Quality time with your family is the best gift that you can give and receive, and what better way to spend time together than trying to unmask the killer among you? Murder mystery games give you a chance to all get dressed up, get into character, and spend a couple of hours laughing, crime solving, and having a ball.
With so many games and themes out there to choose from, it can be tough to know which is the best and most suited to several generations. Check out our top 5 family favourites below…
1 – A classic Agatha Christie style Manor House Mystery
Our Grandmother’s top choice, and one that has been played and enjoyed by families aged 9-90, is our 1930s Manor House Mystery game. This is written in the true classic style – a weekend manor house party gone wrong, involving a secret child, a changing will, and all of the characters you would expect to meet in an Agatha Christie style game.
Choose this game for elegant outfits, extras including dinner party suggestions, and a proper whodunit for the whole family to enjoy.
2 – The Roaring 20s
Arguably the most popular decade for murder mystery games, we have two 1920s games to choose from for your family. While themes of prohibition, mobsters, and flappers are key to these games, they have still proven time and time again to be a big favourite of those of all ages, and are a hit with our family as well.
Watch out for prohibition police, secret passageways, and plenty of puns as you try and unmask the killer in our 1920s masquerade murder mystery.
3 – Our Harry Potter inspired game
Our best game for younger people, this magical mystery game doesn’t have any real themes that are unsuitable for any age – except murder of course! Our Harry Potter inspired school of witchcraft and wizardry murder mystery is set around a potions tournament gone awry. Where issues are coming to a boil, the competition is hotting up, and plenty of trouble is brewing.
As the bodies start to drop, it’ll take more than charm to catch the killer, and the solution certainly won’t be spelled out for you! Get ready for murders, painful puns, and more than a little magic in this family-friendly game.
4 – Our Bridgerton inspired game
While marriage is a big theme in this game, as our secret scandal writer will reveal, there is more to this mystery than meets the eye. The costume suggestions, fun and fabulous extras, and the popularity of the Netflix show make our Bridgerton-themed murder mystery game an instant family favourite.
Many groups have chosen this game to play out in the garden, enjoying an elegant afternoon tea with the family, and generally having a ball!
5 – The Swinging 60s
The 60s is another fantastic decade to play with the whole family, allowing the older generation to remember the styles, celebs, and events of this decade. Our Art of Murder 60s themed murder mystery game features a number of familiar faces, set around the murder of a famous pop artist at his art exhibition.
With glamourous outfits, groovy tunes, and a couple of killer cocktails to help set the scene, prepare to paint the town red as you try and catch the killer in this 60s themed murder mystery. If you are looking for a game to play with your whole family, we have plenty to choose from to keep you all entertained!