20 Printable Mystery Games for 2025
Are you ready to host an exciting murder mystery party? I’ve gathered 20 printable mystery games that are perfect for any occasion.
Each game offers unique settings, intriguing plots, and detailed instructions to make your event memorable.
From tropical resorts to 1980s proms, these games will provide hours of fun and mystery-solving.
Let’s begin!
20 Mystery Games Printable
1. Way Out West
Way Out West is a Wild West-themed murder mystery set in the small town of Cactus Gulch in 1884. The game features colorful characters like sheriffs, saloon girls, and cowboys. It requires a host to organize the game and ensure it runs smoothly.
The game starts with a murder but includes several other plots and secrets to keep players engaged. Suitable for 10 to 24 players, it’s recommended for ages 12 and up.
2. Jazz Age Jeopardy
Jazz Age Jeopardy takes place in a 1920s jazz club filled with bootleggers, entertainers, and artists. Players dress in period attire and work together to solve a murder while navigating various personal goals and secrets.
The game is designed for multiple players, making it perfect for large gatherings. Materials are downloadable and printable.
3. Murder, She Wrote
This game lets you follow along with an episode of the TV show “Murder, She Wrote” while solving a mystery. Players need a Peacock Premium subscription to watch the show. It’s ideal for fans of the show and can be played with a flexible number of participants.
4. Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat
Set in an 1885 circus, this game revolves around the mysterious death of a trapeze artist. Players receive access to letters, witness statements, and other clues to solve the mystery. It’s a printable game suitable for various group sizes.
5. Murder at Mardi Gras
In this game, players solve the murder of Pierre DuPre during a Mardi Gras celebration. The game includes everything needed to host, such as invitations, character sheets, and clues. It’s designed for multiple players and can be purchased on Amazon.
6. Finders Seekers Mysteries
Finders Seekers Mysteries is a subscription box that delivers a new mystery puzzle to solve each month. Each box features a different city or cultural theme, blending puzzles, codes, and cryptic messages with a virtual travel experience.
The puzzles are designed to be challenging and can take between 1.5 to 3 hours to complete. It’s perfect for 1-4 players, making it ideal for solo or small group play.
You can subscribe to Finders Seekers for $30 per month, with options for discounts if you prepay for multiple months.
7. Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle
The Murder Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle combines the fun of solving a mystery with the challenge of completing a jigsaw puzzle. You can choose between themes like The Clairvoyants’ Convention or The Missing Will.
Each puzzle has 500 pieces and includes clues hidden within the completed puzzle. It’s an engaging way to spend an evening and is perfect for puzzlers who enjoy a good whodunit.
8. 80s Mall Murder Madness
Step back into the 80s with the 80s Mall Murder Madness game, where you solve the murder of a wealthy businessman found dead in his mall’s fountain. Up to 20 players can participate, which makes it perfect for larger groups.
The game includes character sheets, clues, and a detailed storyline set in a nostalgic 80s mall. Players dress up in 80s attire and use the provided materials to find the killer.
9. Murder at The Office Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
Murder at The Office Ugly Sweater Holiday Party is a quirky and fun murder mystery set during an office holiday party. Players wear their ugliest holiday sweaters and solve the murder of a colleague.
The game includes character sheets, clues, and a detailed storyline. It’s ideal for a holiday gathering and can accommodate multiple players. All materials needed to host the game are provided in the kit.
10. Murder Mystery on The Dancefloor
Murder Mystery on The Dancefloor is set in a glamorous 70s disco club, Boogieland 77, where a murder has taken place.
Up to 13 players can dress in their disco best and solve the crime using character sheets and clues provided in the game kit.
It’s an immersive experience perfect for fans of disco and mystery. The game materials are available for download and printing, making it easy to set up and play.
11. Hunt A Killer: Dead Below Deck
Set on a luxurious yacht, “Dead Below Deck” is a thrilling murder mystery game where players must solve the murder of stewardess Rachel Veinson.
The game is suitable for small groups, ideally 1-5 players, and provides a detailed storyline with various clues and props.
It’s perfect for dinner parties and comes with seafood menu suggestions and a yacht rock soundtrack for ambiance.
12. Death in Antarctica
In “Death in Antarctica,” players investigate the murder of the head of a polar station. This game involves physical game pieces and online elements like emails and a fake Instagram account to gather evidence. It’s designed for multiple players and provides a unique, immersive experience.
13. The Game of Thorns
“The Game of Thorns” is a medieval-themed murder mystery game for up to 8 players. Set in a kingdom where Prince Cedric has been murdered, players must navigate through blood-soaked intrigue and dark secrets to find the killer.
The game includes character sheets, clues, and all necessary materials to host a successful medieval-themed dinner party.
14. The Vampire Murder Mystery
This game involves a dark and humorous storyline set around the Blackwell family, with both vampires and humans as characters. The plot unfolds during the reading of Count Blackwell’s last will, after his mysterious death.
Designed for 10 players, the game includes character booklets, wine labels, menu cards, and clues. It’s perfect for a themed dinner party.
15. Death is a Cabernet, Ol’ Chum
“Death is a Cabernet, Ol’ Chum” is a wine and cheese murder mystery game set at Melee Vineyards. The event celebrates the winery’s tenth anniversary, but the owner, Malcolm Melee, is found dead the next morning.
The game includes complete instructions, roles for all suspects, invitations, and various clues like newspaper articles and police reports. The game is designed for 8 to 50 players and is available in both printable and book formats.
16. Totally Rad 80s Prom Gone Bad
“Totally Rad 80s Prom Gone Bad” takes you back to a high school prom in the 1980s where a night of fun turns into a murder investigation. Players assume the roles of various high school archetypes to solve the mystery.
This game includes character booklets, clues, and detailed instructions on how to host the party. It is designed for a large group and is perfect for fans of the 80s era.
17. Murder in Margaritaland
“Murder in Margaritaland” is a tropical-themed murder mystery set in a Caribbean resort. Guests are invited to solve the murder of a resort guest amidst a backdrop of tropical drinks and island music.
The game comes with character roles, invitations, clues, and instructions for the host. It’s suitable for a group of 8 to 30 players.
18. Murder on the Petulant Express
“Murder on the Petulant Express” is set aboard a luxurious 1930s European train. Guests must figure out who committed the murder while traveling through scenic landscapes.
The game includes printable character sheets, invitations, and clues. Designed for 8 to 40 players, it offers a glamorous setting for a murder mystery evening.
19. Murder Plays a Sour Note
“Murder Plays a Sour Note” is a New Year’s Eve murder mystery set during a jazz concert. Guests must solve the murder of a jazz musician while enjoying the festivities of the evening.
The game kit includes character roles, clues, and instructions for hosting the event. It can accommodate 8 to 80 players, making it ideal for large gatherings.
20. The Disappearance of Death
“The Disappearance of Death” is a Halloween-themed murder mystery where guests must solve the case of a magician who vanishes during a performance.
The game includes everything needed to host the event, including character roles, clues, and detailed instructions. It’s designed for 8 to 40 players and is perfect for a spooky Halloween party.
