Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kits – Host an Unforgettable Night
Print Mysteries murder mystery dinner party kits give you everything you need to host a professional-grade evening of secrets, suspicion and murder – for up to 20 guests. Download the PDF, print the materials, and you’re ready to go.
What Is a Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kit?
A murder mystery dinner party kit is a complete package of materials that lets you host a murder mystery party for your group of friends. The kit provides every player with a fictional character to play, a unique secret for each character, and a set of evidence – all leading toward figuring out which guest is the killer.
A printable murder mystery dinner party kit gives you all of these materials in the form of PDF files that the host can download and print at home. These typically include: a host instruction guide, individual character sheets for each player, evidence materials revealed throughout the evening, and party extras such as printed invitations and name tags.
Unlike box sets, a printable kit is available immediately after purchase, costs significantly less, and can be reprinted if pages get damaged. Players are assigned roles usually weeks in advance and the event unfolds over the course of a dinner, lasting about three hours.
Choose Your Kit
Both kits are available as instant PDF downloads. They are fully self-contained – no additional purchases required.
Jazz, Moonshine and Murder: A 1920s Speakeasy Murder Mystery
5.0 out of 5 – 3 verified reviews
Step into a glamorous Prohibition-era speakeasy where the jazz is hot, the moonshine is flowing – and someone is about to be murdered. This 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner party kit drops your guests into a world of flappers, mobsters, bootleggers and socialites, each harboring secrets that will slowly come to light over three staged murders. A brand-new points system rewards players for uncovering secrets and completing in-character actions, giving everyone a reason to stay invested all night.
Digital download only. No physical items shipped.
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Shadows Over Shrouded Island
5.0 out of 5 – 12 verified reviews
A mysterious island that appears and disappears of its own accord. A group of explorers assembled by adventurer Alex Bailey – each with their own secret reason for accepting the invitation. Before the expedition can even start, three murders take place at a dinner, and the the killer is among them. With 12 five-star reviews, Shadows Over Shrouded Island is Print Mysteries’ most-reviewed dinner party kit and praised for its rich storytelling, well-balanced characters, and genuine unpredictability.
Digital download only. No physical items shipped.
Get This KitEverything Inside a Print Mysteries Dinner Party Kit
Every kit is delivered as 4 PDF files. Here’s a visual breakdown of what you get and how each component serves the evening.
Infographic © Print Mysteries 2026. All kits include all four components listed above.
From Download to Party Night in 6 Steps
A Print Mysteries dinner party kit handles the hard work. Here’s exactly how the evening unfolds.
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Purchase and download your kit
After completing your purchase you receive an instant download link. The kit arrives as 4 clearly labeled PDF files – no waiting, no shipping, no extra costs.
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Assign characters to your guests
Use the Character Choices Sheet to assign one role per guest. Every character in a Print Mysteries kit is gender-neutral, so any guest can play any role. Send each player their own character sheet – they should read it in advance and keep their secrets private.
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Send invitations and set the scene
Use the included printable invitations to build anticipation before the event. Set up your dinner table, choose a thematic playlist (speakeasy jazz for the 1920s kit, ambient island sounds for Shadows), and print the name tags for each guest. You should also print all the character sheets, so that the guests don’t have to.
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Read the opening introduction
As host, you read the provided Introduction to welcome guests and to explain the story. The timeline in your host guide tells you exactly when each event happens – you don’t need to improvise anything.
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Three murders unfold across the evening
The game is structured around three staged murders. There’s a timeline of events that you can reference, or do them when you think is best. After each death, you reveal the corresponding Evidence Pack to all guests. Evidence will point toward the killer and give clues about players secrets. Players discuss, confront each other, reveal secrets, and try to identify the killer before the final vote.
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Final vote and reveal
At the end of the evening, every guest fills in a Voting Sheet with their verdict. The host reads the Conclusion to reveal the true killer and award certificates to the best detectives.
The Surge in Interactive Event Formats
Murder mystery dinner parties sit at the intersection of two of the fastest-growing leisure trends: interactive social entertainment and tabletop gaming.
Printable murder mystery dinner party kits meet this demand by removing the main barrier to hosting: cost and complexity. A print-at-home kit for up to 20 people costs a fraction of a night out, arrives instantly, and is replayable across different groups. These cases are also designed with simplicity in mind. While the mystery itself is complex, the actual gameplay is explained is great detail to make hosting your first party easier than ever.
Printable Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kit vs. Physical Box Set
Choosing between a printable PDF kit and a physical box set? Here’s an honest, side-by-side breakdown.
| Feature | Printable Kit (PDF) | Physical Box Set |
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| Price | $25–$31 (Print Mysteries) | $40–$70+ |
| Delivery time | Instant download | 3–10 days shipping |
| Printable at home | Yes | No |
| Can be reprinted if lost | Yes, unlimited | No – one set only |
| Players supported | Up to 20 | Up to 20 |
| Gender-neutral characters | Yes (Print Mysteries) | Varies by publisher |
| Playable the same day | Yes | No (shipping required) |
| Customisable / printable décor | Yes – free online templates | Rarely |
| Multiple murders | Yes (Print Mysteries) | Usually one murder |
Pricing and features for physical box sets vary by publisher.
When to Use a Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kit
A Print Mysteries dinner party kit works for virtually any group social occasion. Because all characters are gender-neutral and no acting experience is needed, the format is accessible to any audience.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kits for Team Building
Murder mystery dinner party kits are a much better option for corporate team-building activities than trust exercises and other less interesting activities. Its format naturally encourages communication, active listening, and collaboration. Guests must share information, take notice of each other’s behavior, and think out-of-the-box to solve the crime. Because all characters are gender-neutral, it will work for any group of people – regardless of gender. There are also zero romantic relationships between characters, so it’s safe for work. This is an inclusive and low-barrier format for professional groups.
Print Mysteries kits support up to 20 players, making them suitable for small to mid-sized teams.
What Hosts and Players Say
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We had such a great time! The point system really helped to get everyone into the game.
This was the best 1920s murder mystery dinner we ever threw.
Played with 18 people. We couldn’t stop laughing. Can’t wait for the next one.
Best murder mystery dinner game I’ve played in ages.
All my friends could play. I didn’t have to worry about splitting into guys and girls. The gender-neutral characters make this so easy to cast.
Very fun. Not silly like other games I’ve played. The characters feel real and the story keeps you guessing.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kit – FAQ
Everything you need to know before you host.
Why Trust Print Mysteries for Your Murder Mystery Dinner Party Kit?
Print Mysteries was founded by a passionate puzzle designer, author, and crime fiction reader, with a single focus in mind: making murder mystery evenings that are more fun and interesting than anything else on the market. Every kit is written, stress-tested with real groups, and refined across multiple playtesting rounds before an eventual release. It’s a slow process, but it shows in the quality.
Our murder mystery dinner party kits are used worldwide for birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and corporate team-building events.
