{"id":6857,"date":"2015-07-27T21:34:57","date_gmt":"2015-07-27T21:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playingwithmurderstaging.com\/uk\/?p=6857"},"modified":"2023-10-30T14:31:54","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:31:54","slug":"host-murder-mystery-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/host-murder-mystery-party","title":{"rendered":"How to Host A Murder Mystery Party"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"postWrapper\">\n<h2>A free, step-by-step guide from a mystery party script author<\/h2>\n<p class=\"guide-byline\"><span class=\"guide-byline-name\">By Ken Blumreich<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"guide-byline-title\">Founder, owner and head author of Playing With Murder<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ken-headshot\" style=\"float: left;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/ken-headshot.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"guide-quote\">\n<div>I&#8217;ve been writing murder mystery scripts since 2008.<\/div>\n<div>My scripts have helped over 20,000 people host murder mystery parties, and this guide will help you host yours, too! &#8211; Ken Blumreich<\/div>\n<div class=\"quote-arrow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n<table class=\"intro-table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"intro-text\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Host a Murder Mystery Party<\/h2>\n<p>There are 3 steps to hosting a murder mystery party:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a id=\"intro-step1\" href=\"#step1\">Choose Your Game<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Download, purchase, or write a game script that works with your venue, theme &amp; guest count.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a id=\"intro-step2\" href=\"#step2\">Plan Your Party<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Invite your guests, plan a menu, and decorate the venue.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a id=\"intro-step3\" href=\"#step3\">Throw Your Party<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Receive your guests, serve food &amp; drinks (optional), and guide them through the game.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This guide will walk you through each step so you have the tools and confidence to throw a fantastic murder mystery party!<\/td>\n<td class=\"guide-victim\">\n<p class=\"guide-victim-pic\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"guide-victim\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/guide-victim.jpg\" height=\"368\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"party-options guide-party-upsell\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Looking For Party Kits?<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Download a Playing With Murder party kit, which includes instructions, scripts, printable clues, andeverything else you need to throw your party.<\/div>\n<div class=\"category-products pwm-woocommerce\"><div class=\"woocommerce columns-3 \"><ul class=\"products columns-3 os-mobile-col-1\">\n\n<li class=\"product type-product post-40193 status-publish first instock product_cat-10-or-fewer-guests-themes product_cat-11-to-29-guests-themes product_cat-30-or-more-guests-themes product_cat-add_to_contact product_cat-adults-themes 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class=\"button\">View Party<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><!-- .bg-white product-main-wrap -->\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a id=\"LookForKits-all-games\" style=\"color: red; margin-bottom: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murdermysteries.php\">View More Party Kits<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"what-is-party\" style=\"margin: 10px 20px 20px;\"><a id=\"LookForKits-pwm-kits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murdermysteries.php\">Playing With Murder<\/a> party kits give you everything you need to host a murder mystery party, but continue reading if you want a general overview of how to throw this type of party.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Featured games\n\n\n<div class=\"party-options guide-party-upsell\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n\n\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Looking For Party Kits?<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Download a Playing With Murder party kit, which includes instructions, scripts, printable clues, and everything else you need to throw your party.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"category-products\" style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\n\n\n<ul class=\"col-row-cards clear\" style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\n \t\n\n<li class=\"item first\"><a id=\"LookForKits - Murder in Manhattan\" class=\"col1\" title=\"Murder in Manhattan - Mystery Party Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-in-manhattan-p-790.html\"><span class=\"img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shift_left\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder_in_manhattan_170x134_murder_mystery.jpg\" alt=\"Murder in Manhattan - Mystery Party Kit\" width=\"170\" height=\"134\" \/><\/span><\/a><span class=\"tagline\">\nGossip, treachery &amp; murder at an upscale NYC party\u2026\n\n<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"enter-button\" style=\"background-color: #373737;\"><span class=\"enter-button-text\">\nEnter Party\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span class=\"details left\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/calendar.jpg\" alt=\"Mystery Party Mystery Kit\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/>Mystery Party Kit\n10-100+ Players\nAdult <\/span>\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"item\"><a id=\"LookForKits - Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!\" class=\"col1\" title=\"Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/mardi-gras-masks-murder-p-23.html\"><span class=\"img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shift_left\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/mardi_gras_masks_murder_170x134.png\" alt=\"Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!\" width=\"170\" height=\"134\" \/><\/span><\/a><span class=\"tagline\">\nA posh Mardi Gras Masquerade turns deadly!