Hosting a Murder Mystery Party? Here’s Exactly Where to Get the Games

So, you’re ready to throw the ultimate murder mystery bash — but you’re stuck wondering where the heck do I even buy one of these games? Don’t stress. Whether you’re in Texas or chilling anywhere else in the U.S. or beyond, there's one place that has your back with over 100 themes, covering all group sizes and ages.

Downloadable Murder Mystery Games in Texas and beyond

Last-minute host panic? We’ve all been there. The good news: you don’t need to sprint to Party City or summon a wizard. At My Mystery Party you can snag downloadable kits that you can print, prepare, and host that night. Literally click, print, and boom — instant murder mystery game magic - after you assemble the kit, of course. But the instructions are super easy, as well as hosting is a breeze. Don't want to DIY the kit? No problem - there are boxed kits, as well - and not those cheesy booklet boxed kits on Amazon for only six players, either. These are luxurious boxed kits for up to 300 people - guaranteed to impress and make an unforgettable night of mystery with your friends, family, colleagues, or whoever you're playing the game with this time.

Murder Mystery Parties are Always a Hit - Especially Masquerade Ball Murder Mystery Parties!

Best Place to Grab a Boxed Murder Mystery Party Game - Unveiled

Not a printer person? Prefer the 'open the box and look fancy' route? My Mystery Party ships sleek boxed kits straight to your door. They come with character cards for three rounds of gameplay, optional props, and everything you need to slay (pun intended) your party hosting game. Check out the video below - it shows you what one of the boxed kits looks like, and they are downright amazing.

Check out My Mystery Party’s boxed murder mystery game kits — packed with everything you need to throw the ultimate whodunit night. Inside, you’ll find clue cards, sealed envelopes, name tags, detailed reports, guest lists, investigation cards, and plenty more surprises to keep your guests guessing (and laughing) all night long.

Adult Murder Mystery Kits - Worldwide

Listen up, party people: no need to trek across town or scroll through Amazon’s endless abyss of small kit knock-offs. My Mystery Party ships worldwide, bringing you the perfect combo of laughs, drama, and those moments where someone yells, ‘Wait, YOU were the killer?!’

And relax — these games won’t traumatize Grandma or get you banned from the company holiday party. They’re family and corporate friendly. Sure, some kits have spooky vibes (ghosts, paranormal hijinks, things that go bump in the night), but don’t worry — they’re clearly labeled. Pro tip: if the game trailer has a ghost floating through the screen, yeah, that’s your sign. If ghosts aren’t your jam, we get it — pick one without ectoplasmic roommates.

The mystery party group is pausing for dinner after the chaos of round one. Murder mystery parties aren’t just about solving crimes — they’re about bringing people together, sparking conversations, and making sure everyone has an absolute blast.

Birthday Party Murder Mysteries

Forget the boring birthday dinner where everyone scrolls their phones between courses. If you want a birthday bash that people actually gossip about the next day, go for a mystery party. With My Mystery Party you can pick your chaos: a Hollywood red-carpet scandal, an ‘80s neon whodunit, or a spooky haunted manor that screams best party ever.

Candles + cake + fake murder = legendary.

And here’s the wild part: tons of people plan their own birthday parties this way. But listen, don’t let your bestie go down in history with another lame group dinner. Host them a murder mystery party. Be that friend. They’ll thank you forever. I mean forever.

In Charge of Your Next Corporate Event and Need Ideas?

Don’t panic — skip the trust falls and sheet cake. Take the plunge and host a murder mystery party instead. My Mystery Party has game themes that can cover over 300 players, so you're all set. More than 300 at your company? Wow. Just Wow. Well, there are options for your group, as well.

With My Mystery Party, your colleagues won’t just be sitting around pretending to enjoy small talk. They’ll be knee-deep in scandals, plots, and office-friendly drama that’ll have them buzzing about who-did-it long after the event is over. Consider it the ultimate team-building exercise… with fake murder.

Why Choose My Mystery Party?

I’ll be straight with you — I’m not just another person cranking out party games for Etsy. I’m the award-winning author behind My Mystery Party and the author of The Official Party Host Handbook. My company has been open since 2006 with 100+ mysteries and counting. My background? I’m a scientist who’s taught forensic science, worked with FBI consultants, and hosted more parties than I can count. Did I mention I’m also a little silly? Yep — I bring all of that into crafting games that are clever, immersive, and ridiculously fun.

But here’s the thing — it’s not just about me, it’s about the experience you get. Every kit comes with a free pre-game site to build hype (trailers, character intros, extras that get people buzzing before the party even starts). Some games will have hidden bonus clues, others feature video story pushes, team challenges, or secret missions. Each one has its own flavor, so you can keep hosting our games without it ever feeling like a repeat.

And while the plots are dramatic, they’re always family- and workplace-friendly. You’ll never have to explain why Grandpa’s character is having an affair and doing illegal drugs with Cousin Edwina's character (hard pass from me). We’re a Texan-owned, USA-made family business — not a faceless corporate machine — and our games have been featured everywhere from reality TV to Oprah Magazine to Cosmopolitan.

Bottom line? I live and breathe mystery parties — and nobody else makes them like I do.

Don't know where to start - how to choose a mystery party game for your group

My Mystery Party has a helpful sorter that you can use to narrow down the selection. Here's the link. Here, you can sort by gender ratio, group size, murder vs. non-murder, retro, traditional, virtual, etc. This is a lifesaver and will prevent you from having to go through all 100 games.

Also, if you want to search by the minimum number of required players, you can use this chart. This will list the games in order of how many 'required players' must be intact to play the game. This is super helpful with smaller group games.

Or, you can sort by season, if you're targeting a holiday - click here for that sorter.

Don't want to do the traditional roleplaying? Fine! I've got an answer for that. You can play the Catch a Killer games solo, for date night, or in a huge group - your choice. The Catch a Killer mini games can be done in 30 minutes to an hour, or the full-length games can take up to two sessions of 3-4 hours, with the more challenging ones. Click here for the Catch a Killer options.

The Bottom Line

Murder mystery parties are the move — and the easiest way to get one is through My Mystery Party. Whether you download it instantly or unbox it like a pro, you’ll have everyone laughing, scheming, and pointing fingers all night long.