Planning a game night? A murder mystery game is always a winner! Even with the rise of online virtual games, nothing beats the thrill of a physical board game. Murder mysteries offer engaging, suspenseful fun for everyone, keeping guests guessing until the very end. The genre boasts a huge variety, from family-friendly classics like Clue to more complex games for adults like One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
Top Murder Mystery Games
### 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?
Contributions by Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue: A classic! 2-6 players. Unravel the mystery of Mr. Boddy's murder.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf: Fast-paced werewolf game. 3-10 players. No moderator needed.
Mysterium: A unique twist – one player is a ghost guiding psychics. 2-7 players.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express: Escape room experience. 1-4 players. One-time play.
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Challenging cases in Victorian London. 1-8 players.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: Immersive true crime puzzle. 1+ players.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: In-depth mystery. 1+ players.
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: Fast-paced social deduction. 4-12 players.
13 Dead End Drive: A competition for inheritance. 2-4 players.
MicroMacro: Crime City: Search-and-find mystery. 1-4 players.
Rear Window: Communication-based mystery with a potential murder. 3-5 players.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: Solvable solo or cooperatively. 1-99 players.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: Realistic police work simulation. 1-5 players.
