Frequently Asked Questions

Feather centerpieces in tall vases with string lights Champagne tower or faux bootlegging barrels Signage with phrases like “Welcome to the Juice Joint” or “Shhh… it’s a Speakeasy” Faux velvet ropes, vintage gramophones, and flapper silhouettes Dimly lit speakeasy vibes with black & gold Art Deco accents Murder scene tape or blood-spatter clues subtly placed around the venue Fingerprint cards and suspect boards on display Vintage props: typewriters, rotary phones, magnifying glasses Guest seating by “Suspect Categories” – Alibis, Motives, Red Herrings A Jazz Age or dramatic photo booth with 1920s props and a mugshot wall backdrop

Food: Small, elegant bites served as part of the unfolding drama “Poisoned” deviled eggs (with a harmless red pepper drizzle) Shrimp cocktail in coupe glasses—looks innocent enough “Last Supper” themed entrée or desserts like "Deadly Decadence" cake bites Tea sandwiches, canapé trays 1920s-inspired sweets: lemon bars, pineapple upside-down cake, petit fours Drinks: Classic cocktails: Sidecar, French 75, Bee’s Knees, Gin Rickey Housemade “Bathtub Gin” punch Signature cocktails with ominous names: • The Smoking Gun (mezcal-based) • Red Rum Punch • The Alibi (gin & lavender fizz) Champagne served in coupes with blood orange garnish Music: Live jazz trio or swing band DJ spinning electro-swing remixes for a modern twist Record player sound effects or old phonograph ambiance for atmosphere Murder-themed playlist with 1920s ambiance Intermittent “clue drop” sound effects between tracks Charleston dance break or “interrogate the suspects” activity to music

"You're Invited... But Will You Survive?" Art Deco Postcard with mysterious overtones – Gold foil, geometric designs, and bold typefaces "You're the Cat’s Meow" Cards – Vintage slang with playful illustrations Speakeasy Ticket / Access Card – Designed like a secret entry pass to a jazz club with Secret code required to RSVP Newspaper Headline – “Breaking News: You're Invited to the Hotsy-Totsy Event of the Year!” Newspaper Clipping – “Murder at the Ritz! Guests Wanted for Questioning” Vintage Matchbox or Mini Champagne Bottle Tags – Tiny, mailable tokens with the event date Vintage Police File Folder – Event details styled like a suspect dossier Blood-Stained Calling Card – Elegant but ominous with just a hint of red

For Ladies: Flapper dress with fringe, pearls, and a feathered headband Silk gloves, cigarette holders, t-strap heels Louise Brooks-style bob wig or finger waves Mob boss’s moll or undercover agent in disguise Jazz singer with a haunting voice and a hidden motive For Gents: Three-piece pinstripe suit with fedora or boater hat Suspenders, bow tie, two-tone shoes Mob boss or bootlegger look with fake cigar and prop Tommy gun Bootlegger in a pinstripe suit and suspicious suitcase Dapper detective with a trench coat and fedora Wealthy hotelier or politician with something to hide Bonus Ideas: Undercover Prohibition Agent (badge hidden in a flask!) Silent Film Star – Monochrome makeup and dramatic poses Jazz Baby or Vaudeville Performer Bonus Archetypes: The jealous lover The scorned socialite The mysterious stranger from out of town The fortune-telling flapper who *knew it was coming*

A grand opening at a glamorous hotel during Prohibition is the backdrop for a murder where everyone is a suspect. Rated: PG Great for: • All Size Groups • Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties • Conference Groups

Experience Storyville, 1911, the notorious red light district where glamorous brothel madams ruled as queens! Rated: R Great for: • Small Groups • Bachelorette Parties • Groups who like history

A glamorous casino in the Mediterranean is the backdrop for this spy mystery. ​ ​Guests play spies, evil geniuses, and henchman they'll recognize from classic films. Rated: PG Great for: • Large Groups • Bachelor Parties • Teambuilding

A masked ball in New Orleans in 1720 ends in tragedy, when competing colonial ambitions climax in the death of the guest of honor. Rated: PG Great for: • All Types of Groups • Birthday Parties • Groups who like history

Vampires, Rougarou, famous ghosts, and other real legends from New Orleans history gather to solve a murder too strange even for them. 🧛‍♂️ Rated: PG13-R Great for: • Fans of Dark & Bloody Stories • Halloween Parties • Ghost Hunters

A bad girl motorcycle gang is thrown in the slammer, but the killing spree's only getting started! Rated: PG13 Great for: • Girl Groups • Bachelorette Parties • Fans of Classic Cult Films and "B" Movies

Santa has been kidnapped, and all of his rivals had a motive! Can you save him before Christmas runs out? ⏳ Rated: G-PG Great for: • Large Groups • Holiday Parties • Fun & all-over-the-place

A mysterious death on an English country estate uncovers a host of secret plots --for murder & matchmaking! Rated: PG Great for: • Upscale Groups • Bachelorette Parties • Groups who like reading

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Most travelers can participate • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Although not everyone can or has to play a murder suspect, it mostly involves talking "offstage" with others one on one, and just a few "lines". Once you see how everyone in the room is saying ridiculous things and having fun, you'll see it's no big deal.

The show adults-only as content is appropriate for audiences 18 and up. Valid ID is required upon entering the venue.

It's a social game, your group gathers information by talking to murder suspects, some played by guests like yourselves. There may be optional puzzles and clues you can figure out at your own pace, or just sit back and enjoy the show.

• You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Attend a live murder mystery interactive experience at The Maison on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. Work in teams to try and solve a crime, or just sit back and share some laughs with the group. Either way, you'll take home a piece of New Orleans history you won't forget! Guests are encouraged to dress for the time period of the show's theme. We bring EVERYTHING else, though - props, supplies, accessories, and more! Guests only need to show up in, dressed to impress! Food is NOT available at this event. Drinks available for purchase at private bar. Venue is ages 21+ Show is in the upstairs Penthouse at The Maison, 508 Frenchmen St. Just show up at 6pm, and if you're early, feel free to enjoy some music in the downstairs bar! The historic venue is not wheelchair accessible and requires walking up stairs. Adult-friendly material; appropriate for ages 18+

While you can simply sit and watch, interacting with characters the audience plays is the fun of the experience. If you don't talk to anyone, you'll still enjoy some laughs, but you won't have any idea who committed the murder.

Tickets are $30 for public shows. There is no set price for a private show, but we can quickly get back to you with a quote for yours! Each event and venue has unique personnel and equipment needs.

There are 8 characters in our shows. If you have more guests, they will still be involved, but not playing character

1. Guests arrive and receive instructions 2. Rules and characters are introduced 3. A murder takes place! 4. Guests mingle and solve the crime 5. Hilarious awards and murderer is exposed.