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The Bangalore Gazette

SOUTH PARADE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1941 LATE CANTONMENT EDITION

TRAGEDY AT RICHARDS TOWN!

BRITISH OFFICER FOUND DEAD IN COLONIAL BUNGALOW; SERVANTS FLEE AS "CURSE OF THE MYSORE TIGER" RUMORS SPREAD

BY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT ON SOUTH PARADE
Residents of the quiet enclave of Richards Town were awoken at dawn by a grisly discovery. Major Henderson, a decorated veteran of the Mysore State Railway security, was found slumped in his study at 'The Silver Oaks'.

"The tea was still warm, the doors bolted. It is as if the very air of the Nilgiris turned to poison within those walls," noted Inspector Rao of the Cantonment Police.

— FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK —

Let's Nail It invites you to take a seat at the table.

An immersive murder mystery experience on Aga Abbas Ali Road, Bengaluru — where every guest is a suspect, every clue matters, and only the sharpest detective nails the killer.

Evidence: case file dossier, confidential envelope, pocket watch and key from the Richards Town murder
FIG 1. EVIDENCE RECOVERED FROM 'THE SILVER OAKS', RICHARDS TOWN — DOSSIER NO. 43-B, CASE FILE: THE HENDERSON MURDER.
Inspector poring over a map of Bangalore in a colonial study by lamplight
FIG 2. INSPECTOR RAO CROSS-REFERENCES WITNESS ACCOUNTS AGAINST A MAP OF THE CANTONMENT DISTRICT.
8

Suspects

1

Killer

3h

Of Intrigue

8–40

Guests Per Table

FOUR ACTS. ONE KILLER. ZERO MERCY.

HOW THE EVENING UNFOLDS — AS REPORTED BY OUR CORRESPONDENT

I

The Arrival

Character Briefing

  • You are handed a sealed character dossier with your name, background, and secrets
  • Private objectives are assigned — some allies, some enemies, all hidden
  • Nobody says who they really are. The game begins the moment you read the card
II

The Discovery

Evidence Drops

  • A murder is announced. The victim, the weapon, the locked room — revealed
  • Physical clues are distributed — each guest holds one piece of the puzzle
  • Sharing may help you — or expose the secret you were told to hide
III

The Interrogation

Open Interrogation

  • Structured rounds of questioning — you can ask anyone anything
  • Bluff, bargain, form alliances, or plant false leads
  • The killer is among you — and they are lying to your face
IV

The Verdict

Final Accusation + The Reveal

  • Every guest submits a sealed written accusation with their reasoning
  • The killer is unmasked and makes their final confession
  • The sharpest detective is crowned — eternal bragging rights guaranteed

THE USUAL SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY

FILE NOS. 1 – 3 — 5 FURTHER SUSPECTS REMAIN UNDER INVESTIGATION

NO ALIBI
Police file portrait of The Chickpet Silk Merchant

THE CHICKPET MERCHANT

"The Major owed for three bolts of gold-thread silk. I don't kill my best debtors."— R. Narayan, Silk Emporium
RETAINED
Police file portrait of The Memsahib

THE MEMSAHIB

"I was at the Bowring Institute bridge tournament. My partner can vouch for my presence."— Mrs. E. Pemberton
MISSING
Police file portrait of The Khansama

THE KHANSAMA

"Sahib liked his gin with lime, not arsenic. I am a cook, not a chemist."— M. Yusuf, household cook

PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS & CORPORATE DISPATCHES

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT REPORTS — FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

Birthday Parties

Give the guest of honour a celebration nobody will forget. We place the birthday star at the centre of the crime scene.

Corporate Team Building

Forget trust falls. A murder mystery requires real collaboration and lateral thinking under pressure. 8–40 guests.

House Parties & Date Nights

Turn your next house party or date night into the most talked-about night of the year. We handle the mystery — you handle everything else.

Our team handles everything — the plot, characters, props, and game mechanics. You just invite the guests. At your venue, anywhere in Bangalore.

QUESTIONS FOR THE CORONER

What exactly is a murder mystery experience?

Think of it as a live detective game. You arrive, you're assigned a character with secrets, and a murder mystery unfolds in real time. You interrogate fellow guests, bluff, form alliances, and try to figure out who the killer is.

Where is it held?

Our murder mystery experience runs from our private space on Aga Abbas Ali Road, Bangalore. It's an intimate, curated setting built for intrigue. For private events, we come to your venue anywhere in Bangalore.

Do I need to act or perform?

Not at all. You don't need to memorise lines or put on a show. You'll receive a character card with your backstory, secrets, and goals. Whether you're a quiet strategist or a loud accuser, the game works either way.

Can I come alone or do I need a group?

Both work. Public sessions are designed for individuals, couples, and small groups joining a shared cast of strangers. For private events, you bring your own crew of 8–40 guests.

Do you serve food or drinks?

No — we don't serve food or alcohol. Your ticket covers the full mystery experience. You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks. For private events, you can arrange catering independently.

How much does it cost?

Tickets from ₹999 per person for the full mystery experience. Private events from ₹799 per person (minimum 8 guests). Contact us for current pricing and availability.

Is this good for corporate team building in Bangalore?

Yes — it's one of the most effective formats we've seen. Unlike passive workshops, a murder mystery requires real collaboration, lateral thinking, and communication under pressure. We regularly host corporate teams of 8–40 people across Bangalore and Bengaluru, with custom scenarios built around company culture.

EXCLUSIVE DISPATCH

WIRE #441-B

Documents related to the Kolar Gold Fields audit vanish from his study overnight...

INTERCEPTED #92

The Chickpet trader was spotted on Richards Town Road past midnight on the night in question...

MEMO #7

A source at Bowring Institute denies any bridge tournament took place that evening...

EVIDENCE LOCKER

POLICE BULLETIN:

Major Henderson's pocket watch — recovered from the study floor — stopped at exactly 11:42 PM. A locksmith confirms the bolt was engaged from the inside.

WILL YOU SOLVE THE RICHARDS TOWN MURDER?

A Bungalow. A Major. A Web of Deceit.

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

CHICKPET SILK EMPORIUM

Proprietor R. Narayan regrets any inconvenience during the police inquiry. Business continues as usual. Gold-thread silk and fine brocades. Richards Town deliveries suspended until further notice.

MYSORE STATE RAILWAY

Urgent: All staff previously reporting to Major Henderson (Security Division) are requested to present themselves at the Cantonment Office. Bring your duty logs for the evening of the 16th.

BOWRING INSTITUTE

Notice: No bridge tournament was scheduled for Thursday the 16th. The club was closed for repairs. Members are advised to verify their engagements carefully.

THE KHANSAMA SPEAKS

Mohammad Yusuf, formerly of The Silver Oaks household, wishes it known he has engaged legal counsel. All enquiries to be directed to his solicitor on Richmond Road.