The best mystery dinner games to play at home 🕵️🍽 2026

The wealthy patriarch Anthony Westongrove celebrated his 70th birthday with family at his estate. However, the festivities took a dark turn when he fell seriously ill and was hospitalized, later revealed to be due to poisoning. The family gathers again, eager to uncover the events of the previous night and determine who attempted to harm Anthony.

It was New Year's Eve at the luxurious restaurant "The Osgood," perched on a mountain ridge overlooking an upscale ski resort in the Rocky Mountains. Chef George Osgood had closed his renowned establishment to celebrate with family and staff, announcing he would reveal his successor that evening. However, just as the midnight celebration began, George was found dead on the terrace, suggesting foul play amid the festive atmosphere. As heavy snowfall delays the authorities, players must solve the mystery of what happened that night.

Take a tour through the peaceful vineyards and picturesque wineries of California's wine country. During the annual wine tasting festival, the body of local vineyard owner Barry Underwood is discovered hidden in his wine cellar, after being missing for six years. With the finding of his body, new clues emerge to unravel this vintage murder, and you might just be a suspect.

Max Hubbard, a successful startup founder, invited his school friends for a surprise yacht outing. As they reminisced about old times, the evening took a tragic turn when his wife Eleanor suddenly went missing. The group quickly realized the severity of the situation when they discovered a pool of blood on deck, prompting a frantic search for answers before the authorities arrived.

An expedition in the Peruvian jungle uncovered the tomb of the royal priestesses, leading to a thrilling archaeological discovery. However, the celebration took a dark turn when renowned professor Mary Stonerock was found dead that evening. Players assume the roles of the main suspects to solve the mystery, discussing events and piecing together clues while harboring their own secrets to uncover the true culprit among them.

The savory aroma of homemade pasta comes from New York's most popular Italian restaurant, La Speranza, but something sinister simmers in the kitchen—cold-blooded murder! Restaurant owner Pepi Roni was shot in the back with his own gun. Tonight, family and friends gather to pay their last respects to poor Pepi, but one of the guests won't shed a tear.

Chaos erupts at the campsite by Lake Teufelssee after the murder of owner Gisela Nickel, coinciding with the end of the autumn festival for long-term campers. As loyal campers gather to celebrate, reminiscing over food and drinks, the festive atmosphere takes a dark turn with Gisela's shocking discovery. Eight players can participate, taking on either male or female roles, ensuring a dynamic experience.

Britain in 1936 is buzzing with excitement as Edward VIII prepares to ascend the throne. The Night Express is carrying passengers eager to witness the coronation, but the journey takes an unexpected turn when the conductor is found dead in his cabin. One thing is certain: one of the first-class travelers is the murderer.

London, 1951: You are invited to the reading of the will of Edward, the 13th Lord of Facelift, who died under mysterious circumstances a week ago. Coming from a line of impoverished nobility, he made his fortune as a plastic surgeon, known for his discretion and attracting wealthy clients from the upper echelons of society. His heirs also have many secrets to hide.

Someone has plunged a barbecue fork into car dealer Tom Dooley's chest, and that someone is at your dinner party. Six to eight friends take on roles with plenty of ideas for their behavior and ways to stir the pot. The set includes an audio guide, background brochures for each player, special clues, party invitations, and delicious recipes for an evening full of unpredictable fun.

During the premiere of "Romeo and Julia," tragedy strikes when Julia dies on stage after dramatically stabbing herself with a supposedly fake prop knife. It soon becomes clear that someone has switched the prop with a real dagger, leading to a mystery that must be unraveled. Players assume the roles of the main suspects to piece together the events and identify the murderer among them. Each round reveals more details about the crime, culminating in a group vote to decide who will be handed over to the police.

A shocking discovery awaits as the cheerful Franz lies dead behind the barn. Players will investigate whether he encountered a poacher, fell victim to jealousy from Resi, or was silenced for uncovering dark family secrets.

As the host, you invite your guests to a dinner to solve a mysterious death. However, beware: one of you is the murderer! To crack the case, players must uncover shady dealings and dark secrets while carefully challenging each other. Only by doing so can the crime be solved.

In Hollywood 1959, a famous actor is murdered on set with his own Oscar. Up to eight suspects work together to uncover the killer among themselves, while navigating shady dealings and dark secrets. As the host, you invite guests to a dinner to solve this mysterious death, but beware—one of the attendees is the murderer!

San Francisco, 1970: A peaceful commune, a rock band, and a tough motorcycle club unite through their love of music and mind-altering drugs as they attempt to resurrect the legendary Woodstock Festival. When the commune's guru is murdered, guests at a dinner party must assume the roles of suspects, each harboring their own secrets. Over three rounds, players will gather new information and discuss clues, aiming to solve the murder or evade responsibility.

On a frosty winter morning, director and screenwriter Oscar Wilder is found dead in his bed. Evidence suggests a woman spent the night with him, whose identity is not his wife, and the door was locked from the inside. Was it the spirit of the "Green Lady" seeking retribution against unfaithful husbands, or a flesh-and-blood killer?

Experience a mysterious murder party set in 1930s Shanghai, a vibrant and multicultural metropolis with a duality. Yu Sheng-Ho, known as the "Godfather of Shanghai," amassed a fortune through opium and gambling. In his trendy "Shanghai Club," he intertwines the city's elite with the underworld.

The setting is the North Atlantic on April 14, 1912. The Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ocean liner in the world, is navigating icy waters. A mysterious gem named "The Eye of Shiva," recently purchased by Lord Wellington, finds him dead in his cabin one night. The cause of his death remains unclear: was it the curse of the Indian god, or did one of his illustrious first-class fellow passengers play a role?

During the grand opening of the New York Grand Hotel, actress Monique Moreau is found dead in her suite. The event, which attracted prominent politicians, industrialists, and beautiful actresses, takes a dark turn when her body is discovered, leading everyone to question how such a celebration could end in tragedy. With the police needing hours to gather evidence, guests must piece together the mystery themselves and unravel what happened that night.

In 1933 Chicago, the rival clans Linguine and Calzone meet in a back room of a speakeasy as their business dealings come under threat amid the looming repeal of Prohibition. Tensions rise further when Father Angelo is gunned down in the confessional, and Agent Eliott Ness is hot on the trail.

Paris, 1965. The glamorous world of fashion has its dark sides. Henri Flanelle, the renowned fashion designer and inventor of the short sheath dress, is found dead—stabbed with a heavy pair of tailor's scissors—just a day before the unveiling of his latest collection. Only eight people from his inner circle can be considered suspects, and each of them has something to hide. It becomes evident that beneath the glittering facade of the fashion empire, not everything is as it seems.

Engage in a murder mystery set against the backdrop of the famous Gold Cup at Ascot Racecourse in 1972. Unravel the clues and solve the crime while immersing yourself in the intrigue of the event.

Berlin 1928 is the backdrop for a mysterious death at the Kakadu nightclub, where actress Zarah Leandros dies just before her big break in "The Red Angel." Players receive individual role booklets and must share information across three rounds, culminating in a final discussion and vote to determine the murderer among them. If the killer receives the most votes, they lose; otherwise, they win.

An emergency has arisen in the world of Schlager music. Just before a recording of the "Schlager-Megaparade," the singer Janine Bayer was found dead in her dressing room. She was set to perform her new hit, "Ich träum von mir heut Nacht," that evening, and her death has left everyone questioning how such a tragic event could unfold during what was meant to be a festive show.