Select a theme that matches your party style and guest preferences.

Pick a date that works for most guests and allows enough time for preparation.

Decide how many guests to invite based on your game and space available.

Send themed invitations with all the essential details about the party.

Match each guest with a character that suits their personality. Every digital murder mystery kit includes unique, hand-written characters to fit each theme. See our individual product pages for sample characters within each of our 35+ themes!

Create a menu that complements your theme and accommodates dietary needs.

Transform your space with decorations that bring your theme to life.

Print character sheets, clues, and any other materials needed for the game. Bonus points for distributing the character packets to your guests in advance!

Send character information and instructions to guests before the party. While This step can technically wait until the day of the party, we recommend sending out your character packets in advance so guests have time to look through their information, get a costume, and get into character! The more the guests invest in their characters, the more fun the party will be! Each character packet includes: 1. Basic character description 1. Deeper Character Background 3. Relationships With Other Characters 4. Share Information 5. Hide Information

Welcome your guests, set the scene, and guide them through the mystery. We include comprehensive instructions with each of our games in our Host Guide-- complete with instructions for how to host and play along, because we believe that planning a party should be just as stress-free and fun as going to one!