Unravel Immersive Murder Mysteries for an Unforgettable Experience
Planning a game night? Murder mystery games are always a hit! Even with the rise of online virtual games, nothing beats a physical board game for that classic game night feel. Murder mysteries offer thrilling whodunits, keeping everyone engaged and guessing until the very end. The genre boasts a wide variety of games, from family-friendly classics like Clue to more complex experiences perfect 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 selection features some of the best murder mystery games, perfect for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each offers a unique experience adaptable to various player groups. Find the perfect fit for your group's preferences! Which ones have you tried?
Contributions by Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue: A classic whodunit for 2-6 players. Uncover who killed Mr. Boddy, where, and with what weapon. A fantastic family game.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf: A fast-paced, moderator-less game for 3-10 players. Perfect for larger groups.
Mysterium: A unique experience for 2-7 players. One player is a ghost guiding psychics to solve the murder.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express: An escape room experience for 1-4 players. Solve the mystery before reaching your destination. Single-use game.
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases: 10 Victorian-era mysteries for 1-8 players. More challenging than typical whodunits.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive true-crime style game for 1 or more players.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: An in-depth mystery for 1 or more players, requiring approximately 2 hours or more to complete.
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A fast-paced game (20 minutes) for 4-12 players, with various roles to play.
13 Dead End Drive: A classic murder mystery game for 2-4 players, similar to Knives Out.
MicroMacro: Crime City: 16 cases to solve using a magnifying glass to find clues within detailed illustrations. 1-4 players.
Rear Window: Inspired by Hitchcock's film, this game for 3-5 players blends cooperative and competitive elements.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: A highly-rated series of murder mystery games for 1-99 players.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: A realistic simulation of police work, offering a long-term campaign with interconnected cases for 1-5 players.
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