Murder Mystery
An elaborate evening game where teams interrogate leader-characters to solve a mystery acted out at the start of the night.
- Players
- 30–200
- Ages
- 11+
- Time
- 1.5 hr
- Prep
- Lots
- Equipment
- 1 item
What to bring
- Costumes and props
Before the session
- Prepare a murder mystery storyline, for which a board game is a good source
- Recruit a large number of leaders to play the characters
How to play
Leaders act out a murder (or other crime) at the start of the night. Divide into teams and give each the task of solving it. Teams walk around the area interviewing witnesses, played by leaders dressed in character, who give out clues. Teams piece the information together to solve the mystery. Requires significant preparation and a large number of leaders willing to act. Best for ages 15+ and works especially well at camp.
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