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 games, from family-friendly classics like Clue to more complex experiences for friends 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 guide features some of our favorite murder mystery games, perfect for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each offers unique gameplay suitable for various player groups. Find the perfect fit for your group! Which ones have you tried?
Additional contributions by Hannah Houlihan
Game Details:
Clue: A classic for 2-6 players. Unravel the mystery of Mr. Boddy's murder.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf: A fast-paced game for 3-10 players. Identify the werewolf in one night.
Mysterium: 2-7 players. One player is a ghost guiding psychics to solve the murder.
Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express: A one-time escape room experience for 1-4 players.
Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 1-8 players. Solve 10 Victorian-era mysteries.
Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive puzzle game for 1+ players.
University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: An in-depth mystery for 1+ players.
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A quick 20-minute game for 4-12 players.
13 Dead End Drive: A game for 2-4 players, similar to Knives Out.
MicroMacro: Crime City: 1-4 players. Solve 16 cases using detailed maps.
Rear Window: 3-5 players. A game inspired by Hitchcock's film.
Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: 1-99 players. Solve the murder of a lottery winner.
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: 1-5 players. Experience realistic police work.
