Four Tips To Plan A Murder Mystery Party Night

If you had never hosted a murder mystery party before, the responsibility of making it interesting, easy and fun can be quite baffling. It really isn't as that difficult as it may appear. At first it may appear to be difficult on what to do or how to do? Once you host a couple, you’ll realize how fun and engaging it can be not only for the participants but for you also.

1.   How to get started?

Begin by making a list of people who’ll be interested in taking part in such event because participation of all the guests makes it even much more enjoyable and interesting. So, take your time to call and email people asking if they’ll be interested in such game party. The game itself is quite lengthy and takes time to finish. So, you don't need to memorize everything, but it certainly helps to know where everything is. Print out everything out and read it at leisure.

2.   Cast for the characters?

Another important task is to cast characters for the game. Two ways to cast for a murder mystery party game are you can either cast in advance or do it on the same day of the party. Both have their positives and negatives.

The advantage of casting in advance is that your guests can prepare themselves for the role and they can lookout for appropriate costumes and props to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

The main disadvantage is that if you have given a critical character to someone and if he or she cancels at the last minute, then you’ll have the time to recast.

If you decide to cast on the day this would mean that you lose a little atmosphere but it then you're not relying on anyone particular. So, it will save you a lot of worrying and tension.

And the third option is to do both. Ask some people in advance which characters they would like to play and leave some for the last minute from the guests in the party.

3.   Manage catering?

Apart from the fun games and themes, food and alcohol always is the heart of a great party. The best way to go about the food is to cater for hand held starters so that the guests stay involved in the game as they divulge themselves into the food and beverages.

So, finger food like: slices of pizza, fried food and sandwiches or whatever takes your fancy. It is ideal as it can be prepared in advance.

Drinking is a different game altogether. It's absolutely essential to provide enough soft drinks, water, juice or alcohol.

4.   Handling questions:

As intriguing as it may be, murder mystery games can quite confusing for many, as they might not understand what’s going on at first or how to find the murderer or what to do? They’ll have different questions and who will they go to for the answers? Of course, you! As you can’t predict the questions in advance but be prepared thoroughly with your game and its rules and regulations.

Use two simple rules when you decide the game:

Is it fun? Do make sure that the game is fun for all and not so complicated that people lose interest. It should engage everyone in a simple fun way. The motto of the party is it to have a good time not to find who’s the smartest or who can solve the case.

Is it fair? People who’ll play different characters would want to have certain powers over the other character and may come up with different ideas or would want to improvise. In that situation, say no to that as it can disrupt the course of the game.

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