Dinner party ideas
41 articles from the Red Herring Games blog.
- Best Fit (Suitability) 54
- Event management 43
- News 44
- Dinner party ideas 41
- Problems and Challenges 34
- Fundraising 24
- Team building 25
- Knowledge Base 21
- Bespoke Kits 20
- Comparisons 16
- Education 13
- Cost and Pricing Questions 15
- Decoration Ideas 12
- Running large group scripts / games 13
- Reviews and Best Options 12
- Kids 10
- From the Authors 8
- Hen Nights 7
- Home 4
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Murder Mystery Weekend: what to expect (and how to pick the right one)
If you’re searching for a murder mystery weekend, then the chances are you’re not looking for a fully immersive experience but rather looking for a fun night out, where you can have the odd drink or two without the worry of driving home afterwards. Spa facilities a bonus (who doesn’t…
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Best Murder Mystery Game for 4-5 Players
Looking for a murder mystery game for 4-5 players? Explore our top picks for small groups, from Bridgerton themes to collaborative case files.
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New Year, No Stress: How to Host a Murder Mystery Party When You Don’t Know Who’s Coming
New Year’s Eve is supposed to be fun. But if you want to host a murder mystery party, it can feel more like juggling flaming torches while trying to guess who will actually turn up on the night! Some friends say “definitely”… then get flu. Others are “maybe”… until the…
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How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Custom Written a Murder Mystery Game?
We recieve an email probably 4–5 times a week, asking us how much it will cost to buy a custom written murder mystery game. So if you’re curious about costs, you’re not alone! As you might expect, it’s difficult to give an exact figure instantly because every custom-written game is…
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If I’m hosting a murder mystery can I play too?
One of the questions we're often asked each week is whether the host can play or whether they need to host. Because of the wide range of different ways of playing murder mystery games and the fact each murder mystery company designs their games slightly differently, we understand totally why…
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What are the main differences between our murder mystery games and some of the others in the internet?
This is a great question and one we're often asked. It's important to recognise that not every company makes games in the same way and because of that, you aren't really comparing apples to apples. Quite often while all games are called muder mystery games - they don't run in…
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Pros and cons to knowing you’re the murderer in a murder mystery game.
We decided early into our game creation that it was going to give a better experience NOT to tell the murderer they’re the murderer at any point in the game. This is primarily because we’re players ourselves and before we started writing our own we had one too many parties…
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Which is the best murder mystery game for me?
You’re thinking of hosting a murder mystery for the very first time? Great! It’s really exciting. But what you’re faced with now is a LOT of options and a lot of different possible websites to buy them from and weirdly not really enough information to help you find the right…
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The Difference between Murder Mystery Party Games and Evidence-based Case File Games and why you’d pick one or the other.
What you get from one company isn't the same as what you get from another which can leave you confused and unsure what to pick.
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Virtual Parties!
How to host a Virtual Party! In this uncertain time of social isolation – there has become a need to socialise while keeping your distance. It seems weird. It seems strange. It’s certainly unprecidented – but as far as we’re concerned – the show must go on… and for us…
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Simpler than the Archers…
It's actually simpler to do than the Archers make it sound. We have all the expertise and provide the drama - you can relax and enjoy yourself. Prices start at £21.99
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Buy experiences not things
Reduce your environmental impact and ensure memorable gifts that will last a lifetime. Buy memories, not clutter... Priced from just £20
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Are you a \”Griller Killer?\”
Summer Events! Summer months are an ideal time to shift the party outdoors! Everyone wants to enjoy the warm evenings outdoors with friends. Being able to host a party in your garden rather than inside brings a whole new dimension to any murder mystery experience. Different lighting, relaxed dining…
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Murder Mystery catering without the hassle
Catering the EASY way with Hello Fresh! When it comes to planning the meal for your murder mystery party, it’s really important to find a menu that’s easy to prepare. The last thing you want as the host is to spend the afternoon of the murder mystery party slaving away over…
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Celebrating St Patrick\’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! If you need an excuse to gather with friends, get a little tiddly and celebrate all things Irish then St Patricks day must have been created just for you. There are all sorts of ideas around the internet to create the perfect St Patrick’s day…
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10 Party Game ideas for New Year for Adults and Teens
Time Filler Games for New Year Parties Whether you just need some quick “time fillers” or are looking for something that will last an entire night – this quick top 10 list of party game ideas will keep adults (and teens) amused while you all wait for the…
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Seen #RHONY? Looking to host your own 1920s themed mystery?
Seen #RHONY? Looking to host your own 1920s themed mystery? Social media is awash with viewers discussing the recent murder mystery episode of Real House Wives of New York. Their game was set in the roaring 20s and used actors to add atmosphere (and a dead body!). If you’ve…
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Death By Dog – Michelle Crowther
Death By Dog – Michelle Crowther The Hound of the Baskervilles is the hugely popular story written by Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle of a savage, black beast that rap aciously haunts Dartmoor. It was serialised in the Strand Magazine between August 1901 and April 1902. In the opening chapters of the book we…
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Murdering Games for small groups
Murdering Games for small groups FINDING THE RIGHT MURDER MYSTERY GAME FOR YOUR GROUP. Some people get a bit nervous when it comes to planning a murder mystery party. They’ve heard all sorts of stories of people having to be “killed” and sitting out of the rest of the…
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Ever wondered what Wine should accompany your Murder Mystery Party? – Find out from the expert!
