Murder Mystery Games, Cold Case Files, Mystery Trails & Escape Rooms

Dinner Party Games

Dinner Party Games · 4–20 Players

Host Your Own Murder Mystery

Everyone plays a character with secrets to hide. Serve dinner, question the suspects and unmask the killer — no acting experience needed.

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4.7/5 Excellent 11,969 reviews
  • Exhibit A

    The host plays too.

    Randomised roles and guided rounds keep the organiser inside the mystery.

  • Exhibit B

    1 to 20+ players.

    Solo cold cases, date nights for two, dinner parties and big groups.

  • Exhibit C

    Play tonight with the app.

    Order now, open the app and it runs the whole night for you.

  • Exhibit D

    No acting needed.

    Everyone gets a character booklet; the clues carry the night.

Two doors. One mystery.

Whatever you play, the mystery plays back.

Every game is complete in its kit — then comes with something extra. Dinner parties add an invisible host; investigations add a case portal that answers back. Both free, from the moment you order.

We believe in the power of Mystery

Masters of Mystery create immersive mystery experiences for every kind of night — host-your-own murder mystery dinner party games, solo and two-player cold case files, and online escape rooms. Each one comes packed with clues, characters, evidence and twists that keep everyone guessing right up to the final reveal.

Case Multiplier · Standing Offer

Take on more than one case.

Open two files in one order and 10% is struck off the total. Take on a third and the rate improves to 15% — filed automatically at the basket.

Any 2 cases −10% when you choose 2 games
Best rate Any 3 cases −15% when you choose 3 games

Case Evidence · Verified Reviews

The witness statements.

What hosts, sleuths and party planners told us once the killer was caught.

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  • Case No. 260618
    Customer photo · Wine Tasting Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    Best friends for 50 plus years. This was part of our annual girls trip. Everyone got into character and it was a blast.

  • Case No. 260602
    Customer photo · Orient Express Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    We had a great experience. A couple suggestions would be to have videos of the inspector instead of just an audio file. We also struggled a little with printing. Otherwise, we all had a fantastic time and enjoyed our Murder on the Orient Express experience!

  • Case No. 260527
    Customer photo · Wine Tasting Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    What a great night. Lots of fun and laughter. Food ideas worked a charm and really freed me up to enjoy the night as a participant. Everyone dressed up and got into character including accents. Clues were a little light on and some irrelevant. I would have liked more dialogue in each round. Overall it was a great night and the game was a great success.

  • Case No. 260528
    Customer photo · Wine Tasting Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    Epic party! My friends really embraced their characters. Liked that I got to play as the host.

  • Case No. 260602
    Customer photo · Pirate Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    I used this as an evening activity at our pirate themed scout camp. All the scouts loved it though I would have liked step by step host instructions to make the evening flow with no confusion! There were all 20 characters in play and the scouts had a blast!

  • Case No. 260607
    Customer photo · Masquerade Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    We used the Mascarade Murder Mystery Party. 12 people attended. It was easy to use and super fun!

  • Case No. 260517
    Customer photo · Bake Off Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    Our church group here in St. Albans, VT had great fun with the game last night. All twenty suspects played with great enthusiasm! We shared the rumors with the non suspects to include them, so everyone had a good time. Ended up the crazy girlfriend/fan did it.

  • Case No. 260515
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    Witness statement

    I think this is the 6th game I have gotten from Masters of Mystery and it didn't disappoint! This Regency era game had a lot of fun extra gossipy tidbits that made the game more scandalous. I look forward to playing this one again!

    Jen M.
    Verified purchase
  • Case No. 260606
    Customer photo · Kids Museum Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    We used this for my son’s birthday, ages 6-12 and it went great! The directions were easy to understand and it went smoothly. All the kids had a blast!

  • Case No. 260524
    Customer photo · Wild West Murder Mystery

    Witness statement

    This was such a blast! This is my first time doing a murder mystery with this company. Very easy to follow directions and play as well as lead the party. I will be purchasing another in the future.

