And don't worry: In the vast majority of cases, there's no special technical skills like "side chatting" necessary-you simply run through a pre-prepared script together, letting the mystery unfold. But if you're writing your own story line or buying a kit and hosting yourself, make sure to email instructions and character scripts ahead of time. If you're working with a service, don't worry about any prep work-their host will do it for you. (It's much more fun if everyone sets the scene by hanging up their own decorations, too).
And, for the best experience, encourage your fellow players to review their part beforehand and dress in character for the occasion. (Duration depends largely on the amount of participants.) You can also turn it into a dinner party complete with pumpkin cocktails and creative finger foods-just send around a suggested menu first so all of the guests can feel included. No matter which route you go, plan to set aside somewhere between one to two hours for the big event. Though totally doable, there is a downside: It takes a lot more leg work, since you'll have to dig deep into your imagination to create your own story line, then assign the cast, and guide participants through the puzzle. Of course, you can also go the free route, crafting the entire virtual murder mystery yourself, including everyone's character descriptions. Then, you'll send out the instructions provided for you-typically via email or an easy upload service like Dropbox. If you're hosting, all you have to do is pick your theme-from '80s prom gone wrong to intercontinental assassins-buy a kit, get a group together, set a date and time, and make sure you all have access to the internet and a singular streaming platform like Zoom or Google Hangouts. Sound intriguing, but worry your (or Aunt Susan's) technological skills aren't up to snuff? Virtual murder mystery parties for adults are actually fairly inexpensive (expect to spend about $30 to $40 for self-hosted games) and easy to organize, thanks to an emergence of live hosted services and downloadable packages. Though these COVID-friendly ideas largely cropped up in 2020 when more were isolating at home, these virtual parties are here to stay, because they're just as much fun, you can celebrate with anyone, anywhere-and, hey!-you don't even have to get out of your pajamas if you don't want to.
This interactive online game night isn't your typical Zoom happy hour.
If you've already watched every Halloween movie and hit your nearby spooky festivals, but you still haven't settled on a Halloween party theme, look no further than a virtual murder mystery party.
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