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title: "Dead Man on The Orient Express | Exit: The Game - A Kosmos Game | Family-Friendly, Card-Based at-Home Escape Room Experience for 1 to 4 Players, Ages 12+"
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# Timed immersive gameplay Card-based, no app needed Classic murder mystery setting Dead Man on The Orient Express | Exit: The Game - A Kosmos Game | Family-Friendly, Card-Based at-Home Escape Room Experience for 1 to 4 Players, Ages 12+

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** A$44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🕵️‍♂️ Crack the case before the train stops—only the sharpest sleuths survive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dead Man on The Orient Express | Exit: The Game - A Kosmos Game | Family-Friendly, Card-Based at-Home Escape Room Experience for 1 to 4 Players, Ages 12+ by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** A$44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/72668571-dead-man-on-the-orient-express-exit-the-game-kosmos)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **No-Tech, Pure Puzzle Fun:** Enjoy a fully card-based escape room with zero app dependency—perfect for unplugged game nights.
- • **Challenging Yet Rewarding:** Difficulty level 4/5 ensures a brain-teasing experience that keeps you hooked for hours.
- • **Solo or Duo Detective Mode:** Ideal for 1-2 players craving a deep puzzle challenge without the crowd distractions.
- • **One-Shot, High-Stakes Gameplay:** Every decision counts—solve the crime in one go or risk the culprit escaping forever.
- • **Immersive Murder Mystery Experience:** Step into a reimagined classic aboard the Orient Express and race against time to catch the culprit.

## Overview

Dead Man on The Orient Express | Exit: The Game is a highly immersive, card-based escape room experience designed for 1 to 4 players aged 12 and up. With a challenging difficulty rating of 4 out of 5, this game offers a classic murder mystery set on the iconic train, requiring players to solve puzzles and piece clues together before time runs out. No apps are needed, making it perfect for unplugged game nights. The game demands focus and space, with a one-shot solution that heightens the stakes and excitement.

## Description

A classic tale of murder on the Orient express, reimagined. The culprit of a grisly crime is still on board your train. It's a race against time to piece the clues together before the train reaches its destination. The case is perplexing, and you must solve it quickly so the assailant does not escape. Difficulty level: 4 of 5.

Review: A Tough But Fun Challenge! - This is my first Exit escape game and I played it solo. I have played other company’s escape games but so far this is the best one at least for me. I am a big mystery fan so the title appealed to me. However, I would recommend you playing a different Exit scenario first. This game was very challenging. I should have headed that advice from the other reviews. Still I had a great time. In the end I failed to solve the crime. I took almost 2 hours to complete the game and I achieved sadly 2 stars. But I really enjoyed the game. I’m not sure large groups would have fun with this. It’s a great solo puzzle or perhaps a 2 player challenge. I see many reviewers play with their kids so that makes sense but I usually play games with 5 adults and based on other Escape games, I can tell you only one or two people seem to take over and the rest of us watch and contribute here or there. Since the price for this game was cheaper I wanted to experience it on my own. I took my mug of coffee went down into the man cave and spread everything out on the table. It was a fun if frustrating ride. I would also like to say I loved the ap for this game. The timer and ambient sounds were great to help me immerse myself in the game. And I recommend watching the tutorial in the ap. It’s the same as the rule book but watching the examples made it easier to understand how to play. Please heed the follow tips: First off, this is a one shot game. I thought if I cut everything neatly or tried to be careful I could conserve the game so others could play it. I was also hoping maybe I could use the game as the basis for a murder mystery party. Because I tried to be too careful I blew the first set of puzzles. I had to resort to the hint cards. I saw the lines where it said to cut a certain card but tried to do it without cutting. Big mistake. One I realized you will cut tear write on and bend almost everything in the game I had an easier time of it. So be warned you will do things you never would do in a normal board game. Second. Make sure you give yourself a few hours to play and you have a big table. You will be laying out a few piles of cards and need space to take notes and brain storm. I also started late in the evening and I actually had to pause the game and finish it the next day. (This is another reason why I love the ap it saves the time that you paused the game and you can pick up where you left off. (Yes I played fair and didn’t look at anything when I stopped for the night). Also when I say give yourself time I mean it especially with this game. At the end for the last puzzle you actually have to attempt to solve the crime and check alibis and clues. I will admit I didn’t really take the time and kind of rushed it. That wasn’t the way to do it. WARNING: once you give your answer in the final puzzle the game ends so you only get one shot to identify the culprit. Unlike the rest of the puzzles in the game you can’t go back and rethink so make sure you’re 100% confident in your answer. I will admit I rushed it but the real solution was fair play and all the clues are in the game. A final tip. Yes you will mark up fold and cut all these pretty things in the box however Do NOT cut anything until you are 100% sure you have to. There is once puzzle in the game that seems to need to be cut out but actually only certain parts are cut. Remember your grammar school training and only cut on the dotted lines. I cut up pieces to one puzzle and couldn’t solve it and had to rely on the hint cards. Don’t get me wrong, they warned me in the clue itself but I think I was over eager. The plot is a fun puzzle game take on Muder on the Orient Express. The game materials are well designed and the puzzles excellent. A lot of the negative reviews seem to state how the solutions don’t make sense but trust me from someone who didn’t solve the case when I went back over the hints and solutions I was able to see clearly where I made my mistakes. All in all this is a great puzzle challenge. It can only be used once but I thought the price tag was more reasonable than some of the other games out there like this. I’m going to start another Exit game today and I’ve order 4 more. These games are great if you like puzzles and actually give yourself time to sit enjoy it and immerse yourself in the story.
Review: Great Game! - Great game! Well designed and extremely immersive. Me and my boyfriend usually stick to the 3 star difficulty Exit games, but decided to try this 4-star difficulty and found that it was still manageable and fun. We took more time than usual to complete the game, but we were also playing pretty casually and enjoying the ride. Excited to buy more Exit games and see what else there is to explore!