Thinking of hosting A Bad Vintage? Looking to combine it with a themed wine tasting for double the fun and total immersion and authenticity?
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What have the Romans ever done for me? By Michelle Crowther
What have the Romans ever done for me? By Michelle Crowther I wasn’t much interested in the Romans as a child. The excavation of a Roman Painted House in Dover in 1975 was big news locally and I can remember visiting and learning about underfloor heating, mosaic floors and…
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The game’s a foot by Michelle Crowther
The game’s a foot by Michelle Crowther My love of Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle’s crime novels began when I was 14 and the school’s fiction library was converted into a classroom. With nowhere to move the collection of dusty novels to, the books stayed and the desks arrived. During wet…
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Writing ‘Death at Dodge City’ by Michelle Crowther
Writing ‘Death at Dodge City’ by Michelle Crowther I became interested in the Wild West when I was doing research into gold rushes. I thought Dodge City, synonymous with gun-slinging and lawlessness,would be the perfect setting for a murder mystery. I found myself particularly attracted to the stories…
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Masked Revengers?
Masked Revengers? At Red Herring Games we’re often asked to help source props and costumes for special events. Often if it’s a team building event or last minute private party,accessories are the costumes of choice. It’s far easier to accessorize a guest than it is to provide full fancy…
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How long do you need to plan a murder ystery party?
How long does it take to plan a party? There are no “hard and fast” answers when it comes to this question as it all depends on the type of party you want to host and how involved you want everyone to get. (And also how much fun you want…
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Ever felt like sometimes there\’s just not enough time?
Ever felt like sometimes there’s just not enough time? When you’ve got lots of friends, trying to keep up with them all can sometimes lead to you booking in dinner dates 6 months in advance. A quicker way to touch base with your friends would be to see…
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Murder mystery dinner parties at home – for dummies.
Murder mystery dinner parties at home – for dummies. If this is your first time and you’ve never hosted a murder mystery dinner party before, it’s sometimes quite daunting. We’ve all heard rumours about different parties that have run with various friends or friends of friends… “We all found…
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Looking for a murder mystery suitable for a family with children present.
How can you involve kids in a murder mystery party without ruining the game for everyone? THERE IS NO REASON ANYONE NEED BE LEFT OUT DURING MURDER MYSTERY PARTIES, NO MATTER HOW YOUNG OR HOW OLD THEY ARE. As well as activity packs for children, we’ve been known to…
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5 Quick Tips for Dinner Party Success
Whenever I sit down to plan a meal I always think about serving plates. The dinner plates are immediately in use for the main course.
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A few ideas for dealing with last minute guest cancellations
A few ideas for dealing with last minute guest cancellations Flaky guests are always a problem. Sometimes they go down sick, sometimes their cat dies suddenly, sometimes they just can’t make it due to snow – but when you’ve got a murder mystery dinner party booked and they…
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How to make the most of your murder mystery theme
How to make the most of your murder mystery theme So, you’ve picked your mystery, you have your theme, but what now? Well, basically you can make as much or as little effort as you like. However, from experience, the more effort you make to get your guests…
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5 place setting ideas to jazz up your murder mystery dining table!
5 place setting ideas to jazz up your murder mystery dining table! You’re hosting a murder mystery and you want to create some simple but effective place settings for your guests. There are a number of ways you can do this, but try these for size… 1) Making…
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5 ways to make the most of your crime scene at your murder mystery party!
5 ways to make the most of your crime scene at your murder mystery party! You’ve picked your murder mystery, you’ve invited your guests… but what about the dead body? Aren’t they invited too? Five top tips to creating your crime scene. 1) Find out all you can…
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Tips and review of Murder in the Med
Tips and review of Murder in the Med This review and feedback came courtesy of Honey Moris. We always provide hosting hints and tips – but Honey has come up with a set of her own for “Murder in the Med!” as well! HERE ARE HONEY’S TOP TIPS…
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Are mix and mingle style murder mystery games possible?
Are mix and mingle style murder mystery games possible? One of the most regular requests we’ve had recently has been for mix and mingle parties. Is it possible to do it? The answer is yes. But there are lots of different ways of playing mix and mingle games so…
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How to host Murder mystery games for large numbers of guests
When it comes to running murder mystery games for large numbers of people it’s often a challenge to know what to look for or where to start. Should you look for a script? And if so, how hard will it be to perform it? Will you need actors? Are the…
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Something for the kids
Something for the kids When it comes to entertaining that Tween bracket, those too old for bouncy castles and too young for teen parties – it’s no surprise that our puzzle based children’s mysteries are popular. Pitched at the 7-10 year old age range, they span the gap between…
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Murder mystery fundraising: “Come Die With Me” mystery marathon.
The benefit of these fundraising events is there is no need for actors, venues, catering etc. Individual hosts and run within their own homes.
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Surprise! It’s a murder mystery evening!
All available as a downloadable option so as long as you can print you can decide that morning to change your surprise plans!
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Making favour boxes
Making Boxes Boxes make a great alternative to crackers on the table settings, and work all year around and for every type of event. These boxes are very very simple to make. WHAT YOU NEED: Two sheets of stiff paper or…
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How to make Crackers
Crackers are a great “extra” for murder mystery dinner parties. They aren’t just for Christmas, rather they’re a unique party favour – especially when you make them yourself as you can add in more expensive or themed party favours tailored to your guests. They aren’t difficult to make either. …
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