\n\n<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"enter-button\" style=\"background-color: #551c80;\"><span class=\"enter-button-text\">\nEnter Party\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span class=\"details left\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/calendar.jpg\" alt=\"Mystery Party Mystery Kit\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/>Mystery Party Kit\n12-100+ Players\nAdult <\/span>\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"item last\"><a id=\"LookForKits - Jazz Age Jeopardy\" class=\"col1\" title=\"Jazz Age Jeopardy - Mystery Party Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/jazz-age-jeopardy-p-18.html\"><span class=\"img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shift_left\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/title_170_pixels_wide.jpg\" alt=\"Jazz Age Jeopardy - Mystery Party Kit\" width=\"170\" height=\"134\" \/><\/span><\/a><span class=\"tagline\">\nThe Roaring 20's! Flappers, gangsters &amp; a shocking event.\n\n<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"enter-button\" style=\"background-color: #b15901;\"><span class=\"enter-button-text\">\nEnter Party\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span class=\"details left\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/calendar.jpg\" alt=\"Mystery Party Mystery Kit\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/>Mystery Party Kit\n15-100+ people\nAdult <\/span>\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"category-products\" style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\n\n\n<ul class=\"col-row-cards clear\" style=\"margin-left: 0px;\">\n \t\n\n<li class=\"item first\"><a id=\"LookForKits - Set Sail for Disaster\" class=\"col1\" title=\"Set Sail for Disaster - Mystery Party Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/set-sail-for-disaster-p-777.html\"><span class=\"img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shift_left\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/set_sail_170x34_murder_mystery.jpg\" alt=\"Set Sail for Disaster - Mystery Party Kit\" width=\"170\" height=\"134\" \/><\/span><\/a><span class=\"tagline\">\nA balmy, nighttime tropical cruise turns violent...\n\n<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"enter-button\" style=\"background-color: #014889;\"><span class=\"enter-button-text\">\nEnter Party\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span class=\"details left\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/calendar.jpg\" alt=\"Mystery Party Mystery Kit\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/>Mystery Party Kit\n10-100+ people\nAdult <\/span>\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"item\"><a id=\"LookForKits - Casino: Dead Money\" class=\"col1\" title=\"Casino: Dead Money - Mystery Party Kit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/casino-dead-money-p-792.html\"><span class=\"img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shift_left\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/casino_dead_money_170x134_murder_mystery.png\" alt=\"Casino: Dead Money - Mystery Party Kit\" width=\"170\" height=\"134\" \/><\/span><\/a><span class=\"tagline\">\nDon't walk away\nfrom the table.\nRun.\n\n<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"enter-button\" style=\"background-color: #0700ed;\"><span class=\"enter-button-text\">\nEnter Party\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span class=\"details left\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/calendar.jpg\" alt=\"Mystery Party Mystery Kit\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/>Mystery Party Kit\n10-100+ players\nAdult <\/span>\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n \t\n\n<li class=\"item last\">&nbsp;<span class=\"img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shift_left\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/zombie_cannibal_asylum_170x124_murder_mystery.jpg\" alt=\"Zombie Cannibal Asylum - Mystery Party Kit\" width=\"170\" height=\"134\" \/><\/span><span class=\"tagline\">\nZombies everywhere! But this is no ordinary killing...\n\n<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n\n<div class=\"enter-button\" style=\"background-color: #3a3a3a;\"><span class=\"enter-button-text\">\nEnter Party\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<span class=\"details left\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/calendar.jpg\" alt=\"Mystery Party Mystery Kit\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" \/>Mystery Party Kit\n10-100+ people\nAdult \/ Teen<\/span>\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a id=\"LookForKits-all-games\" style=\"color: red; margin-bottom: 10px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/all-games\">View More Party Kits<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"what-is-party\" style=\"margin: 10px 20px 20px;\"><a id=\"LookForKits-pwm-kits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/all-games\">Playing With Murder party kits<\/a> give you everything you need to host a murder mystery party, but continue reading if you want a general overview of how to throw this type of party.<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"what-is-party\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\">What Is A Murder Mystery<br \/>\nParty?<\/h2>\n<p>This type of party brings your guests together for an event where they find themselves at the center of a mysterious murder scene.<\/p>\n<p><strong>As the host, you enlist your guests to help you solve the crime.<\/strong> They will need to work together and discuss the clues they find. Assuming they are clever (and lucky), they&#8217;ll discover the identity and motive of the culprit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"TOC\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"party-options\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Murder mystery party guests\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-toc.jpg\" alt=\"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\" \/><figcaption>This guide will walk you through every step of hosting a murder mystery party, so you know what to expect as you plan the big day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h3>Guide Overview<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Topics covered in this guide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a id=\"toc-step1\" href=\"#step1\"><strong>Choose Your Game<\/strong><\/a>\n<ol>\n<li><a id=\"toc-venue\" href=\"#venue\">Venue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-guest-count\" href=\"#guest-count\">Guest Count<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-game-type\" href=\"#game-type\">Game Type<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-game-format\" href=\"#game-format\">Game Format<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-theme\" href=\"#theme\">Theme<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-step2\" href=\"#step2\"><strong>Plan Your Party<\/strong><\/a>\n<ol>\n<li><a id=\"toc-read-script\" href=\"#read-script\">Read Your Script<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-invite-guests\" href=\"#invite-guests\">Invite Your Guests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-decorate-venue\" href=\"#decorate-venue\">Decorate Your Venue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-plan-menu\" href=\"#plan-menu\">Plan Your Menu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-step3\" href=\"#step3\"><strong>Throw Your Party<\/strong><\/a>\n<ol>\n<li><a id=\"toc-party-introduction\" href=\"#party-introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-mingling-eating\" href=\"#mingling-eating\">Mingling &amp; Eating<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-murder\" href=\"#murder\">Murder!