Offer High-Impact Events Without Hiring Actors or Writing Scripts
Murder Mystery Parties for Event Planners & Hosts-for-Hire
If you’re an event planner, professional host, or experience-based business, murder mystery parties give you something powerful: a repeatable, premium event you can sell to multiple clients — without reinventing the wheel every time.
Night of Mystery games are trusted by planners across the country to deliver private parties, corporate events, and public ticketed experiences that are immersive, flexible, and easy to run.
Murder Mystery Party Games for Event Planners
Why Event Planners Love Murder Mystery Events
Murder mysteries are one of the most versatile event formats you can offer. They work across industries, age groups, and venues — and they scale beautifully.
As a planner or host-for-hire, you can:
- Add a unique, interactive experience to your service menu
- Reuse the same professionally written mystery for multiple clients
- Host events in homes, venues, offices, hotels, or rented spaces
- Offer both private bookings and public ticketed events
- Deliver a high-value experience without performers or live actors
This isn’t improv theater — it’s a guided, guest-played experience that puts the spotlight on your clients and their guests.
Perfect For These Types of Events
Event planners and professional hosts use murder mystery parties for:
- 🎉 Private Parties (birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations)
- 🏢 Corporate Events (team building, retreats, holiday parties)
- 🎟️ Public Ticketed Events (hosted at venues or pop-up locations)
- 🤝 Client Appreciation Nights
- 🏨 Hotel & Venue Partnerships
- 🧳 Destination & Retreat Experiences
If your business is built around creating memorable events, this format fits right in.
How Hosting Works: Planner-Friendly
You don’t need actors, rehearsals, or production staff.
Here’s how planners typically run events:
1️⃣ Choose the Right License
Most planners use a for-profit multi-use or annual license, allowing them to host the same mystery multiple times for different clients.
2️⃣ Download Your Mystery Kit
Each game includes character roles, host instructions, evidence, timelines, and optional extras.
3️⃣ Customize for Your Client
Assign characters, choose costumes or themes, and tailor the experience to the group size and setting.
4️⃣ Host & Facilitate
Guests play the characters themselves. You guide the flow, reveal clues, and keep the energy high.
5️⃣ Get Paid
Charge per guest, per event, or bundle the experience into your overall event pricing.
✔ No acting experience required
✔ No memorizing scripts
✔ Works for 6 guests or 100+ participants
How Hosting a Murder Mystery for Profit Works
One of the biggest advantages for planners is reusability.
With the appropriate license, you can:
- Run the same mystery for multiple clients
- Host recurring public events
- Partner with venues to co-host ticketed nights
- Build themed packages (1920s, holiday, tropical, corporate, etc.)
Many planners treat murder mysteries as a signature experience they’re known for — not a one-off event.
Licensing for Event Planners - Clear & Simple
Because these are copyrighted games, event planners use a for-profit license that matches how they operate.
Common planner options include:
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Multi-Use Annual License – perfect for planners hosting multiple events throughout the year
This allows you to legally host, charge clients, and promote murder mystery events as part of your business offerings.
👉 View Event Planner Licensing Options
Trusted by Planners Nationwide
Event planners choose Night of Mystery because:
- The games are professionally written and field-tested
- Instructions are clear and easy to follow
- Guests stay engaged the entire event
- The experience feels polished and premium
Planner feedback often includes:
- “A huge hit with our clients.”
- “Easy to run and incredibly engaging.”
- “We added this as a recurring offering.”
Just a few event planners that use our games
Frequently Asked Questions About Hosting Murder Mystery Parties for Profit
Yes. Businesses, venues, and event organizers can legally charge tickets or event fees when they purchase the appropriate for-profit license. This license allows you to host murder mystery events as a paid experience at your location or for clients.
Murder mystery parties are commonly hosted by:
- Restaurants, breweries, wineries, and bars
- Inns, bed and breakfasts, and resorts
- Event planners and professional hosts
- Nonprofits running fundraising events
- Companies hosting team-building or client events
If you host events or experiences, a murder mystery can be adapted to your space and audience.
No. Night of Mystery games are guest-played experiences. Your guests take on the character roles themselves, and the host simply guides the event using the provided instructions. No acting experience or outside performers are required.
Night of Mystery offers games for small groups of 6 and scalable formats that work for 20, 30, or even 100+ participants, depending on the game and event format. Many businesses run multiple tables or concurrent groups during larger ticketed events.
Yes. Businesses and organizations across the U.S. and internationally host murder mystery events in restaurants, breweries, inns, event spaces, offices, and community venues. The games are location-flexible and can be hosted anywhere guests can gather.
Most murder mystery events run 2–3 hours, making them ideal for dinner events, evening entertainment, or corporate gatherings. Inns and resorts often expand the experience into multi-day murder mystery weekends.
Each game includes:
- Character roles for guests
- A host guide with step-by-step instructions
- Evidence, clues, and story materials
- Optional party extras (decor, menus, signage, etc.)
Everything is delivered digitally, allowing for easy download and preparation.
Qualified nonprofits can purchase a nonprofit license, which allows them to host ticketed fundraising events, donor appreciation nights, and community fundraisers. This option is discounted and designed specifically for nonprofit use.
Yes — with the appropriate multi-use or annual for-profit license, event planners can reuse the same murder mystery game for different clients, locations, or events, making it a scalable service offering.
No. The games are designed for first-time hosts and experienced event organizers alike. Clear instructions, timelines, and optional planning tools make it easy to run a smooth, engaging event — even if you’ve never hosted one before.
Absolutely. Many restaurants, breweries, inns, and venues use murder mystery events to:
- Increase attendance on slow nights
- Create advance ticket sales
- Encourage repeat visits
- Boost food, beverage, and package sales
These events give customers a reason to plan ahead and choose your venue.
Yes. Murder mystery games are widely used for team-building, employee engagement, and company parties. They encourage communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in a relaxed, entertaining environment.
Yes. Night of Mystery provides planning guides, marketing tips, and hosting resources. Businesses and nonprofits may also have their events featured on our community events page, helping promote ticket sales and visibility.
Start by considering:
- Group size
- Audience (clean vs adult themes)
- Event type (ticketed, fundraiser, private, corporate)
- Space and time frame
From there, you can browse recommended games or explore use-case guides tailored to your industry.
Why Thousands of
Hosts Choose Night of Mystery
- 128,000+ satisfied customers
- Downloadable kits you can start using today
- Priority support for business customers
- Wide selection of themes, genres & difficulty levels
- Trusted by companies, nonprofits, and planners worldwide
Hear What Our
Customers Say!
“This was the BEST team event we’ve ever done. It was inclusive, creative, and so easy to execute with your kit. Everyone had a blast!”
“I’ve had three parties over the years. This year we will be doing it again! Normal parties have their groups. High school over there, church over there, family over there. Well with the murder mystery dinner there is none of that. Plus your free to not be you for the night. Every party has been a success! Last one we had over 100 people come.”
“I purchased the Night Of Mystery packet for a work team building event. All of my co-workers said it was the best team event they’ve been to. The packet was very straightforward and had so many ideas and tips to help make running the event super simple. Highly recommend!”
