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, creating a captivating whodunit experience. The genre boasts diverse options, from family-friendly classics like Clue to more complex games for friends like One Night Ultimate Werewolf.

Top Murder Mystery 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 offers a unique experience adaptable to various player groups. Find the perfect fit for your group's style!

Contributions by Hannah Houlihan

Game Details:

(Note: The following sections provide brief descriptions of each game. Amazon links are placeholders and should be replaced with actual working links.)

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 a single 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 or more players.

University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: An in-depth mystery for 1 or more players.

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

13 Dead End Drive: A classic murder mystery for 2-4 players.

MicroMacro: Crime City: A visually engaging game for 1-4 players.

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

Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: A flexible game for 1-99 players.

Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: A realistic crime-solving experience for 1-5 players.