Description
Murder Mystery: Interactive murder mystery for groups
Murder Mystery brings participants into a fictional crime story, with characters, clues and suspects to investigate. Colleagues work together towards the final reveal in an experience built around social interaction and problem solving.
Murder Mystery Themes & Group Sizes
| Theme | Group size | The experience |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s / Gatsby | 10–60 guests | A glamorous roaring-twenties party turns into a crime scene. Take on a character, uncover secrets and work out who committed the murder. |
| Traitors & Loyals | 10–60 guests | Set in old Venice, this game of trust and deception divides guests into secret roles. Challenges, alliances and voting test who you can trust. |
| Death on the Nile | 8–15 guests | A murder disrupts a luxury Nile voyage. Every passenger is a suspect in this intimate mystery, which works best with a dinner. |
| The Curse of the Emerald Chalice | 10–60 guests | An Irish folklore adventure centred on a mysterious sacred artefact, with quests, riddles and magical surprises. |
For larger groups, ask about an adapted format. Larger events can use smaller investigation groups within one shared experience, subject to confirmation for your chosen theme, venue and guest numbers.
Which Murder Mystery Suits Your Event?
- Drinks reception or before / after dinner — Traitors & Loyals: The recommended choice for a social event where guests can move around, mingle and take part in challenges. It works especially well over drinks before or after a meal.
- Buffet-style event — Traitors & Loyals: A buffet is easier to combine with the game than a formal sit-down dinner, allowing the interactive format to fit around the food.
- Sit-down dinner or themed dinner party — 1920s / Gatsby: A strong choice when you want a character-led murder mystery alongside a seated meal, with storytelling, props, clues and accusations woven into the evening. It can also run over drinks.
- Small-group dinner — Death on the Nile: Best suited to an intimate dinner for 8–15 guests, with each guest part of the passenger cast and the mystery unfolding around the table.
- Irish folklore theme — The Curse of the Emerald Chalice: Choose this for its Irish setting, quests and riddles. Contact us to confirm how it will fit your meal or drinks arrangements and venue.
Tell us your guest numbers, venue and whether you are planning drinks, a buffet or a sit-down meal, and we’ll recommend the most suitable story and running order. Food, drinks and venue hire are quoted separately.
What is The Murder Mystery?
Our murder mystery experience is an interactive, immersive event where your team becomes part of a thrilling crime story. Guests take on characters, uncover clues, question suspects, and work together to solve the mystery before the final reveal. Designed to be both entertaining and engaging, our murder mystery combines teamwork, problem-solving, and social interaction, making it an ideal choice for corporate events, team-building activities, and group celebrations.
How does the Murder Mystery work?
1920s / Gatsby: Arrive in style, choose a character and select props to help you step into the story. Mingle with other guests before a murder throws the party into mayhem. Hunt for clues, question suspects and share your accusations, then enjoy the grand reveal, awards and photos.
Traitors & Loyals: Receive a secret Loyal or Traitor role, meet your hosts and mingle. Take part in challenges, look for signs of deception and vote on who you suspect. Eliminated players remain involved, and twists keep the outcome uncertain before the final reveal, prizes and photos.
Event Information
- Duration: Approx. 90 minutes–2 hours; timings can be tailored
- Group size: Suitable for 8–60 participants, depending on the chosen story
- Venue options: Your office, a hotel, a company venue, or a location arranged with support
- Ideal for: Team-building days, staff socials, Christmas parties, corporate celebrations, and client entertainment
Typical 1920s / Gatsby event flow:
- Welcome and briefing
- Introduction to the mystery
- Character and prop selection
- Mix and mingle in character
- The murder takes place
- Clue hunt and challenges
- Cracking the case and accusations
- Grand reveal, awards, and photos
What is included?
We’ll provide you with the tools and support needed to run your event without a hitch
- Full murder mystery storyline and gameplay
- Event design and facilitation by Event Square
- Hosts / performers
- Props and interactive materials
- Character and prop selection
- Guided structure from welcome briefing to final reveal
- Awards, photo opportunities, and celebration moments
What is not included?
- Venue hire costs
- Food and beverages
- Drinks or meal packages
Venue Options
Event Square can bring the murder mystery experience to your office, hotel, or chosen venue, making it an easy addition to a conference, dinner, drinks reception, or company celebration. If you do not yet have a venue in mind, support can be provided to help find the right location for your event.
How can it help your team?
A corporate murder mystery is more than just entertainment. It helps teams connect in a natural and enjoyable way through shared challenges, communication, and problem-solving. Unlike more traditional team-building activities, this format combines storytelling, humour, and collaboration to create a memorable social experience that helps colleagues relax and interact outside the workplace.
Key Team Benefits:
- Strengthens communication and collaboration
- Encourages creative problem-solving
- Builds team connection in a relaxed setting
- Supports inclusive participation for different personality types
- Creates a unique shared experience
- Combines social fun with meaningful teamwork
Pricing
Pricing depends on group size, location, story choice, and event format.
Choose your preferred theme from the options above. Tailored pricing depends on your event details.
Tailored quotes are available once your date, venue, and guest numbers are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Murder Mystery last?
Typically 90 minutes to two hours, depending on the format and group. Timings can be tailored to your event and venue.
How many people can take part?
Death on the Nile suits 8–15 guests. The 1920s/Gatsby, Traitors & Loyals and The Curse of the Emerald Chalice themes each suit 10–60 guests. Larger groups may be accommodated through an adapted format, subject to confirmation.
Where can it take place?
At your office, a hotel or a company venue. It works well alongside a conference, dinner, drinks reception or company celebration, and Event Square can help find a venue if you do not have one yet.
Do guests have to act?
Guests choose or are assigned a character and mingle in role, but hosts and performers guide the story throughout. The format is designed to be relaxed and social, and suits different personality types.
What is included?
The full storyline and gameplay, event design and facilitation, hosts or performers, props and interactive materials, and awards. Venue hire, food and drinks are not included.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on group size, location, story choice and event format. A tailored quote is provided once your date, venue and guest numbers are confirmed.
