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Murder YOU Mysteries
Interactive Murder Mystery Events

Six of your people become suspects. Everyone else becomes a junior detective.
The laughter is non-stop & the killer is one of YOU!

  • 34 years in business
  • 92% Rebooking Rate
  • 1,100+ Org'n Served

Our top 3 repeat clients have hired us 225, 117 & 114 times

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What do clients say about Murder YOU Mysteries?

Valent Industries — client of Engagement Unlimited

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 "We could’ve solved the crime more expeditiously if we hadn’t been KILLING OURSELVES LAUGHING! 

Kelly G, Valent Industries  

Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc — client of Engagement Unlimited

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“It was a HUGE HIT & everyone had a fantastic time. It was the PERFECT ICEBREAKER… especially since many people had NEVER MET each other before. Overall, the activity was a GREAT SUCCESS!” 

Julie Hobbarts, Factors Group  

Debbie Kisil — Murder YOU Mystery party testimonial

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“OMG WHERE DO I BEGIN! This was the BEST PARTY this family has ever had! Usually this group is separated… but last night we were completely united! Can’t believe how much EVERYONE LOVED IT! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!” 

Debbie Kisil - Murder YOU Party

Everyone Plays
Murder YOU

Roger Haskett in costume as a detective at a Murder YOU Mystery corporate event
Guests playing detective with magnifying glasses during a Murder YOU Mystery corporate event
Costumed Cottonmouth murder mystery characters at a corporate event
Cottonmouth murder mystery performers entertaining guests at a corporate event
Group shot of the costumed Cottonmouth murder mystery cast at a corporate event
Performer Dawn in costume as Mary in the Cottonmouth murder mystery
Costumed performer in character pointing during a Murder YOU Mystery corporate event
Costumed inspector characters at a Murder YOU Mystery corporate event
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Why Murder YOU Works So Well

  • A high-energy shared experience where everyone gets involved
  • Teams connect fast — even if they've never met
  • Collaboration feels natural (& genuinely fun)
  • A room full of laughter, surprises & inside jokes
  • A story your group will keep talking about long after the event
  • Perfect for introverts & extroverts alike
  • Supports up to 180 participants per show
  • Immersive shared experiences build connection fast. When your group solves a mystery together, they're building the collaborative muscle that drives innovation back at work. That's the Engagement Advantage.


HOW IT WORKS 


Step 1 — Set the Scene & Kickoff
Our actor-detectives open the case, split your group into detective teams & select six volunteers to become “suspects”; volunteers are costumed & coached so they feel confident.

Step 2 — Investigation & Gameplay
Teams interrogate the suspects, examine clues, compare notes & theories & work together to solve the mystery while laughing & bonding.

Step 3 — The Big Reveal & Celebration
Energy builds to a nail-biting denouement where the true culprit is revealed; everyone celebrates solving the case & leaves buzzing with connection.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 


✅ ~90 minutes of pure fun & laughter
✅ Hosted by engaging professional actor-detectives
✅ Costumes, clues & detective kits included
✅ Great for groups from 15 - 180 people
✅ Perfect for corporate events, off-sites, conferences, holiday parties & social gatherings
✅ A seamless experience that makes YOUR JOB EASIER, not harder

Plain-language outcome: six of your people become suspects, everyone else becomes a detective & the laughter never stops


Planning Details (Click to Expand)

Timing: ~90 minutes (format adapts to your agenda)
Tech Requirements:
  • Green room (change/waiting room) large enough for 8 people, out of sight of group
  • 2 handheld wireless microphones (for groups larger than 50)
  • Standard AV as needed (screen/projector if showing visuals)
What Engagement Unlimited Brings:
  • Professional actor-detectives
  • Costumes for suspects & actors
  • Junior detective kits, clues & evidence
  • Engrossing, hilarious & challenging mystery script
  • Nail-biting denouement & seamless facilitation

What Engagement Unlimited Brings:

  • Event flow & timing details
  • Green room / change room (out of sight of guests)
  • 6 outgoing volunteers who don’t mind being centre of attention & can read confidently
  • A group ready to have fun

Ready to Book?
Contact us with your event details and we’ll send a custom quote the same day.

