Do you want to break the routine? I recommend an activity that is very fashionable in the United States and is becoming increasingly popular in Spain: a mystery themed dinner.
It's a great way to turn just another gathering of friends or family into a memorable evening, and I can assure you that if you try it, you'll end up repeating.
This is an innovative concept that you can include in your next group meeting. Maybe the idea appeals to you but you're wondering how can I organise a themed dinner party? Simple, just read on and find out what you need to know to have a great time. memorable evening among friends and family.
What is a mystery themed dinner?
A themed dinner is a fashion that emerged in English-speaking countries in which the guests at the dinner party take on the role of characters in a crime novel and try to solve the mystery presented to them, usually a murder, and find out which of them is the culprit, Cluedo-style.
Themed dinners are a custom typical of Anglo-Saxon countries that has become fashionable in recent years and has spread around the world. These events consist of a dinner that begins as a conventional gastronomic gathering.
However, at one point in the night an event occurs, usually a murder.
Dinner guests who take on the role of characters from a crime novel (we recommend the use of costumes to make it even more memorable) quickly become suspicious of each other.
One of the most important roles is that of guide or game-masterIn this case, he or she will be in charge of directing the story so that the guests get to solve the mystery without murdering someone during the dinner, usually the host of the dinner or even a hired person.
And it's a lot of fun! If you are thinking of organising your own themed dinner, here are a few tips to make it a success.
Tips for organising a great mystery dinner
A themed dinner mystery dinner is an activity that you're sure to love, but you'll need materials and good planning to make it a success. However, you will need materials and good planning to make it a success. Do you want to learn how to make a mystery dinner party? Follow these tips and you will succeed:
Create your own story or hire it out
My first recommendation is to give you two options: create your own themed dinner o hire a professional to supply you with everything you need and guide you through the experience.
If you go for the second option you only have to worry about the food and the guest list.
When you book a dinner mystery you include: scripts, characters, conflicts, costumes, and everything that builds it up.
However, if you want to be original and personalise your mystery dinner, here are the steps to follow:
- The history It must be believable, the more realistic it seems, the more entertaining, lively and mysterious it will be.
- The story should be divided into several chapters or scenes. They must all be actionable for the night to become dynamic.
- Each person invited to the themed dinner should have their own character assigned. It must be unique and linked to the selected topic.
- You can indicate to the guests what their role on the scene by placing a piece of paper underneath the chairs so that they know their roles when they look for them.
- The game must have a murderer and a victimand should be relatively simple to uncover. This involves generating questions, gathering clues and other techniques to find the culprit.
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What will be the theme of the mystery dinner?
It is essential to select a theme for the mystery dinner. These can range from a murder, a robbery or an unusual situation.
The aim is for the invited guests to try to solving the mystery generated.
Try to ensure that the atmosphere be it extravagant, mysterious or fanciful. If you hire a professional, he will obviously take care of all this.
However, if you do it on your own, you should consider the setting as it is key to having a memorable dinner, although sometimes a little improvisation is good.
Where will we have our themed dinner?
The location is extremely important as it must be in accordance with the event we are going to prepare.
If it is a small meeting, with 8 or 10 people, a living room in a house may be enough. If you want something more intense and with a larger audience, a party room or a very open space is ideal.
You must have the right equipment and accessories
In this type of thematic dynamics, the key to success is in the details. And one that makes a big difference is the accessories and equipment that will be used.
You can make them yourself or buy some ready-made ones, such as a toy gun or an investigator's badge.
It all depends on what is to be done, but these elements of attraction and realism can never be missing from a mystery dinner.
You can look for old, used and very cheap things; you don't have to invest so much money but you do have to be creative in the placement of the objects.
Will there be prizes?
Prizes are characteristic of themed dinners, but are not compulsory. However, you can give something symbolic as a gift to be used as a thank you for the participation of all guests or just the winner.
The important thing is to announce from the beginning that there is a reward for those who uncover the mystery. This excites the participants.
Food is essential
As it is a mystery themed dinner, food will take centre stage You don't want to leave your guests with an empty belly.
However, for convenience, you can do a buffet format, and while they are eating the event can take place.
Food can be a distracting and normal part of a meeting and makes guests lower their guard against the mystery that is about to be presented to them.
When can we have our theme dinner?
In order for the mystery dinner to make sense, you must have enough guests so that there are enough roles and suspects to make the event as memorable as possible.
That is why it is important to choose a date where everyone can attend, such as birthdays, company dinners or stag and hen parties.
How many guests will be attending?
The number of people to invite depends on the selected topic. Many people can be involved. We recommend groups of at least 6 people onwards.
Another factor is the location and whether it is suitable for the number of individuals.
On the other hand, to find out whether or not your acquaintances want to participate in a mystery dinner, you can ask without being too invasive.
As a general consultation, for example: Have you heard about themed dinners, it would be interesting to do one, wouldn't it? Depending on their reactions, you can have a poll of candidates.
11 Tips for your mystery themed dinner
At this point you already have a great idea of what your mystery dinner will look like, so now we present you how to combine everything. As you can see these are very extensive steps that require separate planning internally. It's time to make our theme party:
- Decorate all very early in the morning at the selected location. The important thing is to be there hours before your guests.
- Set up the space where the guests will eat. Remember that this is a mystery dinner and there must be food; either at the table or a buffet.
- The environment must have a a touch of mystery to enhance the venue. If it's a secret for your guests, try to do something conventional but with these special touches.
- It begins to handing out the clues and the roles with the respective functions and roles of the characters. This can be premeditated or left to improvisation.
- If the roles are random, tries to make it ambiguous or versatileor you can even place messages like - if you are a man your role will be this ...., if you are a woman you should do this .....
- When everyone arrives, try to act as normal as possible. Greet them as you always do and try not to raise suspicions that something strange is going on in the place.
- Allow some hours for people to get to know each other. get into the environmentand relax.
- When you deem it necessary, have the magic of mystery get started and kick off your mystery dinner.
- If you have people employed in the themed dinner different from the guests, they can make the dynamic more powerful. They can be incognito like the caterers or waiters or arrive spontaneously at the venue.
- Always the music helps to get into the mood and make the situation more realistic, look for one that fits the situation and let it all flow.
- At the end of the themed dinner, awards the winner of the meeting, thanking everyone for taking part in such an entertaining dynamic.
Our Experience - Mystery Dinner: Cluedo Live
If you are interested in having a different dining experience with your friends or family, let us organise it for you. It can be at your home or in a venue with dinner and open bar included anywhere in Spain and accompanied by a professional actor who will guide you through the game. Join us!
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