Step-by-Step Guide: What’s Included in a Murder Mystery Kit - My Mystery Kit

Step-by-Step Guide: What’s Included in a Murder Mystery Kit

Planning a murder mystery party? Our murder mystery kits have everything you need to create an unforgettable evening. From detailed guides to customisable materials, dive into the excitement of hosting with ease. Take a look at what's included in our kits!

1. Confirmation Email with a Link to Our Customisation Portal

Once you've made a purchase, you’ll receive an order confirmation email along with a customisation link. This email includes a link to the:
  • Host guide
  • Invitations
  • Guide on how to best assign your guests to characters
  • Customisation portal
Make sure to:
  1. Read the Host Guide 
  2. Send out your invitations and confirm your RSVPs
  3. Read the Character Assignment Guide
  4. Commence your customisations

2. Customisation Portal

This is an online form that automatically embeds your customisations throughout the kit. In this form, you assign your guests to characters and then add in their customisations. These customisations do not alter the plot but add a fun twist to the night!

3. Link to Google Drive

Your customisations are automatically added to all PDFs, and you’ll receive a link to your Google Drive. My Mystery Kits are digital downloads, so print everything in this folder before your event. The folder includes:

4. Host Guide

Read this thoroughly for information on the event rundown, how to structure your evening, and what you need to print.

5. Character Profiles

Send these digitally to your guests before the event. Each profile outlines the character's personality, key relationships, and secrets. Avoid reading other guests' profiles to maintain the mystery.
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Everything Below Should Be Printed for the Event
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6. Name Tags

Print these out and attach safety pins or create your own using sticky paper. Distribute them at the start of the event.

7. Character Summary Cards

Give each guest their half-page Character Summary card upon entry. This summary includes key points on relationships, known information, and secrets to keep. Many of your customisations are included in this document.

8. Speeches

There will be an in-character opening speech and a detective speech throughout the night.

9. Starting Objectives

After the welcome speech, guests receive their Starting Objectives, detailing each character's missions and secrets to uncover before the murder.

10. Post Murder Objectives

After the murder, guests receive envelope #2 with their Post Murder Objectives, outlining actions to take, secrets to keep, and discoveries to make.

11. Evidence

Each kit will have 5+ pieces of evidence for guests to analyse. Make sure to print all the evidence as these are critical for solving the mystery.

12. Final Accusations and Awards

Guests complete a printed form indicating who they think the murderer is and the motive. They also vote for Best Dressed, Best Detective, and Best Performer. Awards are provided.

13. Solution

The detective reads the solution speech to reveal the murderer!

With all these resources and guides, My Mystery Kit makes hosting a murder mystery party straightforward and enjoyable. From start to finish, you'll have everything you need to create an unforgettable evening, allowing you to focus on the fun and excitement with your guests. Enjoy a seamless hosting experience and dive into a night of mystery with ease!

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