Murder Mystery Dinner Party Los Angeles
[Updated: September 2026]
Turn dinner into the main event with a murder mystery that brings food, fun and fascinating clues to the table. Our games are perfect for dinner parties, restaurant gatherings and private dining events in Los Angeles, giving guests an entertaining way to enjoy their meal while mingling, exchanging information and hunting for the culprit.
Best murder mystery party game kits for a dinner party in Los Angeles
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Dinner Party Quick Guide
- Boxed murder mystery games delivered straight to your dinner location in Los Angeles
- Instant downloads
- Small or large groups
- Run at home or in any venue
- Most are self hosted, but you will need a host for large events
- See our full list of murder mystery games here
- Small group "Dinner Edition" games 4 to 6, 7 to 10 people
- Medium group "Premium Edition" games 9 to 15, 16 to 30 people
- Large group "Premium Edition" games 31 to 60, 61 to 120, 121 to 300, 301 to 600 people
- Any mix of male, female or gender neutral players
What is a murder mystery dinner?
A murder mystery dinner is an exciting interactive dining experience where guests enjoy a delicious meal while becoming part of a fictional murder investigation. As dinner unfolds, suspicious characters, secret clues and surprising revelations appear between courses. Guests can enjoy great food, drinks and lively conversation while questioning suspects, sharing clues and trying to solve the crime before dessert.
Google Review
★★★★ Adult game went really well. Enjoyed by all. A bit of work to set up and does take some brain power to solve but it was a great night.
Murder mystery games designed for dinner parties
The magic of our murder mystery games comes from combining good food with an engaging story. Guests can sit down for dinner and quickly become involved in a fictional investigation, sharing clues and discussing suspects between courses. The result is a memorable evening where restaurant style dining meets interactive entertainment.
- Turn restaurant style dining into an exciting evening of food, characters and mystery.
- The included guide makes running the dinner game straightforward from the first course.
- Guests do not need acting experience to become entertaining mystery characters.
- The game can fit naturally around appetisers, main courses, drinks and dessert.
- Everyone investigates without knowing the ending, keeping the mystery deliciously unpredictable.
Popular dinner party activities in Los Angeles
Corporate Work Dinner
Bring intrigue to the dinner table at your next company event in Los Angeles. A murder mystery dinner is a fantastic addition to conferences, corporate functions and business celebrations, combining a tempting menu with an interactive investigation. Guests can enjoy restaurant quality food while attempting to identify the culprit between courses.
- Make your corporate dinner the evening highlight
- Enjoy delicious meals with an entertaining investigation
- Add intrigue to conferences and business functions
- Give guests plenty to discuss over dinner
- Mix restaurant dining, drinks, food and mystery
Central Los Angeles
Give your customers more than another night out for dinner. Restaurants in central Los Angeles can offer their own murder mystery dinners, bringing together great food, drinks, conversation and interactive crime solving for a memorable evening.
- Explore murder mystery restaurants in central Los Angeles
- Enjoy delicious dining with a mysterious twist
- Discover exciting food and mystery experiences
- Dine while investigating suspicious characters
- Make your next meal wonderfully mysterious
South of Los Angeles
Imagine your diners enjoying every course while trying to identify a murderer at the table. Restaurants south of Los Angeles can offer their own murder mystery dinners, combining their food and hospitality with an entertaining evening of investigation and intrigue.
- Find restaurants and venues south of Los Angeles
- Enjoy a murder mystery dinner near you
- Discover exciting food and restaurant experiences
- Combine delicious dining with interactive mystery entertainment
- Turn dinner into an unforgettable evening of intrigue
East of Los Angeles
Put a deliciously mysterious twist on your restaurant menu. Venues east of Los Angeles can offer their own murder mystery dinners, combining great food and drinks with an interactive crime that keeps diners entertained throughout the evening.
- Find exciting mystery dining east of Los Angeles
- Enjoy food, drinks and suspicious characters
- Discover restaurants serving up murder mystery entertainment
- Turn dinner into an interactive crime scene
- Enjoy an unforgettable evening around the table
West of Los Angeles
Bring a generous helping of intrigue to your dining room. Restaurants and venues west of Los Angeles can offer their own murder mystery dinners, giving guests an exciting combination of great food, drinks and interactive mystery entertainment.
- Explore murder mystery restaurants west of Los Angeles
- Enjoy delicious dining with a mysterious twist
- Discover exciting food and mystery experiences
- Dine with friends while investigating suspicious characters
- Make your next meal wonderfully mysterious
Small and Large Group Dinners
Serve up a memorable evening for groups of all sizes in Los Angeles with a murder mystery dinner. From a private dining table for a smaller gathering to a bustling restaurant filled with guests, the experience combines delicious food with clues, characters and captivating conversation. It is a feast with plenty of mystery on the side.
- Make your next dinner wonderfully unpredictable
- Enjoy fantastic food with small groups or larger gatherings
- Turn large group restaurant dining into an interactive mystery
- Keep guests entertained from appetiser to dessert
- Create a memorable feast filled with mystery
North of Los Angeles
Make your next restaurant dinner a little more deadly. Venues north of Los Angeles can offer their own murder mystery nights, giving diners the chance to enjoy your food and drinks while becoming suspects, following clues and trying to uncover the murderer.
