8 Perfect Picks for Your Next Murder Mystery Game Night
Updated by Amy Furr
With summer here and restrictions slowly beginning to lift, you might find yourself considering a small in-person social gathering for the first time since New Years 2025.
We're huge proponents of a game night full of fun games, and we have an awesome array of them for you to choose from. But, while we all love a good night of classic board games or clever scavenger hunts, there's no better way to break the ice than to crack a case — that's why a murder mystery party with a twist is the way to go! The storyline of a murder mystery party game will give you and your friends plenty to talk about and explore as a group. And, because many murder mystery game subscriptions are ongoing over several shipments, you have the perfect excuse to get back together month after month.
So...let's get you ready for a night of mystery and intrigue! Clear time on the calendar and tell the gang to leave the kids at home. (Make this an adult party; a murder mystery party game with true-crime elements is too much for little ones or even tweens.) Then, you must choose your mystery-themed whodunnit, of course.
On the Cratejoy Marketplace, you'll find numerous murder mystery dinner party and escape room ideas for you to choose from, including virtual murder mystery games, mystery board games, and more party kits to test your sleuth skills. But to simplify things, we've picked a handful of our faves for in-person play, plus a few party ideas for a game night done right. Read on for the rundown!
Party Kits Perfect for Your Murder Mystery Game Night
Shaker & Spoon Cocktail Club
Shipping: New subscribers: your first box ships within 3 business days. After that, regular subscription boxes arrive around the 15th of each month, perfectly timed so you can stock your bar and be ready to shake, stir, and serve up fresh cocktails all month long.
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This Whodunit is KILLER
Shipping: We are committed to getting your first episode to you before Christmas. USPS is currently stating a 4-5 days turnaround. Orders received by noon ship the same day and afternoon are shipped the next day. If you place the order and are worried it will not make it in time we are happy to email a printable certificate for under the tree!
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Monthly Zero-Proof Cocktail Kit - Raising the Bar
Shipping: If you purchase between the 25th and the 10th, your box will ship with our bulk shipment around the 10th of the month. If you purchase between the 11th and 24th, your box will ship within 2 business days.
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Murder & Co.
Shipping: Murder & Co. ships within three business days, with subsequent boxes shipping on or around the 1st or 15th of the following month. If you would like a box early, feel free to contact us. We will send your next box out right away and adjust your billing date accordingly.
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Crime, Thriller and Mystery - Box of 4 New Surprise Books Subscription Box
Shipping: "Your first box will ship within 2-6 business days after your order is placed & for united states customers box will be delivered within 3-4 weeks For existing subscribers, we ship on the 11th of the month."
Game #30 - Escape: The Gold Rush Robbery (Single Game)
Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.
Game#29 - Escape: The Roswell Incident (Single Game)
Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.
Game #26 - Escape: Murders in the Speakeasy (Single Game)
Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.
Game #23 - Escape the Ripper (Single Game)
Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.
Game #28 - Escape the Ruins (Single Game)
Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.
Game #24 - Escape on the High Seas (Single Game)
Shipping: ALL ORDERS SHIP OUT WITHIN 2-4 DAYS OF BEING ORDERED! We are a bi-monthly subscription, meaning we ship every OTHER month. That means if you order a 2 month subscription, that is for only 1 box.
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Mystery and Horror Book Clubs
Tea Subscription Boxes
Candy Subscription Boxes
