Planning a game night? A murder mystery game is always a winner! Even with the rise of online virtual games, nothing beats a physical board game for that classic game night feel. Murder mystery board games offer thrilling whodunits, keeping everyone engaged and guessing until the very end. The genre offers incredible variety, from family-friendly classics like Clue to more complex games for adult friends, such as One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
Top Murder Mystery Board 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 curated list features some of the best murder mystery games for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each offers a unique experience suitable for a diverse range of players. Find the perfect fit for your group! Which ones have you tried?
Additional contributions by Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue:
Players: 2-6 Description: A classic whodunit! Uncover the killer, weapon, and location in Tudor Mansion. Perfect for families.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf:
Players: 3-10 Description: A fast-paced werewolf game with no moderator or elimination. Great for large groups.
Mysterium:
Players: 2-7 Description: One player is a ghost guiding psychics to solve the murder. Unique gameplay and thematic experience.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express:
Players: 1-4 Description: 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 Description: 10 challenging mysteries set in Victorian London. Can be played solo or with a group.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar:
Players: 1+ Description: An immersive true-crime style puzzle game. Solve the murder of a bar owner.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars:
Players: 1+ Description: A lengthy, in-depth mystery involving a missing winemaker.
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong:
Players: 4-12 Description: Fast-paced social deduction game where players take on various roles to solve the murder.
13 Dead End Drive:
Players: 2-4 Description: A classic murder mystery with a competitive twist. Inherit a fortune by eliminating the competition.
MicroMacro: Crime City:
Players: 1-4 Description: Solve 16 mysteries using a detailed map and keen observation skills.
Rear Window:
Players: 3-5 Description: A cooperative game with a potential murder mystery twist, based on the Hitchcock film.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire:
Players: 1-99 Description: A popular series with visual and textual clues, perfect for solo or cooperative play.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game:
Players: 1-5 Description: A realistic simulation of police work with a long-term campaign and branching narrative.
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