Before the Mystery Begins: All Aboard for Fun Your guests have arrived. Some are sipping tea, others are awkwardly staring at the snack table like they’ve just boarded the wrong train car. Whether you’re hosting a glamorous 1930s train-themed night or the full Murder...
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Jungle Games for Kids (And Adults Too)
Before the Mystery Begins: Break the Ice Jungle-Style We’ve all been there—guests trickling in, awkwardly holding paper cups, scanning the room like explorers searching for a lost map. Whether you're hosting a full-blown jungle mystery night like The Emerald...
What to Wear to a Train-Themed Mystery Game Night
Costumes can turn a fun murder mystery night into an unforgettable experience. If you're boarding a glamorous 1930s train mystery like Megan’s “Grand Gilded Express,” what you wear isn’t just about looking sharp—it’s about setting the mood, immersing yourself in the...
10 Train/1930s Party Decoration Ideas on a Budget
Planning a murder mystery party set aboard a glamorous 1930s train? Good news: you don’t need to rob a vintage luggage car to pull it off. If you're hosting a Murder on the Orient Express-style evening, the right decorations will transport your guests without...
The Art of Casting: How to Match Characters to Players (and Save the Drama for the Script)
Hosting a murder mystery party is one part storytelling, one part chaos management, and one part casting director. Whether you're wrangling fourth graders or full-grown adults who act like them, getting the right roles into the right hands is a subtle art—and when...
What to Wear to a Jungle Mystery Game Night
So you’ve been invited to a jungle-themed murder mystery game night. You’re excited. You’re intrigued. But you’re also staring at your closet wondering, “Is this a cargo pants situation… or can I just wear green and call it a day?” Whether you’re attending The Emerald...
Costumes or Not? How to Set the Right Tone for Your Mystery Party Guests
You’ve picked the perfect murder mystery game. You’ve got the character names, the backstory, and maybe even a suspiciously specific prop that smells like gunpowder. Now comes the question every host eventually asks: Should I make my guests wear costumes? Let’s be...
10 Jungle Party Decoration Ideas on a Budget
Planning a jungle-themed party doesn’t mean you need a National Geographic-sized budget. With a little creativity and some strategic dollar store runs, you can turn your living room, backyard, or community center into a lush expedition setting worthy of hidden temples...
How to Host a “Murder on the Orient Express” Themed Murder Mystery Party
If your idea of a perfect evening includes glamorous passengers, elegant train cars, and a mysterious death that turns dinner into a whodunit—then it’s time to board the Grand Gilded Express. Inspired by the legendary Murder on the Orient Express, this guide will help...