Some murders are best committed in period costume. Our historical murder mystery games hand you and your guests a passport to another era, no time machine required. Swan into a roaring 1920s Gatsby soiree, snoop through a Victorian case alongside Sherlock Holmes, take the throne with our Monarchy & Royal Family caper, or unwrap an Ancient Egypt whodunnit where the pharaoh is not the only thing entombed. Every period is a fully cast evening of costumes, characters and a proper sense of occasion, waiting for you to pick your suspects and let the accusations fly.
These games span both instant games you can host in real life around the dining table or virtually over video call, and self-guided experiences out in the fresh air. So whether your crowd fancies the Wild West, a first-class ticket aboard the Orient Express, or a Bridgerton-style Georgian Bake Off, the drama is always just minutes from beginning. Choose a theme, send out the invites and prepare to discover who among your nearest and dearest is a natural-born liar.
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Murder party au Far West – Kit de jeu
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Ancient Egypt Murder Mystery Game Kit
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Which era suits your occasion?
Half the fun of a historical murder mystery is matching the period to the party. A few pointers to help you cast your evening:
- Glamour and dressing up: the 1920s Gatsby theme is pure glamour, all flapper dresses, jazz and champagne intrigue, ideal for milestone birthdays and Christmas parties where guests love an excuse to glam up.
- Classic detective drama: the Victorian Sherlock Holmes mystery rewards armchair sleuths who fancy following clues by gaslight.
- Pomp and scandal: the Monarchy & Royal Family caper and the Georgian Bridgerton-style Bake Off serve up palace politics with a wink, perfect for a hen do or a spirited dinner party.
- Adventure and spectacle: the Wild West, the Orient Express and Ancient Egypt whisk guests somewhere thrillingly far from the living room.
Browse the full range of murder mystery games if you want to compare eras side by side, or explore our cold case files for a more investigative, evidence-led evening.
How many players do you need?
Each historical game lists its own recommended cast size on the product page, and most flex comfortably for a dinner party of friends, a family gathering or a larger office social. Everyone gets a role to play, clues to chase and a culprit to unmask, so nobody is left watching from the sidelines. If your guest list is still firming up, pick a theme with a broad range and assign the extra characters on the night.
In person or virtual?
Our period games are designed to work brilliantly either way. Gather everyone around the table for a costumed evening at home, or host over a video call when your suspects are scattered across the country. Prefer to solve your mystery on foot? Our self-guided Unsolved Trails are outdoor walking tours across eight UK cities, letting you turn a day out into a case to crack at your own pace.
Perfect for gifting
A historical murder mystery makes a memorable present for the friend who has everything and the family that loves a party. It suits birthdays, anniversaries, hen and stag celebrations and team socials alike. Younger sleuths are welcome too, with our Kids Mystery at the Museum keeping the next generation of detectives thoroughly occupied. New to hosting? Our guide on how to host a murder mystery party walks you through it step by step.
Historical murder mystery games: frequently asked questions
What historical themes can I choose from?
The collection spans the 1920s Gatsby era, a Victorian Sherlock Holmes mystery, a Monarchy & Royal Family caper, Ancient Egypt, the Wild West, the Orient Express, a Bridgerton-style Georgian Bake Off and more, plus a Kids Mystery at the Museum for younger players.
Can I host a historical murder mystery at home?
Yes. The instant games are made to host in real life around the dining table, with everyone taking on a character, following the clues and unmasking the culprit.
Can I play over video call instead?
Absolutely. Every period game works just as well virtually over a video call, so you can gather suspects who live too far apart to meet in person.
How quickly can I start?
The instant games are available within minutes, so a glamorous 1920s evening or an Ancient Egypt whodunnit can be ready to host almost as soon as you have chosen it.
Do you sell physical kits as well as instant games?
Our wider range includes both instant games and boxed physical kits. Where a game is a physical kit, the kits are dispatched locally for your market, so wherever you are ordering from you receive it without a long international wait.
What are the Unsolved Trails?
The Unsolved Trails are self-guided outdoor walking tours across eight UK cities. You follow the route at your own pace, solving the mystery as you explore, making them a great alternative to a night around the table.
Are these suitable for children?
Most historical games are pitched at adults and older teens, but our Kids Mystery at the Museum is designed specifically for younger sleuths, so the whole family can join the investigation.
What occasions do historical murder mysteries suit?
Costumes, characters and a sense of occasion make them brilliant for birthdays, dinner parties, hen and stag celebrations and office socials. They also make a memorable gift.