Decade themed mystery party games and kits. These mystery party games include storylines with a specific decade theme. From 1920s, 1930s, forties, fifties, 60s and more. A great excuse to dress up in style of your favourite era. And revel in nostalgia of the music, food, characters and decor. Whilst hosting and solving these DIY murder mystery games!
Era/Decade Themed Games: Medieval | Wild West | Victorian | 1920s | 1930s | 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s
Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere Board Game, the latest Space Cowboys board game using the Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective game play mechanics, this time set in the Cthulu Mythos.
This top-rated interactive cooperative mystery game is for 1 to 8 teens and adults (ages 14+) available on Amazon UK and US.
For more of the best immersive narrative-driven mystery board games, see my posts listed below.
Read moreInteractive Detective Game: Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere
I’ve picked these three as the best examples of crime-solving games that are narrative based, solely driven by an unfolding story as you investigate the case. These games would be ideal for anyone looking for a juicy mystery game to get their teeth into!
Chosen for their substantial amount of gameplay, realistic storylines, satisfying conclusions, requiring thorough (even painstaking – for real dedicated detective fans – where you can really get your money’s worth!) sifting of clues and following up of leads.
If you prefer more puzzle-solving and less reading I’ve listed some great recommendations for games that really excel in driving you, as the detective through the case by cracking puzzles, ciphers and codes instead.
I have included below details of how these top 3 picks allow you to flex your sleuthing muscles with their game play, who would get the most enjoyment out of these narrative-based games and if they work as solo play games or better in a small group. As well as suggestions for alternatives for mystery-solvers who prefer puzzle-based detective games.
For more Sherlock Holmes games and solve-it-yourself interactive books, see my posts listed below.
The newest addition to the Cluedo Escape series, The Illusionist’s Club (Released Dec 2023). Plus a list of all games in Hasbro’s Clue Escape series.
Perfect for Cluedo fans! For 1 to 6 players, (ages: 10+).
For more top variations of the classic detective board game Cluedo, including modern versions, different themes or 3D adaptations, see my posts listed below.
Lights…Camera…Murder! an interactive solve-it-yourself detective book for adults. Set in 1940s Los Angeles.
This mystery book is part of the Post Mortem Murder Mystery series on Amazon from Mysterious Package Company.
For more top interactive solve-it-yourself detective books for adults, see my posts listed below.
Read moreLights…Camera…Murder! New Interactive Detective Book for Adults on Amazon
This post details the 8th game in the top-rated, popular CSI series by CRYPTIC KILLERS, Murder in Miami. This is an 80s themed murder mystery kit for 1 or more teens and adults (age rated 14+), with a difficulty rating of 4.5 out of 5.
For more Cryptic Killers cold case kits – ranging in difficulty to play with family and friends. Plus more top-rated CSI games, cold case files and forensic kits, see my posts listed below.
This post details 3 top fun activities for this 4th of July. Including murder mystery party games and escape rooms. For a large group of kids, tweens, teens and adults.
All available as downloadable/printable PDF format.
For more top mystery-solving activities for kids and adults, see my posts listed below.
New on Amazon UK, an unsolved 1920s cold case file, Murder at Merivale Manor by Cryptic Killers. This is the 7th game in their top murder mystery series!
For the full list of Cryptic Killers cold case murder mystery game series on Amazon UK and US, see my posts below.
Read moreCryptic Killers 7: Murder at Merivale Manor – New on Amazon UK
This post details a new mystery board game from Funko, Rear Window. Based on the classic Hitchcock movie, this is a co-operative 1950s era, Cluedo style game for teens and adults. Available on Amazon UK & US.
For more top mystery co-op board games for teens, adults and family games night, see my recommendations listed below.
