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 mysteries offer engaging, suspenseful fun for everyone. The genre boasts a wide variety of options, from family-friendly classics like Clue to more complex games for adults like 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 selection features some of the best murder mystery games for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each offers a unique experience suitable for various group sizes and preferences. Find the perfect fit for your group!
With additional contributions from Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue: A classic whodunit for 2-6 players. Solve the murder of Mr. Boddy.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf: A fast-paced werewolf game for 3-10 players. No moderator needed.
Mysterium: A unique game where one player is a ghost guiding psychics (2-7 players) to solve the murder.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express: An escape room experience (1-4 players) based on Agatha Christie. Single-play.
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 10 Victorian-era mysteries for 1-8 players. Challenging gameplay.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive true crime puzzle for 1 or more players.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: An in-depth mystery (1+ players) lasting 2+ hours.
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A social deduction game (4-12 players) with unique roles.
13 Dead End Drive: A competitive murder mystery (2-4 players) with inheritance at stake.
MicroMacro: Crime City: A search-and-find murder mystery (1-4 players) with 16 cases.
Rear Window: A cooperative/competitive game (3-5 players) based on the Hitchcock film.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: A solo or cooperative game (1-99 players) with visual and textual clues.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: A realistic crime-solving experience (1-5 players) with online case files.