The Adman Murder is perfect for fans of Mad Men and lovers of 1960s style. Set in a swanky hotel, this mystery party game delivers all the drama and deception of the golden age of advertising, but with a killer twist. Ideal for 1960s parties, vintage-themed corporate events, or anyone looking to host a murder mystery night dripping with retro glamour.
A murder is just unscheduled publicity.
It’s the 1960s, and the golden age of advertising is in full swing. Madison Avenue’s finest are household names, commanding respect, envy, and sky-high salaries, all while sipping scotch before noon. In this glamorous, cutthroat world, the right pitch can make or break a career overnight.
This week, the annual AdAge International Advertising Convention has drawn the sharpest minds in the industry to The Jury’s Inn Hotel, a mid-century architectural gem. The competition is fierce, but the after-hours parties are legendary, and the most powerful ad men never travel without their most trusted companion: their secretary.
But when one of the most celebrated creative directors in the world is found murdered in his penthouse suite just after the convention’s opening night, the campaign of a lifetime begins… one of lies, manipulation, and murder.
Your suspect pool includes the best liars in the business—and they’re armed perfectly rehearsed charm. One ad man down, a penthouse crime scene, and a hotel full of people who know how to spin a story.
With everyone at the convention scrambling to protect their reputations and hush up the scandal, it’s up to the remaining guests to uncover who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill the ad world’s brightest star.
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First, choose your number of suspects from the list below!
Attn Phone & Tablet Users! You can purchase the mystery on your phone or tablet however you will be unable to download and extract the zip files without a PC or Mac.
Party plans so slick, they should be on the cover of Ad Age.
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Great time! This was our second murder mystery party and it generates huge fanfare each time. The mysteries are set up to be challenging but not overly challenging and its great that everyone can participate without knowing who the killer is beforehand! This company is great to work with and is always accommodating to questions.
The best party – EVER! Shot in the Dark Mysteries made the planning so easy that we could focus on making our basement look like an 80s prom. Our theme was “Chiller Thriller” and we had a blast decorating. Every person that came said they had so much fun and wanted to host their own parties. The idea that no knows who the killer is works so well. Thanks Shot in the Dark Mysteries for providing an easy, fabulous way to have fun with friends!
I love Shot in the Dark mysteries! They made so many of our parties (birthdays, new years, just because!) extra special by getting our friends engaged in solving the crimes! They’re such a great value, and even our friends that aren’t extroverts can get into being a character and sleuthing. I also love that I am able to host and participate in the murder mystery! So much fun!!
