14 Free Murder Mystery Games for Your Dinner Party
Murder mystery parties are trendy these days, often finding their way into popular television shows or into the posts of social media influencers. These parties can be thrown using DIY
Wine and Crime
This evening we have two hostesses for Malachai Stouts Family Reunion. Let’s see if the evidence adds up to a fun night with friends.
Christmas Surprise
This holiday season we join Robin for a Christmas surprise for all of her guests. The event itself was a surprise, so There Might Be No Christmas seems to have been an appropriate choice for the party.
Timeshare Murder
Today we join our hostess at her timeshare for Murder in Manhattan . A classy murder mystery full of fun, creativity, and excitement surely made for a memorable time.
Suspense And Laughter
Today we are excited to join our host as he, and his guests, carve pumpkins and commit murder with Zombie Cannibal Asylum.
Covid Halloween
Today we join our hostess during a creepy covid quarantine quandry. Perhaps you had a similar problem during the holidays and covid? No trick-or-treating meant having to find a suitable exception for the kids and families involved. The Haunted Halloween Heist was, obviously, the answer.
Jazz Filled Fun
Today we join our host, Trevor, as he creates a murderous birthday party for two groups of friends with Jazz Age Jeopardy.
Nir Birthday
Beth shows us that space travelers can have a great time, even if their is a murderer in their midst. Let’s see how the Murder at the Nir Cantina plays out.
HR Pirates
Arrgh, mateys! Today we join our piratess (pirate hostess) as her crew of HR scallywags prevents a murderer from escaping during A Pryce in Blood.
Secret Agent Fun
Today we join our host, John, as his group of young British intelligence agents solve the case of Secret Agent: Dead is Forever.
Fat Tuesday
Today we join Megan as she hosts a dinner party at her new home with the help of Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!
Murder in the Roaring (and Raining) 20’s
Today we join our host in a New York City penthouse apartment, complete with a rainy view of the city, as they embark on their journey into the roaring 20’s with Jazz Age Jeopardy.
15th Birthday Party NYC-Style
Today we join a Manhattan birthday celebration. Someone is turning 15 and there may be a murder. Let’s see what Mark has to say about the party.
A Well Crafted Murder
Today we join Muhammad as he unfurls the high society sail on his girlfriend’s birthday with Set Sail For Disaster
A Mystery Party Just Because!
We join our hostess, Sierra, and her group of jazzy friends as they celebrate…absolutely nothing! Sierra decided a murder mystery would be fun and they are already making requests for another one. We do hope our other mysteries will live up to the fun they had with Jazz Age Jeopardy
Foray Into Mystery Parties Goes Disaster-Free
It’s always a plus when you tackle hosting a murder mystery for your birthday and it isn’t a disaster. Everything came together for our host, Joseph, and everyone had a great time.
21st Birthday Hit
On this fine day, our hostess prepares some Murder in Manhattan for her daughter’s 21st birthday.
Perfect Night of Gambling and Murder
Today we join our hostess, Angela, as she uses Casino: Dead Money to create the perfect night of gambling and murder.
Muffulettas and Murder
Today we join Alex in downtown New Orleans with Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! In a city where voodoo and secrecy abound, what will these guests do when confronted with murder?
Casino Birthday Bash
Today we join our hostess, Danielle, as she shares with us how she celebrated her son’s 19th birthday. What better way to commemorate another revolution around the sun than with Casino: Dead Money.
Young Adults Guess Killer in Jazzy Mystery
Rebecca hosted the ever spectacular, Jazz Age Jeopardy for a group of young adults. Dressed to impress, this group had a killer time.
Happy “Vaccine” 16 Party!
Today we join Jacqui, the birthday hostess with the mostest. Jaqui outdid herself decorating for Zombie Cannibal Asylum.
A Bloody Christmas Murder Mystery Party
Christmas 2021 was rife with murder and mystery at the home of our hostess, Elaine. She made the evening fun for employees and their teenagers by presenting them with Murder in Manhattan.
Space-Bound Murder Mystery Party
Our hostess, Michelle, brought space travelers into her home with Murder at the Nir Cantina. Let’s stop in for a drink at the cantina and see if her guests are out of this world and ready for murder!
Murder, Mugshots, and Birthday Balloons
We join our hostess for a fun night of frivolity, that ends in murder, with Murder in Manhattan.
