Grab your biggest hat and your shiniest shoes, because it’s time for the most exciting two minutes in sports and sixty minutes in crime!
Celebrities, tourists, and locals alike are eagerly awaiting the start of the Kentucky Derby, but the shot that rings out isn’t from a starting gun. Front-runner jockey Zeke Questrian has been shot to death in his horse’s stall, minutes before the race.
Who could have committed the crime of murder, and the even worse crime of keeping over 100,000 people standing around waiting? Could it have been Zeke’s rookie competitor, Rye Derr? Or known gambler Jack Pott, hoping to stack the odds? Perhaps it was Rose Garland, the official florist of the derby?
There are dozens of suspects to sort through, so hold onto your mint juleps and magnifying glasses - you are the only ones who can get Down and Derby to solve this crime!
Appropriate for ages 13+!
Mentions of alcohol
This game takes 1-2 hours to play depending on your group size
**For personal use only. If you would like to host a public event using one of our games, please contact us at support@broadwaymurdermysteries.com to discuss licensing.
The mystery is built to be played by 4-20+ characters, ANY of whom could be the murderer and each have gripping motives for murder. **Additional guests can play as “detectives” who ask questions each round and guess the killer at the end!
| Brad Odds | he/him | Bookkeeper |
| Bry Dell | any | Alibi's Owner |
| Dot Paid | she/her | Volunteer |
| Dylan Tante | any | Fashion Designer |
| Frank Seller | he/him | Hot Dog Vendor |
| Gene Hy | he/him | Horse Groomer |
| Jack Pott | he/him | Gambler |
| John Ahlist | he/him | Sports Reporter |
| Marty Goer | he/him | Party Guy |
| May List | she/her | Famous |
| Minnie Bagues | she/her | Extremely Rick |
| Otta Towne | she/her | Tourist |
| Rez Ident | any | A Local |
| Rich Gent | he/him | Incredibly Wealthy |
| Rose Garland | she/her | Florist |
| Rye Derr | he/him | Veteran Jockey |
| Stu Bowl | he/him | Burgoo Chef |
| Tap Sterr | he/him | Bartender |
| Vita Mins | she/her | Veterinarian |
| Winnie Nay | she/her | Kid |
OUR PHYSICAL KITS ARE PRINTED PHYSICAL VERSIONS OF OUR MOST POPULAR GAMES! NO PRINTING REQUIRED!
- In-Person Host Guide with Detailed Instructions (and video) on How to Host and Play the Game
- Access to our Host Dashboard with Helpful Resources and BONUS Downloadable Versions of All the Game Files
- Access to our Evite Tool to Send Your Guests Information About Your Party with the Theme & Character Details Automatically Input for You! Guests will also receive a link to our Guest Dashboards with helpful resources and links to recommend costume pieces for their character (dressing up is always optional)
- 20 Character Booklets with Information for Each Character to Reveal Throughout the Game
- Printed Evidence in Full Color
- Evidence Booklet with Detective Script and Links to the Host Dashboard Where You Can Play the Detective Videos Performed by Broadway Actors!
- Question Menu with Questions for Players to Ask Each Character
- Who Did It Slips to Assign the Murderer In Person
- Award Certificates to Give Out Awards for Best Performance, Best Costume, and More!
