Planning a game night? Murder mystery games are always a hit! Even with the rise of online virtual games, nothing beats the thrill of a physical board game. Murder mystery games offer exciting whodunits that keep everyone engaged. The genre offers a wide variety of options, from classic family games like Clue to more complex experiences for friends like One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
Top Murder Mystery Games: A Quick Look
### Clue
### One Night Ultimate Werewolf
### Mysterium
### Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express
### Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases
### Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar
### University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars
### Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
### 13 Dead End Drive
### MicroMacro: Crime City
### Rear Window
### Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire
### Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
This guide features some of our favorite murder mystery games perfect for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each offers unique gameplay suitable for various player groups. Find the perfect fit for your group! Which ones have you tried?
Additional contributions by Hannah Houlihan
Detailed Game Descriptions:
Clue:
Players: 2-6 A classic! Uncover who killed Mr. Boddy, where, and with what weapon. A great family game.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf:
Players: 3-10 Fast-paced werewolf game for large groups. No moderator, quick rounds, and minimal downtime.
Mysterium:
Players: 2-7 A unique twist: one player is a ghost guiding psychics to solve the murder.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express:
Players: 1-4 An escape room experience in a box. Solve the mystery before the train arrives. One-time play.
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases:
Players: 1-8 Step into Sherlock's shoes! Solve 10 Victorian-era mysteries. More challenging, ages 12+.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar:
Players: 1+ Immersive true crime puzzle game. Solve the death of a bar owner.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars:
Players: 1+ In-depth mystery; solve the disappearance of a winemaker. Expect a longer playtime (2+ hours).
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong:
Players: 4-12 Quick-playing game (20 minutes) where players take on various roles to solve the murder.
13 Dead End Drive:
Players: 2-4 A classic murder mystery with a twist: inherit a fortune by eliminating the competition.
MicroMacro: Crime City:
Players: 1-4 Solve 16 cases using a magnifying glass to find clues in detailed illustrations.
Rear Window:
Players: 3-5 Inspired by Hitchcock's film; one player directs, others deduce who lives where, with a potential murder to solve.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire:
Players: 1-99 Solve the murder of a lottery winner using visual and textual clues. Play solo or cooperatively.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game:
Players: 1-5 Realistic simulation of police work; long-term campaign with interconnected cases.
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