Acting Gossip and Murder Mystery
Today we join our host as they have some fun with Murder in Manhattan.
Manhattan Mystery Birthday Bash
Today, we join our host, Ruairi, as he takes us on a murderous 30th birthday celebration for his friend, Maebh. Let’s see how this Murder in Manhattan plays out.
Casino Night with a Murderous Twist
Today we join our featured guest as they put together a casino night with Casino: Dead Money.
Doggone Fun Filled Day
Today we join our host for a fun filled birthday featuring The Great Canine Follicle Debacle.
A Roaring Great Birthday Event
Today we join our hostess, Tracy, as she celebrates a 55th birthday with a Roaring 20s murder featuring Jazz Age Jeopardy.
Casino: Dead Money Birthday Royale
Today we join our hostess, Linda, as she plans a party for her husband’s birthday. It seems like this casino might have some dead money to explain. Let’s see what Casino: Dead Money offers these party-goers.
Catering Murder to Mardi Gras
Today we join our hostess, Betsy, as she and her friends celebrate Mardi Gras with murder and catering. Let’s join her and see what Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder had to offer.
Halloween Party Gets Taken Over By Zombies!
Today we feature our Brazilian friend and host, Paola, as his guests are presented with Zombie Cannibal Asylum.
Murder in Psychology Class
We join a high school Psychology teacher as she explains research methods with Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!
Last Stop: First Time Fun
Our featured mystery today is Last Stop: Murder! Our first time hostess, Terry, fills us in on how her guests handled their evening of mystery and murder.
An Incredible Night at the Terrible Castle
Today we feature our hostess, Liv, as she and her guests prepare for an evening at the Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign.
Welcome to the Cat’s Meow Jazz Club
Let’s check in with Ted and Lori and see if they killed it as first time murder mystery hosts of Jazz Age Jeopardy.
Socially Distanced Fun at Castle Zoom
Would you like to see your friends and have a good time, but social distancing won’t allow it? Join us as we share how Sarah managed to have fun with her friends, practice social distancing, and solve a murder. Time for Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign, social distancing style!
Menu Meets 1920s Murder Mystery
While 2020 has been a struggle, A Pryce In Blood was a great distraction, and a substitute for the lack of travel, for our host. Let’s see what Sydney had in store for her guests during the summer of Covid-19.
Murder with a Manhattan Backdrop
Our hostess, Judy, had a fine time with Murder in Manhattan as she and her family celebrated a birthday!
Family Christmas Party Brings in Jacque Closeau
We join our hostess, “Ms. Marple”, and her family, as they discover There Might Be No Christmas!
Church Choir Can Act
Today we feature our host, Chris, as his church choir shows that they can act as well as sing! Let’s see just how good they were in Malachi Stout’s Family Reunion.
All Aboard for Holiday Party Surprise
Today we join our hostess, and her family, as they celebrate the holidays with Last Stop: Murder.
Close Race For Best Dressed
Today we join Jessica as she hosts her second murder mystery party for her birthday! She chose Murder in Manhattan to carry on her new tradition.
Friends, Dinner, and Murder at Sea
Today we join Teena and her friends for a night of sailing and murder as they Set Sail For Disaster!
Epic Jazz Age Party
Today we join our hostess, Sara, for an EPIC Jazz Age Jeopardy party as she celebrated her daughter’s 30th birthday in style.
Best Dressed in Manhattan
Today we join our hostess, Jessica, as she continues her birthday tradition with Murder in Manhattan.
Murder Cruise Fun
Today we join our host for some murder cruise fun with Set Sail For Disaster.
The Most Anticipated Penthouse Speculator of the Decade (AKA Murder in Queens)
Our host, Nick, proved there’s plenty of murder to go around the boroughs of NYC. He gathered his friends together for a night of intrigue using the Murder in Manhattan mystery party kit.
Murder Mystery Party has Beautiful Cake and Amazing Guests
Today we join our hostess, Rileigh, as she celebrates her boyfriends 30th birthday with Murder in Manhattan.
Mystery Party Successfully Breaks the Ice on NYE
Today we feature our host Lamon, and the New Year’s Eve party he threw using murder mystery party kit Set Sail For Disaster.
A Million Laughs at Family Getaway
Today we join Patti and her family for a million laughs and a memorable night playing Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!.
