Unveil the Top Murder Mystery Games for Your Ultimate Thrills

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 a captivating whodunit experience, keeping everyone engaged. The genre offers a wide variety of choices, 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 played?

Additional contributions by Hannah Houlihan

Game Details:

(Note: The following sections are summaries of the original descriptions, rewritten for conciseness and flow. Amazon links are placeholders and should be replaced with actual links.)

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 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 in a box (1-4 players). Solve the mystery before reaching your destination. Single-use game.

Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: Solve 10 Victorian-era mysteries (1-8 players). Challenging and suitable for ages 12+.

Hunt a Killer – Death at The Dive Bar: An immersive true-crime puzzle for 1 or more players. Solve the murder of a bar owner.

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

Deception: Murder in Hong Kong: A fast-paced (4-12 players) game where players take on roles to solve the murder.

13 Dead End Drive: A classic murder mystery game (2-4 players) with a "Knives Out" feel. Inherit a fortune by eliminating the competition.

MicroMacro: Crime City: Solve 16 mysteries (1-4 players) using a magnifying glass to find clues in detailed illustrations.

Rear Window: Inspired by Hitchcock's film, this game (3-5 players) involves communication and deduction, with a potential murder twist.

Cryptic Killers: Murder of a Millionaire: Solve the murder of a lottery winner (1-99 players) using visual and text clues.

Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game: Experience realistic police work (1-5 players) by solving complex cases with online case files. A long-term campaign.