5 Best Detective Board Games

A long comprehensive list of detective board games must have puzzled you many times. Which game you should play? Which will give you the best thriller experience? If you are also stuck with this, then we are here with our list that gives you one of the best detective board games of all time.

The best detective board games are:

• Mysterium
• Deception: Murder in Hong Kong
• Chronicles of Crime
• Mansions of Madness
• Clue

If you are a fan of murder-mystery board games and plus you love to play a detective character, then we must tell you that all these games are made only for you. So, without any delay check out all these games one by one.

Best Detective Board Games

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Mysterium

One of the best games in the list of detective board games is “Mysterium”. This game exploded in a 4D environment and added some intriguing bells and whistles. The cooperative game has a strong competitive vibe. While everyone else assumes the role of a medium, one participant plays the part of a spirit. The ghost must first recall every suspect who was present on the night of the murder with the help of the mediums in order to solve the crime. 

The ghost secretly chooses one of each of the suspects, location, and murder weapon cards from a pile that has been spread out on the table. Games last for two to seven players for roughly 40 minutes.

Deception: Murder In Hong Kong

The fact that Deception: Murder in Hong Kong does such an excellent job with its narrative and crime-solving mechanics earns it a spot on the list of the best detective board games. Players in the game assume the roles of detectives working to crack a murder case, but there is a catch. One of the investigators is the murderer! The position of a forensic scientist, witness, investigator, and murderer is among the special roles that are randomly given to your team at the beginning of the game. 

The murderer’s team must lie and mislead as the investigators try to figure out the truth. This is a game for 4-12 players and lasts only 20 minutes.

Chronicles Of Crime

Chronicles of Crime is a great game for investigating crimes, just like many other titles on the list of the greatest detective board games. The aspect of this game that makes it special is the way it combines gameplay with a guided app to produce a fresh interactive experience. 

This game combines gameplay with an app that allows you to reuse the board game pieces you receive for various scenarios. Each element (place, character, item, etc.) in the Scan&Play game has a special QR code that, depending on the scenario chosen, will activate and trigger various clues and stories. Games take 60-90 minutes for 1-4 participants.

Mansions Of Madness

Mansions of the Madness is not just the best detective board game, but also one of the greatest board-game ever created, with one of the most passionate and enthusiastic fan bases. As you look for solutions and solace, you will be taken through the mysterious alleys of Innsmouths and the eerie hallways of the cursed houses in Arkham. 

Eight fearless sleuths are prepared to face four terrifying and mysterious scenarios as they gather tools, information, and weapons, work through challenging riddles, and battle monsters. Games for 1 to 5 players last between 2 and 3 hours.

Clue

The top murder mystery board games include Clue because of its iconic status. This was the first and a forerunner to many of the games we have here, having been released in 1949. Its gameplay is simple but effective. To move your piece around the board and collect clues by entering different rooms, you must roll dice. 

Each player plays one of the famous guests of a party gone awry. You get a new opportunity to use the method of elimination every time you enter a new room. A maximum of up to 3 to 6 players can play this game for about 45 minutes.

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Conclusion

All these games truly give you the most intensive thrilling experience ever. So, if you are in search of one of the best games to start your mystery-based board games journey, then these are the best games that suit you.

Simran Sharma

Simran is an experienced game artist interested in testing innovative and engaging games. Passionate about combining a love of video games with thorough artistic training. She is familiar with digital art software and avid team member excited to collaborate with game developers and designers to create visually interesting game experiences for users.