new years eve

Practical articles on running games and hosting game nights: prep methods, murder mystery hosting, solo journaling, escape rooms and seasonal parties.

Murder Mystery Hosting

New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Party: Plan It Back From Midnight

Two schedules from doors to midnight that end before the countdown, a table for timing the reveal, masquerade versus 1920s, and a plan for guests who arrive late.

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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.

10 min read