Death of a Patriarch: A 90s‑era whodunit through Kamloops’s corridors of power

KAMLOOPS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Death of a Patriarch: A 90s‑era whodunit through Kamloops’s corridors of power

A guided investigative experience in Kamloops that immerses adults in the mystery surrounding CEO Bernard Kingstone’s death; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

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Death of a Patriarch: A 90s‑era whodunit through Kamloops’s corridors of power.

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Location
Kamloops
Operator
Blue Chest Games
Category
Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in the early 1990s, Death of a Patriarch drops participants into the aftermath of Bernard Kingstone’s death in his home office and asks them to unravel family secrets and corporate corruption to find out what really happened.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PREMISE

A corporate mystery anchored in a single death

The experience revolves around the recent death of Bernard Kingstone, the CEO of Kingstone Inc.; players follow clues that implicate immediate family members amid a looming corporate power struggle.

THE ERA

Early‑90s detail and theme

The game is explicitly set in the early 1990s, a framing that shapes the story of privilege, corruption, and those trying to overturn entrenched power.

THE INVESTIGATION

A short, intense guided inquiry

Across a compact 2–3 hour format, participants work through evidence, testimonies and corporate leads to piece together motives and opportunity.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

You move from scene to scene—examining the CEO’s office, interrogating family dynamics and tracing threads of corporate misconduct—guided by a facilitator who stages evidence and steers the investigation toward a reveal within a tight two‑ to three‑hour window.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Mature mystery fansIdeal for adults who enjoy investigative, narrative experiences rooted in motives and social dynamics; the operator requires participants to be aged 18 or older.
2
90s nostalgistsA good fit for those drawn to period details and themes from the early 1990s, presented through a guided mystery format; note the minimum age restriction of 18+.
3
Families with childrenNot suitable for families with minors—the experience is restricted to adults (18+).
4
Casual group outingsAppropriate for adult friend groups or colleagues seeking a focused, 2–3 hour guided investigation; age restriction applies to all participants.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

The operator’s description contains no specified gear list; participants should rely on the guidance provided at briefing and bring any personal essentials they prefer.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does Death of a Patriarch take?

The guided experience runs approximately 2–3 hours.

Is there an age minimum?

Yes. The experience is for adults aged 18 and over.

Where does this experience take place?

The event is based in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.

Who runs the experience?

The operator of Death of a Patriarch is Blue Chest Games.

What’s the premise of the game?

Players investigate the death of Bernard Kingstone, a CEO found dead in his home office, and probe family motives and corporate corruption in an early‑90s setting.