1950s rock-and-roll diner Mystery Game
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Put on your poodle skirt, slick back that pompadour, and step into a neon-lit time machine—because Slick Rick’s Diner just served up a sizzling slice of murder, music, and mystery!
The city’s golden-throated teen idol Johnny “Jukebox” James is about to cut a live radio demo at Slick Rick’s Diner—until a shower of sparks fries the record-lathe and torches his dreams. Twelve cool cats in the building wanted Johnny’s star to dim… but who swapped the fuse for a lethal tube?
- Print & Stuff – Slip each character sheet and its three clue cards into an envelope.
- Decorate – Scatter vinyl 45s, hang neon cut-outs, queue our free 1950s Spotify playlist.
- Press Play – Read the Opening Scene, hand out Act 1 pads, and let the gossip, dance-offs, and detective work begin!
Tonight at Slick Rick’s Diner, the jukebox sparks, the milkshakes curdle—and teen idol Johnny “Jukebox” James’s big-break record goes up in smoke. Was it the jealous greaser, the smooth-talking DJ, or the power-hungry agent? Grab a malt, lace your saddle shoes, and uncover the chrome-plated culprit before the last note fades!
Why You'll Love It:
- No prep stress – just print & play
- Deep character immersion for hours of entertainment
- Designed for first-timers and seasoned mystery party pros
- Fully replayable with alternate endings & flexible casting
Players:
9–12 (roles can be adjusted for smaller groups)
Format:
Printable PDFs (digital download, no physical items)
Duration:
2.5–3 hours
Settings:
1950s rock-and-roll diner Mystery Game
Why You’ll Love It
Authentic 1950s Atmosphere – Checkerboard floors, doo-wop playlists, jukebox clues, and sock-hop dance-offs turn your living-room into the coolest diner on Route 66.
Everything Print-Ready – Download, print, and play tonight. Every character sheet, evidence photo, order-pad clue, and detective notebook is sized for regular A4/US-Letter paper or easy Canva edits.
Flexible Cast (8–12 Players) – Two optional roles mean the kit works whether you’re hosting a cozy burger-joint crew or a full-house sock hop.
Three-Act Guided Gameplay – Act-Break Order Pads drip-feed clues so no one stalls or gets overwhelmed; perfect for first-time sleuths and seasoned gumshoes alike.
Instant Digital Delivery – No shipping fees, no waiting. Just click, download, and start plotting.
Family-Friendly PG-13 – All the intrigue, none of the awkward content. Great for teens, adults, work socials, or mixed-age game nights.
Perfect For
Retro birthday parties & vintage-themed bridal showers
Corporate team-building or youth-group socials
Family holidays when you need screen-free entertainment
Mystery-lovers who crave a fresh theme beyond Victorian or 1920s kits
Instant Download • Lifetime Access • Unlimited Reprints
Once checkout is complete, your files appear in your CapitalofMystery.com account and via email link. Print as many copies as your jukebox can handle, forever.
Slick Rick’s is the hottest chrome-and-checkerboard pit-stop on Route 66—where jukeboxes croon, burgers sizzle, and secrets simmer beneath every vinyl booth. On the night of Johnny “Jukebox” James’s live-radio audition, a rogue vacuum tube turns the record-lathe into a firework, torching his shot at stardom and plunging the diner into panic. Twelve regulars—crooners, cooks, greasers, agents, and soda-jerks—each had a stake in seeing Johnny fall.
A Three-Act Sock-Hop Thriller
Orders Up! Players trade whispers over sizzling grills and cherry colas, uncovering jealous ex-duets, unpaid jukebox invoices, and a curious grease-smeared nickel.
Second Course throws the spotlight onto hand-jive battles, impromptu sing-offs, and a midnight fuse swap that hints at corporate sabotage. Garrulous gossip turns to pointed questions when a burnt vacuum-tube box bearing a talent-agency stamp lands on the evidence board.
Last Call drops the electrifying reveal: a backward-spinning acetate that murmurs the saboteur’s confession, just as accusations fly and point totals stack.
Gameplay That Rocks
Act-Break Order Pads: Diner-ticket–styled clue cards guarantee new intel flows at the perfect pace.
Mini-Challenges: Dance-offs and sing-offs let extroverts shine while quieter sleuths analyze evidence.
Kodachrome Evidence Prints: Twelve lush 4 × 3 photos—torn love letters, scorched tube boxes, and bowling scorecards—add tactile immersion and Instagram-worthy set dressing.
Detective Notebooks with 1950s Slang Decoder make players feel like teen reporters in a dime-store pulps.
Made for Any Gathering
Whether you’re hosting a retro birthday bash, a corporate ice-breaker, or a family game night, Greasepaint & Gumshoes blends period style with streamlined mechanics so even first-time sleuths hit the ground rockin’. Optional roles allow 8, 10, or 12 players without rewrites, and every file is sized for home printing or Canva tweaks.
What Sets It Apart
Era-Perfect Soundtrack Links: Built-in Spotify playlists keep the joint jumpin’.
Prop Suggestions: Checkerboard floor decals, neon-pink straws, and vinyl 45 drink coasters turn any living room into a diner.
Replay Value: Rotate culprit, motive, or evidence order for a fresh twist on future nights.
Bottom Line
Greasepaint & Gumshoes serves up thick milkshakes, thin alibis, and a heaping helping of rock-and-roll intrigue. Can your crew follow the grease trail, out-jive the red herrings, and name the chrome-plated culprit before the final bell rings? Lace up those saddle shoes—Slick Rick’s is open, and the mystery’s on the grill!
Commercial License Agreement
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Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, worldwide, revocable license to reproduce, perform, and charge admission for Greasepaint & Gumshoes – A 1950s Rock-and-Roll Diner Whodunit (“Product”) at up to 25 commercial events within a 12-month period.
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• Print or project all game materials for paying or sponsored guests.
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• Record or live-stream clips up to two minutes for marketing purposes. Full play-throughs are prohibited.
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