Canine Mystery Fun for the Whole Family
Our hostess, Julia, was looking for something fun and out of the ordinary to play on their family vacation. What better option than
Great Canine Follicle Debacle?
Murder Mystery Birthday Party is Roaring Good Time
This decor-savvy mom threw a swingin’ 30th birthday bash for her daughter using the murder mystery party kit Jazz Age Jeopardy.
Mystery Party’s Deadly Game of Roulette
Today we join our hostess, Amanda, as she and her friends play a game of roulette where the stakes are death (at least for one guest). Here’s what she has to say about her party using the kit Casino: Dead Money.
Crystal’s Mardi Gras Mystery Party Delivers
We join Crystal as she takes us on a Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder voo-doo mystery.
A Big Hit for New Year’s Eve
We join our hostess, Penny, as she creates a murder mystery that’s a hit among her friends.
Murder Mystery Party Has GREAT Videos
Today we feature Jamie, who made Murder at the Nir Cantina a huge success for everyone involved.
Night of Laughter, Friendship, Games & Cocktails
Maria was a wonderful hostess and made Casino: Dead Money a huge hit!
Night of Laughter, Friendship, Games & Cocktails
Maria was a wonderful hostess and made Casino: Dead Money a huge hit!
Hard Work Turns Into Successful Party
Today we join our host, CJ, as they throw their annual Halloween party featuring Terrible Battle of Baron Castaign.
Girl Scout Trauma
Today we join Jill, and her Girl Scout Troop 31313, with a Mother-Daughter event, in Toy Chest Trauma
Kids Enjoy a Scary Halloween Mystery Party
Today we feature Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign, hosted by Nancy. This was her first murder and the kids loved it!
Mystery Party has Big Payoff for Big Prep
Today we join Charles as he hosts Terrible Castle of Baron Castaign whereupon we see costumes, acting, and an escape room!
Casino Murder Mystery Party is a Winner
Today we join our hostess, Christina, as she takes us through the evening with Casino: Dead Money.
New Orleans Natives Host Mardi Gras Mystery Party
Today our featured party host is Judy, who wanted to celebrate her son’s 18th birthday in a special way. They chose Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! and had a party like no other.
Mardi Gras Mystery Party to Remember
Amanda is the host of Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder and she sure does know how to create the perfect atmosphere!
Roaring 20’s Party Fun For All
Today we join our host, Kirsty, who really enjoyed hosting Jazz Age Jeopardy. Let’s find out how much fun she and her guests had!
Continuing the Tradition
Today we feature Alex and her continued tradition of hosting a murder mystery party for Halloween. Let’s see if Set Sail For Disaster was a deadly success or a murderous disaster.
Dead Money and Friends
Today Ambra, our hostess, plays a little Casino: Dead Money. Let’s see what she has to say about her murder experience.
Death of a Flapper
Today we feature Jazz Age Jeopardy, hosted by Dani, and co-hosted by Lauren and Laura. This book club knows that a good book talks to you. Now they know a good mystery can kill you.
Mystery Themed Recital is a Hit
Today’s featured review is Toy Chest Trauma, hosted by Jan Tuttle Music Studio. Every fall she picks a fun theme for the studio recital. This year, she decided to try a mystery themed recital that the audience would have to solve during the performance!
Yacht Club Murder Mystery Party
Our featured party today introduces our hostess, Patricia, and her yacht club to Set Sail for Disaster. Here’s hoping they experienced fair winds, calm seas, and murder.
Surprise Birthday Party Goes Gangster
Today’s featured party is Don Carassino and the Murdered Mobster, hosted by Magdeline. What better way to celebrate your husband’s birthday than with a surprise murder mystery party!
Teens Play Gangsters at Birthday Party
Today we join our hostess, and her son, as they present Don Carrasino and the Murdered Mobster for his 16th birthday party.
A Night of Murder Mystery is the Cure
When your husband is ill, what better way to boost his spirits than by inviting friends over while you host a murder mystery party. Seriously, is there a better way? We think not! Let’s see what our hostess, Kelly, accomplished with a blackout, booze, and blood in today’s featured mystery, Murder in Manhattan.
Church-Going Seniors Throw Large Banquet
Today’s featured party is Malachai Stout’s Family Reunion, hosted by Mike. A group of 120 makes for one large family reunion! Let’s see what these church going senior adults do with a family reunion murder at their banquet.
