Ultimate Murder Mystery Party Planning Checklist

With any party, planning is key to preparing a memorable time for all guests. Hosting a murder mystery party is no different. To make it easier, East Coast Murder Mystery has made an ultimate party checklist so that hosts can feel fully prepared planning a fun night.

Here is our ultimate murder mystery planning checklist:

  1. Choose the party’s theme: Picking the theme of the party is one of the most important aspects of planning since all of the other pieces will depend on it. Our current mysteries include An Invitation to Die and Catastrophe at the Cinema.
  2. Create a guest list: Creating a guest list should be a top priority since it will be dependent on the host’s budget and how big of a party they want. Make sure when choosing these individuals that they are ready to put on their detective hats and are comfortable with participating in the fun.
  3. Set a time, date and location: Since some choose to book a venue for our parties, picking a date far in advance is recommended. This makes sure that a host gets the location they want and is ready to decorate it to ensure a thriller for all of their guests.
  4. Make and send out invitations: Whether in the paper or virtual form, murder mystery party invitations should be sent out in advance to guarantee the highest number show up.
  5. Choose menu items: Every party needs fun snacks and drinks to get the party started. To solve mysteries, brain food is definitely needed. You can check our other recent blog post for some theme inspired food items.
  6. Pick out decorations: Decorating the space is one of the most fun parts of planning and fully using the theme. For example, our cinema themed party can use 1920’s Hollywood inspired decor to really put the guests into the story.
  7. Relax and solve some mysteries: The best part about planning a party? The host gets to enjoy the fun too! After all of the planning is finished, make sure to join in and try to solve the mystery.

Ready to start planning your own murder mystery party? Call us at (410) 424–9891 or request a free quote. We can’t wait to solve mysteries with you!