Murder Mysteries in Michigan

We have hosted hundreds of Murder Mystery Dinners in Michigan. Since we purchased the Munro House Bed and Breakfast in Jonesville back in 1999, we discovered that many people want to participate in a Murder Mystery, but few people want to host the party. So we developed a style and a menu that people from around the midwest have enjoyed.

 

Every weekend in November is usually a Murder Mystery Weekend in Jonesville.  People leave all of the detail in our hands as we advertise to fill the table with like-minded guests. The Munro House is one of the few B&Bs in Michigan that do not require a group to book the entire party in order to do a Murder Mystery. We have it open to the public so that couples can come and enjoy the company of other guests at our house while having fun playing the game and enjoying a five course meal.

 

Although November is Murder Mystery Month in Jonesville, we also offer the event on various dates throughout the year. We try to have at least one during every season. For people that want us to open a new date for a Murder Mystery, all we ask is that 2 couples get it started with at least 6 weeks notice on any available date, and we will fill the table.

Our first course is ususally shrimp cocktail. It is served with wine in our parlor while our hostess explains how the game is played. Characters are assigned based on guest interaction and personality–we want to give the most important parts to the most outgoing people. There is no pressure to bring a costume to get into character. We supply everything.  The game then moves into the dining room for soup, salad, entree, and dessert.  We feed our guests very well while they play the game.

A typical game begins around 6:30 and ends after 9:00.  The goal is not necessarily to figure out who-done-it. The goal is for adults to have a good time playing a game while enjoying a big meal and the company of friends. We judge the success of a party based on how much laughter is coming out of the dining room.  That is why we have chosen games that are light-hearted, not too hard to figure out, and fun to play.  We ususally hear a lot of laughter on Murder Mystery night.

Mike Venturini – Innkeeper
“Life is good in Jonesville”

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