieter personalities began to blossom. These people came to life as they ran everywhere looking for clues.
Not knowing how long all of this would really take or if I had hidden the clues in too difficult of places, I was surprised that by the time we did interviews with everyone and found all of the clues, it was almost midnight.
The highlight of the night was supposed to be going out onto the porch (we're in the north and it's very cold) with our champagne and welcoming in the New Year as the Clock Tower (which is right in front of us) strikes midnight. It was foggy and we squinted to see the hands come together on the "12" but heard nothing. No chime. Did we make a mistake? Had any of us actually heard the clock chime at midnight to begin with? We all laughed, kissed and toasted, heading back inside from the cold. 12:04 a.m. and the clock suddenly starts chiming as if to laugh back at us.
The murderer was then revealed and awards given and most of the guests went home, all asking us to do it again soon!!
- We used elegant china, silver, cloth napkins and candlelight. Our dinner was plated and served by the Porter and the Conductor. We utilized the internet and downloaded a lot of music (big band) from the late 40s and early 50s. Some of the guests even danced. We also bought a lot of hats etc. from the thrift store - great find!
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Cathy S
12 01 2018
13 01 201804:47 AM
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Happy New year "Murder mystery on a train"!
We had a mix of young adults and parents for our New Years Eve party. Little racy in parts but was overall very entertaining. Wish I would have had everyone state their guess of the murderer and the accomplice. I only had them fill out the written form and not state their case.
- We did gin and tonic, wine, and sparkling cider. We did Rachel Ray's Christmas pasta, along with homemade potato and chicken noodle soup. We served a homemade chocolate chip cheesecake.
- We did most of the party in our main living area upstairs and did the scavenger hunt and interviews in our finished basement. We used the train sounds and ended the evening with 1960s hits.
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Lynette
31 02 2018
01 02 201801:05 AM
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Lots of Laughter
30 participants had a great time! Even the investigators came in costume! Spy Game for prizes added another element to the night!
- Italian buffet: caprese skewers, stuffed mushrooms, chicken marsala, salmon piccata, etc., followed by whiskey cake and cream puffs.
- I hosted the party at my office. The large main room served as the dining car and the multiple small offices were the sleeper car cabins. One office contained a body cut-out with sticky blood.
This is my 5th murder mystery party, so the attendees really get in to their characters and costumes! Always fun!!!! - Watch my video
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N Cameron
70 03 2017
12 03 201706:12 PM
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Last Stop Murder
Amazing game. Everyone really got into their character and did lots of prep beforehand. The game flowed smoothly an dlasted about 3.5 hours. We set the luxurious scene of the dinning car with curtains and low lighting, we used a separate location for the sleeper car which worked really well.
- We had some light appetizers, Thai food from a restaurant and a chocolate cake to die for, for dessert.
Everyone brought their own drinks. The porter served the drinks for guests which added to the role and feel of the evening. - Some people really got into their parts which added so much to the evening. The American was amazing! We had some prizes to go with the certificates at the end of the night. We used classical music in the background which helped to add a touch of class.
I really recommend the host read everything and be well prepared, it helps so much on the night.
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Patti and Richard
73 03 2017
15 03 201702:59 AM
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lots of fun
We added this murder mystery to a dinner party which was already planned. One husband who whined about not wanted to do this, and even those who had to be coerced into coming ALL had a great time. We had mix of children from 4-18 years old, and a core of "adults." I was more than a little intimidated at first with the line "please read all 122 pages" before beginning, but it did come together quite nicely in the end. Each character's "cheat sheets" set the tone for lots of fun improv. Not one person left without a big smile on his/her face! I would recommend this mystery party to everyone!
- We needed to work around a menu which already existed, so we found a way for each course/menu item to relate to a different country (even a neighboring town) at which we "stopped" during a prior leg of our journey. We had a giant map and marked all the places at which we had picked up food along the way. It was cute to see how the train veered to Pennsylvania for a short time!
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Debbie the Countess
47 02 2017
17 02 201711:18 PM
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Last Stop Murder
No spoilers here! I wish I had read other reviews, but am always afraid that I'd learn too much. This was the fourth year our group of friends played a murder mystery game and we especially love getting good characters and a fun setting. This game has both, in abundance. Unfortunately, the rest disappointed. Primarily the pacing of the game was off. There was far too little information to hide or pass on in the first stage and too, too much in the second. For those who wish to try it, I'd suggest a very early, light dinner quickly finished. The secondary game did little to enhance the fun and just slowed the action down more. The detective has too much to read and do with all the interviews so makes the rest of the players too passive.
This would not stop me from ordering another game from Playing With Murder, but I'd look more carefully at how it paces.
This would not stop me from ordering another game from Playing With Murder, but I'd look more carefully at how it paces.
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Laura
47 02 2017
17 02 201712:48 AM
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30 01 2017
31 01 201705:28 PM
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New Year's Day Night Train
What a great way to shake up our family celebration of New Year's Day. Teens and multigenerational adults mixed together for a super fun time. All the varied accents kept cracking us up all night. The costumes were easy to procure from our existing closets, but added a ton to the fun.
- Beef tenderloin, gruyere potatoes, chocolate mousse, and sparkling cider for the kids.
- We didn't really decorate (Christmas dec's were still up). We didn't add much in the way of ambiance, but it didn't matter. We did use a completely separate part of the house for the "Sleeper car" activity and that worked VERY well.
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