The Best Murder Mystery Games for a Killer Good Time

Planning a game night? Murder mystery games are always a hit! Even with online virtual options, nothing beats the thrill of a physical board game. These games offer engaging whodunits, keeping everyone entertained. The genre boasts 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 a selection of excellent murder mystery games perfect for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each offers unique experiences suitable for various player groups. Find the perfect fit for your group!

Contributions by Hannah Houlihan

Game Details:

Clue: A classic whodunit for 2-6 players. Uncover who killed Mr. Boddy, where, and with what weapon.

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 (2-7 players) to solve the murder.

Exit: The Game – Dead Man on The Orient Express: An escape room experience (1-4 players) based on Agatha Christie. Single-use game.

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 10 Victorian-era mysteries to solve (1-8 players). More challenging.

Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive puzzle game (1+ players) based on a true crime scenario.

University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: An in-depth mystery (1+ players) taking about 2 hours to complete.

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A fast-paced social deduction game (4-12 players) similar to Werewolf.

13 Dead End Drive: A game of inheritance and intrigue (2-4 players), similar to Knives Out.

MicroMacro: Crime City: A search-and-find mystery with 16 cases (1-4 players).

Rear Window: A game inspired by Hitchcock's film (3-5 players) with a potential murder to solve.

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

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