Deadly Dining is a comedy whodunit for murder mystery team building, played in person at your venue in New York, New York. Your team gathers, a live host opens the case, and the news breaks: Chef Connor E. Sewer, founder of a famous vegan restaurant, has been found dead in the dumpster. Every guest is a suspect.
From there, the group has to ask questions, crack puzzles, and work out which of them is the killer. Mysterious bread cults, mafia groups, and government agencies are all tangled in the story, and every player carries a secret along with information about the crime. The in-person format makes the investigation feel immediate, with suspects squaring off across a table instead of across a video grid. Book
Deadly Dining is a comedy whodunit for murder mystery team building, played in person at your venue in New York, New York. Your team gathers, a live host opens the case, and the news breaks: Chef Connor E. Sewer, founder of a famous vegan restaurant, has been found dead in the dumpster. Every guest is a suspect.
From there, the group has to ask questions, crack puzzles, and work out which of them is the killer. Mysterious bread cults, mafia groups, and government agencies are all tangled in the story, and every player carries a secret along with information about the crime. The in-person format makes the investigation feel immediate, with suspects squaring off across a table instead of across a video grid. Book 60, 75, or 90 minutes, or a 2 hour session for a longer evening.
How the Game Works
The session opens with the host introducing the crime and handing each player a suspect role. Every role comes with a secret and a piece of information about what happened behind the restaurant. From there, guests question one another, compare alibis, and work through escape room style puzzles that unlock new evidence. The host decides when each clue lands and keeps the pace lively. Expect to argue over the hidden messages in the restaurant's reviews, the timeline of the chef's hats, and whether that red stain is blood or ketchup. The game ends with a group accusation and a comic reveal of the killer.
The story rewards curiosity. Guests who ask follow up questions, compare notes, and notice small details tend to crack the case, while the scripted secrets make sure suspicion moves around the room. Some players will try to protect their own character while quietly accusing others, and that tension is a big part of the fun. Since the host controls when evidence appears, the game builds steadily toward the accusation rather than stalling halfway through.
What's Included
- A live host who travels to your venue and runs the entire game
- A scripted suspect role, with a secret, for every guest
- Evidence rounds and escape room style puzzles built into the story
- A final accusation and comedic reveal
- Personalized storylines or themed details on request (additional fees may apply)
Built for Groups of 5 to 1,000
- Minimum of 5 and maximum of 1,000 participants
- Choose a 60, 75, or 90 minute session, or a full 2 hours
- Played at a venue you choose: an office, a home, a restaurant, or another public space
- Groups larger than 22 can run as multiple parallel mysteries
Deadly Dining in New York
Space can be tight in New York, and this game needs only seating for every guest. A conference room, a private dining area, or a home works well. The host arrives, sets up, and runs the full session, leaving New York planners free to focus on the guest list. It is a good fit for after work socials, team dinners, and end of quarter celebrations when people want something more interactive than drinks alone.
Why Teams Choose It
Murder mystery corporate team building succeeds when it gets people talking to colleagues they do not usually work with, and the role structure makes that happen. Guests must trade information to solve the case, which draws out quieter people and gives natural leaders something to organize. Planners gathering corporate team building ideas appreciate that there is nothing to prepare. It works as one of those team building activities for work that feels like a party, and it holds up well at team bonding events large and small.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can play? Groups of 5 to 1,000 are supported. Groups larger than 22 players are split into multiple groups, each solving its own mystery.
Does the host bring everything? The host brings the roles, story, and clues and runs the event. You provide the venue and seating.
Can we add our own themes? Personalized storylines and themed details can be requested in advance and may carry an additional fee.
Do guests need to know the story beforehand? No. The host introduces the crime at the start, and every role explains what that character knows.
Booking
Per-person pricing is shown on this page for each session length. Choose a date, pick 60, 75, or 90 minutes or 2 hours, enter your headcount, and book your New York game.
