Mystery Bones

a Do-It-Yourself Manual

to create

a murder mystery

 plot  or party

by

Juanita Rose Violini

 

table of contents

The Body of a Mystery Plot & Party

1. THE DIRT

2.  THE BONES

Motive:

Passion - Power - Revenge

Method:

Poison - Stabbing - Gunshot

Opportunity:  

Time Frame - Location - Means

3.  THE MUSCLES

Characters:

Type - Identity - Links - Secret

Crime: 

Previous Crime & Clue - Present Crime & Clue

4. THE HEART

What Actually Happened:

The Cluetrail

5.  THE MIND

What Appeared to Happen:

The Clutter

6. THE SOUL

Twisting & Untwisting

The ‘AH-HA!’ Clue

7. GIVING IT LIFE

Easy Money:

‘Ready to Use’ Script Included

 and  Guided Steps to Write Your Own

8. DRESS IT UP

Setting: Props

Background: Decor

Interactive Element: Participation

Evidence/Clues:    Hardcopy  - Physical

Solution Sheets & Prizes

9. TAKE IT OUT FOR DINNER & DANCING

Menu: Themed for Mystery

Music: Themed for Mystery & Participants

10. PRESENTING THE MYSTERY

Invitations: ‘Classic Mystery’ Design or Write Your Own

The Set-Up: Getting the Space Ready the Night of the Show