Games for Large Groups
Looking for murder mystery games for large groups?
Lucky for you we have a number of play formats, designed specifically as games for large groups, for you to choose from. The game styles below range from twelve to 500+ guests, from a DIY evening to Dinner Theatre, or games played across multiple rooms in a large venue.
If you’re not sure which format of game you want, check out our quick guide to murder mystery games for large groups below!
Dinner Party Style Games for Large Groups
These games are an adaptation of a dinner party kit and are designed for DIY evenings. If you’ve run a dinner party before – then this is the easiest format to understand as they run in exactly the same way.
The cast can be audience members as you need no prior rehearsal, and they are not explicitly told in their booklets they are the murderer. So everyone can take part and have fun.
These types of games work best with audience numbers between 12 and 80.
Skit & Clue Based Games for Large Groups
These are usually performed by seven cast and the mystery is solved in teams.
Teams watch 2-3 short skits and swap written clues during the course of the evening.
These games are immensely popular, as there is very little preparation, rehearsal or props required.
If needed the cast can act “script in hand” and if they do not read any accompanying material they too can become part of the audience as they don’t need to find out “who dunnit”.
These types of games work best with numbers between 50 and 250.
Dinner Theatre Style Games for Large Groups
These games are designed to be run over a formal dinner, and are what most people recognise as a murder mystery evening you would attend in a hotel setting.
The game requires 5/6 cast and they need to have several rehearsals together before the performance, as well as the confidence to learn their character background and ad lib for questions they will be asked by the guests.
These games work best with audience numbers between 30 and 160.
Multi-Room Games for Large Groups
These are not sit-down events and are great for fundraising, small bed and breakfasts or large hotels wanting to make the best use of their space and invite maximum participants.
These games are hugely popular as they require guests to really get into the whole interrogation thing and are, of course, great fun.
These games work well with numbers between 50 and 500.
Interactive Mystery Games for Large Groups
These mysteries are written so that they can be run using just 2 “fully in the know”. They are designed to include the audience in suspect roles, and include roles for 6 members of the audience who read out the scripts “Script in hand” while the rest of the audience are given pre-scripted questions to ask them and evidence to review during the event.
This style of games are perfect for groups who already know each other and see their colleagues and friends in different roles, they also work exceptionally well with strangers and are
These games work well with numbers between 12-80 guests.
Found the right murder mystery games for your large group?
Now you need not look any further! Whether you prefer a dinner party style, skit and clue-based format, dinner theatre atmosphere, or multi-room setup, we have something for every occasion. With options suitable for groups of 12 to 500+, there’s no shortage of excitement and intrigue.
Simply make your selection from the options above and get ready to unleash your inner detective with friends, family, colleagues and guests. You can contact us for more information on how our games are organised. Let the games begin!