Some evenings deserve more than a bottle of wine and the usual chat. An adult murder mystery game turns any get-together into a night of suspects, whispered secrets and increasingly bold accusations. Everyone arrives a guest and leaves either a hero, a fool or the culprit who very nearly got away with it.
This collection gathers our grown-up mysteries in one place. Fancy a classic murder mystery game around the dinner table? Choose a Host-Your-Own whodunnit. Prefer to play detective? Crack a Cold Case File solo or in teams. Want a race against the clock? Our Escape Rooms lock you in a story you have to reason your way out of. And if the sofa feels too tame, our self-guided Unsolved Trails take the investigation out onto the streets. Some titles are instant digital games you download and host straight away; where a boxed edition applies, physical game kits are dispatched locally for your market.
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
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
Wizarding 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
A Wine Tasting 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
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
Halloween Murder Mystery Game Kit - Vampire Ball
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
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
On any device, wherever you are
Escape before the time runs out
No app, no booking — start now
Play together or take it on alone
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
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
On any device, wherever you are
Escape before the time runs out
No app, no booking — start now
Play together or take it on alone
App access with every purchase
Scales to suit your guest list
Host at the table or online
A different culprit every play
A Christmas Crime 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
Investigate alone or as a pair
Access it the moment you buy
Sift the clues and statements yourself
No timer, no host — take your time
On any device, wherever you are
Escape before the time runs out
No app, no booking — start now
Play together or take it on alone
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
Investigate alone or as a pair
Access it the moment you buy
Sift the clues and statements yourself
No timer, no host — take your time
1940s 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
Rocky Horror Halloween 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
Broadway 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
Investigate alone or as a pair
Access it the moment you buy
Sift the clues and statements yourself
No timer, no host — take your time
Which adult mystery suits your night?
The right choice comes down to how you like your drama served.
Host-Your-Own dinner-party whodunnits
Built for the table. Every guest is handed a character, a motive and a few secrets to guard, then the evening unfolds course by course until the killer is unmasked. Ideal for birthdays, dinner parties and anniversaries where you want a proper talking point rather than background music.
Cold Case Files
Quieter, cleverer and gloriously moreish. You sift real-feeling evidence, statements and photographs to work out what happened. Brilliant one-on-one, brilliant in a huddle of amateur sleuths, and there is no host to appoint — everyone simply investigates.
Escape Rooms
The clock is the villain. Work the puzzles, connect the clues and talk your way to freedom before time runs out. A natural fit for competitive friends and team socials who like a shared adrenaline hit.
Unsolved Trails
A mystery that gets you out of the house. Follow a self-guided route on foot, gathering clues as you go, combining a walk with a whodunnit. Perfect when the weather behaves and you want something a little more active.
How many players?
There is a format here for almost any group. Intimate couples' evenings, small dinner parties of close friends, and full-house office socials are all catered for. Host-Your-Own games shine with a defined guest list of named characters, while Cold Case Files and Escape Rooms flex more freely, playable solo, as a pair or split into rival teams. If you are gathering a crowd, pick a title that scales and let people investigate in groups.
In person or over video call?
Both work. Gather everyone around one table for the full theatrical experience, or host the very same game virtually over a video call when guests are scattered across cities or countries. Share the character and clue packs, agree who is hosting, and play at your own pace. No kit needs to arrive in the post before a digital title can begin, and no acting experience is required — the story does the heavy lifting.
Gifting an adult murder mystery
A mystery makes a memorable present for the person who already has everything except a good alibi. It suits milestone birthdays, couples who love a challenge and colleagues who deserve a livelier social. New to hosting? Our guide on how to host a murder mystery party walks you through picking a game, prepping the night and keeping the accusations flowing.
Frequently asked questions
What is an adult murder mystery game?
It is an interactive game in which players take on characters, investigate clues and work out who committed a fictional crime. Across this collection that spans Host-Your-Own dinner-party whodunnits, Cold Case Files, Escape Rooms and self-guided Unsolved Trails.
Do I need to wait for anything to arrive in the post?
Many titles here are instant digital games you can download and host right away. Where a boxed edition applies, physical game kits are dispatched locally for your market, so you are never left waiting on a slow international parcel.
Can we play over a video call?
Yes. These games work just as well in person around the table or virtually on a video call. Share the character and clue packs with your guests and host the night wherever everyone happens to be.
How many people do I need?
It depends on the format. Host-Your-Own whodunnits are built around a named guest list, while Cold Case Files and Escape Rooms can be played solo, as a couple or in competing teams. There are options here for intimate evenings through to full-house office socials.
Do I need acting experience to host?
Not at all. There is no theatre experience required and no lines to memorise. You download your chosen game, share the packs and let the story guide the evening. Awkward silences vanish the moment the first accusation lands.
Which game is best for a birthday or work social?
Host-Your-Own dinner-party whodunnits are a favourite for birthdays and anniversaries, while Escape Rooms and Cold Case Files bring out the competitive streak in team get-togethers. Pick the format that matches your group's mood.
What is an Unsolved Trail?
It is a self-guided mystery you solve on foot, following a route and collecting clues as you go. It is the outdoor, active cousin of our indoor games, ideal for pairing a walk with a whodunnit.
Are the games solved the same way every time?
Each title has its own culprit and solution built into the story, so you play through the mystery it sets. With different games spanning whodunnits, cold cases, escape rooms and trails, there is always a fresh case waiting for your next night.