How to make your own murder mystery
While the Honors Council murder mystery doesn't require those signing up to be part of the mystery, many homemade murder mystery parties have the invitees play their own characters. Here are some tips for putting together a murder mystery:
1. Invite guests who will enjoy it. Authenticity makes it more fun for everyone.
2. As the host, don't be afraid to push your guests in the right direction and away from the kitchen.
3. Create a script. Google it or write your own, but make it realistic and interesting.
4. Make sure that the villain can be discovered with the materials provided.
5. Don't forget the costumes. Walking around in period clothing puts everyone in the right state of mind.
6. Issue invitations early, at least six weeks prior to the event.
7. Secrecy is key. Make sure your guests don't tell others about their characters.
8. Have the guests introduce themselves to others to puzzle out whodunnit.
9. Give out a prize to the person who solves the mystery.
10. Finally, make sure each guest knows the background of their character. That way, the clues and the characters fit together.
Source: wikiHow
Valerie Weingart has been plotting a murder for three years, and this Tuesday, she’s finally going to follow through with her plan.
Weingart, a sophomore vocal and creative writing major, is the chairman of the writing committee for the Ball State Student Honors Council, Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery event at the Ball Honors House.
Student Honors Council President Emily Brumfield created the event to give back to the Honors College community.
Weingart first developed the idea of a murder mystery with her brother, and when the Honors Council needed a theme for an event, Weingart knew what to do and where to have it.
The stately demeanor of the Ball Honors House seemed like the perfect place for an evening of intrigue.
“Most people don’t know what’s going on in the Honors College, it’s still a unique and incredible venue for an event like this,” said Weingart.
Dr. Watson, Irene Adler and Professor Moriarty will also make an appearance at the event, although they may look familiar.
The murder mystery will include roles played by four faculty members.
“This is our first time getting faculty members involved and we’re really excited about the costume ideas,” said Brumfield, a senior pre-med and biology major.
Starting at 7:10 p.m., seven teams of five sleuths will pair up for a 20-minute walkthrough of the house.
Five groups still have spaces open and students outside of the honors college are welcome.
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How to make your own murder mystery While the Honors Council murder mystery doesn't require those signing up to be part of the mystery, many homemade murder mystery parties have the invitees play their own characters. Here are some tips for putting together a murder mystery: 1 Invite guests who will enjoy it. Authenticity makes it more fun for everyone. 2 As the host, don't be afraid to push your guests in the right direction and away from the kitchen. 3 Create a script. Google it or write your own, but make it realistic and interesting. 4 Make sure that the villain can be discovered with the materials provided. 5 Don't forget the costumes. Walking around in period clothing puts everyone in the right state of mind. 6 Issue invitations early, at least six weeks prior to the event. 7 Secrecy is key. Make sure your guests don't tell others about their characters. 8 Have the guests introduce themselves to others to puzzle out whodunnit. 9 Give out a prize to the person who solves the mystery. 10 Finally, make sure each guest knows the background of their character. That way, the clues and the characters fit together. Source: wikiHow |
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