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Murder Mystery Dinner Party

Jeanne Benedict
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Invite guests to a night of intrigue and suspense by hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner Party! Guess "whodunit" while dining on a full-course menu of delicious cuisine and solving clues with each serving. Ask guests to come dressed to kill and ready to enjoy a dinner party to die for.

What Is A Murder Mystery Dinner Party?

A Murder Mystery Dinner Party is a party where guests assume a character for the evening based on a brief prewritten mystery. Throughout the evening, guests solve clues and act out their roles, similar to a play, in order to discover the murderer.

Ways to implement the ultimate Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Sit-down dinner: clues are typically given with each food course and a lively discussion ensues with the culprit revealed at dessert. Buffet or cocktail party: guests graze on cuisine as clues are revealed during the evening.

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Mystery Theme: Murder Mystery Party

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Mystery Theme: Dinner and a Murder

Mystery dinners are nothing without a murder (a fake one, of course)!If you want a mystery-party-in-a-box shipped to your door, check out Dinner and a Murder . Site offerings: Kits include printed booklets, invitations, a host guide, nametags, and more. You can read brief descriptions about their... Read More

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An Atmosphere of Suspense

Once you've chosen your mystery, pick a location. Who says this whodunit affair has to be at home' Add to the suspense by hosting your party in an interesting place like:A private room in a restaurant with dramatic decor On a Yacht In a Theater Whether your party takes place at home or on location,... Read More

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Getting Started: Choosing Your Murder Mystery Theme

Choosing your murder mystery is the most important part of any party. Make sure you choose the right theme to fit your needs!The easiest way to host a Murder Mystery Party is to purchase a downloadable or mail order kit. These kits have the mystery all planned out for you from invitations with a cha... Read More

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A Dinner To Die For

Try out this to-die-for menu for your next murder mystery party.Tantalize guests by giving food courses clever titles and announcing them with every serving:First Course: Accomplice AppetizersSecond Course Salad: Sleuth SaladMain Entree: The Last Supper (recipes below)Dessert: Death by ChocolateYour... Read More