One of the number one statements we hear is, "I have always wanted to throw a murder mystery party!" or "I went to one of those ages ago, it was so much fun, I have always meant to host a mystery party myself!" But when we ask why they haven't done it yet, the answer is usually that they don't know where to start.
Fortunately, murder mystery party games are easy, come in a variety of formats and sizes to fit any party and guest list, and leave an impact on your guests they won't soon forget.
But before you can throw the party of the century, you need to know just what a murder mystery party is! What exactly is a mystery party game? Mystery games are downloadable party game kits that come in either a murder mystery or a non-murder mystery form.
A host chooses a mystery game theme and then downloads the mystery kit instantly.
From there the instructions for throwing a mystery party as well as the clues for the suspects are printed.
The host or game facilitator simply follows the instructions and delivers the clues and introductions when prompted by the instructions in the mystery game kit and voila! An instant, fun party activity that everyone will love.
So, how does it all work? The host and the party guests take on roles as either a "suspect" or an "investigator".
Suspects are those who are under suspicion of the murder (or the theft, in the case of a non-murder mystery game), and investigators are those who question the suspects but are not playing a suspect themselves.
The players then gather clues and information throughout the game, examine the evidence and try to find out who had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime.
Mini-Mystery party games take around an hour to play and regular mystery party games usually take around 2-3 hours, depending on how many suspects the mystery contains.
Suspects use the information included with the game to answer questions about their background and secret motives, all the while trying to keep their secrets a secret and cast suspicion on the other suspects.
Only a basic knowledge of mystery party games is required to throw a party of your own, because most downloadable mystery kits come with full instructions and customer support, if you have questions or are confused along the way.
But rest assured that your party will be fantastic if you follow the included instructions, and it will be an evening of murder no one will soon forget!
Fortunately, murder mystery party games are easy, come in a variety of formats and sizes to fit any party and guest list, and leave an impact on your guests they won't soon forget.
But before you can throw the party of the century, you need to know just what a murder mystery party is! What exactly is a mystery party game? Mystery games are downloadable party game kits that come in either a murder mystery or a non-murder mystery form.
A host chooses a mystery game theme and then downloads the mystery kit instantly.
From there the instructions for throwing a mystery party as well as the clues for the suspects are printed.
The host or game facilitator simply follows the instructions and delivers the clues and introductions when prompted by the instructions in the mystery game kit and voila! An instant, fun party activity that everyone will love.
So, how does it all work? The host and the party guests take on roles as either a "suspect" or an "investigator".
Suspects are those who are under suspicion of the murder (or the theft, in the case of a non-murder mystery game), and investigators are those who question the suspects but are not playing a suspect themselves.
The players then gather clues and information throughout the game, examine the evidence and try to find out who had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the crime.
Mini-Mystery party games take around an hour to play and regular mystery party games usually take around 2-3 hours, depending on how many suspects the mystery contains.
Suspects use the information included with the game to answer questions about their background and secret motives, all the while trying to keep their secrets a secret and cast suspicion on the other suspects.
Only a basic knowledge of mystery party games is required to throw a party of your own, because most downloadable mystery kits come with full instructions and customer support, if you have questions or are confused along the way.
But rest assured that your party will be fantastic if you follow the included instructions, and it will be an evening of murder no one will soon forget!