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 whodunits, keeping everyone entertained. The genre offers diverse 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 guide features some of our favorite murder mystery games, perfect 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! Which ones have you tried?

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. No moderator needed!

Mysterium: A unique experience for 2-7 players. One player is a ghost guiding psychics.

Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express: An escape room experience for 1-4 players (single use).

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 10 Victorian-era mysteries for 1-8 players.

Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive true-crime style game for 1+ players.

University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: An in-depth mystery for 1+ players (longer playtime).

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

13 Dead End Drive: A competitive inheritance mystery for 2-4 players.

MicroMacro: Crime City: 16 cases to solve using a magnifying glass for 1-4 players.

Rear Window: A cooperative or competitive game based on the Hitchcock film for 3-5 players.

Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: A solo or cooperative game with visual and textual clues for 1-99 players.

Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: A realistic police investigation game for 1-5 players.