Halloween is made for murder mysteries. The atmosphere is already there — candlelight, costumes, a hint of the macabre — and a murder mystery game channels all of that into something genuinely entertaining. Instead of watching a horror film on the sofa, your guests become the characters. They have secrets to hide, suspects to interrogate and a killer to unmask (or for the childrens games a mystery to solve.

Host as a Halloween dinner party, a post-trick-or-treat gathering for families or a teenage sleepover. With games ranging from adults-only horror to child-friendly witch mysteries, there's a Halloween murder mystery for every age group.

Our adult Halloween games range from the gloriously spooky to the darkly comic. Whether your guests are die-hard horror fans or just looking for a fun Halloween night in, these games deliver atmosphere, drama and a challenging mystery to solve.

Horror in the Haunted House (8–14 players, Horrorwood Studios) — a party at a film studio specialising in horror movies is the setting for this brilliantly atmospheric game. When one of the cast ends up dead for real, the investigation begins. Available in an mixed cast and all-female version.

Death of a Vampire (10–12 players, Vampireland, Transylvania) — set in a new theme park, deep in Transylvania, this game puts your guests in the heart of vampire country. Who killed the vampire?

Halloween Horror (8–13 players, Halloween Costume Party) — a Halloween costume party turns sinister when one of the guests is found dead.

Summoned (6–10 players, Doom Castle) — set in the atmospheric surroundings of Doom Castle, everyone has been summoned together in this supernatural mystery starting with an ancient spell from the Book of Evil. Also available in an all-female version.

Teenagers love Halloween and they love drama — a murder mystery game combines both perfectly. Our teenage Halloween games have all the atmosphere of the adult versions but with age-appropriate content that parents will be comfortable with.

The Murder at Spooky Castle (8–10 players) — set in the great hall of Spooky Castle, this is a brilliantly atmospheric mystery for teenage groups. Enough drama and suspense to keep even the most hard-to-please teenagers engaged.

Death of a Wizard (8–10 players, Academy of Magic Awards) — the annual magic awards ceremony takes a dark turn when one of the wizards is found dead. A fantastic mix of magic, mystery and teenage drama.

Summoned — Teenagers (6–10 players, Doom Castle) — the teenage version of our Summoned game, set in the same atmospheric Doom Castle with age-appropriate characters and storyline.

Horror in the Haunted House — Teenagers (8–14 players) — the teenage version of our haunted house mystery, set in the same Horrorwood Studios location.

Death of a Vampire — Teenagers (8–10 players) — a teenage version of our Transylvania vampire mystery, with an age-appropriate cast and storyline.

Planning a ladies' Halloween night? Our all-female Halloween mysteries have an entirely female cast — no awkward cross-gender casting, just brilliantly written female characters with their own secrets and motives. Perfect for Halloween hen nights, girls' nights in or any all-female gathering.

Horror in the Haunted House — All Female (8–14 players) — the same atmospheric Horrorwood Studios setting as the mixed version, but with an entirely female cast.

Summoned — All Female (6–10 players, Doom Castle) — the all-female version of our Doom Castle supernatural mystery.

Yes — children can play mystery party games - they tend to be games without the actual murder. Halloween is the perfect occasion. Our children's Halloween games are written specifically for younger players 8-12 years old, with fun, age-appropriate mysteries that capture the Halloween spirit without anything genuinely scary.

Horrible Happenings in the Haunted House (8–12 players, Horrorwood Studios) — the kids' version of our haunted house mystery. Something has gone wrong at the film studios — the shrunken head has been stolen! - but who is responsible? A brilliantly fun Halloween party game for children aged 8–12.

The Mystery of the Vanishing Vampire (10–12 players, Vampireland, Transylvania) — the vampire has vanished! Children become a character and try and solve the mysterious disappearance in this fun, age-appropriate Halloween mystery.

Which Witch Did the Switch? (8–12 players, Miss Terry's School of Magic) — set at a school of magic, this game is a brilliant Halloween party activity for children. Also available in an all-girls version.

Do we need Halloween costumes to play?
Not at all — but they make the evening so much more atmospheric. Even simple touches like a cape, a witch's hat or Halloween make-up help guests get into character. Most games include a costume suggestion for each character.

Can we play at a Halloween dinner party?
Absolutely — murder mystery games work well over a meal. Start the mystery before starters, play in between courses and reveal the solution after dessert. Alternatively do a buffet, provide snacks or ask guests to bring a dish.

How long does the game take?
Most of our Halloween games take two to three hours to play through, not including dinner.

Can the kids play the adult games?
We'd recommend sticking to age-appropriate versions. Our teenagers' games are written for roughly 13–17 year olds, and our kids' games for 8–12 year olds. The adult games contain themes and content that aren't suitable for younger players.

How quickly can I get the game?
Instantly — all our games are available for immediate download or print directly from your browser after payment. Perfect if you've left it to the last minute!