About this session
Murder Mystery Party is a 90-minute to two-hour team mystery game for teams who want a story to solve together, with actors, clues and a final reveal. It runs live online or in person.
Actors play the suspects while teams question them and hunt for clues, in a lighthearted story with nothing graphic.
Teams leave with plenty of laughs and a little friendly rivalry. The final price depends on your headcount, venue and timings, and we confirm it before you book.
What your people take away
- Question actors playing the suspects
- Hunt for clues and piece together the story
- Work as a team to name the culprit
- Play in person or online
- Enjoy a lighthearted story with nothing graphic
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- What each length covers, 90 minutes to 2 hours
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Solve the mystery togetherActors set up the story and play the suspects, while teams question them and hunt for clues. Every team works toward naming the culprit.
- Set the scene
- Question suspects and hunt for clues
Covers 2 of 3 parts: Set the scene and Question suspects and hunt for clues.
2 hours
Mystery with a final revealAdds a final accusation round, the reveal and prizes for the best detectives. Ideal as the centerpiece of a party or dinner.
- Set the scene
- Question suspects and hunt for clues
- Accuse, reveal and celebrate
Covers all 3 parts.
What’s covered
Set the scene
Every length- Meet the charactersActors introduce the story and the suspects in a lighthearted, non-graphic mystery.
- Form detective teamsGuests split into teams and receive their case files.
Question suspects and hunt for clues
Every length- Question the suspectsTeams interview the actors, who stay in character and drop hints.
- Find the cluesTeams search for clues around the room or in online breakout rooms.
- Piece it togetherTeams compare notes and build their theory.
Accuse, reveal and celebrate
2 hours only- Make your accusationEach team names its suspect and explains its reasoning.
- Watch the revealThe actors reveal what really happened in a final scene.
- Award the best detectivesPrizes go to the team that got closest to the truth.
Tools and materials
- Story and character outline
- Detective case files
- Clue cards
- Online breakout room plan
- Accusation sheets
- Prizes
Who it’s for
- Christmas and summer parties
- Remote and hybrid teams
- Teams who enjoy puzzles and theater
- Dinner and evening events
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Murder Mystery Party
How long is Murder Mystery Party?
Murder Mystery Party runs as 90 minutes or 2 hours. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Set the scene and Question suspects and hunt for clues. A 2-hour session adds Accuse, reveal and celebrate.
Can Murder Mystery Party be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Murder Mystery Party?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Murder Mystery Party to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.