If you grew up playing the classic board game Clue and loved the intrigue and sleuthing, here are 13 more mystery board games like Clue you're sure to love!
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My husband and I both grew up playing Clue and always loved figuring out the killer, the crime scene, and the murder weapon. It's a classic game to practice your deductive skills, and it feels so good when you figure it out!
We looked for other games that prioritize detective work and thinking through different scenarios. We focused mostly on games that can be replayed again and again, although there are some amazing single-play games here too.
Rest assured that all of these games give you that same sort of tingly, creepy feeling and a need to figure it out. Dare we say that some of these games are even better than Clue?
Mysterium
Easily one of the best mystery board games on the market, Mysterium is a fantastic upgrade to the old stand-by Clue.
There is so much to unpack for this game. Basically, one player is the ghost of a murder victim from 1922 and the other players are investigators trying to solve the murder.
Like Clue, players must discover the murderer, the murder weapon, and the location of the murder.
The ghost only shares details of the attack in dream cards that the investigators must piece together to find the truth.
This is a great game that really relies on deductive reasoning and creative thinking. Plus, this is only the base game. There are expansion packs and additional storylines you can buy, too!
Price: Mysterium is currently on sale at $42.23 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 2-7
Age Range: 10+
Game Time: 45 minutes
There's Been a Murder
This mystery card game is quick, easy to learn, and clever!
Two players in your group will be randomly chosen as the murderer and the detective. Each player takes turns completing action cards with the hope of identifying who the murderer is.
There are tons of possibilities for this game, just like Clue, yet it fits in the palm of your hand. Perfect for traveling!
Price: There's Been a Murder is currently priced at $14.99 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 3-8
Age Range: 14+
Game Time: 10-20 minutes
Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
This extremely fast murder mystery game is one of the best deduction games on the market!
Basically, you have one killer, a forensic scientist, and a team of investigators trying to decipher the evidence. The secret killer tries to throw the rest of the players off the trail by manipulating the evidence.
We love that it's not about lying, but actually interpreting the evidence.
Price: Deception is currently priced at $34.98 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 4-12
Age Range: 14+
Game Time: 20 minutes
Chronicles of Crime
If you love detective board games like us, don't skip this game! This cooperative board game feels the most like being a real detective as you actually interview suspects by scanning QR codes with a mobile app.
In the app, you select which story you want to play and then you and your teammates investigate the case by following clues and interviewing suspects.
There are so many potential storylines and there are a bunch of these games set at different timelines, too!
Price: Chronicles is currently priced at $39.99 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 1-4
Age Range: 12+
Game Time: 60-90 minutes
Envy Murder Mystery
This printable 1920s-themed escape room is absolutely perfect for a cozy night in or as the main event at a party! You'll follow detectives to Carnegie Mansion to investigate the mysterious death of a man.
For hosts, simply print and go! Everything is included including the actual game, props, decor, art for your Facebook event, and even a custom Spotify playlist.
Price: Envy Murder Mystery is currently priced at $29.00 (at the time of writing this post). You can download and print it at lockpaperscissors.co.
Players: 1 to unlimited, just print a copy of the game per group of 4 players
Age Range: 16+
Game Time: 60+ minutes
Awkward Guests
We love games like Clue that can be played again and again with a different solution each time. Awkward Guests can actually be played 3,600 different times!
It's a card game that requires you to practice your deduction skills. The goal is to crack the murder of Mr. Walton, specifically who killed him, how, and why. This is a great one to play on a board game night!
Price: Awkward Guests is currently priced at $41.99 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 1-8
Age Range: 12+
Game Time: 45-75 minutes
Letters from White Chapel
This complex modern crime board game has five detectives trying to stop Jack the Ripper on the streets of London.
One player is Jack and they are trying to kill five victims. The other players are detectives who are trying to catch Jack before the end of the game.
These conflicting goals make this game intensely interesting. Plus, it can be replayed hundreds of times making it one of the best detective games out there!
Price: Letters from White Chapel is currently priced at $49.95 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 2-5
Age Range: 13+
Game Time: 90 minutes
Suspects
Suspects is actually a set of 3 cooperative mystery games that require you and your team to sort through witness statements, study the evidence, and explore the crime scene.
The materials are absolutely beautiful, the storylines are immersive, and there's so much freedom in how you solve the cases. Great for a dinner party!
Price: Suspects is currently priced at $29.99 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 1-6
Age Range: 10+
Game Time: 60-90 minutes
5-Minute Mystery Game
This is one of the quickest murder mystery games out there that still packs a punch.
The goal is to figure out who stole MacGuffin from the Museum of Everything by finding hidden symbols around the museum and cross-referencing them with the clues you've found and the list of suspects.
In the end, you should know exactly who stole MacGuffin and solve the mystery!
Price: 5-Minute Mystery is currently priced at $24.21 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 1-6
Age Range: 8+
Game Time: 5 minutes per game
Whitehall Mystery
In this gruesome game, you're following Scotland Yard detectives around Victorian London who are investigating a severed arm found on the banks of the River Thames.
This game is very reminiscent of Letters from Whitechapel with its Jack the Ripper vibes and has the same immersive quality. Save this game for a Halloween gathering as it will get your heart pounding!
Price: Whitehall Mystery is currently priced at $39.95 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 2-4
Age Range: 14+
Game Time: 45-60 minutes
Spy Alley
If you enjoy practicing your detective skills without all the murder talk, try Spy Alley!
You and your teammates are all trying to hide your true nationality from each other while you collect all of the spy equipment you need. This is a great game to practice bluffing and throwing people off your trail.
Price: Spy Alley is currently on sale at $39.99 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 2-6
Age Range: 8+
Game Time: 45 minutes
Unsolved Case Files
Can you finally put the killer behind bars for these old unsolved cases? We love these single-play games where you get all of the evidence and witness statements and must find key clues to uncover the killer.
There are a whole bunch of these types of games on the market, and the Unsolved Case Files line is top-notch. These games are so good for a date night, game night, or even a birthday party!
Price: Unsolved Case Files: Falcone, Veronica is currently priced at $26.70 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 1 to unlimited if you split into teams
Age Range: 14+
Game Time: 2-6 hours
Mansions of Madness
This game is great for fans of both mystery and horror. Like Clue, you enter various rooms in a dark and mysterious mansion.
This game is much darker, however, with spooky puzzles and dangerous evil forces! There is an accompanying free mobile app required to play and guide you through this game.
Price: Mansions of Madness is currently priced at $72.15 (at the time of writing this post).
Players: 1-5
Age Range: 14+
Game Time: 2-3 hours
There are so many great mystery board games like Clue on the market and it's hard to pick just one! If you really just want to replay Clue for the first time, you can even explore their tv show-themed gameboards and deluxe editions.
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