Host a murder mystery dinner

“I hosted a murder mystery dinner at home, including a three course meal, decorations and costumes. [...] The murderer is chosen at the beginning, you draw a piece of paper out of a hat and whoever has an ‘X’ in their box is the murderer and only they know it. [...] Everyone has to guess who they think the murderer is at the end. There are clues within the text but, everyone is usually too drunk by then to suss it out. [...] The table was set for eight people. It was a tight squeeze and we didn’t have enough chairs, but we made it work. I made place names and envelopes with ‘blood’ spatter and ‘top secret’ labels on them. I placed each person’s character sheet inside the envelope.”

“My husband and I (a.k.a. Carey Baggs and Ali Abord) hosted a 1930’s-themed get-together the other weekend, and I can’t remember the last time we laughed so much! [...] At one point during the evening, a horrific scream echoed throughout the house making guests aware that a murder had taken place aboard the European Belle! [...] When you’re hosting a murder mystery party, it’s up to you to steer the game and help move the story line along to its final conclusion. I had a great time as ticket inspector/conductor, and let my imagination run wild.”