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. These games 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 unique gameplay suitable for various groups. Find the perfect fit for your group's style! 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 at Tudor Mansion.

One Night Ultimate Werewolf: A fast-paced game for 3-10 players. No moderator needed!

Mysterium: 2-7 players. One player is a ghost guiding psychics to solve the murder.

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

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 1-8 players. Solve 10 Victorian-era mysteries in London.

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

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

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

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

MicroMacro: Crime City: 1-4 players. Solve mysteries using a detailed city map.

Rear Window: 3-5 players. A cooperative game with a potential murder mystery twist.

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. A realistic simulation of police detective work.