## Features

- Escape rooms for the home
- Card based; no apps required
- Perfect for game nights and parties

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07B7S5TCX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,888 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #709 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,669) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
| Item model number | 694029 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Product Dimensions | 5.1 x 1.7 x 7.1 inches |
| Release date | January 8, 2020 |

## Images

![Dead Man on The Orient Express | Exit: The Game - A Kosmos Game | Family-Friendly, Card-Based at-Home Escape Room Experience for 1 to 4 Players, Ages 12+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OWvHd6-+L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Could I use this as a kit to set up an actual escape room?**
A: I dont think so. There is a pamphlet you use in place of a "room", so im not sure how you could do that.

**Q: How does it compare in terms of difficulty with the Abandoned Cabin?**
A: EXIT: Dead Man on the Orient Express is rated 4 our of 5 (5 being most difficult) and EXIT: The Abandoned Cabin is rated 2.5 out of 5. I feel like this is pretty accurate, but every group will answer/react to the riddles differently.

**Q: What is the replay ability of this?  Once you win it once, is the game worthless, or does it have variations?**
A: Thanks for your question. As stated on the box, our EXIT games can be played once, as, in order to solve the diverse style of riddles, game materials are folded, written on, and cut/torn.

**Q: Does it come in different languages?**
A: Thank you for your question. I am happy to confirm that our EXIT games are localized into many languages. To see if it is available in the language you are looking for, we recommend reaching out to kontakt@kosmos.de (Kosmos Games). In your email to them, let them know where you are located, which game you are interested in and what language you are looking for.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Tough But Fun Challenge!
*by D***E on September 28, 2019*

