Family murder mystery games turn an ordinary evening into a houseful of pint-sized detectives. Built for a proper family game night, these are family-friendly whodunnits that genuinely work for all ages, from curious kids to crime-solving grandparents. Everyone gets a character, a fistful of clues and a very good reason to point the finger across the table.
Crack the case with Kids Mystery at the Museum, get gloriously sticky with a Bake Off caper, or run away with the Circus for an evening under the big top. Prefer the great outdoors? Our self-guided Unsolved Trails are walking tours that send the whole family hunting for clues around eight UK cities, no host required. Choose your theme, gather your suspects and let the accusations begin. Who did it? Only your family can decide.
Bake Off Themed Murder Mystery Game Kit
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
Pirate Murder Mystery Host Your Own Game Kit
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
Circus Murder Mystery Host Your Own Game Kit
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Ancient Egypt Murder Mystery Game Kit
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Walk a real route through the city
Just pick up your pack and play
Your clue pack delivered to your door
Uncover clues at genuine landmarks
Which family mystery suits your night?
Every household solves crimes a little differently, so pick the setting that fits your crowd:
- Kids Mystery at the Museum — the easiest way in for younger sleuths, with a gentle, clue-led case that keeps little detectives busy from the first exhibit to the final reveal.
- Bake Off — sabotage, soggy bottoms and a suspect list of star bakers. Brilliant for a rainy Sunday when the kitchen table is already the centre of the action.
- The Circus — big personalities, bigger secrets and a whole troupe of characters to play, perfect when you want everyone dressing up and hamming it up.
- Unsolved Trails — swap the sofa for the streets. These self-guided walking tours cover eight UK cities, so a school holiday or a weekend away can double as a family investigation.
How many players do you need?
Family games are forgiving. A cosy foursome works beautifully, and a full house of cousins, grandparents and neighbours simply means more suspects and more red herrings. Roles are written so quieter guests and natural performers all have a part to play, and the simple host notes mean the grown-up in charge is never left improvising. If your numbers swing between a quiet night in and a crowded birthday, the full murder mystery games range has options for every group size.
In person or virtual?
Our dinner-party style family mysteries are instant digital games you can host around the table or over a video call, so relatives who cannot make it in person can still take a character and join the interrogation. The Unsolved Trails, by contrast, are designed to be walked, an out-and-about adventure rather than a sit-down evening. Where a game comes as a physical kit, those game kits are dispatched locally for your market (UK, USA and beyond), so there is never a long wait for the post.
Family mysteries make great gifts
A murder mystery is a lovely present for a family that already has enough stuff, an experience rather than another gadget. It gets everyone off their screens and round the table together, swapping costumes, theories and dramatic reveals, and it keeps for years as a story the family retells. New to hosting? Our step-by-step guide to hosting a murder mystery party walks you through every stage. Older sleuths hungry for something meatier can graduate to a Cold Case File once the youngest have mastered the museum.
Why host a family murder mystery?
Because it gives everyone a starring role. There is no app to wrestle with and no special skills required: choose a theme, hand out the characters and follow the simple host notes. Whether it is a rainy Sunday, a birthday or a holiday get-together, a family game night mystery turns a few hours indoors into a proper occasion your crowd will be arguing about for weeks.
Family murder mystery games: your questions answered
What age are these family murder mystery games suitable for?
They are designed for all ages, from curious kids to crime-solving grandparents. Kids Mystery at the Museum is the gentlest starting point for younger detectives, while lighthearted cases like Bake Off and the Circus give the whole family a character to play together.
How many people do I need to play?
A family foursome works well, and larger groups simply add more suspects and more fun. Every character pack is written so shy players and natural performers all have a role, so you can flex the numbers to suit whoever is round the table.
Can we play if some of the family cannot be there in person?
Yes. Our dinner-party style family mysteries can be hosted in real life around the table or virtually over a video call, so relatives at a distance can still take a character and join the accusations.
What is an Unsolved Trail?
An Unsolved Trail is a self-guided walking tour that turns a real city into your crime scene. There are trails across eight UK cities, making them a great way to turn a day out or a school holiday into a family investigation, no host or set-up required.
Do I have to wait for anything in the post?
Our dinner-party family mysteries are ready to host in minutes, with nothing to wait for. Where a game comes as a physical kit, those kits are dispatched locally for your market, such as the UK or USA, so delivery stays quick wherever you are.
Do I need any acting or hosting experience?
Not at all. Each game comes with simple host notes that walk the grown-up in charge through every step. Hand out the characters, follow the prompts and let the story do the work, no theatre experience needed.
Are these good as a gift?
They make a brilliant present for families who would rather have an experience than another gadget. A family murder mystery is something everyone can enjoy together, and it becomes a story the family retells for years.
Which family game should we start with?
For younger sleuths, begin with Kids Mystery at the Museum. If your crowd loves dressing up and being silly, Bake Off or the Circus are ideal, and if you fancy some fresh air, pick an Unsolved Trail in a city near you.