A Retro Rock ’n’ Roll Whodunnit for Parties & Events
Step back into the neon glow of the 1950s with our interactive
Drive-In Murder Mystery — a colorful, charismatic,
and slightly campy party experience set at a classic American drive-in.
Players take on the roles of grease-slick teens, carhop waitresses,
shady mechanics, rival singers, and local icons as they work together to
solve the shocking death of Johnny “The King of Chrome.”
This game is designed for 10–16 players and comes as a
complete printable kit with character packets, props, clue materials,
and host instructions. Perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings,
themed events, community nights, and retro-themed celebrations.
What’s Included
- Full Host Guide with easy instructions
- 10 core character packets + optional expansion characters
- Printable clue cards & in
Drive-In Mystery Add-On Pack
Expand Your Guest List with 6 New Characters & Clues
Take your 1950s Drive-In Murder Mystery to the next level with our
official Expansion Character Pack — perfect for larger
groups, returning players, or hosts who want extra storylines, fresh
secrets, and more chaotic fun at your event.
This add-on introduces 6 brand-new suspects, each with
their own personality, motives, secrets, and suspicious behavior toward
Johnny “The King of Chrome.” They blend seamlessly into the base story
and give you more options when planning your lineup.
What’s Included in the Expansion Pack
- 6 full character packets with backgrounds, secrets, and suspicions
- 6 character prop drops connected to each new suspect
- Optional Round 2 & Round 3 dialogue prompts
- New clue-drop moments for Detective Seymore Graves
- Printable visual props unique to each added character
- Updated relationships chart including all 16 Drive-In characters
Meet the New Suspects
- Sally “Switchblade” Jones – Tough diner waitress with a sharp tongue and sharper secrets.
- Maxwell “Max” Bigelow – Local investor who wants the drive-in for himself.
- Greta DuPont – Foreign film scout looking for the next big star… even if they’re dead.
- Officer Dennis Doyle – Beat cop with a badge, a billy club, and no patience for greasers.
- Beatrice “Bee” Knox – Former fan-club president with a grudge and a scrapbook full of secrets.
- Ronnie Rinks – Roller-skating carhop who sees (and hears) everything on the lot.
Each character arrives with their own motive, new connections to existing
suspects, and unique story hooks designed to enrich the game world and add
more depth to the mystery.
Group Size With Expansion
The Add-On Pack safely expands the game from 10 players to up to 16.
All characters — old and new — include updated relationship notes so the story
stays cohesive even with larger groups.
Why Add the Expansion?
- Perfect for larger parties or events
- Adds more secrets, more motives, and more chaos
- Freshens up the mystery for returning players
- Enriches the storytelling with deeper connections
- Keeps the tone: retro, campy, lighthearted fun
Compatibility
The Expansion Pack plugs directly into the original Drive-In Murder Mystery.
You can use all 6 characters or mix and match based on your total group size.
No changes to the core story are required — the expansion slots in seamlessly.
How to Use the Add-On Pack
- Download and print the new character packets.
- Add their props and clues to the corresponding rounds.
- Include their introductions in Round 1.
- Follow the host notes to integrate their clue drops.
- Enjoy a richer, more colorful mystery experience!
Ready to Expand Your Mystery?
Add the 6-character pack to your Drive-In Murder Mystery and give your guests
even more personalities, drama, and intrigue to explore.
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