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-solving-mystery\" href=\"#solving-mystery\">Solving Mystery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"toc-wrap-up\" href=\"#awards-wrap-up\">Awards &amp; Wrap Up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"step1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"guide-step\">STEP 1: Choose Your Game<\/h2>\n<p>There are many <a id=\"murder-mystery-party-kits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/all-games\">murder mystery party kits<\/a> available for purchase online and in stores. But before choosing one, you need to know some specifics.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><a id=\"venue-shortcut\" href=\"#venue\">Venue:<\/a><\/b> Where will you host your party?<\/li>\n<li><b><a id=\"guest-count-shortcut\" href=\"#guest-count\">Guest Count:<\/a><\/b> How many people will you invite?<\/li>\n<li><b><a id=\"theme-shortcut\" href=\"#theme\">Theme:<\/a> <\/b>What time period and scene will you create? (e.g., Roaring &#8217;20s, Mardi Gras, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><b><a id=\"game-type-shortcut\" href=\"#game-type\">Game Type:<\/a> <\/b>Interactive or scripted game?<\/li>\n<li><b><a id=\"game-format-shortcut\" href=\"#game-format\">Game Format:<\/a> <\/b>Downloadable or boxed game kit?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Murder mystery party held at host's home\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><figcaption>This host held the train-themed party <a id=\"last-stop-example\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/last-stop-murder-p-788.html\">Last Stop: Murder<\/a> at their home.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<p><a name=\"venue\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Venue<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Parties are usually held at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"home-details\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#home\">Your home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"organization-details\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#organization\">Your organization&#8217;s space<\/a> (office, church, school, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"rented-space-details\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#rented-space\">A rented space<\/a> (bed &amp; breakfast, banquet hall, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This choice affects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum guest count<\/li>\n<li># of available rooms<\/li>\n<li>Freedom to decorate<\/li>\n<li>Parking &amp;amp restroom access<\/li>\n<li>Time constraints<\/li>\n<li>Rental fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a id=\"help-choose-venue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#venue\">Help me choose a venue!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a medium group\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><figcaption>This group of 15 people played through the sci-fi themed mystery party <a id=\"medium-group-example\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-at-the-nir-cantina-p-778.html\">Murder at the Nir Catina<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<p><a name=\"guest-count\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Guest Count<\/h3>\n<p>Different group sizes present different advantages and challenges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"small-size-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#small-size\">Small Size (10 guests or less)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"medium-size-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#medium-size\">Medium Size (11-25 guests)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"large-size-group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#large-size\">Large Size (26+ guests)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This choice affects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Planning complexity<\/li>\n<li>Party expense<\/li>\n<li>Group dynamic &amp; interaction<\/li>\n<li>Game challenge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a id=\"help-choose-guest-count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#guest-count\">Help me decide on a guest count!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Group playing an interactive murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><figcaption>These guests are freely mingling with each other and improvising their characters in <a id=\"example-interactive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/last-stop-murder-p-788.html\">Last Stop: Murder<\/a>, a train-themed mystery.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<p><a name=\"game-type\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Game Type<\/h3>\n<p>Do you want your party to be more about your guests mixing and mingling or will it be an organized, seated affair? Your game type will determine how the game is played.<\/p>\n<p>The 2 most popular game types are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a id=\"interactive-type\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#interactive-type\">Interactive<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Guests move and mingle with each other freely.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a id=\"scripted-type\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#scripted-type\">Scripted<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Guests read from script when prompted, often seated at table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a id=\"game-type-details\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#game-type\">Help me choose a game type!