Murder on the Boardwalk
During the peak of Prohibition in the late 1920s, the shadowy underworld of major U.S. cities thrived, fueled by rum-running, loan sharking, protection rackets, clandestine speakeasies, and illicit gambling dens. In an unprecedented move to consolidate their power, crime bosses from Atlantic City, New York City, and Chicago have resolved to form The Commission during the Atlantic City conference. This new governing entity aims to bring order to the chaotic mob scene, acting as the ultimate authority over all criminal organizations within the United States.
However, the concept of The Commission has sparked diverse and conflicting views among the underworld. Debates rage over its governance, the appointment of the supreme leader, and even the necessity of its existence. Despite these internal conflicts, rival mob factions have pledged to maintain decorum at the upcoming conference, promising a gathering marked by a veneer of respectability.
Nuggy Jones, a notable figure from Atlantic City, has offered his prestigious establishment, the Karlton Ritz Hotel, located on the famed Boardwalk, as the venue for this landmark meeting. As the most influential mobsters from across the country begin to descend upon the city, a palpable tension fills the air, setting the stage for a story of intrigue, power, and betrayal.
This is where your story begins.
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Guest List
MARGIE GORMAN
Miss America
Margie Gorman is a tenacious beauty pageant queen. She’s Nuggy Jones’ dame and Isabella Gorge's best gal pal. Margie uses her sweet personality to get whatever she desires. On the surface, she seems to be a loyal friend.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A feather boa is an optional accessory. It is optional to wear a Miss America
pageant sash.
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NUGGY JONES
Crime Boss, Atlantic City Mob
Nuggy Jones is the ruthless leader of the Atlantic City Mob. A former sheriff, the powerful Nuggy is quickly rising to be a formidable enemy of Johnny Torrion from Chicago. Rumor has it that the federal
government is currently investigating Nuggy for tax evasion.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes are optional accessories. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun are also available.
MICKEY THE FISH
Gangster, Atlantic City Mob
Mickey the Fish is the mysterious right-hand man to Nuggy Jones. This gangster is keen on making up poems about his victims before he bumps them off. If you hear Mickey start to recite a poem, start
running!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: An outrageous fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes are optional accessories. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun are also available.
ISABELLA GORGE
Owner, Izzy’s Couture
The over-emotional Isabella Gorge is the owner of a boutique called Izzy’s Couture. Izzy’s Couture is the Boardwalk’s hot spot to buy glad rags in Atlantic City. This fanatical diva is the daughter of the Sheriff of Atlantic City and the best gal pal of Margie Gorman. Isabella dreams of becoming a nightclub singer and is deeply envious of any doll who can sing like a canary.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Ultra-trendy flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet
stockings and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.
JOHNNY ‘THE FOX’ TORRRION
Crime Boss, Chicago Crime Faction
Johnny Torrion is the infamous organized crime leader of the Chicago Crime Faction. It’s the height of the prohibition era, and this mobster is one of the leading bootleggers in the United States. This menacing lawbreaker is usually seen with his faithful right-hand man, Hal Sapone.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes are optional accessories. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun are also available.
EMMA SOLITARE
Gun Moll, Chicago Crime Faction
Emma Solitare is the hardnosed girlfriend of Johnny ‘The Fox’ Torrion of the Chicago Crime Faction. She will stop at nothing to get what she wants and will stand by her man and the Chicago Mob at all costs. This is one gun-toting diva to stay clear of in any volatile situation.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Moll suit (gangster girl), fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A fedora hat
and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.
CHARLIE ‘LUCKY BOY’ LEGIANO
Crime Boss, New York Mafia
Charlie ‘Lucky Boy’ Legiano is a merciless mobster from the New York Mafia. He is one of the most
unpredictable gangsters in New York, and his intolerance is legendary. He is quick to put an end to a fight, but it’s usually with his trusty Tommy gun.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes are optional accessories. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun are also available.
LUCY LEGIANO
Gun Moll, New York Mafia
Lucy is the cold, callous gunmoll who runs with the gangsters of the New York Mafia. Her motto is to take no prisoners, and if there is trouble, she’s typically the cause. She’s married to Charlie Legiano, but some say that her loyalty to Charlie should be in question, as there have been late-night sightings of her speaking to rival mafia members.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Moll suit (gangster girl), fishnet stockings, and ‘20s style shoes. A fedora hat
and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.
HAL SAPONE
Gangster, Chicago Crime Faction
Hal Sapone is the cold-blooded mobster and right-hand man to Johnny Torrion, the crime boss of Chicago. Hal is an extremely hard worker and plans to be the boss of all bosses and rule the
underground. Johnny Torrion might be in his way, however.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain
and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.
MABLE SAPONE
Upcoming Silent Film Star
Mable Sapone is a beautiful and talented silent film actress. She just finished filming her first silent film and has recently broken the surface of the Hollywood scene. She’s desperately awaiting her turn to become one of Hollywood’s icons. Her husband Hal has other plans for Mable. He wants her at home taking care of the family and doesn’t support her film career one bit!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings
and ‘20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.
DUCKY SHULTZ
Gangster, New York Mafia
Ducky Shultz is the hands-down number one rumrunner for the New York Mafia and right-hand man to Charlie ‘Lucky Boy’ Legiano. Ducky is Charlie Legiano's nephew and will do anything for his New York mobsters. Ducky’s loyalty seems to be unsurpassed and unbreakable.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes are optional accessories. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun are also available.
