How to Write and Host the Perfect Murder Mystery Party, Part 1

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The Seven Secrets of Murder Mystery Party Writing: Chief Inspector Jack Pachuta of www.mysteries-on-the-net.com shares his system for writing murder mysteries. His complete kits are downloaded and used around the world by murder mystery fans.

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  • @spookystela4661
    @spookystela46618 жыл бұрын

    Seriously this is so helpful!! I'm writing a murder mystery for my 21st birthday and I would be clueless without this

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    8 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your project. Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @LauraJanetzkeLyons

    @LauraJanetzkeLyons

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Martha Ha ha, clueless. Nice play on words! :D

  • @atlasfielding

    @atlasfielding

    3 жыл бұрын

    how did it go??

  • @meganchaney9997

    @meganchaney9997

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am for my 21st as well :))

  • @MysteriesontheNet
    @MysteriesontheNet3 жыл бұрын

    You make a Chief Inspector blush with pride.

  • @stuarnott
    @stuarnott7 жыл бұрын

    I'm organising a Murder Mystery party for my 9 year old daughter and her friends. This was just the inspiration I needed. Thank you so much! Greetings from London, England! :-)

  • @tonysicily2687
    @tonysicily26874 жыл бұрын

    Really good tutorial. I had written out about 45-50 pages of notes, story plots, motives and character profiles, but was having problems turning this mountain of info into a game. This tutorial is pure gold. Really helpful. With this and your other 6 tutorials in the series I was able to create a structure and finalise the evening. Thank you

  • @SirMrShanks

    @SirMrShanks

    3 жыл бұрын

    Were you able to host the event?

  • @astraman8974
    @astraman89748 жыл бұрын

    im 15 and im preparing to start writing a mystery novel during my winter brea,so thank you this is really helpful

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    8 жыл бұрын

    Think sleuthfully and don't forget the red herrings.

  • @danaomoush8996

    @danaomoush8996

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did it work ?

  • @notubercharged

    @notubercharged

    3 жыл бұрын

    Aye you're 19 now while I'm 15 lmao

  • @fanaticvv1445

    @fanaticvv1445

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow well we're grown up

  • @lilbitfruity4452

    @lilbitfruity4452

    3 жыл бұрын

    How'd it go?

  • @Yknow6404
    @Yknow64044 жыл бұрын

    Nobody: The voice of God at 1:53: *thats not a good enough motive for murder*

  • @MysteriesontheNet
    @MysteriesontheNet3 жыл бұрын

    Jonathan, thanks for your question. After the details of the homicide are revealed, the suspects give opening statements that indicate they are under suspicion by authorities. It then becomes apparent that investigators should focus their attention on these individuals and no one else. Happy sleuthing.

  • @uku-lorie3087
    @uku-lorie30874 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! I am now motivated to plan one myself!

  • @chazzam40
    @chazzam405 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video ! I’m writing a murder mystery for my Halloween party - the murder of the billionaire bachelor, set in the 60’s , with a smoke machine and poker table as accessories !

  • @martinadalton8466
    @martinadalton84662 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Thank you! I'm organizing a murder mystery event for the town I live in and this is giving me some great ideas on how to plan it.

  • @SirMrShanks
    @SirMrShanks3 жыл бұрын

    Hi this is great information! I'm Begining to write my first murder mystery party. I'm going to hire out a castle here in Ireland for it once covid has died down. I'm planning on giving my friends a night to remember! Can't wait to learn from you 😁🍀

  • @mistermagnificence2112
    @mistermagnificence21122 ай бұрын

    Thank you so so much! I'm so excited to organize my murder mystery. This has been so helpful ✨️🤩

  • @dmrobby4309
    @dmrobby4309 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks heaps for these videos. I ran a murder mystery having never played one before, and none of the guests had played one. And it went great. Couple hick ups, but pretty good overall. And then my brother ran one more recently, and he knocked it out of the park. He asked for a tutorial or reference and I sent him here

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m always pleased to assist with an investigation.

  • @Rahmspinatkeks
    @Rahmspinatkeks4 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for a video exactly like this! Thank you so much it really helps a lot...I am writing a mystery dinner about the corona virus but there is no murder involved...it's about who destroyed the anitdot 😁

  • @deniscoakley7056
    @deniscoakley70565 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic. Thank you for this.

  • @camrynprice1136
    @camrynprice11364 жыл бұрын

    You’re my favorite person rn!! Thank you so much

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m honored.

  • @Apophis68
    @Apophis686 жыл бұрын

    Extremely helpful, thanks!

  • @aes0p895
    @aes0p89510 ай бұрын

    I'm not really sure if it was intended to be absurdist humor, but it had me crying with laughter a couple minutes in. Anyway, it's a great guide for mystery design in general, which is what I came here for. Thanks!

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    9 ай бұрын

    Crime fighting can be rigorous. A little levity is always a welcome relief. Enjoy the series.

  • @dejanaeh414
    @dejanaeh4149 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thank you! Im going tl be turning 13 and my birthday is somewhat near holloween, so this would be perfect!

  • @timetestedmedia4304
    @timetestedmedia43043 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this! ♥️

  • @Vompzer
    @Vompzer Жыл бұрын

    Very nice!! Cute hat btw

  • @mintspears6714
    @mintspears67147 жыл бұрын

    thank you this is very helpful

  • @oposite6011
    @oposite60118 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mr, I needed to do a school project, I needed to write a detective

  • @marisadallavalle393
    @marisadallavalle393Ай бұрын

    Fantastic, thank you!

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    Ай бұрын

    Glad I could help.

