How to plan a murder mystery dinner party

Want to plan a party for your friends but feel uninspired and bored with the same old dinner parties or barbeques. Put the fun back in dining and wining by arranging a murder mystery dinner party for your friends and family. It is an easy way to bring groups of strangers or acquaintances together with little stress and less awkwardness. By simply purchasing a murder mystery game kit you can entertain basically anyone from your neighbours, colleagues, family to friends.

Planning a murder mystery dinner party

1. Draw up your guest list. Remember at this dinner party you can invite the kids, teenagers and adults. However when selecting your game keep the guest list in mind.
2. Go find your murder mystery game kit and choose one that is suitable for the number of guests, their ages and interests.
3. Find the venue for your murder mystery dinner party. If you’d like you can hold it at your home, a friend’s home or if you’d prefer at a party venue by searching online for party venues.
4. Plan the menu for your mystery dinner party. Many game kits already include menu suggestions; alternatively you can plan your own menu by ordering, purchasing or making the food yourself.
5. If alcohol will be served at your dinner party appoint a designated driver for your guests’ safety or prepare sleeping arrangements for your guests.
6. Mail your invitations at least two to three weeks prior to the date of the party. Include menu, costume ideas, character sheets and directions, address and a telephone number of the venue or your telephone number if you are hosting it at home. Add the RSVP date and the relevant contact person to avoid any mishaps or unexpected surprises.
7. Purchase all the supplies a week before the party. And don’t forget to purchase your own costume.
8. Double check your venue and the arrangements three to four days before the party. Finalise the payment.
9. Prepare the guests’ background information, character sheet and any other necessities that they might require.

Idle Winds is set in the countryside of Gauteng specialising in functions, conferences and dinner parties. The 1989 award winning restaurant offers varied menus for different occasions, and can be tailored to suit your murder mystery dinner party’s menu. Contact Idle Winds now !

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