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Downloadable murder mystery party kit being printed\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a downloadable kit\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><\/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<p><a name=\"game-format\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Game Format<\/h3>\n<p>Do you want your game in downloadable or boxed format?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"downloadable-format\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#downloadable-format\">Downloadable Kit<\/a> &#8211; Printable document (usually PDF file) that includes everything you need to run a murder mystery party, such as instructions, invitations, nametags, clue cards, awards, etc. Available online.<\/li>\n<li><a id=\"boxed-format\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#boxed-format\">Boxed Kit<\/a> &#8211; Physical kit that includes everything needed to throw party. Can be bought at stores or online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This choice affects:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shopping convenience<\/li>\n<li>Cost<\/li>\n<li>Game reusability<\/li>\n<li>Game customization<\/li>\n<li>Instant Access (Downloadable Kits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"option-link\">\n<p><a id=\"game-format-details\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#game-format\">Help me choose a game format!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<p><a name=\"theme\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Theme<\/h3>\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 (costumes, decorations, food, acting). And there are literally hundreds of options to choose from!<\/p>\n<h4>Most Popular Party Themes<\/h4>\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 id=\"list-casino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/casino-dead-money-p-792.html\">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 id=\"list-jazz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/jazz-age-jeopardy-p-18.html\">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 id=\"list-manhattan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-in-manhattan-p-790.html\">Murder in Manhattan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Train or other vehicle (boat, plane, etc)<\/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 id=\"list-last-stop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/last-stop-murder-p-788.html\">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 id=\"list-terrible-castle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/terrible-castle-of-baron-castaign-p-776.html\">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 id=\"list-mardi-gras\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/mardi-gras-masks-murder-p-23.html\">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 id=\"list-nir-cantina\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-at-the-nir-cantina-p-778.html\">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 id=\"list-pryce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/pryce-in-blood-p-786.html\">Pryce in Blood<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"theme-column\">Christmas\/<br \/>\nHoliday<\/td>\n<td>Mysteries for the holiday season. Many non-murder mysteries available.<\/td>\n<td><a id=\"list-no-christmas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/there-might-be-no-christmas-p-782.html\">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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a haunted manor theme\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\">Haunted manor theme party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a sci-fi theme\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\">Sci-fi theme party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Murder mystery party played with a casino theme\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/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\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\">Casino theme party<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Have fun with this choice! It will set the tone for your party.<\/strong><\/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<h4>Review Game Options<\/h4>\n<p>Use the links below to return to a previous section for review.<\/p>\n<div class=\"step1-review-options\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\"><strong><a href=\"#venue\">Venue:<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#home\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#organization\">Organization&#8217;s Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#rented-space\">Rented Space<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\"><strong><a href=\"#guest-count\">Guest Count:<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#small-size\">Small group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#medium-size\">Medium group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#large-size\">Large group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\"><strong><a href=\"#game-type\">Game Type:<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#interactive-type\">Interactive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#scripted-type\">Scripted<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\"><strong><a href=\"#game-format\">Game Format:<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#downloadable-format\">Downloadable<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/choose-murder-mystery-game#boxed-format\">Boxed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\"><strong><a href=\"#theme\">Theme:<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\">Which time &amp; place will you recreate?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-row\">\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-left\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"step1-review-cell-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to select your options. If you printed this guide, you can write your choices here:<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-left\">Venue<\/div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-left\">Guest Count<\/div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-left\">Game Type<\/div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-left\">Game Format<\/div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-left\">Theme<\/div>\n<div class=\"listed-choices-right\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Choose Your Game<\/h4>\n<p><strong>The choices from above will help you quickly narrow down the right game for your party. <\/strong> If you would like your game in downloadable format, we invite you to start your search on Playing With Murder.