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 whodunits, keeping everyone entertained. The genre offers diverse options, from family-friendly classics like Clue to more complex games for friends, such as One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
Top Murder Mystery Games: A Quick Glance
### Clue
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### One Night Ultimate Werewolf
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### Mysterium
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### Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express
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### Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases
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### Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar
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### University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars
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### Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
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### 13 Dead End Drive
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### MicroMacro: Crime City
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### Rear Window
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### Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire
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### Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
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Additional contributions by Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue
### Clue
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A classic! Uncover who killed Mr. Boddy, where, and with what weapon. A great family game.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
### One Night Ultimate Werewolf
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Fast-paced werewolf game for larger groups. No moderator or downtime.
Mysterium
### Mysterium
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A unique twist: one player is a ghost guiding psychics to solve the murder.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express
### Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express
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Escape room experience at home. Solve the case before the train arrives! (Single play)
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases
### Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases
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Step into Sherlock's shoes! Solve 10 Victorian-era mysteries. More challenging; ages 12+.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar
### Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar
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Immersive true crime puzzle. Solve the death of a bar owner.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars
### University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars
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In-depth mystery; solve the disappearance of a winemaker (2+ hours).
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
### Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
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Fast-paced (20 minutes) social deduction game. Players take on roles like Murderer, Accomplice, etc.
13 Dead End Drive
### 13 Dead End Drive
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Inherit a fortune... but watch out for the competition!
MicroMacro: Crime City
### MicroMacro: Crime City
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16 cases to solve using a magnifying glass. "Where's Waldo" style investigation.
Rear Window
### Rear Window
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Based on Hitchcock's film. One player is the director, communicating clues to solve the mystery (or keep it secret!).
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire
### Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire
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Solve the case of a lottery winner found dead. Can be played solo or cooperatively.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
### Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
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Realistic simulation of police work. Long-term campaign with interconnected cases.
