The Best Murder Mystery Games for a Killer Good Time

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 gameplay for everyone, keeping guests entertained and guessing until the very end. 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

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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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This curated selection features some of the best murder mystery games for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each game offers unique experiences suitable for various player groups. Find the perfect fit for your group's preferences! Which ones have you tried?

With additional 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 great family game.

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 (other players) to solve the murder. 2-7 players.

Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express: An escape room experience in a box. Solve the mystery before the train arrives! 1-4 players. One-time play.

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective - The Thames Murders & Other Cases: Step into Sherlock's shoes and solve 10 Victorian-era mysteries. 1-8 players. More challenging.

Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive true crime experience. 1+ players.

University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: A lengthy, in-depth murder mystery. 1+ players.

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A fast-paced social deduction game. 4-12 players.

13 Dead End Drive: A competitive murder mystery where players try to inherit a fortune. 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, blending cooperative and competitive elements. 3-5 players.

Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: A solo or cooperative game with a complex narrative. 1-99 players.

Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: A realistic simulation of police work with a long-term campaign. 1-5 players.