Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with a candlestick? Or was it your best friend in the kitchen with a lamp? There\u2019s only one way to find out\u2026 Have a Murder Mystery Dinner Party!<\/p>\n
If you and your friends like acting, dressing up in costumes, mysteries, and\/or the classic board game Clue, a murder mystery party is the event for you! Even if these activities aren\u2019t real hobbies of your friends, you\u2019d be surprised at how much fun you can have at a murder mystery party. Here are a few helpful hints at turning your dinner party into a who-dun-it murder mystery\u2026<\/p>\n
Only invite your fun friends.<\/p>\n
We all have that friend who gets a little moody when they aren\u2019t choosing the group activity. We love them anyway, but if you don\u2019t think they\u2019ll play along and have fun, maybe don\u2019t invite them this time. For this kind of party, you\u2019ll want to your guests to be as involved as possible and excited to play along.<\/p>\n
Decide on scripted vs. unscripted.<\/p>\n
If your friends are quick on their feet and ready to improvise, a script might not be necessary. However, for some, roleplaying doesn\u2019t come as naturally and you may want a script to fall back on. Either way, send out your invitations ideally 4-6 weeks in advance, complete with their new identity. If your party is scripted, this will give them plenty of time to learn their part. For unscripted events, it\u2019s the perfect amount of time to develop their characters and get their costumes ready! Regardless of whether or not you opt for a script, each of your guests should have a complete background of their character so that they can play the part successfully to match your clues. No talking about your new found identity. It\u2019s a secret!<\/p>\n
Say yes..<\/p>\n
The golden rule of improvisation is to never say no. To keep the plot and the conversation moving, you\u2019ll want to always respond willingly to a situation and contribute to the conversation. Your role as the host is very important. You\u2019ll be the only one who knows who everyone else is, and therefore, it is through your mixing, mingling, and question-asking that they will get to know each other.<\/p>\n
Dinner is served.<\/p>\n
When it comes to dinner, you\u2019ll need to decide if you\u2019d like a fancy, sit-down dinner or a buffet. For many hosts, a buffet is preferred, as it allows them to focus their attention on the guests. Whichever way you decide, we strongly suggest hiring a Caterer, Bartender, and a Waiter to help your event run smoothly. They\u2019ll keep the food and drinks coming while you search for the killer!<\/p>\n
Offer a prize.<\/p>\n
In real-life murder mysteries, you may see that a reward of \u00a325K is being issued. You probably don\u2019t have \u00a325k to hand out, but it adds to the fun to incentivize winning. Whoever cracks the case gets a trophy or another special prize! This will keep the competition lively. Alternatively, you can offer multiple prizes for not only the winner, but the best costume or the best performance.<\/p>\n
Bring in the pros.<\/p>\n
If you aren\u2019t feeling confident with your ability to create and assign characters, write a script, or successfully place the clues, get some help. A lot of details go into pulling off a murder mystery party, but luckily, there are companies who will handle these details for you. Plus, they\u2019ll come to your party and interact with the guests to move the story in the right direction.<\/p>\n
Most importantly, just have fun. Murder mystery parties<\/a> are unforgettable and your guests will have a great time dressing up and mingling with the other characters at your party. So, just enjoy it\u2026 and watch your back!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Was it Colonel Mustard in the library with a candlestick? Or was it your best friend in the kitchen with a lamp? There\u2019s only one way to find out\u2026 Have a Murder Mystery Dinner Party! If you and your friends … Continue reading