How to Write and Host the Perfect Murder Mystery Party, Part 1

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  • @spookystela4661
    @spookystela4661 9 років тому +156

    Seriously this is so helpful!!
    I'm writing a murder mystery for my 21st birthday and I would be clueless without this

  • @MysteriesontheNet
    @MysteriesontheNet  3 роки тому +21

    You make a Chief Inspector blush with pride.

  • @astraman8974
    @astraman8974 9 років тому +69

    im 15 and im preparing to start writing a mystery novel during my winter brea,so thank you this is really helpful

  • @stuarnott
    @stuarnott 7 років тому +40

    I'm organising a Murder Mystery party for my 9 year old daughter and her friends. This was just the inspiration I needed. Thank you so much! Greetings from London, England! :-)

  • @tonysicily2687
    @tonysicily2687 4 роки тому +23

    Really good tutorial.
    I had written out about 45-50 pages of notes, story plots, motives and character profiles, but was having problems turning this mountain of info into a game. This tutorial is pure gold. Really helpful. With this and your other 6 tutorials in the series I was able to create a structure and finalise the evening. Thank you

    • @SirMrShanks
      @SirMrShanks 3 роки тому +2

      Were you able to host the event?

  • @MysteriesontheNet
    @MysteriesontheNet  3 роки тому +11

    Jonathan, thanks for your question. After the details of the homicide are revealed, the suspects give opening statements that indicate they are under suspicion by authorities. It then becomes apparent that investigators should focus their attention on these individuals and no one else. Happy sleuthing.

  • @Yknow6404
    @Yknow6404 5 років тому +52

    Nobody:
    The voice of God at 1:53:
    *thats not a good enough motive for murder*

  • @dmrobby4309
    @dmrobby4309 Рік тому +4

    Thanks heaps for these videos. I ran a murder mystery having never played one before, and none of the guests had played one. And it went great. Couple hick ups, but pretty good overall.
    And then my brother ran one more recently, and he knocked it out of the park. He asked for a tutorial or reference and I sent him here

  • @SirMrShanks
    @SirMrShanks 3 роки тому +4

    Hi this is great information! I'm Begining to write my first murder mystery party. I'm going to hire out a castle here in Ireland for it once covid has died down. I'm planning on giving my friends a night to remember! Can't wait to learn from you 😁🍀

  • @martinadalton8466
    @martinadalton8466 2 роки тому +2

    This is awesome! Thank you! I'm organizing a murder mystery event for the town I live in and this is giving me some great ideas on how to plan it.

  • @chazzam40
    @chazzam40 6 років тому +9

    Thank you for this video ! I’m writing a murder mystery for my Halloween party - the murder of the billionaire bachelor, set in the 60’s , with a smoke machine and poker table as accessories !

  • @aes0p895
    @aes0p895 Рік тому +1

    I'm not really sure if it was intended to be absurdist humor, but it had me crying with laughter a couple minutes in. Anyway, it's a great guide for mystery design in general, which is what I came here for. Thanks!

    • @MysteriesontheNet
      @MysteriesontheNet  Рік тому +1

      Crime fighting can be rigorous. A little levity is always a welcome relief. Enjoy the series.

  • @Rahmspinatkeks
    @Rahmspinatkeks 4 роки тому +14

    I was looking for a video exactly like this! Thank you so much it really helps a lot...I am writing a mystery dinner about the corona virus but there is no murder involved...it's about who destroyed the anitdot 😁

  • @uku-lorie3087
    @uku-lorie3087 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for sharing! I am now motivated to plan one myself!

  • @mistermagnificence2112
    @mistermagnificence2112 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so so much! I'm so excited to organize my murder mystery. This has been so helpful ✨️🤩

  • @dejanaeh414
    @dejanaeh414 9 років тому +6

    Wow! Thank you! Im going tl be turning 13 and my birthday is somewhat near holloween, so this would be perfect!

  • @camrynprice1136
    @camrynprice1136 4 роки тому +1

    You’re my favorite person rn!! Thank you so much

  • @TheMZsadeBABY
    @TheMZsadeBABY 7 років тому +5

    Thanks for this video. Might you have any tips for a Theft mystery for my wedding? I want to make it around the lines of stolen jewelry at the hotel we are getting ready at. Maybe 6 characters. The maid, bellboy, hairstylist, makeup artist, an aunt, the hotel manager. All who had access to the room and the advantage if a distracted bride. Any input helps. Thanks so much!

  • @Vompzer
    @Vompzer Рік тому +2

    Very nice!! Cute hat btw

  • @steakslapn9724
    @steakslapn9724 7 років тому +8

    these videos are a great help, i am putting the finishing touches on a "1940s mafia speakeasy" murder mystery for a work function. i did mine kinda different every one is going to be given an envelope with their character and their motive and alibi in it. and every one has to interigate/question each other after the murder takes place as well as find hidden evidence i have placed around the area of the party. the way im doing it, the murderer wont even know they're the murderer unless they piece it together. i know the way im doing it isnt the usual, but do you have any tips none the less?

    • @trinityherren4519
      @trinityherren4519 6 років тому

      Tom Critter is there anyway you could send me yours ? i need ideas and hosting a party soon

    • @WalmartRich
      @WalmartRich 8 місяців тому

      How did this go?

  • @timetestedmedia4304
    @timetestedmedia4304 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this! ♥️

  • @oposite6011
    @oposite6011 8 років тому +4

    Thanks mr, I needed to do a school project, I needed to write a detective

  • @deniscoakley7056
    @deniscoakley7056 6 років тому +1

    This is fantastic. Thank you for this.