This is my first Exit escape game and I played it solo. I have played other company’s escape games but so far this is the best one at least for me. I am a big mystery fan so the title appealed to me. However, I would recommend you playing a different Exit scenario first. This game was very challenging. I should have headed that advice from the other reviews. Still I had a great time. In the end I failed to solve the crime. I took almost 2 hours to complete the game and I achieved sadly 2 stars. But I really enjoyed the game. I’m not sure large groups would have fun with this. It’s a great solo puzzle or perhaps a 2 player challenge. I see many reviewers play with their kids so that makes sense but I usually play games with 5 adults and based on other Escape games, I can tell you only one or two people seem to take over and the rest of us watch and contribute here or there. Since the price for this game was cheaper I wanted to experience it on my own. I took my mug of coffee went down into the man cave and spread everything out on the table. It was a fun if frustrating ride. I would also like to say I loved the ap for this game. The timer and ambient sounds were great to help me immerse myself in the game. And I recommend watching the tutorial in the ap. It’s the same as the rule book but watching the examples made it easier to understand how to play. Please heed the follow tips: First off, this is a one shot game. I thought if I cut everything neatly or tried to be careful I could conserve the game so others could play it. I was also hoping maybe I could use the game as the basis for a murder mystery party. Because I tried to be too careful I blew the first set of puzzles. I had to resort to the hint cards. I saw the lines where it said to cut a certain card but tried to do it without cutting. Big mistake. One I realized you will cut tear write on and bend almost everything in the game I had an easier time of it. So be warned you will do things you never would do in a normal board game. Second. Make sure you give yourself a few hours to play and you have a big table. You will be laying out a few piles of cards and need space to take notes and brain storm. I also started late in the evening and I actually had to pause the game and finish it the next day. (This is another reason why I love the ap it saves the time that you paused the game and you can pick up where you left off. (Yes I played fair and didn’t look at anything when I stopped for the night). Also when I say give yourself time I mean it especially with this game. At the end for the last puzzle you actually have to attempt to solve the crime and check alibis and clues. I will admit I didn’t really take the time and kind of rushed it. That wasn’t the way to do it. WARNING: once you give your answer in the final puzzle the game ends so you only get one shot to identify the culprit. Unlike the rest of the puzzles in the game you can’t go back and rethink so make sure you’re 100% confident in your answer. I will admit I rushed it but the real solution was fair play and all the clues are in the game. A final tip. Yes you will mark up fold and cut all these pretty things in the box however Do NOT cut anything until you are 100% sure you have to. There is once puzzle in the game that seems to need to be cut out but actually only certain parts are cut. Remember your grammar school training and only cut on the dotted lines. I cut up pieces to one puzzle and couldn’t solve it and had to rely on the hint cards. Don’t get me wrong, they warned me in the clue itself but I think I was over eager. The plot is a fun puzzle game take on Muder on the Orient Express. The game materials are well designed and the puzzles excellent. A lot of the negative reviews seem to state how the solutions don’t make sense but trust me from someone who didn’t solve the case when I went back over the hints and solutions I was able to see clearly where I made my mistakes. All in all this is a great puzzle challenge. It can only be used once but I thought the price tag was more reasonable than some of the other games out there like this. I’m going to start another Exit game today and I’ve order 4 more. These games are great if you like puzzles and actually give yourself time to sit enjoy it and immerse yourself in the story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Game!
*by E***I on October 2, 2025*

Great game! Well designed and extremely immersive. Me and my boyfriend usually stick to the 3 star difficulty Exit games, but decided to try this 4-star difficulty and found that it was still manageable and fun. We took more time than usual to complete the game, but we were also playing pretty casually and enjoying the ride. Excited to buy more Exit games and see what else there is to explore!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does entertain and some difficult clues
*by T***R on February 1, 2024*

I first need to admit that I didn't realize this was a one-play only when I picked it up, which is completely my oversight. I'll also admit that I wouldn't have been willing to buy it if I had realized that. So, that isn't included in my star rating. This is a escape room game and is very obviously influenced by Agatha Christie's novel, which is one reason I picked it up. The directions do take a little time to read through and understand, but this isn't too difficult, either. The set-up is fun as the mystery uses a main booklet for certain 'settings' and clues, while smaller ones open up to each individual's train car and the clues inside. There are a few extra items, which will need to be used to piece things together as well as cards, a dial, and such. Scissors, pen and paper will be needed to be used as well. There's a short story at the beginning, and then, things get underway. The difficulty of the clues varies, which gave each of us a chance to shine (family play). We were frustrated by one or two clues, since those solutions were a bit wide-reached. There is also a character, who is listed and given a background but forgotten in the rest of the game. The game setup was quite in depth with a lot to do and held several more difficult challenges, but it just wasn't our favorite Escape Room game.

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