Best 12 Murder Mystery Board Games for Adults 2024
12 Best Murder Mystery Board Games for Adults
On this list:
12 Dark Stories
Dark Stories is a great alternative to Clue with a focus on solving mysteries through questioning and deduction. It offers a more flexible and imaginative approach to uncovering the truth behind each scenario.
11 Mysterium
Mysterium combines Clue with Dixit-like visuals, making it a brilliant, spooky experience. One player is a ghost, while others are psychic detectives. It’s cooperative, so fewer fights and more team spirit!
10 Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
This one adds a social deduction twist. One player is the murderer, another a forensic scientist, and the rest are detectives. It’s fast-paced and full of tension. Great for a group that loves to argue!
9 Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective
Perfect for those who love deep stories and lots of reading. You get to be Sherlock Holmes, solving intricate cases. It’s like being in your own mystery novel, with a challenging level of detail.
8 Chronicles of Crime
Combines board games with an app to give a new-age detective experience. The game includes scanning QR codes of evidence and suspects. It’s immersive and keeps everyone engaged till the end.
7 Murder Mystery Party: A Taste for Wine and Murder
This one’s for those who love role-playing. Each player gets a character, complete with backstory and motives. You try to figure out who the murderer is while staying in character.
6 Letters from Whitechapel
A thrilling chase as one player becomes Jack the Ripper, and others are detectives. This cat-and-mouse game is nerve-wracking and highly strategic. You’ll feel both smart and terrified.
5 Whitehall Mystery
A scaled-down version of Letters from Whitechapel. It’s quicker but just as tense. You still get to chase down the killer or outsmart the detectives, but in a much shorter time.
4 Dead Last
This game is more about social cues. You vote to kill off players based on who you think is a threat. It’s all about bluffing and betrayal, making every round a nail-biter.
3 Black Sonata
Combines deduction with solitaire play. You’re chasing the Dark Lady from Shakespeare’s sonnets, trying to corner her. The game’s complexity and the solo mode make it stand out.
2 Clue: Harry Potter
A magical twist on the classic Clue game. Set in Hogwarts, it’s perfect for Potterheads. The changing game board adds a unique element. It’s mysterious and nostalgic at the same time.
