How to Download and Use Shot In The Dark Mysteries’ Digital Invitations

We always recommend getting your RSVPs before purchasing your mystery party package, and have the same invitations you find in your Host Materials folder here, to help with your SHOT mystery party planning! Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Find Your Mystery: Click on the image that matches the mystery party game you are going to throw. The invitation will open in a new browser window. Simply right click and select “download” OR click the little arrow pointing down on the bottom of the screen. If you see some strange formatting or black sections in the boxes, that’s okay – it’s just the way it looks in your browser. Once it’s downloaded, those black sections will disappear.

Step 2: Save it to your computer: Make sure that when you download the PDF file, it ends up somewhere on your computer that you will be able to find it. Usually it will end up in your Downloads folder, but depending on your computer and settings, this can vary. If you have the chance to designate where it will end up, we recommend saving it to your desktop, so you can find and use it easily.

Step 3: Fill in the Details: Most computers have Adobe Acrobat automatically, and this will be the default program your computer uses to open the invitation template. If you receive an error, you may need to install a PDF Reader onto your computer. From there, you’ll see rectangles where you can type in your details like date, time, and location.

Step 4: Save Your Changes: Click on FILE in the top left corner, then hit SAVE. Again, save this somewhere you will be able to find it easily.

Step 5: Send Your Invites: Attach the PDF to an email. When your guests open it, they’ll see all the important info you’ve added.

Step 6: Collect your RSVPs and get ready to host the murder mystery party no one will EVER forget!