Murder mystery parties
Host or play a whodunnit with friends over dinner, everyone in character.
Murder mystery parties
- To start
- $30
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 1 hour a week
- Sessions
- 3 hours or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- Every session brings something you haven't tasted, heard or seen.
- It comes with people built in.
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to express yourself
- You want to have more fun
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something calm
- You only have short gaps in your day
What it feels like
Murder mystery partiesAverage games & Strategy hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$30Cheaper to start than 55% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$150About $3 an hour at 1 hour a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Host a boxed murder mystery kit for six friends over dinner, with everyone arriving in character.
3 hours or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does murder mystery parties cost to start?
About $30 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does murder mystery parties take?
About 1 hour a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 3 hours or more.
Can I do murder mystery parties at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is murder mystery parties good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Host a boxed murder mystery kit for six friends over dinner, with everyone arriving in character.
Do I need other people for murder mystery parties?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.