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"shop_games\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/all-games\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" id=\"shop-games-button\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/btn_shop_games.png\" alt=\"shop_games\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Ready to plan your party?<\/h4>\n<p>If you already have your game or would like to learn more about how to plan a murder mystery party, continue to Step 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"backToTOC\"><a href=\"#TOC\">Back to Table of Contents<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"step2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"guide-step\">STEP 2: Plan Your Party<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have your game kit, it\u2019s time to plan out all the details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the steps to planning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a id=\"planning-game-type\" href=\"#read-script\">Read Your Script<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"planning-invite-guests\" href=\"#invite-guests\">Invite Your Guests<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"planning-decorate-venue\" href=\"#decorate-venue\">Decorate Your Venue<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a id=\"planning-plan-menu\" href=\"#plan-menu\">Plan Your Menu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"read-script\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Read Your Script<\/h3>\n<p>As the person organizing the party, your job is to make sure that everything runs smoothly and that your guests leave with great memories of the event!\u00a0 A little extra time invested up front will ensure success.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read the Entire Script<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure you know everything that has to happen to throw the party. You don&#8217;t want surprises on the day of the event!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask Questions<\/strong> &#8211; Contact the script provider if you have any questions about how the game works. Chances are they&#8217;ll be happy to help! If you have any questions about my games, <a id=\"read-script-contact\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/contact-us\">I can be reached here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Research Your Theme<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure you know what decorations, food, costumes, music, and slang are appropriate for your setting and time period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"invite-guests\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Invite Your Guests<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone will be excited to get your invitation, but it&#8217;s important for you to know in a timely manner who will be coming.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Guest List<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure you have enough confirmed guests for the party and backup plans in case anyone can&#8217;t make it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invitations<\/strong> &#8211; It&#8217;s ideal to send out invitations a 2-4 weeks in advance so everyone has plenty of notice. RSVP&#8217;s should be in a week before the party so you know if you need to invite more people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"decorate-venue\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Decorate Your Venue<\/h3>\n<p>Decorating can be one of the most fun aspects of hosting a murder mystery party. But in addition to making the venue look right, you have to plan out how you&#8217;ll use the space.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Layout<\/strong> &#8211; If your mystery involves multiple areas (e.g. a casino mystery may have areas such as a poker room, bar, surveillance room, etc), decide in advance which rooms at the venue will correspond to which game areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Props and Decorations<\/strong> &#8211; A bit of decorating goes a long way at a murder mystery party. Make sure to gather a few props and decorations that will set the appropriate mood for your guests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audio<\/strong> &#8211; Some games come with background music or sound effects that can be played at specific moments in the game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photo-column\">\n<div class=\"photo-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Game props for a gangster-themed murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-props.jpg\" alt=\"Game props. 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\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\"><strong>Game props for party<\/strong><br \/>\nA fedora and cigarette for the gangster-themed game <a id=\"props-don-carrasino\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/don-carrasino-and-the-murdered-mobster-p-780.html\">Don Carrasino and the Murdered Mobster<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photo-column\">\n<div class=\"photo-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Nametag for a murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-nametag.jpg\" alt=\"Nametags. 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\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\">Nametags so guests know other people&#8217;s characters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n<div class=\"photo-column\">\n<div class=\"photo-column\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Decoration for cruise-themed murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-decoration.jpg\" alt=\"Theme party decorations. 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\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"guide-photo-caption\"><strong>Party decorations to set the scene<\/strong><br \/>\nThis host created a water effect for the cruise ship-themed game <a id=\"decorations-set-sail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/set-sail-for-disaster-p-777.html\">Set Sail for Disaster<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"plan-menu\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Plan Your Menu<\/h3>\n<p>While not all murder mysteries are set up as dinner parties, many are.\u00a0 If you are going to serve food, you should plan the menu around the party:<\/p>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hors d'oevres for the murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-hors-doevres.jpg\" alt=\"Hors D'oevres. 