  • @TheMZsadeBABY
    @TheMZsadeBABY7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video. Might you have any tips for a Theft mystery for my wedding? I want to make it around the lines of stolen jewelry at the hotel we are getting ready at. Maybe 6 characters. The maid, bellboy, hairstylist, makeup artist, an aunt, the hotel manager. All who had access to the room and the advantage if a distracted bride. Any input helps. Thanks so much!

  • @itsabitquiet
    @itsabitquiet4 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou very much this was helpful, I’m organising a party for only 4 people have you got any ideas of what character could be what for only 4 people?

  • @dreamphoenix
    @dreamphoenix Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @jonathantengbeh3601
    @jonathantengbeh36013 жыл бұрын

    Question, so at the beginning of the party do we reveal do we reveal who is a suspect and non suspect? Also if we do reveal it to the audience do we reveal each suspects motive?

  • @miriamcq
    @miriamcq5 жыл бұрын

    Hello, anyone could explain a little bit more about the means and opportunity? I got the motives down, I think. Do non-suspects need a motive?

  • @jokedenul8696
    @jokedenul86969 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, this is really helpful.

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    9 жыл бұрын

    Joke De Nul It's a pleasure to help a fellow sleuth. The CI

  • @rosealexander2121

    @rosealexander2121

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mysteries on the Net I would love to attend your Mystery Boot Camp,,, how do I register. Please email me any info. at Gospelrose7811@gmail.com,,,,,, I love your KZread videos

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Rose Alexander Rose, boot camp info is at www.mysterywritingbootcamp.com. Still room at the June camp.

  • @rhiannonb6214
    @rhiannonb62143 жыл бұрын

    im hosting a murder mystery for online school so students could have fun during their online meetings. thanks!

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    3 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding! I’m now hosting online murder mystery parties. (www.playmurdermysteries.com) The world has changed and we have to adapt.

  • @rollergaminghd1030
    @rollergaminghd10308 жыл бұрын

    This is helpful but you really do look like Sean Connery

  • @Jazzitiswhatitis
    @Jazzitiswhatitis6 жыл бұрын

    0:07secs in a wild Meowth appeared! lol

  • @steakslapn9724
    @steakslapn97247 жыл бұрын

    these videos are a great help, i am putting the finishing touches on a "1940s mafia speakeasy" murder mystery for a work function. i did mine kinda different every one is going to be given an envelope with their character and their motive and alibi in it. and every one has to interigate/question each other after the murder takes place as well as find hidden evidence i have placed around the area of the party. the way im doing it, the murderer wont even know they're the murderer unless they piece it together. i know the way im doing it isnt the usual, but do you have any tips none the less?

  • @trinityherren4519

    @trinityherren4519

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tom Critter is there anyway you could send me yours ? i need ideas and hosting a party soon

  • @WalmartRich

    @WalmartRich

    4 ай бұрын

    How did this go?

  • @StoryByte9999
    @StoryByte99996 жыл бұрын

    What about serial killers, Jack? I was watching a show called mindhunter which is about the FBI agents who first uncovered what a serial killer was and the big problem they had to tackle was motive. Mainly because serial killers dont have a motive so much as a pathological MO. Say you wanted to host a dinner party for friends you enjoy watching horror movies with, and you want to write a mystery around a serial killer. Does a motive need to exist still? If not, would that spike the difficulty way too high?

  • @OrigamiCL

    @OrigamiCL

    6 жыл бұрын

    Timothy Scully If you were to use a psychopathic killer, you would need to give clues about the subject’s deteriorating mental health. Some medicine with his name, physician’s logs, etc. It also may be helpful to, even if there is not a valid motive, provide some cause for a vendetta against the first victim to get the ball rolling. Make the first victim someone the killer knew.

  • @patcomstudios5086
    @patcomstudios5086 Жыл бұрын

    I’m trying to make a murder mystery game where the host play to but idk how to do that. Do you know how to do that?

  • @srformato
    @srformato8 жыл бұрын

    I am writing a Witch Murder Mystery for a 10 year old birthday party for my daughter! Any suggestions!!!

  • @JackPachuta

    @JackPachuta

    8 жыл бұрын

    Keep the plot simple and don't overdue the red herrings for younger people. Build in plenty of interaction.

  • @jeanniepham3711
    @jeanniepham37118 жыл бұрын

    is it okay if we write about the murder's point of view like what they are thinking about as the investigators try to reveal him/her? I'm writing my murder mystery and i'm having a writer's block and i'm unsure if that's okay by the way i'm turning 13 in a few months

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ash, since you're writing a mystery novel, you can take a unique perspective to your story. A caution: make sure that your "self-talk" is consistent with research into the criminal mind. Some of your readers will be familiar with it and will challenge your plot unless it makes sense with what's known.

  • @jeanniepham3711

    @jeanniepham3711

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mysteries on the Net thanks I really needed that

  • @Yknow6404

    @Yknow6404

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same! (Only I guess now you’re way older then 13) yeah I want to make one for my birthday

  • @robinpayne7452
    @robinpayne74524 жыл бұрын

    What is this song!?!?

  • @acwoodard7662
    @acwoodard76625 жыл бұрын

    Planning a murder mystery dinner

  • @bellaskonieczny5674
    @bellaskonieczny56745 жыл бұрын

    skip to 3:43 to miss his red herring rant

  • @harmoen
    @harmoenАй бұрын

    How do you ensure that the smoking gun clue does not get discovered/revealed until the right moment?

  • @MysteriesontheNet

    @MysteriesontheNet

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for your question. Since I’m the one who drops that clue, I can determine the timing. Regards, Jack

  • @NonConDon
    @NonConDon5 жыл бұрын

    Okay but I cannot for the life of me find any source on what exactly a Murder Mystery Dinner Party is. I can only find articles and videos on how to host a MMDP.

  • @savannahbanks
    @savannahbanks10 ай бұрын

    He looks great but that white triangle of stomach distracts me.

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