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Turn your next event into an immersive Murder Mystery party with Murder2Nite.com DIY kits. Clue Party Shows are the ultimate cocktail party game for smaller events OR use for a 100+ guests.

EVERY TEN CHARACTER GAME KIT INCLUDES…

https://murder2nite.com/cat-meow-1/ HOW TO PLAY THE GAME

1. Scripts for TEN Characters. Every “script” is a mock invitation for their character. When they open the script, a character bio is revealed a long with three clues. We write everything in first person (I, we, etc) so folks can literally read off the page. However, we encourage improvisation. HAVE FUN!!!
2. Answer Sheets & Murder Boards. You may need to make extra copies depending on the size of your event. All you need is to supply some pens (and maybe a lot of red string, perhaps a few push pins.)
3. Opening Statement: This one-page script is usually written by our detectives. The opening statement sets the stage and is the key to solving the murder. We have a few different versions.
4. Matching Solution: DO NOT OPEN TILL THE END OF THE SHOW!!!
5. LINKS to costume, props and other ideas to make your event period fun fully  immersive.

GAME PLAY

1. Guests Arrive: Cast your story. Distribute our scripts. Instruct that they can open and read what is inside but not to share until the game officially starts.
2. Announce the murder: Once everyone is ready to go, scripts handed out, food & drink in hand… You should read the opening speech. It is the one page of a few paragraphs. This sets the stage and announces a few key clues that will be important to solve the murder.
3. SPEED DATING FOR SUSPECTS: Now it is time for everyone to play both suspect and detective. Everyone must mingle with every guest, interrogating each other, collecting story and clues. Everyone players has 2-3 unique clues on their scripts. Line all the clues up, against the backdrop of the opening speech, and the murderer is revealed. BUT beware numerous red herrings and human nature.
4. THE MURDER BOARD: Everyone should have a list of characters to take notes.
5. THE SOLUTION SHEETS: Everyone should have answer sheets to record their guesses for WHO DID IT, HOW & WHY. They can also vote for best costume and actors.
6. THE REVEAL: Either collect and and read aloud a few solutions. Or let individuals reveal their answers. THEN open up the solutions and see who got close.
   THE BIG REVEAL MELODRAMATIC STYLE… When I run this show as a detective, it is my job to add a little drama and comedy. I know the solution. I will start of by reading the wrong answers, slowly building the suspense. Finally I reveal the winning solutions OR the murderer, who wins the big prize if no one else guesses correctly.
7. TONY WINNING SPEECHES: Finish the game by announcing the BEST ACTOR and COSTUME award winners and have them make a THANK YOU speech.
8. PRIZES? When we run events, we pick up basic prizes at FIVE BELOW. Sometimes clients provide GIFT CARDS to Starbucks or similar. Gag Gifts can be fun. Thematic Hollywood, Speakeasy or other gifts. Lots of options.

GAME PLAY FOR LARGER PARTIES – using a 10 character script with 100+ guests.

Expecting a large party. Select 10 guests to play our characters. Everyone else is a detective. Make every banquet round table of guests a team.

Start the show the same way. Announce the murder to the entire audience. But instead of speed dating for suspects, choose one of the methods:

TABLE TO TABLE

Have the suspects rotate around the room. They get to share their story and clues. Each table can interrogate for more details. “ACTORS”

POST AROUND THE ROOM

Have the “ACTORS” stand in different areas of the room. Teams must travel around the room to interrogate for story and clues.

POST AROUND THE PROPERTY/SCAVENGER HUNT

A great option for mansions, country clubs, college campus or other extended/larger spaces… spread the actors out around the property. Teams have to find the characters to collect story and clues.

REUSE THIS SCRIPT WITH CUSTOMIZE SOLUTIONS

Want to reuse this script over and over again? No problem. Just simply reprint. Are you expecting overlaps with another party. We can send you additional OPENING SPEECHES and corresponding solution sheets. By simply adjusting the a few details about the murder scene, ANYONE of our suspects can be the actual culprit.

CUSTOM MURDER IN A BOX

This prefab 10 character kit is priced for easy use. But we can create a customized script for your next event for up to 50 characters. We can send a digital script OR mail a box with everything printed and ready to go, including sealed solutions.

HIRE A DETECTIVE

These script are based on actual events our professional detectives have performed at numerous events. We can customize script for up to 50 characters. OR use our scripts and hire an actor locally.