It’s on the lips of every newspaper hawker: “AWFUL AFFAIR! Eddison Brown dead at 68!” Already, the news is travelling at lightning speed, and funeral invitations are being sent out all around New York. It’s no mere sensationalist writing; Eddison Brown, shipping magnate and business heavyweight, is truly dead and soon-to-be-buried. As whispers fly and rumors buzz, a glimmer of greed shines bright in the invitees’ eyes. The old Eddison had his fingers in a lot of pies and, with the Prohibition in full swing, many of his business ventures were those better hidden from the eyes of the law. Without an heir and with Eddison Brown’s will still unfound, who knows where they’ll end up?

People start talking to each other, hatching plans to get their hands on a portion of these profits left unprotected with the death of their previous owner. By hook or by crook, many are planning to relieve the Brown coffers of some hard-earned gold. 

Meanwhile, the dark underbelly of New York is growing restless. The sudden death of an important figure has left them floundering, looking for a way to fill his shoes and make sure operations run as normal, and even business partners abroad are flying over just to see how this will all unfold. They want to make sure the next owner of Brown Shipping Co. will be just as eager to hold up their end of long-holding business deals as the newly deceased Eddison.

The shockwaves of Brown’s death are felt everywhere, especially in the tense political climate of the upcoming campaign season. It’s not just businessmen and women who have a stake in this dangerous game, but all of Eddison Brown’s old connections. Everyone will be gathered at his luxurious mansion following his funeral for a grand party celebrating his achievements; the perfect opportunity to scope out potential allies… and competition. 

In this thrilling crisis committee, delegates become the elite of New York, all vying for a chance to devour each other and become the ruler of the city. Through underhanded deals and honest business agreements, claw your way to the top and make sure you walk out of this reunion more powerful than when you first came in. Don’t forget: in this world, the winner is never wrong.