This blog is a forum for individuals who are writing their own murder mystery parties. Post your questions and comments to find out more about authoring the perfect murder mystery party event.
posted by Jack Pachuta @ 3:29 PM
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Does anyone have a "hot plot" that you'd like to bounce off of other murder mystery wordsmiths? Please tell us about it.
I'm curious! Lately, I've received several requests for interactive murder mystery "scripts" rather than my usual party kits. In your world of intrigue, how would this play (pardon the pun)?
I've hosted three murder mysteries in the past three years which I've written completely from scratch. Typically, I've had between forty and sixty people, and everyone received a custom designed character and clues. I identified about ten people as suspects.
I'm interested in some of your secrets, and specifically if you've ever hosted or written a party that large. My goal is to give everyone a role - some are minor, yes. Every year I've refined my technique and the parties have gotten better, but I have difficulties with info sharing, consistency and ensuring people a) don't lie or make things up and b) reveal what they know.
My largest crowd was 529 people in Iowa. Needless to say, not everyone had a role - only the "suspects." In the two mysteries on my website in which I have "minor roles," I make the characters "walking clues" who know something about the suspects and who need to be interviewed to acquire as much information as possible. I realize that some people like to have open-ended events in which the scenario evolves as the event progresses. My sleuthing mind, though, likes to make sure that all loose ends are tied up and that no one will question the denouement.
I've written, two ,murdery mysteries in the past. Recently, I've been asked to write a murder mystery for someone, who I don't know well, that wants to do something different for a house warming. She wants to use the real identies of teh contractor, and sub-contractors that build the house, who are coming to the house warming, incorporated into a murder mystery. First of all, I would have to assume I can get all of them to participate and show up!
Generally, my parties have been for 18-22 guests. They were written, in a format, where no one knew who done it, and they all had questions, etc. to ask other players. No rehearsals. Although, they take on a life of their own and players have gotten confused at times, we've always had fun!
I've been reading all over the web, at different murder mystery sites, to see if there are interactive parts for more than 18 characters,and how to keep all of them busy, but can't seem to find any.
They all suggest, 8 people act out the murder mystery, and they know who done it ahead of time. I don't want anyone to know who did it. But, I need to know how to handle such a situation. There will be friends, and contractors wives as well.
Any advice?
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