{"id":6858,"date":"2015-08-14T18:54:46","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T18:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playingwithmurderstaging.com\/uk\/?p=6858"},"modified":"2023-09-12T10:37:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T16:37:35","slug":"choose-murder-mystery-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose a Murder Mystery Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"col-main\">\n<div class=\"block block-body\">\n<div id=\"messages_product_view\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"postWrapper\">\n<div class=\"postTitle\">\n<h1>How to Choose a Murder Mystery Game<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-date\">Last updated: Aug 14, 2015 11:54:46 AM<\/div>\n<p><!-- \n\n<div class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n -->\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"postContent\">\n<p>This post expands on Step 1 of my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/host-murder-mystery-party\" id=\"ref-host-party\">How to Host a Murder Mystery Party Guide<\/a> by going into further detail about the five important decisions you must make before a murder mystery game for your party.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"guide-step\">STEP 1: Choose Your Game<\/h2>\n<p>The most important part of hosting an exceptional party is making sure that you have chosen a game kit for your party that meets your specific needs!<\/p>\n<h4>5 choices to make before picking your game:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><b><a href=\"#venue\" id=\"shortcut-venue\">Venue<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#guest-count\" id=\"shortcut-guest-count\">Guest Count<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#game-type\" id=\"shortcut-game-type\">Game Type<\/a> <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#game-format\" id=\"shortcut-game-format\">Game Format<\/a> <\/b><\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"#theme\" id=\"shortcut-theme\">Theme<\/a> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>\n<a name=\"venue\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Venue<\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>1st choice<\/strong> to make is where you want to host the party. This will determine how many people you can invite and will create advantages and limitations for the party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parties are usually held in one of these places:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#home\" id=\"shortcut-home\">Your home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#organization\" id=\"shortcut-organization\">Your organization&#8217;s space<\/a> (office, church, school, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rented-space\" id=\"shortcut-rented-space\">A rented space<\/a> (bed &amp; breakfast, banquet hall, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<a name=\"home\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-home-venue.jpg\" alt=\"Playing at the host's home. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party held at host's home\"><figcaption>This host held the train-themed party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/last-stop-murder-p-788.html\" id=\"last-stop-example\">Last Stop: Murder<\/a> at their home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4><span>At Your Home<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Most parties are thrown at the host&#8217;s home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Familiar space<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Plan precisely<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">No rental fees<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Can decorate well in advance<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">No time constraints (so party can run long)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of course, not every home or apartment is well suited to entertaining. You may experience issues with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Insufficient space<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Inconvenient layout<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Insufficient parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"organization\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-office-venue.jpg\" alt=\"Playing at host's office. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party held at host's office\"><figcaption>\nThis company hosted the motorcycle club themed party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-on-two-wheels-p-785.html\" id=\"two-wheels-example\">Murder on Two Wheels<\/a> at their office.<br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"party-option-details-right\">\n<strong>Common reasons to host here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fundraisers<\/li>\n<li>Team building exercises<\/li>\n<li>Work parties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your organization&#8217;s space may be available even if your party is not for the organization. It&#8217;s worth checking!\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4><span>At Your Organization<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Many people host parties at workplaces, churches, social clubs, and other organizational spaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Plenty of space and multiple rooms<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Good parking, restroom facilities and other conveniences<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Often free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Could have an undesirable atmosphere, such as a pronounced industrial or institutional design\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Decorating limitations<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Must work around dates &amp; times the space is available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"rented-space\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-rented-manor.jpg\" alt=\"Haunted manor theme party. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a haunted manor theme\"><figcaption>One of our customers rented this countryside manor because it provided the perfect atmosphere for her haunted mansion party, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/terrible-castle-of-baron-castaign-p-776.html\" id=\"terrible-castle-example\">The Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4><span>At a Rented Space<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Some party organizers choose to rent a venue for their party, such as a bed and breakfast, hotel, or conference center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages of rented space:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Choose a venue suited for your particular event and guest count<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">May be spaces available that already have atmosphere you want<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Can be expensive<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Some locations have special rules or restrictions related to this sort of activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"guest-count\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Guest Count<\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>2nd choice<\/strong> is how many people to invite. The space you choose will affect your choice, but it&#8217;s also based on what experience you want. Different group sizes present different advantages and challenges.