How to Host a Murder Mystery Party Guide
Foulplay murder mystery games are self-hosted, immersive, interactive murder mystery party experiences. Think live-action CLUE meets a mix-and-mingle party! Each game or party lasts between 2-3 hours. Before the game, players receive a murder mystery character profile with a backstory, personality traits, and various goals to accomplish.
Once the game begins, guests "act" as their character, interacting with others and moving through scenarios while investigating, bribing, or blackmailing other characters. Then—spoiler alert—a murder takes place! After that, players receive their Goals and Objectives for the rest of the game. The murderer knows they are the killer and is trying to cover their tracks while the other players are trying to figure out whodunnit! Many players will have secrets of their own to hide.
At the end, there are awards for Best Performer, Costume, and more, and players will have the chance to share their secrets with the rest of the group.
“If you are on the fence about hosting a murder mystery party, do it! And do it with Foulplay. Their breakdown of the game for the host is phenomenal. It’s very easy to read and follow. Foulplay’s format and delivery makes it SO easy to plan that I felt I could handle it the entire time! I know my next Murder Mystery party will be with Foulplay!”
All Our Murder Mystery Game Kits are Available for Instant Download, Meaning No Wait!
Your Guests
Our unscripted games allow players to play their own way and dive into their roles while receiving enough information, plot points, and clues to point them in the right direction. We have plenty of roles for the extrovert and the wallflower alike! Our games are primarily gender-neutral, giving added flexibility for the players and the host.
You as the Host
As a murder mystery party host you can download any of our games instantly and host online or in-person. Every murder mystery game kit has everything you need to set up your party and will walk you through the steps. As host, you can know the murderer's identity, or keep it secret even from yourself! We believe the host should always be able to play! We also include a lot of fun extras such as a Spotify Playlist and Pinterest Boards for inspiration!
Next, you need to pick your game size! All Foulplay murder mystery games are organized by the number of players and there are a variety of themes to choose from for your immersive whodunnit!
Every Murder Mystery Party Kit Comes With:
A Host Guide walking you through all the steps you need to host your game!
Character Profiles and Goals and Objectives
Name Tags
Play Money, Item Cards, and Foulplay Cards
Best Costume, Best Performer, Shadiest Player, and Wealthiest Player Award
Evidence and Solution
A Pinterest Board and Spotify Playlist
BONUS: Instructions on how to host your game online if you choose!
Personalized 1 on 1 Murder Mystery Party Coaching!
Whether it's your first time hosting a murder mystery party or you have a few under your belt, we offer murder mystery party coaching to build your skills and confidence to host a killer party.
Included in Your 1 on 1 Coaching:
1 Foulplay Murder Mystery Game of your choice
Overview of your unique party, theme, and guests
How to assign your players to suspects
How to set up your party for in-person or online play
What to expect as a host during the game and the run of show
How to add those extra touches like decorations, music, and more for an unforgettable party or game night.
For Foulplay murder mystery games only. This is an optional bundle for our Foulplay murder mystery party games. Our games can be self-hosted without support. However, for those who feel they would benefit from a walk-through or are interested in personalized one-on-one coaching and guidance, this is for you!