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. These games offer engaging, suspenseful fun for everyone, keeping guests on the edge of their seats. The genre offers 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 player groups. Find the perfect fit for your group's dynamic! Which ones have you tried?
Additional contributions by Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue: A classic whodunit for 2-6 players. Unravel the mystery of Mr. Boddy's murder.
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 in a box (1-4 players). Solve the case before the train arrives! Single play.
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Solve 10 Victorian-era mysteries (1-8 players). Challenging gameplay.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive true crime experience (1+ players).
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: An in-depth mystery (1+ players).
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A fast-paced social deduction game (4-12 players).
13 Dead End Drive: A competitive inheritance game (2-4 players).
MicroMacro: Crime City: A visually engaging game with 16 cases to solve (1-4 players).
Rear Window: A game inspired by Hitchcock's film (3-5 players). Cooperative or competitive gameplay.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: A flexible game solvable solo or cooperatively (1-99 players).
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: A realistic crime-solving experience with a long-term campaign (1-5 players).
