You're invited to the holiday party of the year! Betty Crosby, wife of famous football star Joseph Crosby, is hosting her annual Christmas Party fundraiser in her home. This year's theme is Winter Wonderland, and celebrities and society's elite are vying for an invitation.
The Winter Wonderland Murder Mystery
He sees you when you’re sleeping. With the January Mayoral election looming, long time mayor Ed Hanson is about to make his last public appearance of the year, dressed as Santa Claus at Eva Alpha’s Christmas party.
The Santa Strangling Murder Mystery Party
High up in The Alps, a group gathers to enjoy the stunning views, romantic atmosphere and, of course, the best skiing in the world. As the group settles into the chalet, a gruesome discovery is made: A man lies dead outside the chalet, struck and stabbed with a set of ski poles!
Murder in the Alps Murder Mystery Party
Murder Mystery Party Games… and all that jazz!
“True Investigation” Mingle Mysteries, direct from the company that changed the murder mystery game industry!
Are you looking for an easy, hassle-free murder mystery investigation game to suit your unique party? You’ve come to the right place! Our mysteries create an actual investigation at your party, no silly stunts or ridiculous lines, just straight-up sleuthing to find who had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the murder or theft. Your guests will be questioning one another, not breaking their backs in a limbo contest, and instead of bobbing for apples or performing the Running Man, they will be proving just how clever they are.
Why Choose Shot In The Dark Mysteries?
The Original Mingle Mystery Investigation
No scripts, rounds or silly stunts; a genuine investigation that gets your guests sleuthing as a detective would, searching for the person who had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the murder.
The Host Can Be A Suspect
We hosts work hard to throw parties, and we believe that you, as the host, should be able to take on a suspect role if you choose and solve the mystery as well. You should get to have just as much fun as your guests!
The Best Customer Service
This is not just some hobby we do in our spare time. Mystery parties are ALL we do – we eat, sleep and breathe this company, and we pride ourselves on being here to serve our clients worldwide through email and live chat.
Folks who have spent many Sundays sitting in the same church but never spoke got together and laughed and whooped it up!
A GREAT evening!
Shannon
This was our 5th time hosting one of your mysteries and we always have such a blast!
Thank you for what you do!
Amy, 5 time repeat client
I just wanted to say thank you for your great customer service and brilliant game.
This was the first time I have hosted anything like this! I can’t wait to host anyone one.
Jordan
The game was so much fun.
Thanks for all your help!
Deb Berger
Seriously can’t thank you guys enough! I purchased my first mystery and it will not be my last!
Shot in the Dark made everything so easy!
Darcee
Great story. Everyone got SO into their characters and we had tons of great feedback.
Definitely have to do another one.
Jennifer
Fabulous night of fun!
Can’t wait to pick and organise the next one later this year!
Lynne
Your company has been wonderful to us and so very accommodating too.
Thanks again.
Alice, Repeat Client
Another great party in the books! Thanks again!
Lisa Marie
We loved the freedom of the mingle format.
Keep up the good work, we’ll be back next year!
Sara Haviland
We had a great time in OZ tonight!
Thank you for another great party!
Kristi
Two days after the disco party and my guests are already asking for mystery #3.
Thank you so much for everything.
Michelle, Repeat Client
I was so pleased to find your company, before that I did the BOX murders, yours are SO much better.
EVERYONE waits to be invited.
Desiree, 3 Time Repeat Client
We had a great time, an even better time than any of us thought we were doing this.
We will definitely be doing it again!
Kristi
I am planning my 7th annual murder mystery party.
All have been yours!
Meaghan, A LOT of SHOT mysteries!
It really was a blast!
We are still going back and forth in text messages today about how much fun we had together.
Samantha
It was hysterical, [the guests] all ended up in a big accusation group accusing each other of what they knew!
It was like that scene in every murder mystery show!
Duncan
The teachers went to the dollar store for crowns and feathers and what not.
We also have them awards at the end like Oscars and took their photos.
Alice
We had a blast last night celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary.
Murder at the Winery was our first SHOT party, but it won’t be our last!
Kimberly
We transformed a local bar into The Half Moon Club and hosted an event for over 50 people!
It was the bees knees doll! Thanks for making this awesome event possible.
Christine
Murder at the Derby was AMAZING! We had such a good time!
Thank you for such a wonderful party!