Students Work Hard and Earn Mystery Party
Today’s party is There Might Be No Christmas, featuring Librarian Hamm and a hard-working group of Kindergarten-to-5th-graders that consistently met their reading goals and earned their way into a fun event!
Birthday Party Gras
Today’s party is Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder and our hostess, Vivian, seems to be letting a murderer loose on her birthday!
First of Many Parties
Today’s party is Murder in Manhattan, hosted by Megan. This was the first of what she expects will be many murder mysteries for out hostess. Megan said,
“I’ve wanted to attend a murder mystery party for years, but never had the chance. Finally, I decided to host my own! We had 26 RSVP’s. It worked out perfectly. The party was so much fun!”
Game Night: Throw a Murder Mystery Party Like the Movie
We’re all excited about the new movie Game Night here at Playing With Murder. The film, starring Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams, opened Feb 23rd and centers around a group of friends that get together for a murder mystery party, which appears to get a bit out of hand.
The Toys of Torrance Moose Lodge
Today’s party is Toy Chest Trauma, and is brought to us by Paul, of the Torrance Moose Lodge #785.
A Night in Black Velvet at the Cat’s Meow
Today I bring you the Cats Meow Jazz Club from our murder mystery game, Jazz Age Jeopardy, hosted by Michele.
Mardi Gras Party Guests Go All Out for Murder Mystery Night
Today’s featured party is Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder! by Janet. Let’s see what Janet and her guests got up to.
Guests Take Jolly Journey to the Joint
Today’s featured party is Don Carrasino and the Murdered Mobster , with Jo as our hostess.
Mystery Party Host Brings Lighting Skills to the Party
Today’s featured party is Murder in Manhattan, hosted by Scott. This was his fourth, and “one of the best”, murder mystery parties yet!
Neighborhood Progressive Dinner Ends In Murder
Today’s featured party is Malachai Stouts Family Reunion , hosted by Susie. This was a progressive neighborhood dinner that had murder on the menu.
Cut-Throat Competition on New Year’s Day
Today’s party is Last Stop: Murder – A New Year’s Day Night Train. Our hostess found a great new way to shake up their New Year’s celebration.
Hen Night Has A Taste For Blood
In today’s feature, An Inquisition of Vampires, our host chose to play this 30 minute mystery at her sister’s hen night. Vampires, murders, and hens. Let’s see how things turned out?
Space-Themed Murder Mystery Reunion
Today’s party is Murder at the Nir Cantina, hosted by Dakota. These friends had been separated for years until Dakota brought them together for a New Year’s Eve murder mystery.
Birthday on the Deadly Upper East Side
Today’s party features Dustin, hosting a murder mystery for his wife, Melanie’s, birthday. Let’s see what Melanie’s Murder in Manhattan has in store for them.
Need a Better Party Venue? Get a Train
Today’s party is, Last Stop: Murder, hosted by Wendy. Let’s take to the rails with Wendy and her Youth Reference Group and see how things turned out.
This Mysterious Host Makes You Knock Three Times, then…
Today’s featured party is Jazz Age Jeopardy hosted by Cheryl. Let’s see what happens when we “knock 3 times and say meow”.
Club Members Bring Good Acting to Tricky Mystery
One club’s fun night meeting had a particularly interesting twist when Playing With Murder was added to the agenda.
Set Sail for Fantastic Food
Today’s feature has a beach theme that matches very well with the seafaring night of mystery that unfolds in Set Sail for Disaster.
Murder on the Upper East Side
In today’s feature, we’ll see how our host, Megan, brought Murder in Manhattan to life with a beautiful venue and decor.
Parents Let Loose at Murder Mystery Party
What do you get when you take a 35th birthday and add 13 couples? Murder in Manhattan success of course! Today’s post features Sara and her friends having fun in a new way…with costumes, food, and murder!
Murder Mystery at the Railroad
Today’s feature will allow us to take a step back in time aboard the Orient Express with, Last Stop: Murder.
Manhattan, Martinis & Murder
Today we feature Murder In Manhattan, hosted by Chris. Upon entry, guests collected their badges and prepared for an evening of murder and deceit.
Manhattan, Martinis & Murder
Today we feature Murder In Manhattan, hosted by Chris. Upon entry, guests collected their badges and prepared for an evening of murder and deceit.