Host a Summerween Party – Your Quick Guide!
Your Summerween Party Hosting Guide (Yes, It’s a Real Holiday, and It’s Amazing) If you’ve never heard of Summerween, prepare to have your party calendar rocked. Summerween is Halloween’s quirky summer cousin… an unofficial holiday made famous by the brilliant animated show Gravity Falls, where residents celebrate [...]
Summerween Jack-O-Melon Cocktail Ideas
Looking for the ultimate Summerween party drink? These Spiked Jack-O-Melons bring the party and the punch (literally). We love jack-o-melons because they are both cocktail and party decor! Carve your melon like a jack-o’-lantern, mix up one of our deliciously boozy recipes, and get ready to [...]
Tips for Throwing a Kids’ Mystery Party from SHOT!
Here at SHOT, we love throwing a good kids' party. As Creative Director for SHOT, I'm also a single mom of two boys, and our entire line of kids' mysteries was created with my boys in mind. There are individual sections to help kids focus on and learn deductive [...]
How to Host an Interactive Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Halloween is the ideal occasion to blend a delicious dinner with a murder mystery that will keep your guests on the edge of their seats. For an unforgettable experience, throw a Shot In The Dark Mysteries Interactive Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner Party, a format that perfectly combines the thrills [...]
How to Host a Halloween “Mingle” Murder Mystery Party
Halloween is the perfect time to gather your friends for a spooky and unforgettable experience: a murder mystery party! These parties allow guests to interact, solve a crime, uncover hidden secrets, and cast accusations at the end—even if the accusation is against themselves! One of the most popular formats [...]
The Best Murder Mystery Party Games for Halloween 2024!
Get ready to host the ultimate Halloween murder mystery party! With themes ranging from haunted theatres to chilling seances, these murder mystery party games are sure to make your 2024 Halloween unforgettable. Gather your funnest friends, dress up in your best costumes, and unravel the mysteries for a Halloween no [...]
7 Spur-of-the-Moment Party Ideas!
Long weekends are the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family for a spontaneous celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned host or someone new to throwing parties, here are seven (EIGHT!) secrets from the pros at SHOT to help you plan an unforgettable spur-of-the-moment gathering that you and your guests will [...]
Interactive Mingle Mystery vs. Interactive Dinner Party Murder Mystery – Which Should You Choose?
Are you ready to host an unforgettable murder mystery party at home? Whether you're looking to throw a lively cocktail party or an elegant dinner party, we've got the perfect mystery game format for you! At Shot In The Dark Mysteries, our interactive "Mingle" and "Dinner Party" formats have been [...]
How to Throw a Wine and Chocolate Pairing Party
Looking to throw a party that’s both sophisticated and fun? A wine and chocolate pairing party is just the ticket. Not only is it a delightful experience for the taste buds, but it’s also a fantastic way to bring friends together. Plus, it pairs perfectly with our murder mystery party [...]
What to Wear to a Murder Mystery Party
Hosting or attending a murder mystery party is always thrilling, and half the fun lies in creating the perfect outfit for your mysterious character. Choosing the right attire can enhance your experience, making you feel part of the story. Whether you're gearing up for a themed mystery game or a [...]
How To Choose The Perfect Party Venue
Now that you have chosen your theme and set your party date (and still have your sanity in tact!) it’s time to consider your party venue. This can be as simple as saying “My living room”, but may also, depending on your theme/occasion, may require a larger venue to hold [...]
Choosing The Theme of Your Party – The Art of Party Hosting
"While not every party is a theme party, ever party has a theme" - Leigh Clements, Shot In The Dark Mysteries Some people hear the words “theme” and “party” and immediately envision togas or ugly sweaters. And while these certainly are types of party themes, the truth is that every [...]
