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One of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from our hosts is that they’d like to play our games with a large group (i.e. 30 or more people). Until recently, most of our games could only accommodate groups smaller than that size.

That’s all changing!

We’ve heard these requests and are happy to announce that we have expanded all of our games to handle over 100 guests!

Once you have chosen the game kit for your murder mystery party, it’s time to make plans! You’ll need to read your game script, invite guests, decorate your venue and plan your menu. This post will take you step-by-step through the process.

The murder mystery game you choose will set the tone for the night. There are 5 important decisions to make before choosing your game:

1. Venue
2. Guest count
3. Era and Theme: What scene will you create? (ie Roaring 20’s, Mardi Gras, etc)
4. Game Type: Interactive or scripted game?
5. Game Format: Downloadable or boxed game kit?

I’ll walk you through each choice and let you know how your decision will affect your party.

Are you looking for a way to throw a fun, affordable party that your friends and guests will talk about for years? Then look no further! Murder mystery parties provide a uniquely entertaining experience that you and your guests will never forget. And they can be as economical or as extravagant as you want!

We’ve finally completed one of our most frequently requested party themes! With Mardi Gras just around the corner, now is the perfect time to pick up our latest deluxe mystery: Mardi Gras, Masks, Mystery!

Welcome friends and fellow mystery aficionados!

Happy Halloween! Playing With Murder is pleased to announce the launch of our latest Halloween-themed thriller, The Haunted Halloween Heist! Set in the spooky forest known as Shufflemoore Woods, this mystery is easy to run and will make for a wonderful Halloween party!

Greetings friends and fellow mystery aficionados!

Today’s post is our Featured Party for the month of August: Jen Lyles ran Malachai Stout’s Family Reunion for a group of 75 (!!!) at her own family reunion.

Today’s post is our Featured Party for the month of July: Ann-Marie Borden ran Jazz Age Jeopardy, and we’ve rarely seen anyone who put so much ingenuity and effort into preparation, decoration, food and costuming!

Playing With Murder is pleased to announce the launch of Jazz Age Jeopardy, an evening of rollicking entertainment and intrigue at the Cat’s Meow, a swinging 1920’s jazz club.

Today we’d like to highlight a mystery party thrown by one of our wonderful customers. This will give you, the reader, the opportunity to see just how another host has turned her mystery party into an awesome and fun event. Hopefully it inspires your next party!

Playing With Murder is pleased to announce the launch of Dead Money, an evening of gambling and entertainment at the Lady Lux, a casino owned by the wealthy Dona Mancini.

Hello friends and fellow mystery aficionados! 

I promised you all a very special update, and I’m extremely excited to tell you that, after many months of design, our new, full length, horror-based party is finally ready!

Hello friends and fellow mystery aficionados! 

Playing With Murder is thrilled to announce the launch of two new full length mystery parties, as well as a brand new mini-mystery!

Playing With Murder is extremely pleased to announce our first murder mystery expansion! We have updated the Set Sail for Disaster murder mystery party to include seven brand new, fully-integrated characters.

Welcome friends and fellow mystery aficionados! 

Playing With Murder is pleased to announce the launch of four brand new mini-mysteries!

Playing With Murder is very pleased to announce the release of our latest mini, An Inquisition of Vampires.

Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas friends and fellow mystery aficionados! Or is it? 

In celebration of the holiday season, Playing With Murder is thrilled to announce the release of our latest mini, There Might Be No Christmas.

Hello friends and fellow mystery aficionados!  With Halloween less than a month away, now is the perfect time to prepare for a Murder Mystery Party!

Hello friends and fellow mystery aficionados, and welcome back to Playing With Murder! We’re celebrating the fall season with the release of a brand new product line, our Murder Mystery Miniseries! Response to our full length, deluxe mysteries