Large group murder mystery games turn a whole crowd into the cast of your own whodunnit. Whether you are wrangling the office party, a milestone birthday or a house full of family and friends, these games are built to scale, handing every guest a character, a motive and a secret worth lying about. Nobody stands in the corner nursing a drink when there is a killer to unmask.
Pick a glamorous 1920s Gatsby soirée, raise the stakes with a James Bond caper, or lean into the festive chaos of an Office Christmas Sweater caper. Fancy something with more feathers and sequins? A Masquerade Ball or a full-blown Eurovision showdown keeps a packed room engaged from welcome drinks to the final reveal. Play instantly around the table, gather everyone on a video call, or opt for a boxed kit — our physical game kits are dispatched locally for your market (UK and USA among them). Print the clues, hand out the roles and let the accusations fly.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Which large group theme suits your occasion?
Every theme in this collection is designed to hold a big room together, but each one lands differently depending on your crowd.
Office parties and team socials
An Office Christmas Sweater caper is made for the work do, while a James Bond spy adventure adds a bit of glamour to a summer social. Both double brilliantly as a team-building mystery, sparking conversation and a healthy dose of friendly suspicion between colleagues who might otherwise only talk over email.
Big birthdays and celebrations
For a milestone birthday, a 1920s Gatsby soirée or a Masquerade Ball gives guests a dress code to relish and a proper sense of occasion. A Eurovision showdown, meanwhile, is pure crowd-pleasing fun for a group that likes its evenings loud and a little ridiculous.
Family and friends get-togethers
When you have a full house of relatives and old friends, a large-group theme means quieter guests and natural performers all get a part to play. More players means more suspects, more red herrings and far more fun.
How many players can join?
These games are chosen specifically for their ability to absorb a big guest list, so a packed room is a feature, not a problem. Everyone receives a character with their own agenda, which keeps interrogations lively even when the numbers climb. If you are hosting a smaller gathering, browse our wider range of murder mystery party games instead.
In person or over video call?
Every game here plays beautifully both ways. Around the dining table, costumes and clue-passing bring the drama to life; over a video call, a large group can still gather from different homes and cities without anyone missing out. New to hosting a bigger event? Our step-by-step guide on how to host a murder mystery party walks you through the run of the night.
Gifting a large group game
A large group murder mystery makes a memorable gift for the friend who hosts, the office organiser or the family ringleader. Instant-play games are ready in minutes, and boxed kits arrive dispatched locally for the recipient's market, so a caper is never far away. Prefer a solo-friendly present? Our cold case files are worth a look for a different kind of sleuth.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can play a large group murder mystery?
These games are hand-picked for their ability to scale to a full room of suspects, so they comfortably suit big office parties, milestone birthdays and family get-togethers. Every guest receives their own character and motive.
Which themes work best for an office party?
The Office Christmas Sweater caper is a natural fit for the work do, while a James Bond adventure adds glamour to a summer social. Both work well as team-building mysteries.
Can we play over a video call?
Yes. Every game in this collection plays just as well virtually as it does around the table, so a large group scattered across different homes or cities can still take part together.
Do I need acting experience to host?
Not at all. Each game comes with clear host notes, characters and clues, so you simply hand out the roles and follow the guide. The suspense does most of the work for you.
Is anything posted, or is it all instant?
You can play instantly for an evening you host tonight, or choose a boxed kit. Physical game kits are dispatched locally for your market, with the UK and USA among the regions we serve.
Are these good for team building?
Absolutely. A large group mystery gets colleagues talking, collaborating and gently accusing one another, which makes it an easy, low-pressure way to bring a team together.
What if some guests are shy?
Big groups suit quieter players well, because there is room to observe and contribute at your own pace while the natural performers take centre stage. Everyone still has a character and a part in the story.
Can I host a large group game as a gift?
Yes. These games make a great present for the host in your life, ready to play in minutes for instant games or dispatched locally for boxed kits.