The Nancy Drew mysteries are classic tales that deserve attention from modern audiences. To create interest in reading the series or if you have a child already fascinated by the young sleuth plan a Nancy Drew Party. A Nancy Drew themed party will be a fun way to relive your favorite books, adventures and to create a little mystery of your own. Read on to learn plan a Nancy Drew party. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Choose a day and time for your party. Create a guest list. Select food and refreshments that are sophisticated and slightly fancy resembling the things served at 1930s parties.
2. Design invitations that relate to the Nancy Drew mysteries such as a magnifying glass, a treasure map, a plea for help solving a mystery or different book cover replicas for each guest.
3. Assign guests identities as characters from the books. Ask your guest to wear nice dresses and suits. Decide on games and contests to play.
4. Set up murder mystery board and card games at different tables. Guests will be the characters from the game. This requires assigning parts and tables ahead of time so guests can come prepared knowing what part they will play.
5. Have a treasure hunt. Guests will work in teams using clues to find the treasure. Hunt all over the house, neighborhood or town. You will need to hide clues prior to the party.
6. Plan a murder mystery dinner with one guest being the murderer. Give guests a paper describing their background. The guest of honor should be Nancy Drew. Encourage guests to get into character during diner.
7. Watch the old Nancy Drew movies. Re-enact your favorite scenes.
8. Play Charades using scenes or titles from Nancy Drew books. This will only work if all guests are familiar with the series.
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