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October 2016: "Wondering Where He Went."

Someone has gone missing. You probably won't find him, but you've been a loyal assistant and so you at least want to try to figure out where he went and why. Maybe then you'll understand what's happened and if he's still alive or not. Invites, packed with clues, have been sent out. If you received an invitation in the mail, login using the information provided to register for the party and get more details about what to expect. [​CASE CLOSED]
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November 2014: "A Night Of Murder, Mystery, and Slight Mayhem."

​A mix of Edgar Allen Poe, Agatha Christia, and a murder victim who wasn't. Each attendee had an identity (but no, they didn't have to act and pretend). They had clues that included riddles, ciphers, photographs, negatives, and maps. And though they worked together as a team, one by one they realized they were being murdered, too. They weren't really a team, after all, but in competition with each other to figure out the mystery. [​CASE CLOSED]

​A how-to guide and clue sheet related to this mystery party are available for purchase below.

Guide: Creating A Murder Mystery Party

$2.99

In 2014, I threw an elaborate murder mystery party that combined several themes and had the guests traveling about town collecting clues. In this guide, I share with you how I did it so that you might get some ideas on how to do it yourself.


There is a companion PDF available for purchase that contains the detailed clues that went along with this game.
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Mystery Party Clues

$2.99

This item should be used with the guide on creating a murder mystery dinner party.


Download a PDF to see a sample set of clues used in creating a murder mystery dinner party. They may help you create your own event, or can be adjusted to suit your party.
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Mysteries are full of questions.
What is this?
​I like murder mystery dinner parties, but not as they currently seem to function. I loathe dressing in costume and pretending to be a character. I'm not an actor. But I love mysteries, scavenger hunts, and the idea of clues and fun competition, all mixed with good food. So I create "mysteries" (often based on other popular detective or mystery literature) and have a small group of people get together and get sent out to solve them. It can take them out and around town in their car to various locations for different reasons. They might be as a team or as individuals. There are riddles, ciphers, and other types of tangible clues to use to solve the mysteries, with prizes at the end that are awarded for various reasons. I like to create actual tangible items to use (paper, ephemera, etc.) to build the back story and for participants to hold and use while they solve the mystery. I want it to be fun, I want everyone to wear comfortable clothing, and to leave with some kind of memento and hopefully a good memory of an evening with friends.
Is This On Social Media?
Yes, sort of. It's often used in conjunction with a particular mystery party. There might be other announcements and stuff on there, too. So you will get a mix of information, updates, and then weird posts that don't make any sense and are kind of mysterious because...they're part of a mystery.

You can find @mysterypartygo on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram under the same handle, though Twitter isn't really used anymore.
May I come to your party?
Unless you've received an actual invitation (usually in the mail), no. Sorry.
But I like mystery parties! Are you sure I can't come?
​You may add your name to a waiting list if you'd like to participate in future mystery dinner events. So far, they've been focused on the Bismarck, North Dakota region, so those folks would likely get first priority. If you live elsewhere, you can still add your name to the list. Future events might be held elsewhere, or there might be online events you can run in your own city. I hope to create mysteries to mail to people that they can use for their own parties.
I Found One of the pumpkin stickers while out geocaching.
Yes, you may find one of the MPG stickers out and about while geocaching.

​Sometimes they're left at other finds, and sometimes they are left on the finds we hide ourselves.
I currently don't have any plans on creating parties elsewhere, but on the chance that something changes or something else related to mystery parties comes up, you can add your name to the email list.​
By choosing to participate in a party, you agree to:
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  1. Assume liability for whatever may happen to you.
  2. Hold no one in the party, including the one leading it or the location(s) the party takes place, liable for anything that may happen to you, including injury of any nature.
  3. Treat other party members with respect and cause them or their belongings no harm.
  4. If driving is involved, you will drive safely and in full accordance of all traffic laws.
  5. You will not trespass or cause damage (or participate in theft) to public or private parties or property in the course of the mystery party event, even when on missions or gathering clues.

In other words, you'll be safe, not act like a jerk, do no damage to anyone or any property, and you'll have fun. If you agree to participate, you agree to these terms. Period.
I'm working on ways to create parties that people can purchase for their guests. Though in the testing phases still, this would be something where you provided some basic information, and then the time/date/place of your dinner party. The rest I would handle. If this is something you are interested in, please contact me.