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\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4>Buffet and Hors d&#8217;oevres:<\/h4>\n<p>If your party is going to involve a lot of mingling between the guests, having a buffet, finger food or hors d\u2019oevres will probably work best.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Plated dinner for the murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-plated-dinner.jpg\" alt=\"Plated dinner. 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\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4>Plated Meals:<\/h4>\n<p>If your<br \/>\nparty will be conducted as a seated affair, around a table, then you will<br \/>\nprobably do best with a plated meal.<\/p>\n<p>You can still have a plated meal if your throwing a mix-and-mingle style party; simply let your guests know in advance what time it will start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<div class=\"guide-photo\" style=\"max-width: 440px;\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Manhattan-themed cake for the murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-themed-dinner-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Themed menu. 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\" \/><figcaption>NYC-themed cake for the game <a id=\"food-manhattan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/murder-in-manhattan-p-790.html\">Murder in Manhattan<\/a>. Black frosting portrays skyline while red frosting indicates the party&#8217;s murderous event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-text\">\n<h4>Themed Menus:<\/h4>\n<p>Depending on your particular party, a themed menu may add to the atmosphere.\u00a0 For example, a Mardi Gras themed murder mystery might feature Cajun food and typical Louisiana fare, while a mystery set in a medieval castle might include a large roast, stew and chunks of bread.\u00a0 Many mystery party scripts will include menu suggestions, so be sure to check!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to go any of these planning topics in more detail, you can read my <a id=\"plan-mystery-party\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/blog\/plan-murder-mystery-party\">expanded article about Step 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, continue to Step 3 to learn more about throwing your party!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"backToTOC\"><a href=\"#TOC\">Back to Table of Contents<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"step3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"guide-step\">STEP 3: Throw Your Party<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve done a good job of setting up and preparing your murder mystery party, this part should be easy!\u00a0 While the exact steps of the party will vary depending on the particular script you are using, most will follow a somewhat similar outline:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Guest Arrival<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Introduction<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Mingling and Eating<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Murder!<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Solving the Mystery<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Awards and Wrap Up<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a name=\"guest-arrival\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1. Guest Arrival<\/h3>\n<p>Your guests will need your help getting oriented as they arrive. Suggest that they get to know each other\u2019s characters. This serves as a good icebreaker and a great segue into the actual party.<\/p>\n<p>As they arrive, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Hand out name tags<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Provide character sheets to anyone who doesn\u2019t have one<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Instruct the guests to mingle<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a name=\"party-introduction\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Introduction<\/h3>\n<p><strong>After everyone has arrived and had a chance to mingle, explain how the party will proceed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Describe the setting and tell everyone why they are there (most party<br \/>\nkits will have a script that you can read aloud that will &#8220;set the scene&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li>Provide notebooks and pens for everyone.<\/li>\n<li>Answer any questions people may have.<\/li>\n<li>Tell your guests that they are free to continue mingling and to follow the<br \/>\ninstructions on their character sheets.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<p><span class=\"guide-tip\">Tip: <\/span>Be confident and facilitate the party with authority; this will ensure<br \/>\nthat your guests remain motivated and interested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"mingling-eating\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Mingling and Eating<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Encourage mingling.<\/strong> During the first part of most murder mysteries, the guests will have a chance to mingle with each other and pursue their own objectives and agendas before the murder occurs. This is when everyone learns about each other&#8217;s characters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep everyone involved.<\/strong> As host or hostess, your job here is to make certain that everyone is active and participating; if one of your guests looks lost or overwhelmed, don\u2019t hesitate to help them out and provide some pointers or suggestions.<\/p>\n<p>After the guests have had time to mingle and conversations appear to be winding down, move on to dinner (if you plan to serve food), or proceed directly to the murder<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"murder\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Murder!<\/h3>\n<div class=\"guide-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Victim of the murder mystery party\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/murder-mystery-party-victim.jpg\" alt=\"The party's murder victim. 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\" \/><\/div>\n<p>The murder will, of course, occur &#8220;off stage.&#8221;\u00a0 There are generally two ways to handle this:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The murder occurs during a blackout moment:<\/strong><br \/>The host or hostess turns off the lights for a brief time and when they turn them back on, the &#8220;victim&#8221; is lying on the floor.