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is a Murder YOU Mystery team building event?

A: Murder YOU Mystery is an interactive, comedy-driven experience where guests become detectives, work in teams & solve a hilarious crime while professional actors guide the story. Six volunteers from your group are transformed into suspects with full costumes & coaching, while everyone else interrogates, examines clues & works together to crack the case.

Q: How does the team building aspect work during the mystery?

A: Teams collaborate to interrogate suspects, examine clues & piece together evidence — strengthening communication, trust & problem-solving without it feeling like “work.” The shared experience of solving a mystery together creates natural bonding, inside jokes & a story your group will retell for months.

Q: How many people can participate in a Murder YOU Mystery event?

A: Our murder mystery shows work for groups of 10 to 175 participants per performance. Smaller groups get an intimate, high-energy experience. Larger groups can be split into competing detective teams. We’ll recommend the best format based on your group size & venue.

Q: Do guests have to act or perform?

A: Only six volunteers play “suspects” — everyone else participates as detectives. Introverts and extroverts both feel comfortable because detectives work in teams, not solo. The volunteers should be outgoing people who don’t mind being the centre of attention & can read confidently. Our actors coach them so they feel prepared.

Q: Is Murder YOU Mystery appropriate for corporate groups?

A: Yes — Murder YOU Mystery is ideal for corporate events, conferences, holiday parties & off-sites because it breaks the ice quickly and creates shared laughter. The tone is comedic, not dark. Everything is designed for professional audiences and can be customized to match your event’s tone & comfort level.

Q: How long does the Murder YOU Mystery experience last?

A: Most events run approximately 90 minutes, with a full beginning, investigation phase & dramatic final reveal. The format adapts to your agenda — we can tighten it for a shorter window or extend it with additional rounds for longer events. We’ll work with your timeline.

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Want Deeper Engagement?

Layer it in :)

High-impact events work best when they’re designed as a system.

By combining the right elements upfront,

 

energy lasts longer,
participation runs deeper,
& the experience delivers exceptional ROI.

 

That might look like:

  • Pairing Engage the Room with Impact & Purpose to explode connection & meaning,
  • Layering Live Event Energy into a full-day Emcee experience to add surprise & joy, 
  • Thoughtfully weaving Everyone Plays into an evening event that people talk about long after.

Ready to unleash your inner detective & make your next event unforgettable?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking a Murder YOU Mystery interactive murder mystery event.

What is Murder YOU Mystery?
Murder YOU Mystery is an interactive whodunit where six of your colleagues become suspects and everyone else becomes a junior detective. Professional actor-detectives from Engagement Unlimited guide the investigation — but the killer is always one of YOU. It's 90 minutes of non-stop laughter, real clue-solving, and the kind of team connection that lasts well after the reveal.
How many people can participate in a Murder YOU Mystery event?
Murder YOU Mystery runs for groups of 15 to 180 participants. It's one of the few interactive murder mystery formats that truly scales — the investigation structure works for an intimate team of 20 just as powerfully as it does for a ballroom of 180.
How does Murder YOU Mystery work?
It runs in three acts. In Act 1, our professional actor-detectives set the scene, introduce the suspects (six of your colleagues), and kick off the investigation. In Act 2, teams of junior detectives gather clues, interrogate suspects, and build their case. In Act 3, teams present their theory, the killer is unmasked, and your group celebrates together. The whole experience runs approximately 90 minutes.
Is Murder YOU Mystery appropriate for corporate groups?
Yes — and corporate groups are exactly who it's designed for. The format doesn't require any acting, risk-taking, or vulnerability from participants. Everyone plays as a detective; the actor-detectives from Engagement Unlimited carry the performance. It works equally well for senior leadership teams, mixed departments, and large conference groups.
Do participants have to act or perform?
No. Six of your team members volunteer (or are volunteered) to be suspects — they receive a simple character brief and their lines are guided by our professional actors. Everyone else plays as a detective. No acting training or improv experience needed. The only thing participants have to do is enjoy themselves.
How long does Murder YOU Mystery run?
The event runs approximately 90 minutes from kickoff to reveal. Allow time before for any brief setup or introductions, and time after if your group wants to debrief, take photos, or continue the conversation over drinks. We'll give you a precise timeline in your event planning call.
What's included in Murder YOU Mystery?
Everything. Engagement Unlimited provides professional actor-detectives, costumes for the suspect characters, detective kits for every participant, all clues & evidence materials, scoring & facilitation, and the Big Reveal. AV — screens, projector, microphone — is the venue's or client's responsibility. We'll tell you exactly what we need in advance.
What groups is Murder YOU Mystery best for?
Any corporate group that wants something wildly different from a typical team event. It works beautifully for conference breakouts, holiday party entertainment, onboarding events, department team days & client entertainment. The format delivers laughter, connection, and a shared story — the three things that build team culture faster than almost anything else.
What makes Engagement Unlimited's Murder YOU Mystery different from other murder mystery events?
Most murder mystery dinners have you watching professional actors perform a scripted story. Murder YOU Mystery flips that completely — six of YOUR colleagues are the suspects, YOUR team solves the crime, and the killer is always someone in the room. Professional actor-detectives guide the experience and keep the energy high, but the story belongs to your group. That's what makes it unforgettable — and why 92% of clients rebook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking a Murder YOU Mystery interactive murder mystery event.

