A murder mystery party game is an interactive themed event where guests play characters in a fictional murder case, each with secrets, motives, and clues. The goal is to figure out who the murderer is by the end of the game. Masters of Mystery kits include all the materials needed for a complete evening of sleuthing. You can browse our most popular Murder Mystery Games to get started.

Simply choose a game theme, download the kit, assign characters, and follow the Host Guide included. The kit walks you through every step, from setup to the dramatic reveal. Players read clues in rounds, interrogate each other, and vote on who they think the murderer is.

Explore our full How to Host Guide or find a game in the Murder Mystery Games collection.

Each kit includes a Host Guide, character booklets, clue sheets, evidence files, invitations, costume suggestions, and in many cases, audio or video scripts. All materials are delivered as a digital download.

For larger events, consider checking our Expansion Packs.

Most games support 4 to 8, 14, 20 or even 30 players, depending on the version. Each game description will tell you the player range. For large groups, you can extend many games with our Expansion Packs.

Can I add extra players or characters? Yes! Many of our games offer Expansion Packs that add characters and materials to accommodate more players. If an expansion isn’t available for your theme, you can also include guests as detectives or observers.

This depends on which version of our game you purchased, we offer both physical 'boxed kits' and digital downloadable versions. Whilst not every game is currently available as a boxed kit you can access our digital versions instantly worldwide. You will receive PDFs and media files to print or share electronically.

Yes! All games are designed to work for virtual play using platforms like Zoom or Skype. The Host Guide includes specific instructions for digital hosting.

Absolutely. Most of our kits use a random
murderer mechanic, so even the host can play without knowing the outcome. Just follow the Host Guide and avoid reading the final solution section. This feature is built into our Replayable Mystery Games.

Our games are semi-scripted. Each character receives key information to reveal, but players are encouraged to improvise dialogue and interact freely. This hybrid format keeps the game structured but flexible.

Most games are suitable for ages 13/14+. For
younger players, we offer Kids Murder Mystery Games with lighter themes and no
mature content. Always check individual product descriptions for guidance.

You don’t need props, but if you purchased the digital version of the game then printing materials is recommended for in-person games. However, all files can be viewed and shared digitally. Costumes and decor are optional but fun!

Many Masters of Mystery games are replayable with different outcomes. The murderer can change on each play hrough using the provided random selection method. Explore our Replayable Games for options.

You can run the game yourself! No acting
experience or professional host is needed. The included Host Guide gives you
everything required to host confidently.

1.     We offer three types:

• Murder Mystery Party Games: Role-playing games with guests
  acting as suspects.
• Escape Room Games: Puzzle-based timed challenges.
• Cold Case Files: Evidence-driven investigations to solve a fictional crime. Each
  offers a different experience – choose the one that suits your style!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

The steps to take depend on whether you ordered a digital download or a physical boxed kit:

If you ordered a digital game, your files are sent instantly via email. If you haven’t received them:

• spam or junk folder – the download link is sometimes filtered.
• contact us or use our live chat so we can resend your game files.
  

If you ordered a physical boxed kit, your game will be shipped to your chosen address. You should have received a shipping confirmation email with tracking details once it was dispatched. If it hasn’t arrived within the expected delivery window, please check the tracking link or reach out to us so we can look into it.

To check whether you purchased a digital or physical version, review your order confirmation email or visit your order history. If you’re ever unsure, we’re here to help!

We offer our games in two formats, to suit different needs. Here’s how they differ:

A digital kit is delivered instantly via email after purchase. You’ll receive a link to download all the game files (character booklets, instructions, invites, etc.). You can print these at home or share them electronically with your players. No physical items are shipped, so you can get started right away anywhere in the world.

A physical kit is a boxed version of the game that we ship to you. It includes professionally printed copies of the game materials (such as invitations, character packets, clues, and often some extras) all packaged in a Masters of Mystery box. This option saves you the work of printing and prepping the materials yourself. Do note that standard shipping times will apply for delivery (usually a few business days depending on your location). Physical kits are currently available for select games – see our Physical Game Kits page for which titles come in a boxed edition.

Both versions contain the same core game content; the only difference is delivery format. If you’re in a rush or prefer DIY, the digital download is quick and convenient. If you love the feel of a ready-made mystery package (or plan to give it as a gift), the physical kit is a great choice.

Yes!

We’ve started offering physical boxed kits for some of our most popular games, but not every game has a physical version yet. Currently, only select themes (such as our 1920s Gatsby, Wizarding School, Wild West, Halloween, and Wine Tasting mysteries, among others) are available as boxed sets. You can see the full list of available boxed games in our Physical Game Kits collection.

If a game isn’t in that section, it means it’s only sold as a digital download for now. We’re continually expanding our lineup, though – so more games may get physical kit options in the future! (In the meantime, all games are always offered as digital downloads.)

Yes, some of our games are available in multiple languages. While all our murder mystery kits are in English by default, we currently offer a selection of games in French and German as well (with more languages likely on the way!).

To find translated versions, you can switch the website’s language using the menu at the top of our site or look for language options on a game’s product page. If a game has been translated, you’ll see an option to view the kit in French or German. You can also browse our Murder Mystery Games collection and use the language filter to see all titles available in other languages.

Yes! You can decide which characters to include when hosting a game. You don’t have to use every character in the kit – just pick roles to match your group size (as long as you meet the minimum player count for that game). Our murder mystery games are designed so that any combination of characters will work, because the culprit is determined randomly during play. So feel free to choose your favorite characters or omit others based on the number of players.

If you need to accommodate more guests than the base game allows, you can expand the guest list with our Expansion Packs. Expansion packs add extra characters to certain games, letting even more people join the mystery!