Expedition in den Tod – Murder mystery dinner (DE)

«Expedition in den Tod» — murder mystery dinner for 5 to 7 players

Please note, this game is in German. The role booklets, the clues and the rules are written in German — everyone at the table needs to understand it. If your German is not up to it, have a look at our gift ideas instead.

«Expedition in den Tod» (German for «Expedition into death») is a murder mystery dinner by Culinario Mortale for 5 to 7 players aged 16 and over, running roughly three to four hours.

The story

In search of an archaeological breakthrough, your expedition into the Peruvian rainforest has uncovered the burial chamber of the Moche priestess-queens. It should have been the making of Maria Felsenstein, Germany’s youngest professor of archaeology. Instead the celebration banquet ends in tragedy — the professor is found dead in the night. What happened, and who is responsible? The expedition members have to face the truth.

Number of players

• 7 players — 3 female and 4 male roles
• 6 players — 3 female and 3 male roles
• 5 players — 2 female and 3 male roles

Male roles can of course be played by women and the other way round.

Costume ideas

Dressing up is optional but helps you into the part. A few pointers:

• Outdoor kit — hiking shirt, trousers with plenty of pockets, boots and a hat for a proper expedition look
• Props — a torch, binoculars or a notebook to complete the explorer

Menu suggestion

Peruvian dishes suit this one. The game suggests:

• Starter — quinoa salad or papa rellena
• Main course — lomo saltado, a traditional meat dish, or locro de zapallo, a squash dish for vegetarians
• Dessert — pie de limón, the Peruvian lemon tart

At a glance

• Players — 5 to 7
• Age — 16 and over
• Playing time — roughly 3 to 4 hours
• Language — German
• Publisher — Culinario Mortale

Frequently asked questions

How many people is the game for?
For 5 to 7 people. In the rules you open the section for your number of players – it tells you which roles to hand out. Male roles can also be played by women and vice versa.

How long does the evening take?
The publisher estimates 3 to 4 hours, including breaks and food.

Can the host play too?
Yes. You pick a role for yourself and don’t find out who the culprit is while preparing.

Can you play the murder mystery dinner more than once?
No. As with a TV crime drama, the story is known at the end.

Is there a menu suggestion?
Yes. Inside the box a QR code leads to the digital menu suggestion. Further up this page you’ll also find our own suggestion to match the case.

Is the game available in English?
We stock this murder mystery dinner in German only – role booklets, clues and rules included. Some Culinario Mortale cases have been published in English (culinario-mortale.co.uk).