Posted by Dr. Bon Blossman on Jun 23rd 2021
If you have been invited to a murder mystery party or if you are hosting - either way, it's time to hone your craft and get into character. These are five things to consider when developing your character role.
The Accent:
The Look:
The Quirks:
Talks in the third person
Speaks to food before eating - apologizes to or thanks the food.
Obsessed about personal hygiene, grooming, appearance
Energetic (overly)
Emotional (overly) - have some tissues for when you fake cry
Lethargic/narcoleptic - takes cat naps.
Tells everyone they are vegan but wears leather and eats dairy.
Takes everything personally - easily offended
Suspicious of everyone - don't trust anyone
Paces while thinking
Boasts about their accomplishments
Steals bites of other people's food
Taps chin or their nose while thinking
Over explainer - has to give the minute details of everything - even when obvious.
Takes credit for other people's work
Clears throat constantly
Has an annoying &/or loud laugh
Hums when the room goes silent/hums in between sentences
Smacks gum while chewing
Sniffs everything
The Fine Details:
Character's motivation:
I hope this helps you play your role in a manner that you are most comfortable with to have an optimal experience at your murder mystery party. There is no right or wrong to acting a character role at a mystery game. Just keep one thing in mind - it's a game, and you are there to have fun.
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