If you are thinking of holding your own murder mystery hens night I have found a helpful blog with lots of good information.

The address is www.hensnightmurdermystery.com.au

Holding a Murder Mystery Party is a guaranteed way to have a top quality night of fun with your friends, family and colleagues.

Murder Mystery Parties can be a simple Murder Mystery Dinner or you can go all out and have an interactive Murder Mystery Party for 10, 20 or even 100+ friends.

The steps for your Murder Mystery Party:

1. Work out if you are indeed cool enough to hold a murder mystery.
2. Pick a date:
   • 2 to 3 weeks into the future for a murder mystery dinner
   • 4+ weeks into the future for a murder mystery party
3. Themed Murder Mystery Parties are great.  Pick your theme, do you want a Hollywood Scandal or a 1920’s Gangster Party etc.?
4. Pick a venue (ideally to match your theme):
   • Your house is easy and cheap
   • Go to a restaurant
   • Hire a local hall
   • Restaurants/bars have free/cheap function rooms if you buy drinks over the bar
5. Find a murder mystery game. Two common games are:
   • Murder In A Box
   • How To Host A Murder (From Game Stores)
6. Send out invites from your game to your intended guests.  Have a little fun by putting fake blood on the envelope and don’t be affraid to encourage guests to dress up.
7. Collect RSVP’s
8. Organise a host to run the game:
   • Yourself or a friend
   • Have that person read the instructions before the event
9. Think about your venue and will you decorate for your Murder Mystery Party?
10. A couple of days before the party send a reminder sms or email.
11. On the day set up your venue and any decorations.
12. Get any food ready
13. When the time comes relax, greet your guests and have a great time!
14. The golden rule: “The better time you have the better time your guests will have!”