by JK Stewart | Sep 25, 2025 | Party Planning & Hosting Tips
The Short Answer: Yes If you’re wondering whether a murder mystery party belongs in a church fellowship hall, the answer is a confident yes. The key is picking the right type of mystery. Not all murder mystery games are about gore or dark themes. In fact, clean,...
by JK Stewart | Sep 24, 2025 | Party Planning & Hosting Tips
The Temptation of “Cute Venues” At first glance, the idea of hosting a murder mystery in a library or cafe feels perfect. A library has that hushed, scholarly vibe. A cafe smells like coffee and baked goods. Both settings sound like a dream… until you actually start...
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...
