Looking for a few fabulous murder mystery party ideas? We completely get it! After all, murder mystery parties have been surging in popularity and show no sign of growing old, especially considering the myriad themes you can use for a fresh take on the classic MMP.
We also know that you don’t want to throw just any murder mystery party. You want to host one that captivates your friends who are true crime documentary junkies, and of course, those who just love to be in the spotlight.
To get you started, be sure not to downplay the value of the perfect murder mystery party venue! Luckily, you’ve come to Peerspace, the home of stylish, practical, and private event venues that you can book by the hour. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we make it easy to discover and rent hidden gem venues in cities across the globe.
While you can look to a professional murder mystery planning company, we think it’s best to get creative and design your own event yourself. Below, we share some murder mystery party ideas to get you started. We’ll also include information about real Peerspace venues that would make a thrilling backdrop to your party! Let’s get to it.
1. Set the mood with a killer venue through Peerspace
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If you’ve ever wanted to rent a historic building or a mansion, Peerspace can make your dreams come true. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we have tons of incredible options for hosting your murder mystery party.
Choose a venue that fits your murder mystery party ideas and theme, like a historic home in Chicago with several rooms (pictured above) for a Clue-themed party, a snazzy El Segundo bar for a Prohibition Era party, or an art gallery or a theater if those places are the scene of the crime.
All Peerspace venues are owned by local hosts who can be as involved in your party planning as you like. If you have any questions or requests, simply send them a message and they will help in any way that they can.
Let Peerspace handle the more challenging aspects of party-throwing so that you can get back to implementing your favorite murder mystery party ideas!
Want to take the Prohibition Era party idea and run with it? Then you need to check out our 14 epic roaring 20s party ideas first!
2. Use Clue as a template
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Just about everyone is familiar with the 1949 board game Clue that was later made into a cult-classic movie in 1985. Follow the plot and instructions of the game for your own murder mystery party. Incorporate costumes by asking everyone to dress as either Colonel Mustard, Mr. Green, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, or Mrs. White (don’t be afraid to gender-bend any of the characters).
Then, gather props for the “murder weapons.” The objects can be silly things, like slippers, toilet plungers, water guns, and flowers instead of the actual rope, candlestick, knife, revolver, lead pipe, and monkey wrench used in the game. The more unique and unexpected the objects, the funnier it will be!
Need the perfect mansion to set your Clue-inspired MMP? Then check out this Miami Coconut Grove mansion (pictured above). Coming in at 1,496 square feet, it’s the perfect rental venue for parties of up to 20 guests. You’ll have access to the grand entry foyer, a living area, a library, and an outdoor patio. Plenty of spaces for your pretend victims to meet their untimely ends!
3. Hire actors to make the event come alive
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If you and your friends aren’t too keen on acting out the murder mystery story yourselves, you can sit back and enjoy a dinner where the tale unfolds around you. Murder mystery dinner parties are a popular entertainment attraction in many cities, so you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a company that can put on a show for you.
Don’t worry that just watching means less fun. You and your guests will surely be jumping in your seats at certain points during the performance!
Our guide on how to host a dinner party to wow your guests is a definite must-read!