Murder mystery articles

These are murder mystery articles - discussions on different aspects of murder mystery games. Enjoy! 

The Different Types of Murder Mystery Games

In this article I explain the differences between the different forms of murder mystery party game - dinner theatre, interviewing suspects, turn-based parties and interactive murder mystery games.

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Free Murder Mystery Games

Here I explain why there are so few free murder mystery games around, and how it is possible, with a bit of effort, to get a game for free.

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Fund Raiser Ideas

Murder mystery parties are a great way to raise funds for charity. Here I've got a few hints and tips if you're planning on hosting a murder mystery party for your fund raiser.

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Four tips to help you throw a fantastic murder mystery theme party

Kelly Rockey from StarCostumes.com has kindly written this article with four great tips for throwing a fantastic murder mystery party.

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Interactive Murder Mystery Games - 10 reasons why I love them so much

Interactive murder mystery games are my favourite types (which is why Great Murder Mystery Games is devoted to them). Here are 10 reasons why I enjoy them so much.

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Profitable Murder Mystery Games

The murder mystery parties here on Great Murder Mystery Games are for domestic (ie, home) use only. They're aimed at people hosting parties for their friends and families, and doing it in their homes. If you do want to charge an entry fee to your party, then things are a little different: you will need a commercial licence.

In Profitable Murder Mystery Games I explain how you might earn money from murder mystery games - and provide some tips.

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Selling your murder mystery party game

So you've written a murder mystery party game and you want to sell it? Here are my tips for both selling it to a publisher or selling it yourself.

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Treasure Hunts - Stations

When I was growing up, the best part of Christmas was always the treasure hunt. Here I've explained "Stations" - a simple treasure hunt suitable for any party, not just Christmas.

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Great Murder Mystery Games

Don't know where to start?

Here's my suggested quick route through the site:

Step 1 - Go to "Choosing a Game" to choose the game that suits your party best.

Step 2 - Review the "Tips for Hosts" for helpful advice.

Step 3 - If you want to keep up to date with the latest murder mystery game news, click on my "What's New" page.

Step 4 - Once you've had your party - tell me how it went! Click here to tell me your murder mystery party story."