Which is the best murder mystery party for you?

So you want to host a murder mystery dinner party. But which one is best for you?

Choosing a murder mystery might seem simple – you just pick one that sounds fun, right? – but the truth is there’s a little more to it than that. Not all murder mystery games are created equal. Some are easy to play out of the box while others require a little more effort. Some work better if your guests mingle, others are designed to be played around the dinner table. Some are serious, some are silly and others are downright rude!

Knowing what you want from your murder mystery game is the easiest way to ensure an enjoyable evening. So before you click off to buy the game with the nicest cover/silliest character names, take a look below to see which kit would suit you best.

You’re hosting a murder mystery party for the first time...

Go for one of our BOXED GAMES. Everything you need is included and they're really easy to play.

You're not sure how many guests you'll have...

You need a MURDER MYSTERY FLEXI-PARTY. The murderer isn't picked until everyone has arrived so your party will still run smoothly even if the guest list isn't quite as planned.

You want to dress up and have a good laugh...

Try a PLATINUM MURDERS game. With characters like Shim-me Atja, the Egyptian belly-dancer, and Harry Hou'didme, the Vegas stage magician, you know you're going to have a giggle.

You want a more serious affair...

Choose a MURDER A LA CARTE boxed game. The mainly historical settings range from Paris in the 1900s to London in the Swinging Sixties and the mood is more sophisticated and formal.

You want a game that's just for girls...

For a hen party or just a fun girls night in, our ALL-FEMALE GAMES are completely testosterone free.

You need to entertain a large group...

A MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE game would be ideal. You just need 8 people to act out the mystery and an audience of any size to guess whodunit. You can also play these in your living room without an audience if you like.

You want a game that’s suitable for teens or that won't offend the vicar...

Go for one of our more FAMILY FRIENDLY games for inter-generational fun or try YOUNG ADULT EDITIONS specifically made for teenage parties.

You’ve hosted a murder mystery before and you want something a bit different...

Try a SIMPLY MURDER FLEXI-PARTY or an ULTIMATE MURDER MYSTERY to give your guests more freedom to improvise. Or try a MURDER MYSTERY THEATRE game for some extreme amateur dramatics!

You need a game in a hurry...

Order a DOWNLOAD murder mystery and you can start printing the game files within minutes. And don't worry - our download games start at just 24 printable pages.