8 Best Murder Mystery Games UK 2022 | Talking Tables, Unsolved Case Files and More

If you love the glamour and nostalgia of Agatha Christie mysteries, you can pick a game set in the 1930s – perhaps in a stately countryside home, bustling London or even a luxury Egyptian hotel. More modern day options are murder mysteries that take place on TV and movie sets, sports events or in Michelin starred kitchens! Simply choose based on the aesthetic you like best.

The downside may be that you don’t have anywhere to play the audio or video, or it could be tough to gather up guests if you’ve had people milling about the house during each round. Depending on when and where you play it, this additional content can either add to or detract from the mysterious ambiance, so it’s worth thinking carefully about before you buy.

On the other hand, there are murder mystery games which can be played a little more off-the-cuff; closer to a board game than a role-playing improvisation session. These games are an excellent choice if your friendship circle is a little less flamboyant and simply prefer to puzzle out who was the murderer without putting on a questionable accent or a silly hat.

Mysteries which have only one solution tend to be more detailed and will have a fixed script rather than improvisation and although they can only be used once, the benefit is they will usually create a more complex mystery plot which is a bit more fun to mull over and solve.

For “murder” mystery games, the youngest age recommendation is usually 13 plus, but it’s up to you whether you want to play it with any younger children. Keep in mind that there are other kinds of mystery party games available for kids online.