Host a virtual murder mystery and have fun with family, friends and work colleagues who live in different locations or countries. Even different continents. Many of our murder mystery games have been adapted to play virtually. They are ideal for both private parties and team building events.

Our online murder mystery games run well across apps such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Unlike mix-and-mingle games, our round-based format enables all guests to join together on a single video call throughout the main party.

Murder Mystery Games Adapted for Playing Online

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Murder at Horror Castle
6-14 players; adults and most teens 14+
Download + standard printing; host yourself at home or virtually
Fantasy Horror themed murder mystery game kit
$23.20 – $39.57
Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 11 customer ratings
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Pirates Plunder and Murder
6-14 players; adults and most teens 13+
Download + easy printing; host yourself at home; 6-8 player version also available virtually
Swashbuckling pirate-themed murder mystery game kit
$23.20 – $39.57
Rated 4.71 out of 5 based on 7 customer ratings
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Murder in the Swinging Sixties
6-14 players; adults and most teens 13+
Download + standard printing; host yourself at home or virtually
60s themed murder mystery game kit
$23.20 – $39.57
Rated 4.91 out of 5 based on 112 customer ratings
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Murder in a 1920s Speakeasy
6-14 players; adults and most teens 13+
Download + standard printing; host yourself at home or virtually
Swell 1920s themed murder mystery game set in a Speakeasy
$23.20 – $39.57
Rated 4.91 out of 5 based on 44 customer ratings
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Murder in the Naughty Nineties
6-14 Players; adults and some older teens
Download + standard printing; host yourself at home or virtually
90s themed murder mystery game set in English manor
$23.20 – $39.57
Rated 4.91 out of 5 based on 47 customer ratings
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Murder in the Wild West
6-10 players; adults and most teens 13+
Download + standard printing; host yourself at home or virtually
Murder mystery game set in a Wild West saloon
$23.20 – $28.65
Rated 4.91 out of 5 based on 11 customer ratings
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Murder at the 70s Disco Party
6-10 players; adults and most teens 13+
Download + standard printing; host yourself at home or virtually
70s & disco themed murder mystery game kit
$23.20 – $28.65
Rated 4.90 out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings
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Is Santa Slayed?
6-14 players; adults and family-friendly
Download + standard printing; host yourself at home or virtually
Festive non-murder whodunnit game set in The Noth Pole
$23.20 – $39.57
Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 16 customer ratings
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A Few Good Points

Everyone Plays a Suspect

Each guest has the fun of playing a suspect and is fully involved. Host plays too.

Guests Join Same Online Call

There is no need for Breakout Rooms during the main part of the game so guests can all socialise together.

Fun Themes & Characters

Fun characters, each with their own unique mannerisms and accents. Themes are entertaining with carefully-crafted solutions.

Affordable

Prices are per game not per person. As you host this party yourself, you do not need to pay actors.

Easy to Organise

Our virtual games give files for each guest in separate folders so they can easily be emailed to different guests. Booklets can be printed or viewed electronically.

Melissa Frost's Zoom party for "Murder in the Swinging Sixties"

“I organised the swinging 60s murder mystery as a surprise Zoom birthday party for my sister. The pack itself was great – with clear instructions and other great optional extras like food and decoration ideas. We had such a fun evening of laughs, suspicion, and awful acting. My sister said it was one of her best parties yet! Would definitely recommend it!”

Melissa Frost’s review of “Murder in the Swinging Sixties”

Our Murder Mysteries – How To Play Virtually

Further detailed instructions can be found in our How to Host a Virtual Murder Mystery page. In outline, each guest plays a different fun character in a murder investigation; each guest plays remotely from their own home or office. The format is:

Optional Pre-Party Sleuthing and Fun

Guests use the Initial Mingling instructions given in their pre-party booklets to scheme, backstab and try to achieve their own (conflicting) objectives during a series of short video chats. (See FAQ 2 below.)

Main Party Begins

All guests join the same online video call. Two volunteers read aloud the game instructions (given on pages 4-5 of the party booklets).

The host sets the theme of the murder mystery by playing the short Audio Introduction.

6 Rounds

Guests interact according to the instructions given in their party booklets. The rounds take the form of our unique flexible script where guests can simply read the speeches they are given – or can ad-lib and use their own words and make the role their own.

The Red Herrings Are Cleared Up – and the Murderer (or Murderers) Are Revealed

Guests complete an accusation sheet saying who they think the killer is and giving motives and evidence. They also vote for the best actor, best costume and best decorations.

An optional (but recommended) Whodunnit round clears up the red herrings and explains which of the suspects could NOT be the killer.

The host plays the short Audio Solution.

Guests stay on the call and chat about the murder mystery. After the call ends, the host sends out award certificates.

FAQs

1 Can Virtual Parties Have a Fun Party Atmosphere?

Yes! In honesty, having played our games via Zoom during Covid Lockdowns and In Person before and since, we do prefer the In Person version although we and our guests thoroughly enjoyed our Zoom parties! Some customers who began playing virtually during Covid have continued doing so as a way of keeping in touch with friends in different continents.

We found that you can add a lot of extra sparkle into online parties by encouraging guests to:
- dress up in character as per the guidelines in their Pre-Party Booklets
- decorate the small area where the camera will focus (each theme has its own tip sheet for easy themed decorations)
- have a simple theme-appropriate cocktail or snack to hand to discuss with fellow guests.
2 Can the Pre-Party Sleuthing (the Initial Mingling) be Played Virtually?

Yes. Many hosts skip this optional introduction for virtual gatherings but others run it just before the main party. Some hosts have said that they build excitement by running this the day before. One host said she asked her guests to WhatsApp message each other in the week leading up to the game.

Note that this is the only part of your party where you would need to use a video call environment that uses multiple rooms. Examples are Breakout Rooms in Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
3 Can Virtual Guests Attend an In-Person Party?

Yes, the round-based format of the main party means that each guest has defined places to speak during each round. We would suggest:
- having the camera wide-angled so that each In-person guest is visible to those attending virtually
- checking the position of the microphone so that all guests can be clearly heard
- having the video call images appear on a TV screen, or a large computer monitor so that all In Person guests can see the virtual ones.
Virtual guests could also be included in the optional Initial Mingling if you set up a video link in a separate room and ask your guests to take turns interacting on this link. However, please do disconnect this link before the main party starts to avoid audio interference.

Virtual Murder Mystery Games to Host Yourself

Murder Mystery Games Adapted for Playing Online

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Murder at Horror Castle

Pirates Plunder and Murder

Murder in the Swinging Sixties

Murder in a 1920s Speakeasy

Murder in the Naughty Nineties

Murder in the Wild West

Murder at the 70s Disco Party

Is Santa Slayed?

Buying Selections

A Few Good Points