Guides
How to throw a murder mystery people talk about for years
Honest, practical advice for hosts, whether or not you use InQuestion. Start with the Halloween party plan if the big night is coming up.
How to Throw a Halloween Murder Mystery Party
A three-week plan, costume ideas, a spooky menu and how to run the game on the night.
Read the plan →Hosting guide
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to host a murder mystery party: picking a format, invitations, costumes, setting the scene, running the game and the big reveal, plus a simple timeline.
8 min read →Large groups
How to Run a Murder Mystery for 20, 30 or 40 People
Large-group murder mystery advice: formats that scale, space planning, teams vs solo, keeping 40 people engaged, timing, and how to avoid the host doing all the work.
7 min read →Workplace
Office Murder Mystery: Team Building People Actually Enjoy
How to run a murder mystery at work: why it beats trust falls, keeping it inclusive, timing for a lunch or evening event, remote and hybrid options, and a run-sheet for organisers.
7 min read →Birthdays
How to Throw a Murder Mystery Birthday Party
Murder mystery birthday party ideas for adults and milestone birthdays: invitations, making the guest of honour the star, cake and menu ideas, and a timeline for the night.
6 min read →Comparison
Printable vs App Murder Mystery Games: An Honest Comparison
Boxed kits, printable PDFs, host-run games and phone/app murder mysteries compared honestly: prep time, group size, replayability, cost and who each one suits best.
7 min read →Ideas
QR Code Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Parties, Classrooms and Offices
Creative QR code scavenger hunt ideas: hiding spots, puzzle chains, themes, printing tips and how to stop players from cheating, plus a ready-made mystery version.
6 min read →Food & decor
Murder Mystery Party Food, Drinks and Decor Ideas
Easy murder mystery party food and decor: themed menu names, drinks (with mocktails), a budget decor checklist, lighting tips and how to time food around the game.
6 min read →Families & teens
A Family-Friendly Murder Mystery Party for Teens and Kids
How to run a family-friendly murder mystery for teens, tweens and mixed ages: keeping it cozy rather than scary, age-appropriate clues, team setups and safety tips.
6 min read →
Your guests are already suspects.
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