How To Play A Dinner Party Murder Mystery
How To Choose A Dinner Party Murder Mystery Game
Our dinner party games are designed to be played by the combination of players listed on the game. Some require a specific number of male and female players, some have interchangeable players. When considering what game to buy you should think about who you want to play with you. If you want you can also add the 'Inspector' character as a player as there are scripts provided for this person as well.
Once you have chosen a game, simply click to buy it and then download.
What Is Included In Your Download
Your download should include a ZIP file with which once un-zipped you should have the following folders and files.
- Character Scripts
- Inspector Script
- Link to download the Inspector Video or Audio Files (these are included on a DVD for shipped games)
- Instructions
- Timetable
- Invitation
- Deduction Sheet
- Specific Suggestions For This Game – including menu ideas and recipes
How To Use The Game
Produce Invitations
Within the files downloaded is the 'Invitation' for you to print out and send to your guests. The invitation is double sided giving the information need for those participating in the game before they arrive. Once printed all you need to do is put the guests name on the front, and indicate which character they are playing, that way if they choose to dress up for the event they know what to look out for in the way of costume. (Please be aware that this file shows the invitation in Landscape view – you need to adjust your print settings accordingly).
Character Sheets
The Character Script pages are designed for double side printing, and should be printed then folded. If your printer does not have the facility to double side print, just print the 'even' pages and this will give your what you need, fold these in half and write the character name and round number on each.
The Inspector
The Inspectors Script is contained in its own folder and should be printed out and folded as the Character Scripts.
Inside the Inspector folder is another called Audio which contains MP3's for use during the game. The audio is the same as the printed script of the Inspector giving details at each stage of the game.
The Solution
This is the last printed and audio file.
MP4 videos of the Inspector are also available from a download link included in the pack. It is advisable to check the first video or audio file just to make sure that it plays OK.
It is always worth having this script handy, even if using the video or audio files, you never know when there might be a power cut!
The solution should also be printed and folded and we recommend putting a paper clip over the loose edges of this one so that it does not inadvertently come open for anyone to read.
Making The Most Of Your Theme
Where and how you run your game can make a real difference to its feel. Think about the game – is it appropriate to sit around a table, or would a lounge be more conducive. If you are round a camp fire would it be better to have the chairs in a circle? Would a poster over the window help the setting i.e. snow covered mountains if you are in a ski lodge. Small alterations to your home or setting can make all the difference to the game.
Specific Suggestions For Each Game
Just in case you are at a loss we have provided a suggested menu for each game. Don't be rigid about the meal, it should be easy to produce and serve during the course of the game, so go with what you are comfortable with. Now is not the time to try new recipes (unless you know you can pull them off), go with something tried and tested. You are meant to enjoy the game as well as your guests.
Ice breakers can be a good way for everyone to get in the spirit of asking questions and we include one for you if you need them.