Category Archives: general
Details, Details: Turning up the Dial for a Memorable Party
A successful party doesn’t have to mean overspending to impress, but it does mean careful consideration. Does your party have a specific theme, and if so, how should you decorate your venue? Are you going to provide snacks for your … Continue reading
Scene Setting: Staging the Perfect Murder
Movies hardly start off with the climax as the beginning, so why should your murder mystery? Your guests do the majority of the work once the mystery starts, but as the host it’s critical to prepare them for the game … Continue reading
Spicing Up A Story: Content Customization
Our stories are crafted for a wide audience, but what if you want a murder mystery that takes place in your city or mentions a well-known friend (or infamous colleague)? Rather than settle for what we have, inject your own … Continue reading
Host Anxiety: Reducing Your Party Responsibilities
For me, planning a party is anything but fun. From the invitations to the decorations, the stress of getting everything in order is enough to make me not want to do it again. After seeing how complex a themed party … Continue reading
Host Survival: How to Prepare for Last-Minute Guests
You can prepare for your murder mystery party until every detail is perfected, but there will always be that guest who decides to crash your party. As the host, your job is to make sure everyone in the game has … Continue reading
Wrapping Up the Investigation
Your party started off with a bang and your guests began hunting for clues, but over the course of the game the conversation shifts from the mystery to sports, a television show or weekend plans. What happened? They had too … Continue reading
Jumping the Gun
It’s natural to want to open a surprise, whether it’s a birthday gift or an envelope that contains important information about your role in a murder mystery. But opening it too soon ruins the surprise more often than not. As … Continue reading
Printed Vs. Emailed Costume Ideas
Printed costume ideas seem to vanish into the ether when mailed via postal mail, and are just another headache you don’t need when planning a party. As a result, our hard copy costume ideas are on the chopping block, especially … Continue reading
Assigning Character Roles
We’re often asked about how to choose which character to assign to guests, as well as how the game plays out during the interview process. After nearly 10 years of playing the game we have two crucial tips: Match the … Continue reading
Let’s Get This Party Started
The night of the game is when all of the action takes place. Guests arrive in their costumes, receive name tags to get them into character, and count on you to guide them through the game. Whether you choose a … Continue reading
