Geeky murder mystery games

Aliens! Wizards! Superheroes! It's true, geek culture has arrived - and that includes murder mystery parties.

So here are my suggestions for geeky murder mystery games - games with aliens, superheroes or wizards (and witches).

The Roswell INcident

The Roswell Incident is set in 1947 and something has crashed outside Roswell. Is it a weather balloon? Or is it a flying saucer?

Characters include aliens and government agents in this alien-themed murder mystery party for 10 to 13 guests and one host.

Click here to learn more about The Roswell Incident.

A Heroic Death

A Heroic Death is set in the near-future. It takes place in the SuperHeroicJusticeDoomSquad's secret base where our heroes are locked in while the world outside is in danger. But someone in the Squad is a murderer!

Characters include superheroes and supervillains in this superheroic murder mystery party for 8 to 12 guests and one host.

Click here to learn more about A Heroic Death.

Spellbound

Spellbound is set in the Tremaine School of Magic and takes place on the last day before the summer break - and the Headmaster has been attacked!

Characters include wizards and witches (both students and teachers) in this magical murder mystery party game for 13-17 guests.

Click here to learn more about Spellbound.

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I’m Steve Hatherley, an experienced designer of interactive murder mystery games, creating and hosting them since the 1990s. I co-founded Freeform Games and Great Murder Mystery Games to bring this distinctive, character-driven style of game to a wider audience. My work—including Death on the Gambia, Hollywood Lies, and
—has been enjoyed by thousands of players worldwide. I’ve also written a book sharing my approach to creating immersive, freeform mystery experiences.