BETTY ‘FUN GUNS’ HEART
Gun Moll, New York Mafia
Betty Heart, more commonly known as Fun Guns, is known for her ostentatious lifestyle. She earned the nickname Fun Guns because she stows up to eight guns on her body at any given time. Betty’s
loyalties lie with the New York Mafia.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A flashy gun moll suit (gangster girl), fishnet stockings, and 20s-style shoes. A fedora hat and up to eight plastic guns are optional accessories.
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XAVIER GORGE
Sheriff of Atlantic County
Xavier Gorge is the brazen sheriff of Atlantic County and the doting father of Isabella Gorge. Feared by most and revered by all, he is the authority figure in any room.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Sheriff’s costume. Plastic revolvers as optional props.
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JACKIE ‘THE LEGS’ HARRIS
Gun Moll, Chicago Mob Faction
Jackie Harris is the Chicago gun moll known for her ostentatious lifestyle. She earned the nickname ‘The Legs’ because she’s the fastest runner on the mob scene – even in stiletto heels. Jackie’s loyalties are often in question, but at least on the surface, her allegiance is with the Chicago Mob Faction.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A flashy gun moll suit (gangster girl), fishnet stockings, and' 20s-style shoes. A fedora hat and a plastic gun are optional accessories.
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HANK LEWIE
United Mine Workers of America Representative
Hank Lewie is a hard-working miner and dedicated representative of the United Mine Workers of America. Rumor has it that Hank has been trying to make a shady deal between the United Mine Workers of America and the Atlantic City Mob. If this happens, it could be bad news for the mining industry.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. An alternative suggestion is a miner costume with a construction hat and coveralls.
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CARMEN DIEGO
Owner, Carmen’s Candy Store.
Carmen Diego is a humble yet talented candy store owner. She has an uber-wealthy clientele in New York City who love her to-die-for creations. Known for her awe-inspiring chocolate centerpieces, she’s one of the sweetest dames you’ll ever meet. This doll always has an ear to lend to her dearest friends.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and' 20s-style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa are optional accessories. A bag of chocolates is an optional prop.
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BUBBY ROSETREE
Gangster, Chicago Mob Faction
Bubby Rosetree is the most charming gangster of the Chicago Mob Faction. Bubby, a friendly adversary to Hal Sapone, often tries to pull rank on Hall by schmoozing Johnny Torrion.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun are optional accessories.
BARBIE WRIGHT
Gun Moll, New York Mafia
Barbie Wright is a beautiful gun moll from the New York Mafia. She has the reputation of being the most efficient female rum runner in the United States, which often irritates her male counterparts.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A flashy gun moll suit (gangster girl), fishnet stockings, and' 20s-style shoes. A fedora hat and a plastic gun are optional accessories.
KENNETH BAXTER
U.S. Assistant Attorney
Kenneth Baxter is the pompous U.S. Assistant Attorney. You definitely don’t want your name scrawled on a case file on this tenacious prosecutor’s desk.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, 1920s style suit, or a simple oxford and suspenders. A pocket watch on a chain as an optional accessory
LORA RINGSDALE
Waitress, Lucky Boy Billiards
This charming flapper is a waitress at Lucky Boy Billiards in New York City. Lora’s a canary, as a sizeable crowd gathers when she performs. Whether she’s serving cocktails or singing, she has an angelic demeanor, but if you double-cross this doll, she’ll turn into a bearcat.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Flapper dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and' 20s-style shoes. A sequined headband and long, fingerless gloves are optional accessories.
EDWARD KELSEY
Butler for Nuggy Jones
Edward Kelsey is the obnoxious butler for Nuggy Jones of the Atlantic City Mob. He makes Nuggy’s life easy as pie, but the other residents of the Karlton Ritz would do anything to keep him quiet for once. Edward’s mouth is constantly spewing annoying comments. Only Nuggy Jones can get Edward to shut his kisser.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A top hat, a 1920s-inspired tuxedo, white gloves, and wing-tipped shoes are optional accessories. A pocket watch on a chain is also an option.
NINA CLYDE
Chambermaid, Karlton Ritze
Nina Clyde is the bubbly chambermaid at the posh Karlton Ritz hotel on the Boardwalk. She is feisty and branded as being the hotel’s source of juicy gossip. If you want to know the scoop, ask Nina.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: French maid costume.
CHANEL COCOA
French Fashion Designer
Chanel was a poor orphan who taught herself to sew by hand. She climbed her way to the bright lights of the Paris runways. She has undoubtedly made her mark in fashion history. This trendy icon of style has one of the most remarkable rags-to-riches success stories ever known! Chanel has recently opened a boutique on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City!
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: Wear a very trendy flapper dress, a long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings, and' 20s-style shoes. Optional accessories include a sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa.
ALEXANDER ROCCO
Gangster, Atlantic City Mob
Born in Massachusetts but of Italian descent, Alexander Rocco was destined to find his way into the mob. He moved to Atlantic City as a teen and used his familial connections to quickly become a made man under the wings of Nuggy Jones.
COSTUME SUGGESTIONS: A fedora, a zoot suit, and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun are optional accessories.