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 a physical board game for a truly engaging experience. These games offer thrilling whodunits, keeping everyone entertained and guessing until the very end. The genre boasts 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, perfect for your next game night. While geared towards adults, each offers a unique experience suitable for diverse groups. Find the perfect fit for your friends and enjoy!

Contributions by Hannah Houlihan

Game Details: (Note: The following sections are shortened and rephrased to maintain the original information while creating a more concise and engaging overview.)

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, perfect for large groups.

Mysterium: A unique experience 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-style game (1-4 players) based on Agatha Christie. Single-use due to its interactive components.

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: 10 challenging Victorian-era mysteries for 1-8 players. Can be played solo or with a group.

Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive, true-crime-inspired puzzle game (1+ players) where you investigate a bar owner's death.

University Games Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Underwood Cellars: A lengthy, in-depth mystery (1+ players) involving a missing winemaker.

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A fast-paced (4-12 players) social deduction game where players take on various roles.

13 Dead End Drive: A classic murder mystery game (2-4 players) with a Knives Out feel, involving inheritance and betrayal.

MicroMacro: Crime City: A unique game (1-4 players) with 16 cases to solve using detailed maps and a magnifying glass.

Rear Window: (3-5 players) A game inspired by Hitchcock's film, blending cooperative and competitive elements.

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

Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: (1-5 players) A realistic simulation of police work, with a branching narrative across multiple cases.