Hosting a Murder Mystery Party

Murder mystery parties are an exciting way of spicing up plain old office parties and birthday celebrations. During the party, each guest is a suspect trying to guess who among them has committed murder. Murder mysteries allow everyone in a party to get into the action and test out their acting skills.

Games can go on for hours and prevent party lag that usually happens during these types of social events. Being the host for a murder mystery party can be a lot of fun, if you know how to plan your party to give your guest a memorable night.

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Murder mystery parties are an exciting way of spicing up plain old office parties and birthday celebrations. During the party, each guest is a suspect trying to guess who among them has committed murder. Murder mysteries allow everyone in a party to get into the action and test out their acting skills. Games can go on for hours and prevent party lag that usually happens during these types of social events. Being the host for a murder mystery party can be a lot of fun, if you know how to plan your party to give your guest a memorable night.

Plan out Your Guest List

As the host, you need to determine how many guests will be invited to the party. Combining a murder mystery with holiday, birthday and other celebrations are a popular option. By knowing how many guests will be coming you can choose a murder mystery game that is best suited to your party location, occasion and number of participants. For instance, boats and hotels may be the perfect setting for a larger party while smaller parties of 12 to 24 people will work great in the home or office setting. Make sure you invite guest who won't mind letting loose and can get enthusiastic about role playing.

Order a Kit

Thriller kits provide all the details needed for the party. They can be purchased at novelty game stores as well as online. Some games even allow you to download the game instead of waiting for it to be shipped too you. The choice of murder mystery kit will determine how successful your event will be. Though elaborate kits cost more they also help create a unique party experience that will not be repeated, especially if you regularly attend or throw murder mystery parties. Kits tend to include scripts, guest lists, invitations and costume instructions. Theme games are available specifically for younger children, teenagers, Halloween, Christmas and era themes where guest get to dress and act like individuals from past decades.

Interactive murder mystery kits online can easily be customized for 100 or even 200 guests. These games also usually have more elements than just solving a murder and often incorporate more humor. Guests may be required to participate in dance games and solve puzzles as part of the fun. For a murder mystery game for the office, team building skills will be emphasized. These interactive games use themes based around popular TV shows, well known celebrities and familiar places. Though it will require more work, you can also create your own scripts, characters and party theme instead of buying a kit.

Get the Party Started

Depending on which type of murder mystery game you play, you might send out your party invitations with information on which character each guest will be playing. If so, include information on how guests are expected to dress. You can also choose to provide costumes, food, drinks, decorations and party favors that tie into the theme of the murder mystery.

Every guest should be given all the background information on their character when they arrive such as jobs and marriages to create a believable portrayal. Though some murder parties include a sit around the table dinner, buffet or cocktail style dining allows guests to mingle with each other and reveal clues about the murder throughout the party. Popular party favors include items that tie into the theme of the Thriller such as a journal book for writing down clues or magnifying glass to examine the evidence.