These parties are actually becoming more popular and even though you've never been to one, I bet you know someone who has. Don't panic, they really are a lot of fun. Here are some tips for you to help you get the most out of your evening and have the most fun.

1. Do it! Yes! RSVP as soon as possible so your host can know that he/she can count on you to be there and play your part. Most mystery games depend on every guest to show up, so giving notice or bailing out at the last minute would not be a good idea.
2. Study your character. Trust that there are no scripts to memorize with these types of games, but it is always best to show up already knowing about your character. It also helps your confidence to know the name and basics of your character before showing up at the party.
3. Dress up! Costumes help not only you, but everyone else at the party loosen up and play along. Hosts usually take pictures and a lot of mystery game stores like mine, post these pictures on their websites for all to see, so think of your character and dress up the way you think is best. Have fun with it.
4. Be on time. This type of dinner party is not the time to show up fashionably late. Your host should give you a specific time to show up, try to at least be on time, if not be a few minutes early. This is probably the most important tip of all. Remember that is the all just for fun. This evening is just a game. No one expects you to have any acting skills, no one even expects you to put on a good accent (if one is required).
5. Yes & And…What does this mean? Good improvisation requires "yes" and "and". If someone addresses you at one of these dinner parties go along with it! Play along. Run with it! Add to it! If someone comes up to you and asks you to dance, then get up and dance with them (unless the game instructs you not to), add a few moves if you'd like. YOU may not dance, but your character might. When you arrive at the party you and everyone else will be given written instructions on how to behave during the course of the evening…remember that your spouse, best friend, or family member will not behave that way the night of the party. Some people will be instructed to treat you in a way that you do not expect. That's okay…remember, It's just a game. And a pretty darn fun one too.

We sell complete murder mystery dinner party kits for home dinner parties, corporate parties & team building events, and Bed & Breakfast mystery weekends. Games are boxed and ready to ship or custom made just for you at Youdunit Productions.