Murder Mystery Hosting
Murder Mystery Advent Calendar: How to Choose, Prep and Play
How the three types of murder mystery advent calendar differ, how to pick one, and a print-and-seal plan so everything is ready by November 30.
family games
Practical articles on running games and hosting game nights: prep methods, murder mystery hosting, solo journaling, escape rooms and seasonal parties.
Holidays & Parties
New Year’s Eve Family Games by Age, Hour and Midnight Plan
Two schedules to copy (1 p.m. to midnight, or 5 to 8 p.m. with a borrowed midnight), a table of games by age, rules for the ones worth running, and what to do when the little ones crash.
Escape Rooms
Christmas Escape Room for Kids: Ages, Setup, and Hints
A practical plan for ages 6–12, with reading-level adjustments, a host script, hint rules, and a classroom printing example. Keep younger players involved without letting adults solve the game.
Escape Rooms
Printable Escape Room: How to Choose and Host One at Home
How to pick a printable escape room for your group's ages, what a good kit contains, how to print and prep it, and how to run the hints, plus a three-puzzle mini escape to try tonight.