Fabulous Favors for Your 1980s Hollywood Glam Murder Mystery Party

Lights, camera, favors! If you're throwing a murder mystery party dripping with 1980s Hollywood glam, don’t forget to send your guests home with a little sparkle. Whether they played a suspicious soap star, a power-hungry agent, or a clueless paparazzo, the right party favor adds a memorable finishing touch... and maybe even a clue. Here are some totally glam favor ideas to keep your guests feeling like A-listers long after the mystery is solved!

1. Mini "Oscar" Trophies

Let your guests leave as winners! These golden statues make the perfect prize, you can even hand them out for Best Costume, Most Dramatic Performance, or for solving the crime.

2. Retro Compact Mirrors or Lip Gloss

Give your guests a little glitz for their clutch. Choose 1980s-style compacts or lip glosses with fun, bold packaging. Bonus points for neon or animal print.

3. Glitter Sunglasses

No Hollywood look is complete without oversized shades. Hand out sparkly or tinted sunglasses so your guests can stay shady all night long, literally and figuratively.

4. Mixtape-Inspired Goodies

Make mini favor bags that look like cassette tapes or include actual retro mix CDs with 1980s classics. Pair with candy from the decade for a full throwback vibe.

5. Press Badge Props

Send your guests home with custom “VIP” or “Press” lanyards that match their roles from the party. It's a cute souvenir that ties into the mystery theme and makes for great photos.

6. Rhinestone Costume Jewelry

Think chunky, gaudy, and fabulous. Faux pearls, oversized rings, and glittery clip-on earrings bring the Hollywood drama—and your guests can wear them again at their next glam event.

7. Mini Hair Spray or Teasing Combs

Big hair, don’t care. Teasing combs are on-theme, especially if your guests go all-out with their '80s hairstyles. Include a tag that says, “Stay teased and mysterious.”

8. Role-Specific Souvenirs

Customize favors to match character types. Directors can get a clapboard keychain, stars can get a mini perfume, and Paparazzi can get a disposable camera!

That’s a Wrap!

A great party favor doesn’t just say “thank you”, it helps your guests remember the experience, laugh at the inside jokes, and maybe even relive the drama of the big reveal. If you're still looking for a game that's a five-star smash, check out Killer Throwback at skillsmurdermysteries.com.