There’s a new sheriff in town—and it might just be the guest who solves your murder mystery. If you’re dreaming of a western murder mystery party filled with cowboy accents, suspicious outlaws, and enough drama to fill a saloon, we’ve got great news: The Murder Mystery Company is ready to ride into your event with a murder mystery dinner party game that can be wrangled into a full-blown wild west showdown.

What You’ll Learn:

• What theme to go with
• Cowboy costumes and décor tips
• How actors add western flair
• Venue ideas that set the scene

But before you start hand-stitching wanted posters or investing in a fog machine, here’s the twist: we’ve already got a theme that can be tailored into the rootin’-tootin’ party you’ve been picturing. So grab your hat, saddle up, and let’s talk about how to host a western murder mystery without having to reinvent the wagon wheel.

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Start with the Right Theme (We’ve Got One!)

While we don’t offer a dedicated western mystery, Midnight at the Masquerade—our most popular theme—can easily be given a western twist. Set at a modern billionaire’s masquerade gala, it’s packed with intrigue, deception, and drama… but it’s also flexible enough for guests to trade tuxedos for ten-gallon hats.

That’s right—this interactive mystery game can be performed with all the western flavor your boots can handle. The actors stay in their elegant attire, but they’re more than happy to lean into the theme with cowboy accents, western slang, and improvisation that gives it that Old West feel. And you can tip your hat to the masquerade angle—or leave it in the dust. The choice is yours!

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Decorate the Room Like a Saloon

Clients can go all out with decorations: think bales of hay, lantern centerpieces, rustic table settings, and wanted posters with your guests’ faces on them. And no western themed mystery party would be complete without a good photo backdrop—maybe a dusty jail cell or a “Last Chance Saloon” sign above the buffet.

Want to keep the immersion strong? Try organizing your tables into “gangs” with themed team names like “The Silver Spurs” or “The Whiskey Whodunnits.” It makes for easier team organization and gives guests a fun role to play.

Western Party Décor Ideas:

• Hay bales at the entrance
• Mason jar lanterns with tea lights
• “Wanted” posters customized with guest photos
• Faux cacti or tumbleweed props
• Checkered tablecloths and burlap runners
• Wooden crates for props and food displays
• Saloon-style swinging doors (rent or DIY)
• Mugshot photo backdrop station (we offer one!)

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Costumes: Go Full Cowboy or Cowgirl

When it comes to dressing the part, guests can ride straight into the theme with classic western wear. Think dusty boots, bold belts, and hats with enough personality to steal the spotlight. Whether you’re aiming for saloon-ready or outlaw-on-the-run, western fashion is all about big character and fun accessories.

Western Costume Inspiration:

• Cowboy hats and bandanas
• Fringe jackets or vests
• Denim jeans or skirts with belt buckles
• Plaid button-downs or prairie blouses
• Cowgirl boots or spurred shoes
• Sheriff badges and toy holsters
• Long dusters or ponchos
• Faux mustaches and bolo ties

From rugged ranch hands to fancy saloon stars, there’s a ton of variety to explore. Want to give the whole look a twist? Guests can optionally blend in a masquerade mask for a unique “high-society meets high-noon” vibe.

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Pick a Venue with a Western Feel

Whether it’s a rustic barn, a country-style banquet hall, or even a backyard done up with hay bales and string lights, the right venue goes a long way in selling the theme. But don’t worry too much—The Murder Mystery Company has worked in every kind of space from swanky restaurants to school gyms. If it’s a private space that can hold tables and suspects, it’ll work.

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Let’s Plan Your Western Murder Mystery

Ready to giddy up? Don’t go it alone. The fastest way to pull off a killer western murder mystery party is to bring in the pros.

Call us at 888-643-2583 or fill out one of the contact forms on this page to get started planning your very own murder mystery event. We’ll help you customize it to fit your wild western dreams—no sheriff’s badge required.