by JK Stewart | Sep 23, 2025 | Party Planning & Hosting Tips
The Awkward Lull That Doesn’t Have to Happen You’ve set the stage, passed out character cards, and the first round of accusations is flying. Then… pause. Everyone shuffles awkwardly, checks their phones, or stares into the snack table like it holds the meaning of...
by JK Stewart | Sep 19, 2025 | Party Planning & Hosting Tips
The Fear Every First-Time Host Has You’ve decided to host a murder mystery party. You’re excited, you’ve told your friends, maybe you’ve even picked a date. Then the doubt creeps in. What if nobody understands the rules? What if it’s awkward? What if the night flops...
by JK Stewart | Sep 18, 2025 | Party Planning & Hosting Tips
Why the Beginning Matters Every great mystery has one thing in common: a powerful start. If you’re hosting a murder mystery party, the mood you set when guests walk through the door will shape the entire night. Think of it like the opening scene of a movie. If it...
by JK Stewart | Sep 17, 2025 | Party Planning & Hosting Tips
So You’ve Decided to Host a Murder Mystery Congratulations—you’ve just taken on one of the most entertaining roles a party planner can play. Being the host of a murder mystery game is equal parts ringmaster, detective, and snack distributor. If you’ve never done it...
by JK Stewart | Sep 16, 2025 | Food & Menus, Party Planning & Hosting Tips
The Eternal Question of Snacks vs Story Hosting a murder mystery game is a juggling act. You’re part director, part caterer, and part referee for all the wild accusations flying across the room. One of the trickiest questions every host asks is simple: when do you...