  • @StoryByte9999
    @StoryByte9999 7 років тому +5

    What about serial killers, Jack?
    I was watching a show called mindhunter which is about the FBI agents who first uncovered what a serial killer was and the big problem they had to tackle was motive. Mainly because serial killers dont have a motive so much as a pathological MO.
    Say you wanted to host a dinner party for friends you enjoy watching horror movies with, and you want to write a mystery around a serial killer. Does a motive need to exist still? If not, would that spike the difficulty way too high?

    • @OrigamiCL
      @OrigamiCL 6 років тому +3

      Timothy Scully If you were to use a psychopathic killer, you would need to give clues about the subject’s deteriorating mental health. Some medicine with his name, physician’s logs, etc. It also may be helpful to, even if there is not a valid motive, provide some cause for a vendetta against the first victim to get the ball rolling. Make the first victim someone the killer knew.

  • @rhiannonb6214
    @rhiannonb6214 4 роки тому +2

    im hosting a murder mystery for online school so students could have fun during their online meetings. thanks!

    • @MysteriesontheNet
      @MysteriesontheNet  4 роки тому

      Outstanding! I’m now hosting online murder mystery parties. (www.playmurdermysteries.com) The world has changed and we have to adapt.

  • @marisadallavalle393
    @marisadallavalle393 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic, thank you!

  • @rollergaminghd1030
    @rollergaminghd1030 8 років тому +20

    This is helpful but you really do look like Sean Connery

  • @srformato
    @srformato 8 років тому +16

    I am writing a Witch Murder Mystery for a 10 year old birthday party for my daughter! Any suggestions!!!

    • @JackPachuta
      @JackPachuta 8 років тому +4

      Keep the plot simple and don't overdue the red herrings for younger people. Build in plenty of interaction.

  • @miriamcq
    @miriamcq 5 років тому +1

    Hello, anyone could explain a little bit more about the means and opportunity? I got the motives down, I think. Do non-suspects need a motive?

  • @jeanniepham3711
    @jeanniepham3711 9 років тому +8

    is it okay if we write about the murder's point of view like what they are thinking about as the investigators try to reveal him/her? I'm writing my murder mystery and i'm having a writer's block and i'm unsure if that's okay
    by the way i'm turning 13 in a few months

    • @MysteriesontheNet
      @MysteriesontheNet  9 років тому +6

      Ash, since you're writing a mystery novel, you can take a unique perspective to your story. A caution: make sure that your "self-talk" is consistent with research into the criminal mind. Some of your readers will be familiar with it and will challenge your plot unless it makes sense with what's known.

    • @jeanniepham3711
      @jeanniepham3711 9 років тому +1

      +Mysteries on the Net thanks I really needed that

    • @Yknow6404
      @Yknow6404 5 років тому +1

      Same! (Only I guess now you’re way older then 13) yeah I want to make one for my birthday

  • @itsabitquiet
    @itsabitquiet 4 роки тому

    Thankyou very much this was helpful, I’m organising a party for only 4 people have you got any ideas of what character could be what for only 4 people?

  • @Apophis68
    @Apophis68 6 років тому

    Extremely helpful, thanks!

  • @Jazzitiswhatitis
    @Jazzitiswhatitis 6 років тому +2

    0:07secs in a wild Meowth appeared! lol

  • @jonathantengbeh3601
    @jonathantengbeh3601 3 роки тому

    Question, so at the beginning of the party do we reveal do we reveal who is a suspect and non suspect? Also if we do reveal it to the audience do we reveal each suspects motive?

  • @LogoMotive11
    @LogoMotive11 7 років тому +1

    thank you this is very helpful

  • @JudetheDude5086
    @JudetheDude5086 2 роки тому

    I’m trying to make a murder mystery game where the host play to but idk how to do that. Do you know how to do that?

  • @bellaskonieczny5674
    @bellaskonieczny5674 5 років тому +6

    skip to 3:43 to miss his red herring rant

  • @harmoen
    @harmoen 5 місяців тому

    How do you ensure that the smoking gun clue does not get discovered/revealed until the right moment?

    • @MysteriesontheNet
      @MysteriesontheNet  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your question. Since I’m the one who drops that clue, I can determine the timing. Regards, Jack

  • @Heavensdaughter7661
    @Heavensdaughter7661 5 років тому +2

    Planning a murder mystery dinner

  • @dreamphoenix
    @dreamphoenix 2 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @jokedenul8696
    @jokedenul8696 9 років тому

    Thank you so much, this is really helpful.

    • @MysteriesontheNet
      @MysteriesontheNet  9 років тому +3

      Joke De Nul
      It's a pleasure to help a fellow sleuth. The CI

    • @rosealexander2121
      @rosealexander2121 8 років тому

      +Mysteries on the Net I would love to attend your Mystery Boot Camp,,, how do I register. Please email me any info. at Gospelrose7811@gmail.com,,,,,, I love your UA-cam videos

    • @MysteriesontheNet
      @MysteriesontheNet  8 років тому

      +Rose Alexander Rose, boot camp info is at www.mysterywritingbootcamp.com. Still room at the June camp.

  • @Nonco-1
    @Nonco-1 5 років тому +1

    Okay but I cannot for the life of me find any source on what exactly a Murder Mystery Dinner Party is. I can only find articles and videos on how to host a MMDP.

  • @robinpayne7452
    @robinpayne7452 4 роки тому

    What is this song!?!?

  • @savannahbanks
    @savannahbanks Рік тому +1

    He looks great but that white triangle of stomach distracts me.