Saint Valentine – a man with SERIOUS style.
On February 14th we celebrate love, eat chocolate, buy lingerie and are inundated with images of a small flying baby in a diaper shooting people with arrows.
So You’re Attending a Mystery Party…
Mystery parties are a lot of fun. If you have been invited to a mystery for the first time, you’re in for a real treat. How to play a murder mystery game at a party There has been a murder or a theft! (*gasp*!) But we all know that – that’s the reason we’re getting […]
1920s Slang Terms and Definitions
The Roaring 20’s gave birth to a number of new phrases – some of which are distinct to that era, and some of which are still used today. Here’s a large list of 1920’s slang. Pick a few words and phrases to use at your 1920’s-themed murder mystery party! And don’t forget to check out […]
Types of Do-It-Yourself Mystery Games Cont…
So now that you know about the difference between murder and non-murder mystery parties, kids’ parties and family-friendly games, the next item you need to know about is the FORM of game. There are only three types of mystery games, although they come in many formats depending on the game and the company providing the […]
Types of Do-It-Yourself Mystery Games
There are a number of different types of mystery party games, and the categories vary greatly depending on the company, which can be a bit confusing for someone just starting out with mystery party games. Here we will talk a bit about some of the most common types of mystery party games and what the […]
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party
Welcome to the How to Host a Murder Mystery Party tutorial – also known as Mystery Party 101! Follow the links to learn about exactly what a mystery party game is, how you can host an instant-download mystery party yourself and just how easy it really is to throw a hilariously fun party that no […]
Top New Year’s Eve Party Recommendations
A show of hands… how many people got caught up planning Christmas and let New Year’s Eve fall by the wayside? It’s okay, you can admit it. Around the holidays it’s easy to get focused on the tree, presents and egg nog and forget about December 31st. But then, after the garland has lost its […]
Poison – the uncommon modern-day murder method
I’ll never forget the first time I saw Arsenic and Old Lace. We were about to study the story in my grade 7 Language Arts class and the play was, serendipitously, showing in Calgary. My English teacher jumped at the chance to take those from her class, and I immediately signed up – not because […]
Sorcerer’s Apprentice-Themed Scavenger Hunt Game
It was Caleb’s 10th birthday party so I used he and his friends as guinea pigs for a custom kid’s scavenger hunt mystery format I’ve been wanting to try. The game came with a video introduction and conclusion, three locations and 6 mysteries to solve, all based around his favourite movie, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. They […]