\u00a0 This approach has the benefit of being very dramatic and exciting, but it requires excellent timing and a space that will be sufficiently dark that the other guests don\u2019t see what happens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The murder occurs during an intermission:<\/strong><br \/>The host or hostess pauses the party and preps the murder scene, then allows the guests to enter and explore.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"party-options\">\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<p><span class=\"guide-tip\">Tip: <\/span><strong>Give the victim plenty of notice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Regardless of which approach you use, if the victim is going to be one of the guests, give the victim plenty of notice in advance of the &#8220;lights out&#8221; or intermission.\u00a0 The best course of action is generally to inform the guest at the start of the evening that he or she will be playing the victim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"party-option-details\">\n<p><span class=\"guide-tip\">Tip: <\/span><strong>Make sure the victim has something to do after the murder occurs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the victim will be one of your guests, it is important to make sure the victim has something to do after the murder occurs.\u00a0 A good approach to this is to have a secondary character that they can play post-murder.\u00a0 Of course, it is important to make sure that the victim knows not to reveal any of their original character\u2019s knowledge after the murder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"solving-mystery\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Solving the Mystery<\/h3>\n<p>Once the murder has occurred, it will be up to the guests to solve the mystery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The key to the solution will usually involve one or more of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Using knowledge and information gained during the earlier portion of the evening;<\/li>\n<li>Using new information provided by the host or hostess regarding what the guests see and find at the scene of the crime;<\/li>\n<li>Using actual clues that are hidden around the murder scene.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Guide your guests through the investigation.<\/strong> As host or hostess, you will need to explain to the other guests how to proceed at this stage.\u00a0 If they are going to do a scavenger hunt for clues, explain what they are doing and what area or areas they are allowed to search.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Many games come with physical clues.<\/strong> The clues can either be actual objects, such as a fake knife smeared with stage blood, or they can be printed cards that describe the clue in writing. For example, there could be a clue card with a picture of a broken bottle and a paragraph that states:<\/p>\n<div class=\"clue-card-bottle\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/broken-bottle.png\" \/><strong>Broken Bottle: Clue #2 of 7<\/strong><br \/>\nYou find a broken bottle that was obviously used as the murder weapon. There are fingerprints on the bottle that indicate it was held in someone\u2019s left hand.<\/div>\n<p><strong>Prompt guests to discuss and vote for killer.<\/strong> Once all of the clues have been gathered and the information shared, the guests will discuss among themselves what they think happened, present their ideas and information, and then individually vote on who they think the culprit is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hand out voting sheets.<\/strong><br \/>\nMost mysteries include a premade &#8220;Whodunnit?&#8221; form that each guest can fill out; alternately, they can just write their answer on a slip of paper.\u00a0 The host or hostess collects all of the sheets and notes which guests have correctly solved the mystery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"voting-sheet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/voting-sheet.png\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"awards-wrap-up\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. Awards and Wrap Up<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Reveal the killer!<\/strong>\u00a0 Once everyone has cast their votes, you will reveal the culprit to the group. You can explain their motives or let the killer speak on their own behalf. Either way, there should be some fun discussion as your guests discuss the outcome of the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hand out the awards.<\/strong> If you are handing out awards or prizes, now is when you will personalize and distribute the awards and give out any door prizes.<\/p>\n<h4>Your murder mystery party is finished!<\/h4>\n<p>Once the murder has been solved and awards handed out, you will have successfully completed your murder mystery party! Your guests will surely discuss the mystery for as long as you allow them to stay afterwards. <em>Make sure to get pictures while they are all in costume!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share your party experience.<\/strong> Depending on the source of your mystery party, you may consider sending feedback or writing product reviews, or submitting pictures or video of the party.\u00a0 A good murder mystery company will welcome and encourage feedback and be eager to improve their product line.\u00a0 There may even be incentives offered for doing this \u2013 at <a id=\"feedback-discount\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/\">www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk<\/a>, I always offer substantial discounts and coupons to anyone who provides feedback or writes a review!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"backToTOC\"><a href=\"#TOC\">Back to Table of Contents<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>And That\u2019s It!<\/h2>\n<p>That\u2019s everything you need to know in order to throw an incredible murder mystery party!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Any questions? <\/strong>If you have any questions about murder mystery parties or about any of the material in this guide, please feel free to <a id=\"any-questions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/contact-us\">contact me<\/a> and I\u2019ll be happy to answer!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to host? <\/strong>If you\u2019re ready to get started with your own murder mystery, we invite you to start shopping for downloadable mystery games on Playing With Murder.<br \/>\n<a id=\"ready-to-host\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playingwithmurder.com\/uk\/all-games\">Shop Murder Mystery Party Games<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leave a comment!<\/strong> Did you find this guide helpful? 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