Level 1 · Rookie Murder
Death on the Night Train
A rich toy maker is found dead in his sleeper compartment. The train stopped only once in the night – and a gold cufflink lies on the floor.
On the overnight sleeper train Northern Star, toy maker Leonard Crisp was found dead in his compartment in the morning. Find all 6 clues, compare the statements and the evidence, and work out who did it.
Print the six postersA4 or A3, with a QR code on every poster. Hide them in six places.
Play on screenFlip through the six clue posters on your phone, tablet or TV – no printer needed.
Name the killerReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.
The suspects
- Desmond VanceRival toy maker, carriage A
- Ella MoonMusician in the dining car
- Harold FinchTrain guard
- Joan PellLeonard's secretary
- Marco SilvaSleeper car steward
- Rupert CrispVictim's nephew
Hosting tips
- Number the hiding places, or write a little hint to the next spot in the box at the bottom of each poster.
- Works for 2–30 players. Let teams compete, or play as one big detective squad.
- Allow 30–60 minutes for level 1 and up to 90 minutes for level 3.