How to Host a Murder Mystery Party (Step by Step Instructions from Gameplay to Food & Decor)
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Thinking about hosting a murder mystery party? Whether you have already purchased a murder mystery party kit, or you're just dreaming about it, here is everything you need to know to make your game run smoothly, from building your guest list, creating an immersive atmosphere, choosing just the right refreshments and costumes, and avoiding pitfalls with some really helpful insider tips & tricks!
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Choosing a game
00:48 Building your guest list
4:19 Choosing your party structure
7:45 Creating an immersive space
10:10 Serving themed refreshments
11:57 Collecting creative costumes
13:47 Gameplay
16:06 Hints and tips
18:00 Outro
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PRINTABLE MURDER MYSTERY ADVENT CALENDAR
* Murder at the Ivory Tower: www.etsy.com/listing/1590625930/
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TRY A MURDER MYSTERY GAME
* Murder at Pendleton Manor: www.etsy.com/StorytellersCott...
* The Last Curtain Call: www.etsy.com/StorytellersCott...
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BUY COSTUME ITEMS FOR YOUR GAME
* Common Character Costumes: www.storytellerscottage.com/s...
* Great Deals on Flapper Dresses:www.amazon.com/stores/PrettyG...
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BUY PRIZES FOR YOUR GAME
* "Best Detective" mugs, candles: www.etsy.com/shop/Storyteller...
* Player Awards (Best Costume, Best Liar, etc): www.etsy.com/shop/Storyteller...
* Victorian poison label buttons, totes, pillows and more: www.redbubble.com/people/Myst...
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BECOME A PLAYTESTER FOR NEW MURDER MYSTERY GAMES
* / thestorytellerscottage
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CONNECT WITH THE STORYTELLER'S COTTAGE
* linktr.ee/storytellerscottage
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I've been combining mystery parties with puzzle solving, like escape room puzzles. Example: one character is given clues which will lead him on a puzzle hunt to find the deceased's hidden Will & Testament; Another character has their own puzzle trail leading to the identity of the murderer... whereas other guests have things they need to uncover involving their own backstories
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas!
@Nanobot1989
Жыл бұрын
That is fucking genius.
@Charlie_JH
Ай бұрын
Omg I know it's been a while since you posted this but please make a video with details!!! I'm organizing a party and your ideas are brilliant and exactly what I would love 🤩
Thanks I’m planning to do one of these in a few weeks!
Also learned after two bad episodes... Alcohol should be limited to one drink max until after the game.
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
We totally agree :)
@judichristopher4604
2 жыл бұрын
Wow... Now that is a great idea... Good to know!
Great video! Very helpful :)
Perfect video!! Thank you 🙏
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Thank you! This is so helpful!
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of service :)
thank you so much!
@thestorytellerscottage
3 жыл бұрын
Hope it was helpful!
This was really helpful! I appreciate all the tips! 🙏
Thank you, that was very useful!
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
Nice
EXCELLENT VIDEO... FANTASTIC INFORMATION. Thank you so much for sharing this video. Love it Can you suggest a Murder Mystery Game?
I’m a 12 year old attempting this for her birthday party lol..this vid was really helpful, and the kit I’m using is called: Death by chocolate It’s interesting, and I’m excited! Also, I read the Party planner, and it says not to View the booklets or the video before the party, so how do I check if it wont buffer?
@thestorytellerscottage
Жыл бұрын
Happy birthday! Hope you have a fantastic party :)
@lilliepad_froh
Жыл бұрын
@@thestorytellerscottage Ty!
@discheesed-4174
Жыл бұрын
How did your party go?
@lilliepad_froh
Жыл бұрын
@@discheesed-4174 Hasn’t happened yet, also using another kit since Death by Chocolate was…18+ I’m still excited though! Happens next month!
@harmoen
5 ай бұрын
@@lilliepad_frohUpdate?
I’m thinking about one of these nights. Do you really need to have a video playing? Could you explain it .
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
Every game is different -- if you don't want to use a video to share clues, you'll want to look for a game that uses exclusively paper clues. In the case of Murder at Pendleton Manor, the game comes with a transcript of the videos, so you could technically read that aloud or paraphrase it for your guests.
You need to take black and white pictures of the party to make it look authentic.
@judichristopher4604
2 жыл бұрын
Sepia ... (brown)
@judichristopher4604
2 жыл бұрын
3:13 The picture on the right... is Sepia.
How far in advance should you get the RSVP for the party?
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
I'd suggest two weeks in advance of the party, so you have time to invite additional people if anyone on your original list can't make it. Thanks for your question!
Fantastic! I have followed you on Instagram. Hope it's the right one!!! Love the video. Lots of information, clearly delivered. Many thanks. x
do you need to use a party kit? Could you make your own storyline and stuff or will it not work? bc I have an idea for a murder mystery but I don’t want to use a party kit
@thestorytellerscottage
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can definitely make up your own game. It's a lot of fun to try your hand at writing your own mystery!
@vickvack09
Жыл бұрын
@@thestorytellerscottage thank you! I definitely will.
I am writing my own murder mystery would you be willing to answer a few questions that I have??
@thestorytellerscottage
Жыл бұрын
Sure - you can email me at lisa@storytellerscottage.com
Can you host a murder mystery party as a nonprofit fundraiser? If so, how....
@thestorytellerscottage
2 жыл бұрын
Red Herring Games has a good article about this: www.red-herring-games.com/thinking-of-using-a-murder-mystery-for-fundraising-read-on/