26 October 2026
A murder mystery party for 12 or more players: play in pairs
Hosting a murder mystery party for a big group of 12, 14 or 16 people: how to keep everyone in the investigation with characters played in pairs.
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Tips for hosting a murder mystery party, party ideas, atmosphere, costumes and behind the scenes of our cases.
26 October 2026
A murder mystery party for 6 players: how to get it right
Six players is the perfect size for an intimate, intense murder mystery party. Our tips for choosing the right game and making the evening a success.
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Can the host play their own murder mystery party?
Game master or suspect like everyone else? How the host of a murder mystery party can run the evening without knowing who the killer is.
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How long does it take to prepare a murder mystery party?
Can you play the same evening? Yes. The real preparation time for a printable murder mystery party is about 30 minutes. Here is how not to forget anything.
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How many players do you need for a murder mystery party?
6, 8, 12 players or more: how to choose a murder mystery game for your number of guests, and what to do if more or fewer people turn up.
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How to host a murder mystery party at home: the complete guide
Choosing your case, inviting guests, preparing, running the evening and revealing the killer: every step to host a great murder mystery party at home.
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How to send murder mystery invitations and assign the roles
When to send the invitations, what to put in them, how to hand out characters without upsetting anyone: our guide to murder mystery party invitations.
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Murder mystery party mistakes to avoid
Forgotten outfits, badly assigned roles, solution read too early... The most common murder mystery party mistakes, and how to avoid them.
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Playing on a tablet: a murder mystery party without a printer
No printer? How to play a murder mystery party on a tablet or phone, hand out character files and clues, and keep the solution secret.
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Printing your murder mystery kit: tips for a great result
Colour or black and white, paper, cutting out the cards, envelopes: practical tips for printing a murder mystery party kit at home.
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