How to Host Your Own Murder Mystery Party Hobart

Murder mystery parties are quite popular all over the world. People host such parties now and then as murder mystery parties are interactive and thrilling. With several game themes and flexibility with the guesses number of, players all your guess can get into the game character and enjoy. So if you are thinking of throwing a memorable and exciting party for your friend and family, then here is a few things you can do to host a fantastic murder mystery party in Hobart.

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Purchase a Game Kit

One week before your party, you elect to buy a game kit for your murder mystery party depending on the research themes. This kit may include tickets, story invitations, character tasks, etc. These pre-game materials help set the story and add excitement for your friends, they may include clues for the mystery, but they are not important to solve the mystery.

Pick a venue

To host a murder mystery party, a venue is required. When finding a venue, keep the size, location, theme, privacy, and cost in mind. If you & your friends plan to sleepover/stay overnight, it is best to host the party at home. But if you want to avoid the mess and after-party clean-up, then search for a hot venue near your location.

Set up the decorations

Each murder mystery game is based on different themes. And if you want to make your parties more interesting, then the best way is to set up the decorations according to the theme. You can buy the decorations, make them yourself, or hire a professional decorator. You don’t have to be perfect with the decorations or spend too much. to have an idea of the venue decorations, click on the above games images.

Find a presenter

A presenter is required to help the murder mystery games move forward. When it comes to finding a presenter, you have four options. If you want to save some money, you can present the game yourself, ask a friend or a local person. On the other hand, if you prefer things to be dealt with professionally, you can hire a professional actor/host. To employ a host in your area in Hobart, click on the ‘Hire a host’ button above.

Invite People

If you already have several numbers of guests in mind, then send out invitations. Create your own customized invitation cards or use the ones from the murder mystery game you downloaded/purchased. You can also buy them.

Get some snacks and drinks

Food, snacks, and drinks plays are quite essential for a successful murder mystery party. The best food menu for murder mystery parties in Hobart includes alcohol, beverages, bbq, BYO, platters, manageable, and soft food options. Always pick a menu that people can eat while playing the murder mystery game.

Get character badges

To make your murder mystery more interesting, print out the character badges for all the game participants. it will make it easier for everyone to identify the character.

Music is Must!

Who doesn’t love music at a party? A murder mystery party without music has an atmosphere. Set up your favourite playlist according to your mystery theme. This will help you in setting up the tune for the party.

Make sure you have everything

whether you choose to host the murder mystery party at your home or some other venue in Hobart, there is certain equipment that you may need. You would need the game. In addition to the game, you would need a music box, speakers, and alarms. Furthermore, a party is incomplete without snacks and drinks. so make sure you have them all.

Once you set the stones rolling for the murder mystery party, the only thing left is to participate in the game. You can either play as an imposter/murder or as a potential victim. One exciting way to pick the role is to put all the character badges in a bowl, toss them and ask every participant to pick them randomly.

How does colour co-ordinate with the food and drinks of a murder mystery party?

The backdrop can be made with any background material you like, so it depends on what you want to use. You can just go with colours or pick themed props for your decorations.

How do I make the clues realistic but still puzzles your guests?

The easiest way for a murder mystery party to work is with clues not scripts. To make it interesting, ask the guests to write down what those clues mean. The guests get clues from the past to help them to help solve the mystery. It depends on what the mystery is about and how old the characters you are using it in.

How do I get the characters in the party to follow the theme?

The invitations you get provide costume suggestions for your guests.

Which theme should I use for my mystery?

For the murder mystery theme you should use the one that fit into the genre of the mystery - 1920s, 1960s, 1980s etc.

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