<br \/>\n<a name=\"small-size\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-small-group.jpg\" alt=\"Playing with a small group. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a small group\"><figcaption>This host had eight guests and put a &#8220;Deep South&#8221; spin on the Roaring &#8217;20s themed party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/jazz-age-jeopardy-p-18.html\" id=\"small-group-example\">Jazz Age Jeopardy<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4><span>Small Size (10 guests or less)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Having a small number of guests is often ideal because it&#8217;s easier to manage all the moving parts of the party.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Expenses are limited<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Much easier to organize the party and assign roles<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Individuals have bigger roles in the game<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Many pre-made mysteries available for this size group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p>The most important drawback is that if someone ends up cancelling at the last minute, it is likely that their absence will have a big impact on the flow of the party. <\/p>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/10-or-fewer-guests-themes\" id=\"small-group-games\">Shop games for Small Size groups<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"medium-size\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-medium-group.jpg\" alt=\"Playing with a medium group. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a medium group\"><figcaption>This group of 15 people played through the sci-fi themed mystery party <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-at-the-nir-cantina-p-778.html\" id=\"medium-group-example\">Murder at the Nir Catina<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4><span>Medium Size (11-25 guests)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Most mystery parties fall into this category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Can assign less important characters to guests who may not end up attending or who are too shy for central roles<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Excellent opportunity for mingling and intrigue in this size group<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Game is more challenging because there are more suspects and info<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">There is a <em>huge<\/em> variety of pre-made mysteries for this number of players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Party expense increases with each guest<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Complexity of planning and managing the party goes up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/11-to-29-guests-themes\" id=\"medium-group-games\">Shop games for Medium Size groups<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"large-size\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-large-group.jpg\" alt=\"Playing with a large group. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a large group\"><figcaption>\nThis host held a murder mystery party at her family reunion, playing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/malachai-stouts-family-reunion-p-781.html\" id=\"large-group-example\">Malachai Stout&#8217;s Family Reunion<\/a>, most appropriately. They used the Group Characters method; each table played one of the characters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"party-option-details-right\">\nThere are a few ways to run parties with this many guests:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Simultaneous Games<\/strong> &#8211; Divide the room into groups that each play their own game<\/li>\n<li><strong>Group Characters<\/strong> &#8211; Each character is played by multiple people who work together<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cast &amp; Observers<\/strong> &#8211; A small group of guests play the characters, while the rest observe their interactions as &#8220;detectives&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4><span>Large Size (26+ guests)<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>You may be considering throwing a murder mystery party as part of a larger event, such as a fundraiser or family reunion. This changes the ballgame as you will have much more work to do, but the payoff can be an extremely entertaining night for everyone!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Endless opportunity for intrigue and back stabbing<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Solving the mystery itself will pose a substantial and worthwhile challenge for the participants<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Large events are always exciting and memorable for the group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Need a much larger space; this may entail renting a location<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Cost will increase substantially, especially if you are serving food<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Individuals can get &#8220;lost in the shuffle&#8221; in a large group.&nbsp;It&#8217;s crucial to have everything well planned out and organized in advance!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/30-or-more-guests-themes\" id=\"large-group-games\">Shop games for Large Size groups<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"game-type\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Game Type<\/h3>\n<p>Your <strong>3rd choice<\/strong> is whether you want an Interactive or Scripted game.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interactive<\/strong> &#8211; Guests move and mingle freely with each other<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scripted<\/strong> &#8211; Guests read from script when prompted, often seated at table<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"interactive-type\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-interactive.jpg\" alt=\"Playing an interactive game. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Group playing an interactive murder mystery party\"><figcaption>These guests are freely mingling with each other and improvising their characters in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/last-stop-murder-p-788.html\" id=\"example-interactive\">Last Stop: Murder<\/a>, a train-themed mystery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4>Interactive Games<\/h4>\n<p>Interactive games provide each guest with a sheet that explains their character\u2019s details (goals, secrets, etc.). They then mingle and play their characters however they like!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">More mingling and interaction<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Encourages impromptu acting &amp; humor<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Guests have leeway in playing<br \/>\ntheir character<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Larger numbers of<br \/>\ncharacters possible<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Good for experienced players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Host must oversee party more carefully<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Typically take more time to complete<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Not the best option for groups of shy people that don&#8217;t know one another<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/mystery-party-kits\" id=\"shop-interactive\">Shop Interactive games<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"scripted-type\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-scripted.jpg\" alt=\"Playing a scripted game. