There is a reason the detective story never goes out of fashion. Give a room full of people a body, a handful of suspects and a trail of clues, and something wonderful happens: the phones go down, the accusations fly, and everyone becomes a sleuth by the second glass. Our detective and classic murder mystery games gather the most timeless cases we make, the sort of whodunits that turn an ordinary evening into a proper investigation.
Inside this collection you will find the icons of the genre. Pit your wits against Jack the Ripper in a Sherlock Holmes mystery, board the glamorous Agatha Christie-inspired case of Midnight on the Orient Express, chase a stolen masterpiece in The Art of Murder art heist, or trade the deerstalker for a tuxedo in a James Bond-style spy caper. Each one hands your guests a character, a stack of clues and a satisfying final reveal, so all you have to do is pour the drinks and watch the suspicion spread.
Accès à l’application inclus avec chaque achat
S’adapte à la taille de votre groupe
Organisez la partie autour d’une table ou en ligne
Un coupable différent à chaque partie
Accès à l’application inclus avec chaque achat
S’adapte à la taille de votre groupe
Organisez la partie autour d’une table ou en ligne
Un coupable différent à chaque partie
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
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
Accès à l’application inclus avec chaque achat
S’adapte à la taille de votre groupe
Organisez la partie autour d’une table ou en ligne
Un coupable différent à chaque partie
Accès à l’application inclus avec chaque achat
S’adapte à la taille de votre groupe
Organisez la partie autour d’une table ou en ligne
Un coupable différent à chaque partie
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 classic mystery suits your evening?
Detective games are the friendliest way into hosting, because the format does the heavy lifting for you. The rules are familiar, the suspense builds itself, and no one needs prior experience to have a brilliant night.
- Date night or a small dinner: a tight, atmospheric whodunit like the Sherlock Holmes case rewards close attention and clever conversation.
- Family gatherings: the golden-age glamour of an Agatha Christie-style mystery aboard the Orient Express plays beautifully across generations.
- Office team challenge: the art-heist intrigue of The Art of Murder or a Bond-inspired spy caper gives colleagues a shared puzzle to crack together.
How many players do you need?
These classics are wonderfully flexible. A detective mystery in this collection works for four players or twenty, beginners or seasoned armchair sleuths, so you can scale the guest list to the occasion rather than the other way round. Everyone takes a role, follows the clues and races to unmask the culprit before the truth is revealed.
In person or over video call
Host in real life around the dining table, or run the whole thing virtually over a video call for friends and family who live further afield. The clues, characters and reveal work either way, so distance is no excuse to miss the drama.
Instant to play, or a boxed kit to unwrap
Most cases in this collection are ready the moment you are: buy, open your files and host tonight, printing the materials or playing straight from a screen. Where you would rather give someone a game to unbox, our physical game kits are dispatched locally for your market, whether that is the UK, the USA or beyond. Either way makes a memorable gift for the mystery lover in your life.
Looking beyond the classics?
If you fancy something different once you have solved these, explore the full range of murder mystery games, crack a cold case file, follow a self-guided Unsolved Trail or take on one of our online escape rooms. New to all this? Read our guide on how to host a murder mystery party before your first big reveal.
Frequently asked questions
What is a detective murder mystery game?
It is a hosted whodunit where each guest plays a character caught up in a crime. Everyone follows the clues, questions one another and tries to identify the culprit before a final reveal exposes the truth.
Which classic mysteries are in this collection?
You will find a Sherlock Holmes case set against Jack the Ripper, an Agatha Christie-inspired mystery aboard Midnight on the Orient Express, The Art of Murder art heist, and a James Bond-style spy caper, among other timeless whodunits.
How many people can play?
These games flex from four players up to twenty, which makes them ideal for anything from an intimate date night to a full office team challenge.
Can we play over video call?
Yes. Every case can be hosted in person around the dining table or virtually over a video call, with the same characters, clues and reveal.
Do I get the game instantly?
Most cases are ready to play the moment you buy them. Open your files and host straight away, printing the materials or playing on screen. Where you prefer a boxed kit, physical game kits are dispatched locally for your market.
Do I need any experience to host?
Not at all. The detective format is the easiest place to start, because the rules are familiar and the suspense does the work for you. Everything a first-time host needs is included.
Are these good for beginners and seasoned players?
Both. The classic whodunit structure welcomes newcomers while still giving experienced sleuths plenty of clues to untangle and red herrings to spot.
Do these make a good gift?
They do. A famous case like the Orient Express mystery or a Bond-style caper is a memorable present, available as an instant game to send or a physical kit dispatched locally for your market.