How to Host a Rock ‘n’ Roll Murder Mystery Party

A rock theme is one of the easier ones to ask guests for, since most people can find a leather jacket or a band shirt without shopping for it. The harder part is everything you decide before they arrive. Here's how to sort the cast, the part of the room guests will photograph, the food people can hold in one hand, and the order the evening runs in, so you get to enjoy the party you're hosting.

How to Host a Rock ‘n’ Roll Murder Mystery Party2026-08-14T21:53:02+01:00

How to Host a 1970s Disco Murder Mystery Party

Disco is a loud theme with a quiet requirement: the room has to let people move. Here's how to set up A Killer Disco Party so the space works, the food can be eaten standing up, the music sits under the conversation instead of on top of it, and the evening ends on the Reveal rather than on a list of announcements. Everything here is done before your first guest rings the bell.

How to Host a 1970s Disco Murder Mystery Party2026-08-14T21:53:03+01:00

How to Host an 80s Arcade Murder Mystery Party

An 80s arcade murder mystery is one of the easiest themes to get right and one of the easiest to overbuild. The neon, the cabinets, and the soundtrack matter far less than a room your guests can move around in. Light it in 1 color, build 3 places worth walking to, ask for 1 costume detail rather than a full outfit, and let the MortalCase Character Guides do the work of starting conversations.

How to Host an 80s Arcade Murder Mystery Party2026-08-15T08:52:23+01:00
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