What is Murder YOU Mystery?
Murder YOU Mystery is an interactive whodunit where six of your colleagues become suspects and everyone else becomes a junior detective. Professional actor-detectives from Engagement Unlimited guide the investigation — but the killer is always one of YOU. It's 90 minutes of non-stop laughter, real clue-solving, and the kind of team connection that lasts well after the reveal.
How many people can participate in a Murder YOU Mystery event?
Murder YOU Mystery runs for groups of 15 to 180 participants. It's one of the few interactive murder mystery formats that truly scales — the investigation structure works for an intimate team of 20 just as powerfully as it does for a ballroom of 180.
How does Murder YOU Mystery work?
It runs in three acts. In Act 1, our professional actor-detectives set the scene, introduce the suspects (six of your colleagues), and kick off the investigation. In Act 2, teams of junior detectives gather clues, interrogate suspects, and build their case. In Act 3, teams present their theory, the killer is unmasked, and your group celebrates together. The whole experience runs approximately 90 minutes.
Is Murder YOU Mystery appropriate for corporate groups?
Yes — and corporate groups are exactly who it's designed for. The format doesn't require any acting, risk-taking, or vulnerability from participants. Everyone plays as a detective; the actor-detectives from Engagement Unlimited carry the performance. It works equally well for senior leadership teams, mixed departments, and large conference groups.
Do participants have to act or perform?
No. Six of your team members volunteer (or are volunteered) to be suspects — they receive a simple character brief and their lines are guided by our professional actors. Everyone else plays as a detective. No acting training or improv experience needed. The only thing participants have to do is enjoy themselves.
How long does Murder YOU Mystery run?
The event runs approximately 90 minutes from kickoff to reveal. Allow time before for any brief setup or introductions, and time after if your group wants to debrief, take photos, or continue the conversation over drinks. We'll give you a precise timeline in your event planning call.
What's included in Murder YOU Mystery?
Everything. Engagement Unlimited provides professional actor-detectives, costumes for the suspect characters, detective kits for every participant, all clues & evidence materials, scoring & facilitation, and the Big Reveal. AV — screens, projector, microphone — is the venue's or client's responsibility. We'll tell you exactly what we need in advance.
What groups is Murder YOU Mystery best for?
Any corporate group that wants something wildly different from a typical team event. It works beautifully for conference breakouts, holiday party entertainment, onboarding events, department team days & client entertainment. The format delivers laughter, connection, and a shared story — the three things that build team culture faster than almost anything else.
What makes Engagement Unlimited's Murder YOU Mystery different from other murder mystery events?
Most murder mystery dinners have you watching professional actors perform a scripted story. Murder YOU Mystery flips that completely — six of YOUR colleagues are the suspects, YOUR team solves the crime, and the killer is always someone in the room. Professional actor-detectives guide the experience and keep the energy high, but the story belongs to your group. That's what makes it unforgettable — and why 92% of clients rebook.