Create your own California murder mystery!
It seems that every day a new California murder mystery is unveiled. While most people are content to watch the mystery unfold on the evening news, many secretly long to be a detective scouting for clues. How can they get their fix without having to go to the police academy? Many opt to host murder mystery parties!
A mystery party is an easy thing to set up. There are a variety of kits available that plan the dinner and invitations for you. The basic concept behind the parties is simple: each invited guest dresses as a member of the mystery. Over the course of the evening, clues are handed out, and each player tries to keep his or her secrets from the other players. All through the evening, players have a chance to determine who committed the crime and how it happened.
The party kits generally contain several things: detailed instructions for the host, invitations for each guest, clues to distribute through the evening, and a menu for the meal. The menu is usually accompanied by recipes, and most are generally easy to follow. Some even offer several options for each course of the meal to fit every cooking ability level. Most of the foods go along with theme for the evening and have cute names, like Hit on the Head with a Pot Roast and Death by Chocolate Cake.
Even better than the kits is to hire a murder mystery company to come out. One company does Murder Mystery California, in los angeles and other areas. From the Jazz Era of the 20s to the poodle skirts of the 50s, every time period is available from this company for a successful party. Guests are asked to dress as their characters, and it is usually easy to find costume pieces in the closet or in a local thrift store.
Many hosts opt to decorate their home for the party as well. Decorating can be as easy as adding a few streamers to as complicated as switching furniture. One easy way of decorating for your theme is by adding a poster or two to the walls of the main party room. Posters can be found in local art stores inexpensively, and they add a festive touch without breaking the bank.
Being a detective is fun for everyone invited to a murder mystery party. With a little planning, you can have a murder mystery Los Angeles style with actors right in your own backyard!