Scott, repeat client
So helpful! I was very excited to find your site as birthday parties genuinely make me want to weep.
Whereas these are so vast and varied and fun!
Jodie
Love your Mystery parties!
Had two so far for New Year’s Eve!
Scott, Repeat Client
We love your mysteries and we had so much fun at our last party this new years doing the 80s prom!
Can’t wait for the next one!
Ashley
The SHOT! Format Explained
Get in Touch!
Murder Mystery Party Games… and all that jazz!
“True Investigation” Mingle Mysteries, direct from the company that changed the murder mystery game industry!
Are you looking for an easy, hassle-free murder mystery investigation game to suit your unique party? You’ve come to the right place! Our mysteries create an actual investigation at your party, no silly stunts or ridiculous lines, just straight-up sleuthing to find who had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the murder or theft. Your guests will be questioning one another, not breaking their backs in a limbo contest, and instead of bobbing for apples or performing the Running Man, they will be proving just how clever they are.
Why Choose Shot In The Dark Mysteries?
The Original Mingle Mystery Investigation
No scripts, rounds or silly stunts; a genuine investigation that gets your guests sleuthing as a detective would, searching for the person who had the motive, means and opportunity to commit the murder.
The Host Can Be A Suspect
We hosts work hard to throw parties, and we believe that you, as the host, should be able to take on a suspect role if you choose and solve the mystery as well. You should get to have just as much fun as your guests!
The Best Customer Service
This is not just some hobby we do in our spare time. Mystery parties are ALL we do – we eat, sleep and breathe this company, and we pride ourselves on being here to serve our clients worldwide through email and live chat.
We loved the freedom of the mingle format.
Keep up the good work, we’ll be back next year!
Sara Haviland
We had a blast last night celebrating our 18th wedding anniversary.
Murder at the Winery was our first SHOT party, but it won’t be our last!
Kimberly
I just wanted to say thank you for your great customer service and brilliant game.
This was the first time I have hosted anything like this! I can’t wait to host anyone one.
Jordan
Love your Mystery parties!
Had two so far for New Year’s Eve!
Scott, Repeat Client
We had a great time, an even better time than any of us thought we were doing this.
We will definitely be doing it again!
Kristi
Fabulous night of fun!
Can’t wait to pick and organise the next one later this year!
Lynne
Another great party in the books! Thanks again!
Lisa Marie
We transformed a local bar into The Half Moon Club and hosted an event for over 50 people!
It was the bees knees doll! Thanks for making this awesome event possible.
Christine
It was hysterical, [the guests] all ended up in a big accusation group accusing each other of what they knew!
It was like that scene in every murder mystery show!
Duncan
I am planning my 7th annual murder mystery party.
All have been yours!
Meaghan, A LOT of SHOT mysteries!
The game was so much fun.
Thanks for all your help!
Deb Berger
I was so pleased to find your company, before that I did the BOX murders, yours are SO much better.
EVERYONE waits to be invited.
Desiree, 3 Time Repeat Client
This was our 5th time hosting one of your mysteries and we always have such a blast!
Thank you for what you do!
Amy, 5 time repeat client
We love your mysteries and we had so much fun at our last party this new years doing the 80s prom!
Can’t wait for the next one!
Ashley
Folks who have spent many Sundays sitting in the same church but never spoke got together and laughed and whooped it up!
A GREAT evening!
Shannon
It really was a blast!
We are still going back and forth in text messages today about how much fun we had together.
Samantha
The teachers went to the dollar store for crowns and feathers and what not.
We also have them awards at the end like Oscars and took their photos.
Alice
Murder at the Derby was AMAZING! We had such a good time!
Thank you for such a wonderful party!
Scott, repeat client
We had a great time in OZ tonight!
Thank you for another great party!
Kristi
Seriously can’t thank you guys enough! I purchased my first mystery and it will not be my last!
Shot in the Dark made everything so easy!
Darcee
So helpful! I was very excited to find your site as birthday parties genuinely make me want to weep.
Whereas these are so vast and varied and fun!
Jodie
Your company has been wonderful to us and so very accommodating too.
Thanks again.
Alice, Repeat Client
Great story. Everyone got SO into their characters and we had tons of great feedback.
Definitely have to do another one.
Jennifer
Two days after the disco party and my guests are already asking for mystery #3.
Thank you so much for everything.
Michelle, Repeat Client
The SHOT! Format Explained
Get in Touch!
