Planning a game night? A murder mystery game is always a winner! Even with the rise of online virtual games, nothing beats the thrill of a physical board game. Murder mystery board games offer engaging, suspenseful fun for everyone. The genre boasts a huge variety, 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 highlights some of the best murder mystery games 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!
With additional contributions from Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue:
Players: 2-6 A classic whodunit. Solve the murder of Mr. Boddy at Tudor Mansion. Great for families.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf:
Players: 3-10 Fast-paced werewolf game. Perfect for large groups.
Mysterium:
Players: 2-7 Unique gameplay: one player is a ghost guiding psychics to solve the murder.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express:
Players: 1-4 Escape room experience in a box. Single-play.
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases:
Players: 1-8 Ten Victorian-era mysteries to solve. Challenging and replayable.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar:
Players: 1+ Immersive true-crime style puzzle game.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars:
Players: 1+ In-depth mystery, expect a longer playtime (2+ hours).
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong:
Players: 4-12 Fast-paced social deduction game.
13 Dead End Drive:
Players: 2-4 Inherit a fortune...but watch out for your rivals!
MicroMacro: Crime City:
Players: 1-4 16 cases to solve using a magnifying glass to find clues.
Rear Window:
Players: 3-5 Inspired by Hitchcock's film, with a potential murder to solve.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire:
Players: 1-99 Solvable solo or cooperatively, with visual and text clues.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game:
Players: 1-5 Realistic police work simulation with a long-term campaign.
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