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Murder mysteries can be held in a wide range of venue. The common theme being, that during proceedings a crime (normally a murder) is committed, and by way of a series of deductions from clues left the guests must solve the crime.
Location
Murder mystery can be held anywhere, where the public can gather. home, hotel, local hall, stately home, castle or even on a chartered boat. Imagination and inventiveness of the organiser being the key.
Age
Murder mystery cater for people of all ages, although thought must be given when taking children, a parent being accused of murder, or unexplained screams are not a good idea. there are children friendly mysteries that can be played or purchased.
Ability
Murder mysteries cater for people of all experience, age and ability, as in real life the wider the mix of participant the richer the cast.
Description
Murder mystery is just that, a mystery, it is theatre where the audience are the actors. A whodunit with alibis being made and broken, clues and false clues left, accusations made? and there are always twists to the story line. who has the tell tail stain on there clothing? who declined the red wine at dinner? who had the opportunity to hide the murder weapon in the flower pot? Trust nobody , not even the partner you went with, and you know so well.
Dedication
No committed amount of dedication is necessary with murder mystery, it can be equally enjoyed by an avid follower, or someone doing it for the very first time, so much so that even participants can vary from a super sleuth trying to be the first one who solves the mystery, to a casual bystander observing the antics of all of the other guests. But beware? your lack of interest could be construed as to your guilty secret to the plot.
Potential
Potential is driven by your own success. From perhaps a modest home produced mystery, through the more difficult and time consuming events to a weekend end with guests mixed with actors you have never met before, and a multiple crime to solve.
Closely
Related Activities
Acting, theatre, puzzle solving and real life, mixed with a few surprises?
Cost
Costs can vary from the expense of entertaining a few friends at home and a few pounds for a purchased box of clues and false identities. To accommodation at a hotel for a weekend your food and the costs of some actors portraying hotel workers or fellow guests. these costs probably equate with a visit to the theatre and a hotel stay, which is just what it is.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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