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Group playing a scripted murder mystery party\"><figcaption>This seated group is ready to begin their scripted mystery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"party-option-details-right\">\n<p><strong>Good for certain groups<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because scripted games provide more direction, they are good for:<br \/>\n\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children<\/li>\n<li>Large groups<\/li>\n<li>First-time players<\/li>\n<li>Shy players<\/li>\n<li>Groups that don&#8217;t already know each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4>Scripted Games<\/h4>\n<p>Scripted<br \/>\nparties feature character cards that contain scripts that are read<br \/>\nverbatim at certain points during the party (either in response to another<br \/>\nplayer, when prompted by the host, or simply in a pre-set order.)<\/p>\n<p>They are often played while seated around a table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Provide specific instructions for the<br \/>\nguests, which is helpful for more shy or inexperienced players<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Easier to keep the mystery on track and running smoothly<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Take less time than interactive parties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Gameplay may<br \/>\nseem overly restrictive<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Less impromptu acting and humor<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Accommodates fewer players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/30-minute-mysteries\" id=\"shop-scripted\">Shop Scripted games<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"game-format\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Game Format<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>4th choice<\/strong> is whether you want a <strong>Downloadable<\/strong> or <strong>Boxed<\/strong> game. Downloadable mystery kits have become very popular because of their convenience, but boxed kits are still a good option, too. Alternatively, the very bold may even consider <em>writing their own party.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<a name=\"downloadable-format\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-downloadable1.jpg\" alt=\"Printing downloadable mystery party kit. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Downloadable murder mystery party kit being printed\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-downloadable2.jpg\" alt=\"Playing with downloadable mystery party kit. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a downloadable kit\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><figcaption>Downloadable kits can be as easy as print-and-play!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4>Downloadable Party Kits<\/h4>\n<p>More and more murder mystery parties are being made available in an electronic format, since everything in a party kit can be printed (instructions, character sheets, nametags, voting sheets, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Instant access to your party after purchase<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Endless reusability<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Generally less expensive than boxed sets of comparable size<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Simpler to customize and edit<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Many themes to choose from<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Supplemental media (sound files, e-vites and more)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only real disadvantage to electronic mysteries is that they require you to print them yourself, which does add some small additional expense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murdermysteries.php\" id=\"shop-downloadable\">Shop Downloadable Party Kits<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"boxed-format\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<h4>Boxed Party Kits<\/h4>\n<p>Boxed kits provide everything you need (script, character cards, clues and invitations) in one handy place.<\/p>\n<div class=\"advantages-left\">\n<p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">High production quality and artwork<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Ease of use<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Ready to play with a minimum of preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"disadvantages-right\">\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Limited or no reusability<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Greater expense typically<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">No ability to customize or edit the product<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Fewer options to choose from<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Most use &#8220;scripted&#8221; format (see <a href=\"#game-type\">Game Type<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<h4><span>Writing Your Own Party<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you are of a creative mindset, or if you just can\u2019t find anything that matches your particular mystery party needs, you can always consider writing your own script!&nbsp; This can be both challenging and time consuming, but if done right it can be very rewarding.&nbsp; While the intricacies of creating your own party are beyond the scope of this guide, there are several resources online that will help get you moving in the right direction.&nbsp; A good starting point for writing your own simple murder mystery can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_5887172_create-murder-mystery-party-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ehow\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"theme\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Theme<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>5th (and final) choice<\/strong> you must make is the backdrop do you want for the party.<\/p>\n<p>Role-playing characters from a different time period, background or geographical location is one of the most exciting elements of hosting a mystery party. Much of the night revolves around the theme, and there are literally hundreds of options to choose from!&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a list of the most popular murder mystery party themes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"theme-list\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"theme-column\">Theme<\/th>\n<th class=\"description-column\">Description<\/th>\n<th class=\"example-column\">Example<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Casino<\/td>\n<td>Host runs casino games (e.g., blackjack, roulette) during the party. Fake money, of course!<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/casino-dead-money-p-792.html\" id=\"list-casino\">Casino: Dead Money<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Roaring &#8217;20s<\/td>\n<td>Flappers, speakeasies, jazz, gangsters, etc.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/jazz-age-jeopardy-p-18.html\" id=\"list-jazz\">Jazz Age Jeopardy<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">High Society<\/td>\n<td>Recreate upscale parties of the wealthy and fabulous<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-in-manhattan-p-790.html\" id=\"list-manhattan\">Murder in Manhattan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Transportation<\/td>\n<td>Set on a train (e.g., Orient Express), boat, plane or other vehicle that typically breaks down, trapping the guests.