Day 24: Killer Keepsakes – Murder Mystery Party Awards
It’s Day 24 of our 31 Days of the Ultimate Halloween Mystery, and tonight we’re raising the stakes with a finishing touch your guests will die for — murder mystery party awards!
Ending your party with a little ceremony gives everyone one last laugh, plus a memory they’ll take home. Whether you’re hosting a spine-chilling Halloween bash or a glamorous whodunnit soirée, awards add the perfect dramatic finale.
Today we’ll show you how to hand out Best Actor, Super Sleuth, Best Costume, and Most Money awards — plus a few bonus murder mystery prize ideas to make your night unforgettable.
Why Add Awards to Your Mystery Party?
Think of awards as the encore after the curtain falls. They:
- Keep your guests engaged until the very end.
- Reward guests for leaning into their characters.
- Create funny, Instagram-worthy moments.
- Give everyone a sense of closure and celebration.
At Night of Mystery, every one of our party kits already includes printable award certificates — so you’ll be ready to host your own spooky spotlight ceremony without any extra prep.
Award Categories Your Guests Will Love
🕵️ Super Sleuth
For the guest who cracked the case (or came eerily close). This is the award for the brainiac detective in the room who spotted every clue.
🎭 Best Actor
Every cast needs a star. Celebrate the guest who delivered lines with dramatic flair, stayed in character all night, or added over-the-top theatrics.
🧛 Best Costume
Perfect for a Halloween murder mystery party — reward the guest who went all out with their spooky or stylish look. From vampires to villains, this one’s a crowd favorite.
💰 Most Money
If your mystery game includes money, bribes, or in-game currency, reward the hustler who racked up the biggest stash. It always gets laughs!
👉 Other mystery party awards you can add: Most Suspicious, Best Alibi, or Deadliest Laugh.
How to Present Your Murder Mystery Awards
- Printable Certificates – Use the ones included in your Night of Mystery kit, or add your own spooky spin with Halloween fonts and borders.
- Trophies & Trinkets – Dollar store skeleton hands, mini magnifying glasses, or faux gold statues make fun, budget-friendly props.
- Edible Prizes – Candy-filled evidence bags, spooky cupcakes, or even a “poison” cocktail for the winner.
Pro Tip: Hand out awards in character. Let the detective, host, or murderer announce the winners — it keeps the theatrics alive until the final curtain call.
The Final Curtain
With awards, your guests won’t just leave talking about the shocking murder reveal — they’ll be bragging about their Super Sleuth status or showing off their “trophy” long after the party ends. And since every Night of Mystery game comes with award certificates built in, all you need to do is cue the applause and dim the lights.
Day 24 is complete, but our countdown isn’t over. Tomorrow we’ll conjure up another spellbinding party extra to keep your Halloween mystery unforgettable.
👉 Want even more murder mystery party ideas? Browse our Murder Mystery Party Kits to plan the ultimate Halloween night of suspense, laughs, and unforgettable memories.
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