Murder mystery party guides
Straight answers for murder mystery party hosts: kits for 4 to 20 people, holiday and birthday parties, how it works, how long it takes, and what is in a kit.
- A custom murder mystery party with your friends as the suspects
How to get a murder mystery party kit written around your real guests: their names, one detail about each, your theme and your exact headcount, from $19.99.
- How a murder mystery party works, step by step
A plain walkthrough of a murder mystery party: the booklets, the rounds of mingling and clues, the accusation ballots and the reveal, plus how party mode runs it.
- How long a murder mystery party takes
A murder mystery party runs 1 to 4 hours depending on length: Quick 1-2 hours, Classic 2-3 hours, Epic 3-4 hours. Plus how long prep takes and when to start.
- How many people you need for a murder mystery party
A Gather & Gasp murder mystery works for 4 to 20 players. Here is the sweet spot, how odd numbers work and what to do if a guest cancels at the last minute.
- What comes in a murder mystery party kit
Exactly what is in a Gather & Gasp murder mystery kit: host guide, character booklets, QR name tags, ballots and party mode, and how standard and premium differ.
- Who knows who the killer is in a murder mystery party
Who knows the killer in a murder mystery party? The killer does, and so does anyone who reads the host guide. How to keep the surprise and whether the host can play.
- How to host a murder mystery party for 6 people
Six guests is a good size for a murder mystery. Here is how to pace it, whether to play yourself, and how to get a 6-player kit written for your group from $19.99.
- How to host a murder mystery party for 8 people
Eight guests gives a lively murder mystery without chaos. Learn how to pace it, seat it and feed it, and get an 8-player kit written for your group from $19.99.
- How to host a murder mystery party for 10 people
Ten guests is a strong size for a murder mystery. See how to pace rounds, arrange the room, handle food, and get a 10-player kit written for your group from $19.99.
- How to host a murder mystery party for 12 people
Twelve guests make a big, lively murder mystery. Get tips on pacing, rooms, food and cancellations, plus a 12-player kit written for your group from $19.99.
- How to host a murder mystery party for 16 people
Sixteen guests need a plan: more room, longer rounds and clear structure. Here is how to host a 16-player murder mystery, with a kit written for you from $19.99.
- How to host a murder mystery party for 20 people
Twenty is the largest murder mystery Gather & Gasp writes. Learn how to run a 20-player party with structure, space and food, with a custom kit from $19.99.
- How to host a Christmas murder mystery party
A Christmas murder mystery party works best with a festive setting, a campy tone and an early invitation. Gather & Gasp writes a kit for your group from $19.99.
- How to host a New Year's Eve murder mystery party
Time a New Year's Eve murder mystery so the reveal lands before midnight. Gather & Gasp writes a kit for your exact group, ready in 15 to 25 minutes, from $19.99.
- How to host a Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving murder mystery
Fit a murder mystery around a big Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving meal: when to eat, when to play and what to cook. Kits written for your group from $19.99.
- How to host a Valentine's or Galentine's murder mystery
A Valentine's or Galentine's murder mystery works for couples, singles and friends. Gather & Gasp writes a kit for your exact group, ready in 15 to 25 minutes.
- A printable Halloween murder mystery party for adults
A Halloween murder mystery party kit for adults, written for your exact group and ready to print at home in about 15 to 25 minutes. Kits start at $19.99.
- A birthday murder mystery party starring the guest of honor
How to run a murder mystery birthday party: pick a role for the birthday person, personalize every character, and fit cake in. Kits from $19.99.
- A murder mystery party for a bachelorette weekend or night out
How to host a bachelorette murder mystery: keep it campy, make the bride the star, and write it for 6 to 16 friends. Printable kits from $19.99.
- How to run a murder mystery around a seated dinner
How a murder mystery dinner party works: tie rounds to courses, pick Quick, Classic or Epic, and keep food moving. Printable kits from $19.99.
- A family-friendly murder mystery party for teens
How to host a murder mystery party for teens: choose the Campy tone and Casual difficulty, keep it affectionate, and print it at home. From $19.99.
- A murder mystery for the office holiday party
How to run a murder mystery at a work holiday party: keep it inclusive, fit it in a time box, and write it for your team. Kits from $19.99.
- A virtual murder mystery for a remote or hybrid team
How to run a murder mystery on a video call: private character links for everyone, rounds that unlock on phones, and a 1 to 2 hour format that fits a team event.
- Boxed vs printable murder mystery kits: which should you buy?
An honest comparison of boxed murder mystery games, pre-written printable kits and custom-written kits: cast size, personalization, wait time and price.
- A printable murder mystery game for adults: what to look for
What makes a good printable adult murder mystery, how Gather & Gasp kits work, and printing tips for paper size, color and name tags. Kits from $19.99.
- Murder mystery party ideas, sorted by mood
Murder mystery party theme ideas sorted by mood: spooky, glamorous, funny, sci-fi, historical and holiday, plus custom settings. Kits from $19.99.
- How to host a murder mystery party on a budget
Host a murder mystery party for less: a kit from $19.99 for the whole party, print at home, wear costumes from your closet and make food a potluck.
- How to host a last-minute murder mystery party
Hosting a murder mystery tonight or tomorrow? A kit is usually ready in 15 to 25 minutes, prints at home, and guests can use phone links. From $19.99.