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Board games vs Murder mystery parties

Board games and murder mystery parties have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatBoard gamesMurder mystery parties
Time a week3 hours a week1 hour a week
Who withWith a groupWith a group
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$40$30

Choose board games if

  • No audience needed
  • More about following a method
  • More to learn

About $40 to start, then about $15 a month.

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Choose murder mystery parties if

  • More about performing
  • More creative
  • Less to learn up front

About $30 to start, then about $10 a month.

About murder mystery parties

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Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.