| Murder mystery parties are an exciting way of spicing | | | | invitations and costume instructions. Theme games are |
| up plain old office parties and birthday celebrations. | | | | available specifically for younger children, teenagers, |
| During the party, each guest is a suspect trying to | | | | Halloween, Christmas and era themes where guest |
| guess who among them has committed murder. | | | | get to dress and act like individuals from past decades. |
| Murder mysteries allow everyone in a party to get into | | | | Interactive murder mystery kits online can easily be |
| the action and test out their acting skills. Games can go | | | | customized for 100 or even 200 guests. These games |
| on for hours and prevent party lag that usually | | | | also usually have more elements than just solving a |
| happens during these types of social events. Being the | | | | murder and often incorporate more humor. Guests |
| host for a murder mystery party can be a lot of fun, if | | | | may be required to participate in dance games and |
| you know how to plan your party to give your guest a | | | | solve puzzles as part of the fun. For a murder |
| memorable night. | | | | mystery game for the office, team building skills will be |
| Plan out Your Guest List | | | | emphasized. These interactive games use themes |
| As the host, you need to determine how many guests | | | | based around popular TV shows, well known |
| will be invited to the party. Combining a murder | | | | celebrities and familiar places. Though it will require |
| mystery with holiday, birthday and other celebrations | | | | more work, you can also create your own scripts, |
| are a popular option. By knowing how many guests will | | | | characters and party theme instead of buying a kit. |
| be coming you can choose a murder mystery game | | | | Get the Party Started |
| that is best suited to your party location, occasion and | | | | Depending on which type of murder mystery game |
| number of participants. For instance, boats and hotels | | | | you play, you might send out your party invitations with |
| may be the perfect setting for a larger party while | | | | information on which character each guest will be |
| smaller parties of 12 to 24 people will work great in the | | | | playing. If so, include information on how guests are |
| home or office setting. Make sure you invite guest | | | | expected to dress. You can also choose to provide |
| who won't mind letting loose and can get enthusiastic | | | | costumes, food, drinks, decorations and party favors |
| about role playing. | | | | that tie into the theme of the murder mystery. |
| Order a Kit | | | | Every guest should be given all the background |
| Murder mystery kits provide all the details needed for | | | | information on their character when they arrive such |
| the party. They can be purchased at novelty game | | | | as jobs and marriages to create a believable portrayal. |
| stores as well as online. Some games even allow you | | | | Though some murder parties include a sit around the |
| to download the game instead of waiting for it to be | | | | table dinner, buffet or cocktail style dining allows guests |
| shipped too you. The choice of murder mystery kit will | | | | to mingle with each other and reveal clues about the |
| determine how successful your event will be. Though | | | | murder throughout the party. Popular party favors |
| elaborate kits cost more they also help create a | | | | include items that tie into the theme of the murder |
| unique party experience that will not be repeated, | | | | mystery such as a journal book for writing down clues |
| especially if you regularly attend or throw murder | | | | or magnifying glass to examine the evidence. |
| mystery parties. Kits tend to include scripts, guest lists, | | | | |