The Curious Case of the Fiery Temper: Interactive Pub Crawl- Summer 2024
A Murder Mystery Pub Crawl inspired by the writings of Erle Stanley Gardner, famed author of the Perry Mason series
Location
Pearl Street Station
53 Summer St Malden, MA 02148Refund Policy
About this event
What to Expect
In this noir detective adventure pub crawl– inspired by the writings of Malden-born Erle Stanley Gardner and some real Malden history– you and your companions will be taking on the role of private investigators. You will visit four different bar/restaurant locations and meet a host of interactive characters, and interview them. Many of them will have pen & paper puzzles that you can solve to further unlock clues about the case. At the end of your adventure, by analyzing the clues and motive, means, and opportunity, you will try and identify who is the culprit!
Tickets are spread out in 20 minute increments beginning at 5pm with the event wrapping by 10pm. Choose the time slot for your group to show up and begin your adventure. Depending on the pace of your group it can take anywhere from 1 - 3 hours to complete. You set the pace based on how long you take to solve the challenges and linger at each location to enjoy food and drink.
Story Overview
It's August 3, 1935 in Malden, MA. There have been a rash of fires that have burned down several homes and businesses in the city's Suffolk Square neighborhood. In the most recent fire, police found a body. The victim was named Shamus Temper. He was a WWI veteran and partner in Temper & Marks Investigations (or TMI), a Private Detective agency. He left behind a cryptex (6-letter cryptex) that his coworkers can't crack, but his partner Harry Marks believes it will contain a key to a safety deposit box that contains evidence regarding some crime he had been investigating.
TMI has reached out to your group, another private investigation firm. Typically, your agencies are rivals, but for this case, you need to work together. You're meeting up with TMI's administrator, Madison Sykes, to get the details of the case that will let you begin your investigation.
Your Role
You and your fellow gumshoes (up to 8 in a group) are all Private Investigators from your own firm (you can make up the name of it).
Locations
This Pub Crawl takes you to multiple locations in downtown Malden connected to the historical murder that are also now conveniently drinking establishments! But this is not just a pub crawl! At each location you will encounter interesting characters who will present you with challenges and puzzles to solve to unlock the mystery behind the murder. Decide who to help, and see if you can solve the crime!
Order of Locations:
- LOCATION 1: Pearl St. Station - 53 Summer St, Malden, MA 02148
- LOCATION 2: Evviva Trattoria - 200 Exchange St, Malden, MA 02148
- LOCATION 3: Hugh O’Neill’s - 45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA, 02148
- LOCATION 4: 3 Amigos - 375 Main St, Malden, MA 02148
This is an easy 15-minute walking course and all locations are ADA accessible. There is plenty of parking in the area should you need to drive from one location to the next and accessible parking and entry to the spaces.
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If you wish to further support Incantrix Productions and our staff producing this event, we are happy to accept donations.
Timing and Logistics
You and your group members will sign up for a specific start-time. Start times are staggered by 20 minutes, which allows you to move from location to location to meet the characters and solve their challenges before another group comes along. We encourage you to patronize the various establishments, but not linger too long in any one place or you may run out of time to complete the mystery.
If you run into another group already talking with our characters, please allow them some time to complete their interactions before approaching.
When you have collected all of the clues, you can return to your starting location and decide how the story ends!
COVID-19 Safety
Please adhere to the safety protocols outlined by each location you visit; bring a mask in case it is required by the venue. All of our staff are vaccinated and will put on a mask when requested.
FREE Parking
Free parking at the city garages at 170 Centre St or 7 Jackson St
Age Restrictions
This interactive mystery is not recommended for children under the age of 14, as the subject matter involves a lot of intrigue with adult themes– much like a Perry Mason novel! Ultimately, you know your kids better than us and we trust you to make decisions that are suitable for them.
Costumes
Costumes for the event are not required, though Pub Crawl staff will be dressed in 1935-appropriate clothing. If you enjoy dressing up, we encourage you to do so!
With thanks to Cottonbro Studios for images.
Frequently asked questions
We do not refund tickets. We are happy to do a ticket exchange for a different date, subject to availability. If you have an issue please contact us at info@incantrixproductions.com.
This interactive mystery is not recommended for children under the age of 14, as the subject matter involves a lot of intrigue with adult themes– much like a Perry Mason novel! Ultimately, you know your kids better than us and we trust you to make decisions that are suitable for them.
This ticket comes with an amazing experience with talented actors and puzzles designed by professionals! You get hours of real, in-person entertainment, brought to life for you by some of the most skilled people in the interactive entertainment industry.
Last year this was our Noir detective show. The show remains unchanged other than the title.
Most participants complete this adventure in ~3 hours. There are twice the number of puzzles and they are more challenging than in our sister show, Murder at the Malden Bank– so come ready to puzzle!
Not necessarily. If you're paying really close attention and asking really great questions, you may be able to solve the murder without doing any puzzles. But the puzzles will help you with evidence.
Malden has a ton of parking, both on the street and in garages located at XXX. Please DO NOT PARK at Idle Hands Brewery.
Please don't. Please plan to arrive early so you have time to park, walk, etc, before you start. We start groups every 20 minutes and that staggered time is necessary so that everyone can have a good experience. Lolly-gaggers will be asked to wait until we can fit them into a proper time slot.
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