Murder mystery dinners have become increasingly popular in recent years. During these dinners, guests get to act out the parts of different characters while trying to figure out who is the murderer among them. You can throw your own mystery dinner at home using a starter kit, or participate in a dinner put on by a hotel or theatre.
The most important thing to know before organizing a murder mystery dinner is how many people will attend. That way, you can be sure that all the characters' parts will be filled and the dinner will run smoothly. Usually, guests are given descriptions of their role beforehand so they can put together a costume and "get into character".
In addition to a character description, each guest is given clues to who the murderer is. Usually, as the dinner progresses guests form alliances and rivalries, sharing their clues with some and trying to throw others off the scent. At the end of the dinner everyone makes their guess as to the identity of the murderer, at which point the secret is revealed by the host.
Murder Mystery Dinners Are Great for Special Occasions
Attending a murder mystery dinner at an old theatre or bed and breakfast can really add to the atmosphere of an event and help guests step into character. These dinners are a perfect way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, even if the guest of honor turns out to be the wrongdoer! Usually, dinner hosts have a number of mysteries that you can choose from, each one involving a different number of guests and a different scenario, such as murder in a British country manor or murder in a disco nightclub.
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