- Book an entertaining murder mystery dinner near you
- Enjoy great food with plenty of intrigue
- Discover exciting restaurant dining with a mysterious twist
- Enjoy a meal while solving a murder
- Turn dinner into an unforgettable evening
Murder Mystery Dinner at Home
Gather around the dinner table for a murder mystery experience that brings food and entertainment together in Los Angeles. Plan a tempting feast, serve your favorite drinks and let the investigation develop as everyone enjoys their meal. It is a deliciously interactive way to spend an evening at home.
- Enjoy a restaurant style dinner from home
- Combine delicious food with interactive mystery entertainment
- Serve your favorite dishes while solving the crime
- Enjoy drinks, courses and captivating dinner conversation
- Turn an ordinary meal into thrilling entertainment
Customer Testimonial
The murder mystery party was a huge success, everyone had a ball and really got into the spirit. The guide made it easy as the host to stay on track and I was surprised how everyone ended up with different scenarios on who the murderer was and how the murder occurred. Thanks so much! Regards Jess Bonassi
Our Guarantee
- Instant digital format available
- Flexible game configurations
- Thousands of successful parties
- Quick dispatch of boxed games
- Responsive customer support
Because the game is spoiler free, the host can participate and enjoy the mystery alongside the other guests.
Small groups can enjoy detailed investigations, while larger groups benefit from additional suspects and storylines.
Delivery Options
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: A beautifully printed boxed game is delivered direct to your door in Los Angeles in 8 to 10 days.
- Downloadable: Get instant access to our digital murder mystery game engine and begin playing today.
Why choose murder mystery dinner parties in Los Angeles?
- Make your next meal much more exciting with an interactive murder mystery dinner.
- Combine great food, refreshing drinks and restaurant dining with an engaging investigation.
- Guests can question suspects and exchange clues while enjoying every delicious course.
- Suspicion and intrigue keep the conversation flowing long after the first appetiser.
- Every participant contributes to the mystery while relaxing around the dinner table.
- Once the meal is over, everyone can reveal their suspicions and see who uncovered the truth.
How do I host a murder mystery dinner party in Los Angeles?
Turn an ordinary dinner into an evening of intrigue, delicious food and unexpected twists. Hosting a murder mystery dinner in Los Angeles is easy. Follow these six steps to create a memorable night of dining, detective work and laughter.
- Order a fabulous murder mystery dinner game – Choose an entertaining mystery that suits your guest numbers, dinner plans and style of event.
- Decide who will host the mystery – Take the role yourself, ask a friend or guest to present, or hire a professional murder mystery presenter.
- Choose your dining venue – Host your mystery dinner at home, in a restaurant, private dining room, function venue or another suitable space.
- Invite your dinner guests – Send out your invitations, share the dining details and let everyone know they will be playing suspects and detectives between courses.
- Plan the menu and table setting – Arrange the food, drinks, table decorations and optional costumes to give your dinner party a deliciously mysterious atmosphere.
- Enjoy the feast and solve the crime – Eat, drink, mingle, examine the clues and question the suspects as everyone works out who committed the murder.
Ready to plan your murderous dinner party in Los Angeles?
Choose one of our murder mystery games below and start planning an unforgettable dinner party experience for your guests.
Wine Dine and Crime
Soap Opera Slaughter
Disney Disaster
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Other locations we provide dinner party games:
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party Home
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party Chicago
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party New York
- Murder Mystery Dinner Party Houston
FAQ
How many people do I need for a murder mystery game?
Boxed games are for 9 to 60 or 61 to 120 people.
Downloadable games are for 1 to 15, 16 to 30, 31 to 60, 61 to 120, 120 to 300 or 301 to 600 people.
How much will the whole murder mystery party cost?
You receive 2 to 3 hours of entertainment for half the price of hiring a karaoke machine.
You should factor in these costs:
- The cost of your murder mystery game.
- The cost of your murder mystery host.
- The cost of your venue.
- The cost of food and drink.
- The cost of decorations.
How long does a murder mystery dinner party typically take?
Most dinner games run between 2 to 2.5 hours, which aligns perfectly with a standard two or three-course restaurant meal service.
How does a murder mystery dinner work alongside meal service?
The game is structured to run smoothly in distinct rounds between your food courses. Guests mingle over starters, dig into clues during the main meal, and make their final accusations right before dessert, ensuring your food stays hot and the gameplay stays fast-paced.
Do we need to hire a restaurant in Los Angeles, or can we host it at home?
You can host anywhere! Our murder mystery dinners work brilliantly in private home dining rooms, rented Airbnb spaces, function rooms, or local restaurants with private dining areas.
Is this suitable for both small intimate groups and large group banquets?
Yes. We offer scalable character formats designed specifically for cozy groups of 4 to 10 guests as well as large multi-table corporate dinners with 100+ attendees.
What happens if a venue or restaurant in Los Angeles has noisy background music?
We recommend booking a private or semi-private dining space where possible. If you are in a main dining room, our host guides and printable materials ensure every guest has physical or digital clue sheets so no crucial details are missed.
Do guests need to dress up according to the theme?
Dressing up is lots of fun but we know you may not wish to be in costume in a public place. Costumes or no costumes are both great.
Can we run a self-hosted murder mystery dinner without hiring an actor?
Absolutely. Our self-hosted and DIY game kits include simple, step-by-step instructions so the host can play along or designate a guest to facilitate the rounds between courses.
What if our guest count changes at the last minute?
Our game formats feature flexible mechanics, so an unexpected drop-out or last-minute RSVP won't ruin the storyline or game balance.