Murder Mystery Party Packs
Is this murder mystery party pack suitable for first-time hosts?
Yes! The host guide is intended to give you all the details and
information you would need to host a murder mystery party for the first
time.
What do the difficulty levels mean?
In order to correctly solve a "Medium" difficulty party pack, guests
must employ logic to combine the information from the characters in the
first half of the night to the derived information from the clues.
Can the host play one of the characters in the murder mystery?
As the host, I recommend not assigning a character to yourself if you
can help it. I've found it helpful to have the host available to assist
the flow of the evening and be able to answer "out of character"
questions.
Can I reuse this murder mystery party pack for multiple parties?
The murder mystery party packs are intended for one-time use.
Where do I access my digital download?
Your digital download will be sent directly to the email you provided
upon checkout. If you're having trouble finding it, please check your
spam folder.
How do I plan and prepare for my murder mystery party?
The host guide includes a suggested order of operations for planning the
party, from inviting guests and assigning characters, to finalizing
details and hiding the clues. Additionally, you can check out my blog post for an optional preparation timeline.
Murder Mystery Party Games
Is this murder mystery party game suitable for first-time hosts?
Yes! There are no advance preparations necessary and everything you need is included in the game materials. Perfect for a game night or a party!
How long will the package take to arrive?
Each game is packaged by hand. You can expect it to be shipped within 5-7 business days. If you require a rush order, please reach out and I will do what I can to accommodate your request.
I live in Chicago. Do you have a local pick up option?
Yes! If you live in Chicago, please email me prior to purchasing and I will coordinate local pick up with you.
General Questions
What's the difference between a party pack and a party game?
The party packs are created for hosts to plan an elaborate murder mystery dinner party for ~10-20 guests. They include all the information you'll need to plan and all materials. They require upfront planning and have a heavy play-acting element for guests. It's not recommended that the host plays a character.
The party games are for smaller groups (1-8). They include everything you need to play and require no advance planning. Each player will receive a character, but character information is more surface level. The play is similar to an escape room box and is intended to be played around a table, like a board game. There is no "host."
Hosting Services
What is your pricing for the Lamplit Mysteries hosting service?
Pricing varies depending on seasonality, dates, and event location. Please email me at anna@lamplitmysteries.com for a quote!
Do you offer refreshments along with your hosting services?
Yes, I offer a beverage add-on with my hosting services, if requested.
Chicago Events
How do I get tickets to a Lamplit Mysteries event in Chicago?
Lamplit Mysteries collaborates with Chicago small businesses to host in-person mystery events. Check out the Events tab to look for upcoming events and purchase tickets!