Real Masters of Mystery cold cases — playable tonight

Cases That Have Never Been Cracked

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Exhibit A
Cold Case Unit — Evidence CopyCase No. 2002-1002Status: Unsolved

Subject: The Murder of Edward Munst

Late 1990s: Edward Munst is the co-founder of SafeTee.com — a poster child of the dotcom boom. Before the money came a string of failed ventures with Reggie Kent and Leslie Grayson.

October 2nd, 2002 — Munst is attacked and killed a few dozen yards from his own front door. A passer-by finds him; he dies on the way to St. Steven's Hospital.

Investigating officer’s note — “The dossier is intact. Statements, timelines, the evidence — the lot. This case doesn't need more paperwork. It needs a fresh pair of eyes.”

No one was ever charged. Reopened: tonight.

October 2nd — why that night?a passer-by — or a witness?who profits from SafeTee now? →Reopened
Exhibit A
Cold Case Unit — Evidence CopyCase No. CC-2501Status: Active

Subject: The Tarot Card Killer of Charon's Crossing

The murders are brutal. The messages are personal. And at every scene, a tarot card left behind.

The investigation keeps snagging on a series of killings from twenty-five years ago — when another murderer haunted the town's dark corners. Something from that time is bleeding into the present.

Investigating officer’s note — “Small group of suspects, all linked to the past. In a place like Charon's Crossing, everyone has secrets and no one is entirely innocent.”

The cards keep coming. Your consult starts tonight.

which card comes next?same hand as 25 years ago?no one is entirely innocent →Reopened
Exhibit A
Cold Case Unit — Evidence CopyCase No. 12-2400Status: Missing

Subject: Missing: S. Claus — Last Seen Over The North Sea

20:15, December 24th — the sleigh is tracked crossing the North Sea. Then, nothing. Tracking systems across the globe lose him at once. He is declared missing.

The JOLLY team is assembling. What — or who — is responsible?

Investigating officer’s note — “Every minute counts. If this case isn't cracked by morning, Christmas doesn't come.”

Status: missing. We must find Santa.

8:15pm — all systems at once?who benefits from no Christmas?check the naughty list →Reopened

Crime scene — everyone's a suspect — do not cross

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Your Questions, Answered

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How does a murder mystery dinner party work?

In a Masters of Mystery murder mystery dinner party game, every guest plays a character with secrets to hide. Over dinner, players question each other, uncover clues and accuse suspects — until the killer is unmasked in the final reveal. Each kit includes a host guide, character booklets, evidence and detective videos, so no acting experience is needed.

How do you host a murder mystery party?

Choose a themed game to match your guest count, send each guest their character before the night, set the scene, and let the kit run the evening round by round. Our step-by-step guide covers invitations, food, costumes and timing: How to Host a Murder Mystery Party.

How many players do you need for a murder mystery game?

Masters of Mystery dinner party games flex from 4 to 20 players, with expansion packs for even larger groups. Cold case files and online escape rooms are designed for solo detectives, couples and small teams — so there's a mystery for every headcount.

What is a cold case file game?

A cold case file game is a solve-it-yourself detective experience: you receive a complete dossier — witness statements, photographs, police reports and evidence — and work through the clues to name the culprit. Masters of Mystery cold cases like Edward Munst and The Tarot Card Killer suit solo sleuths or date nights, taking around two hours to crack.

Can you play a murder mystery game over Zoom?

Yes — every Masters of Mystery game works in person around the table or remotely over a video call. Share each guest their character beforehand and host exactly as you would at home.

How long does a murder mystery game last?

Most murder mystery dinner party games run 1.5 to 3 hours depending on group size. Cold case files are self-paced — crack one in an evening or stretch the investigation across a week.

Can you replay a murder mystery game?

Yes — in Masters of Mystery replayable games the culprit is selected at random each time you play, so the same kit plays out differently with your next group of suspects.

Does the murderer know they did it?

In our replayable murder mystery games the culprit is drawn at random during the night — so often not even the murderer knows until the final reveal. Nobody has to lie, and everyone gets to play detective.