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/last-stop-murder-p-788.html\" id=\"list-last-stop\">Last Stop: Murder<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Old Mansion<\/td>\n<td>Set in a creepy old manor a la <em>Clue<\/em><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/terrible-castle-of-baron-castaign-p-776.html\" id=\"list-terrible-castle\">The Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Mardi Gras<\/td>\n<td>Classic party theme that can be played year-round (if you don&#8217;t feel like waiting until February)!<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/mardi-gras-masks-murder-p-23.html\" id=\"list-mardi-gras\">Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Sci-Fi<\/td>\n<td>Space travelers &amp; aliens, scientists &amp; experiments, futuristic settings<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-at-the-nir-cantina-p-778.html\" id=\"list-nir-cantina\">Murder at the Nir Cantina<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Pirate<\/td>\n<td>Arrr Matey! Often starts on a boat, which is then typically shipwrecked. And there&#8217;s always treasure at stake!<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/pryce-in-blood-p-786.html\" id=\"list-pryce\">Pryce in Blood<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Christmas\/<br \/>Holiday<\/td>\n<td>Mysteries for the holiday season. Many non-murder mysteries available.<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/there-might-be-no-christmas-p-782.html\" id=\"list-no-christmas\">There Might Be No Christmas<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Western<\/td>\n<td>Saloons, marshalls, outlaws, gambling<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Fairy Tale<\/td>\n<td>Popular with all-female and children&#8217;s parties. Typically no murder but some other form of mischief.<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Historical<\/td>\n<td>Medieval, ancient Egypt and Roman times are all popular themes.<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Hollywood<\/td>\n<td>A Hollywood star, starlet or other celebrity gets killed.<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-theme-haunted-manor.jpg\" alt=\"Haunted manor theme party. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a haunted manor theme\"><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\">Haunted manor theme party<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-theme-scifi.jpg\" alt=\"Sci-fi theme party. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a sci-fi theme\"><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\">Sci-fi theme party<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/articles\/murder-mystery-party-theme-casino.jpg\" alt=\"Casino theme party. How to Host a Murder Mystery Party. #murdermysteryparty www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\" data-pin-description=\"Click here to learn how to host a murder mystery party. www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/host-party #murdermysteryparty\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a casino theme\"><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\">Casino theme party<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>There are also an increasing number of specialty kits for particular niches:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Scavenger hunt-style mysteries<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Wedding-based murder mysteries<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Survival-horror mysteries<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\">Birthday mystery parties<\/li>\n<li class=\"step-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/clean-themes\" id=\"list-clean\">Clean mysteries<\/a> that either don\u2019t involve adult elements or don\u2019t involve murder at all\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Have fun with this choice! It will set the tone for your party.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want to continue researching possible themes, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murdermysteries.php\" id=\"choose-mystery\">these murder mystery games<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"checklist\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"step-checklist\">\n<h3>Step 1 Review<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you have weighed the pros and cons, it&#8217;s time to review your options and make your choices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"step1-review-options\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\">\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<li>Home<\/li>\n<li>Organization&#8217;s Space<\/li>\n<li>Rented Space<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\">\n<strong>Guest Count:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<li>Small group<\/li>\n<li>Medium group<\/li>\n<li>Large group<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\">\n<strong>Game Type:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<li>Interactive<\/li>\n<li>Scripted<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\">\n<strong>Game Format:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<li>Downloadable<\/li>\n<li>Boxed<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\">\n<strong>Theme:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\nWhich time &amp; place will you recreate?\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px gray solid; margin-bottom:15px\">\n<h4>Choose Your Game<\/h4>\n<p>Use your decisions from Step 1 to help you choose the game for your party. There are many script options out there. A quick Google search will bring up countless vendors for every type and format of game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Playing With Murder sells both interactive and scripted games in downloadable format.<\/strong><br \/>\n<br \/>\nIf you would like to start your search here, we invite you to browse our games.<br \/>\n<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murdermysteries.php\" id=\"shop_games\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/media\/images\/btn_shop_games.png\" id=\"shop-games-button\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\" alt=\"shop_games\"><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Otherwise, if you want to save your search for later, the next two steps will give you more of an idea of what to expect when hosting your party.<\/p>\n<p>Continue to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/plan-murder-mystery-party\" id=\"contine-step-2\">Step 2: Plan Your Party<\/a><\/strong> for an in-depth look at how to plan your party.<\/p>\n<p>Or you can read my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/host-murder-mystery-party\" id=\"continue-host-party\">How to Host a Murder Mystery Party Guide<\/a><\/strong> for an overview of the full hosting experience!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The murder mystery game you choose will set the tone for the night. There are 5 important decisions to make before choosing your game:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Venue<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Guest count<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Era and Theme: <\/b>What scene will you create? 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