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How to Host a Virtual Murder Mystery

In this time of social distancing and self-isolation, maintaining social connections means using video chat to play games, tell stories, listen to music or simply connect, face-to-face, with our people. Shot In The Dark Mysteries has always been about giving people a reason, an excuse, if you will, to get together, live and in [...]

2021-05-21T18:35:32+00:00

The Christmas Party Murder Mystery Game

Long lay the world in sin and error pining… It’s the most wonderful time of the year – a time of snow falling, twinkling lights and the excitement of Santa’s big arrival on Christmas day. It’s also the time for entertaining, and friends and family have gathered to celebrate the season. The festivities begin with a bang – the announcement of a murder! David Reese, a guest at the party, is found dead in the hallway! The celebration quickly turns into an interrogation as the suspects are identified. Amidst eggnog and Christmas carols, it’s up to the party guests to learn who killed David Reese and why!

2022-03-08T16:53:06+00:00

21 Mystery Movie Recommendations for your Self-Quarantine or Social Distancing

Whether you’re Self-Quarantining or practicing preventative Social Distancing, there’s no doubt that right now, with the spread of COVID-19, the newest Coronavirus to satiate its wanderlust with an around-the-world trip, we all already, or may have shortly, a bit of time at home to enjoy! Mystery lovers get it. There’s nothing more satisfying than a [...]

2020-03-25T22:26:36+00:00

7 Tips for Designing your Speakeasy

As you may have already guessed from the SHOT Blog, we are all about the New Roaring 20s! We have FOUR new 20s mysteries that will be released between now and December 2020. This means you have lots of chances to set up your house or venue as a Speakeasy. SHOT Creative Director, Leigh, sat [...]

2021-05-21T18:35:41+00:00

Murder at the Bourbon Club

Welcome to the SHOT blog! Today we are going to slide back in time a little bit, and reminisce about a past event. As you’re probably aware, Shot in the Dark Mysteries can be thrown anywhere, by anyone. That is the beauty of our easy, interactive format. Occasionally however, we have the opportunity to be [...]

2021-05-21T19:20:02+00:00

How to Campaign for the Guests You Want

Shot in the Dark Creative Director, Leigh, sat down with her marketing team from C+P Digital to talk about how to hype up your party. You can listen to their full conversation here. As the marketers they are, their answer is to essentially create a campaign. Which means, just like a campaign, your target audience [...]

2021-05-21T17:58:43+00:00

A Murder Mystery Party Event in Copenhagen, Denmark!

In 2017, Shot in the Dark Mysteries premiered A Gangster Murder at a 1920s Speakeasy in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was a wild ride to get there! SHOT Creative Director Leigh had her on-the-ground point of contact, Lisbeth Damkjaer They plotted and planned from half a world apart to ensure a party to remember. To hear Leigh’s [...]

2021-05-21T18:37:06+00:00

The Sly Mr. Foxx at Reynolds Mansion, Sapelo Island, Georgia!

For Tickets Call: (912) 485-2299 Join us, March 20-22, 2020 in Georgia for a three day 1920s Gatsby-themed getaway at the absolutely enchanting Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island! Take on a suspect role, crack codes, gather treasures and then come together for a true investigation to find the killer! The Roaring [...]

2020-04-30T16:10:11+00:00
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