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Private Events

A Private Murder Mystery Party for Your Group

You pick the occasion. We bring the characters, the mystery, and a host who makes sure everyone is involved not just watching.

6–100+
Guests Per Event
285+
Verified Reviews
4.85
Avg Host Rating
15+
Themes

The Problem With Most Group Events

The Party Was Fine. Nobody Is Still Talking About It.

You did the planning. You picked the restaurant. Everyone showed up, ate the same food, and made small talk until it was acceptable to leave.

The problem is not the people, it is the format. Dinner gives everyone something to do with their hands but nothing to do together.

Baker Street Mystery changes the format. Every guest arrives as a character with a name, a backstory, a motive, and a checklist of people to track down.

The mystery only gets solved if everyone works the room. By the time the killer is revealed, the group has laughed, accused each other, and created something they did not see coming.

That is the story they tell on Monday.

Guests fully engaged at a private Baker Street Mystery event

Whatever You Are Celebrating

We Have Got a Case for It

Every event is private, fully hosted, and sized to your group. Nine occasions. One format that actually delivers.

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Birthday Parties

Make them the prime suspect or the victim. Either works. Baker Street Mystery is the birthday experience that gets talked about at the next birthday.

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Bachelorette Parties

Give the bride-to-be a character with a dark past and a secret she is protecting. Your group gets a private event where everyone is in it together, the drinks are flowing, and someone absolutely did it.

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Anniversary Celebrations

Skip the reservation. A shared mystery beats a prix fixe menu every time.

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Holiday Parties

The one everyone actually looks forward to. Baker Street Mystery runs private holiday events that people request again the following year.

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Retirement Parties

They spent decades solving problems. One more should not be hard. Give the guest of honor a starring role and let the group figure out the rest.

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Graduation Celebrations

They survived finals. A murder mystery is nothing. Private events for grads and their crew.

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Divorce Parties

Somebody is single again. Celebrate accordingly.

Funurals

Someone is leaving town, retiring, or marking the end of something that deserves a real send-off. A funural is a farewell event run as a murder mystery. The guest of honor gets a starring role, everyone else gets a character, and the whole thing doubles as a goodbye worth remembering.

Reunions & Group Getaways

Family reunions, friend group trips, Hill Country weekends. Baker Street Mystery travels. If your group is gathering, we can be there.

The Process

You Book It. We Run It.

Five steps from inquiry to unforgettable.

No prep required from you. You don't have to run anything the day of the event. The host manages the entire murder mystery start to finish.
Reach Out
Tell Us the DetailsShare your headcount, date, occasion, and whether you have a venue in mind.
Confirm
Lock In Your DateSign a contract and pay the deposit, from there we handle everything else.
Before the Event
We'll confirm the suspectsIf we are pre-assinging characters, we will collect the information and email them before the event.
Before You Arrive
We Set Everything UpWe show up early, set everything up, and have materials ready before your first guest walks in.
Arrival & Characters
The Night BeginsGuests check in and receive their character packet — name, backstory, objectives, and secrets. Bar is open. The intrigue begins.
The Game Begins
Work the RoomYour host (in character) explains how to play. Guests start working the room — gathering clues, completing goals, protecting their own secrets.
The Murder Occurs
A Dramatic TurnA dramatic death is announced mid-evening. Guests are gathered briefly, then released back into a deeper investigation with new clues.
Voting & The Reveal
Unmask the KillerGuests submit their theory via QR code — who’s the killer, who played their character best, and who gathered the most money. The murderer is unmasked. Prizes awarded.
Wrap-Up
Still Arguing on the Way HomeYour guests go home still arguing about who got it right.

Pricing

Private Event Pricing, No Surprises

Final pricing confirmed when you reach out, based on headcount, date, and location.

Small Batch Experience
6 to 19 Guests
$375to $600
Flat-rate pricing

Ideal for intimate celebrations, birthdays, bachelorettes, anniversaries, and anything in between.

Expanded Case Experience
20+ Guests
$20to $25 per guest
Per-person pricing, scales to 100+

For larger gatherings, reunions, and events where things get delightfully out of hand.

Not sure which fits? Reach out with your headcount and occasion. We will give you an exact quote within 24 hours.

Get a Quote

Who Does What

We Handle the Night. You Handle the Guest List.

No prep packets to read. No one needs to rehearse anything. The host orients every guest on arrival.

Baker Street Mystery Handles
Everything That Makes the Night Work
  • Character packets for every guest
  • Trained host who runs the full event
  • All game materials and supplies
  • Theme selection from 15+ options
You Handle
Just the Basics
  • Guest headcount (2 weeks out)
  • Your venue or location
  • Food and drinks (or we can suggest venues)
  • Showing up

What People Say After Their First One

Real Reviews from Real Guests

★★★★★

"This was so fun! Having to get into character and talk to different people was so fun and interesting."

★★★★★

"People were in tears laughing so hard."

★★★★★

"Awesome time, very creative and great way to meet new people."

★★★★★

"So much fun, our second one with this crew. Always a great time."

★★★★★

"Fantastic event. Worth every penny."

★★★★★

"The host was excellent, had everyone involved and kept the storyline moving."

285+
Verified Reviews
4.85
Avg Host Rating
4.73
Avg Theme Rating

The most common pattern in private event reviews: someone who came in skeptical leaving as the most enthusiastic person in the room.

Common Questions

Questions We Get Before Every Private Booking

Honest answers, no runaround.

Or call David directly:
(512) 761-6648

Since we use licenses to sell tickets, we only provide a fully-hosted experience. This ensures that you receive a high-quality, immersive murder mystery event, complete with all the necessary materials, guidance, and support for a memorable experience.

Ready to Book?

Give Them a Night Worth Retelling

Private murder mystery parties for groups of 6 to 100+ across San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country, and virtually.

Every guest plays a character. Nobody sits on the sideline. And no two events are ever the same.

Call David: (512) 761-6648  ·  david@bakerstreetmystery.com

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