Murder Mystery Games Costume Guide

Because of ongoing legal problems over which images we can and can’t use as part of our Costume Guide, we’ve regrettably had to delete all of our images from these pages even though most remain easy to find online for free. Sorry to do this to you. If the situation changes, we will re-instate them….

Murder mysteries offer plenty of scope for people to get dressed up and become someone else for a while. Most of us know from our childhoods what fun this can be. But as sensible grown-ups, the chance to do so rarely comes to us. Our whodunit games make this possible for everyone.

Being in costume is a great way to get everyone talking. It makes for some memorable photographs. And it encourages people to let go more and join in. Our advice is to encourage people to do so - but never insist on it!

Our downloadable plots cover a wide range of eras from the Victorian to the modern day. Some take place in a particular year (1926 for The Final Curtain). Others (Cudham Riding Club, The Auction) allow you to decide when you want them to be set.

In most of our plots, everyone has their own character to play. This means that, even if your game is set in the here and now, people will still have the chance to wear something different to what they usually wear. And sourcing this needn’t break the bank. Charity shops, second-hand clothes shops, fancy dress shops, local theatre companies – all can provide a good source for otherwise unobtainable items. If you can’t get hold of a full costume, just bringing a couple of well-chosen props can make a big impact, too.

Our guide leads you through what you might like to think about, when dressing for different eras. And some other websites you might like to visit when assembling a particular “look”. It isn’t comprehensive. But if you have any suggestions to add, we’d love to hear from you c/o mmgames[add @ here]mayhem.org.uk.