Murder Mystery Party Ottawa
[Updated: September 2026]
Looking for a murder mystery party in Ottawa? Whether you are hosting an event in Kanata, Orleans and Nepean or elsewhere across Ontario, our murder mystery games provide a unique and interactive entertainment experience. Perfect for birthdays, corporate events, holiday parties and private celebrations, guests become suspects, uncover clues and work together to solve a fictional crime.
Best murder mystery party game kits for events in Ottawa
Tracy Gang 1920s
Hollywood Scandal
Intravenous Investigation
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Murder Mystery Games Quick Guide
- Boxed murder mystery games delivered straight to your door in Ottawa
- Instant downloads
- Team building, birthdays or any occasion
- At home, at the office or in any venue
- Get a friend or professional host to present your game
- See our full list of murder mystery games here
- Small group games 4 to 6, 7 to 10 people
- Medium group games 9 to 15, 16 to 30 people
- Large group games 31 to 60, 61 to 120, 121 to 300, 301 to 600 people
- Any mix of male, female or gender neutral players
- Kids, teen and adult games
What Is a Murder Mystery Party?
A murder mystery party is a brilliant group activity where guests work together to solve a mysterious crime. During the game everyone shares clues, follows leads and tries to uncover the truth before anyone else. By the end of the night there are plenty of laughs and more than a few surprises.
Google Review
★★★★★ Bryan Cutts To Die For! Been playing Murder with these games for years and years now... always killer fun.
How our murder mystery games are different
Our advanced murder mystery game engine lets you choose the format that works best for your group. Player numbers and gender selections can be adjusted before the game is created, with all relevant materials adapting automatically. You get a complete murder mystery experience without compromising on flexibility.
- Our mysteries are designed around conversation rather than performance.
- Every player is part of the investigation from beginning to end.
- The host receives a clear guide that explains exactly what to do during the event.
- Extra guests can usually be accommodated without disrupting the game.
- No prior murder mystery experience is required.
Popular occasions for a murder mystery party in Ottawa
Birthday Parties
Murder mystery birthday parties Ottawa add suspense and laughter to any celebration. Our games are suitable for teenage birthday parties and adult birthday parties with guests of all personalities. Enjoy a unique birthday experience throughout Ottawa or across Ontario.
- Children's murder mystery birthday parties - 11th and 12th birthdays.
- Teenage murder mystery birthday parties - 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th birthdays.
- Adult birthday parties - 18th, 19th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays.
- Suitable for surprise birthday celebrations with friends and family of all ages.
Murder Mystery Night
Murder mystery nights Ottawa are ideal for groups wanting something different. Enjoy an evening where every guest can become involved in the investigation.
- Enjoy a murder mystery game night.
- Plan a murder mystery date night.
- Enjoy murder mystery nights with friends.
- Host fun murder mystery nights.
Private Parties
A private murder mystery party works well for groups of different sizes and a wide range of occasions. A private murder mystery dinner can adapt to different venues while keeping guests entertained.
- Host a private party at home for friends and family.
- Turn your own space into an exciting murder mystery setting.
- Enjoy a relaxed celebration where everyone becomes part of the story.
- Make your private party a memorable occasion without needing a venue.
Christmas Parties
A Christmas murder mystery adds an element of suspense and excitement to traditional holiday gatherings. Guests become suspects, investigators and witnesses in a festive crime-solving adventure.
- Works well alongside meals and drinks
- Suitable for office parties
- Helps break the ice
- Keeps guests engaged
- Creates lasting festive memories
Hen's Night
Gather your favourite people for a fun hen's night before the wedding. A hen's do with an interactive mystery keeps everyone entertained.
- Help everyone break the ice and join in.
- Encourage friends to mingle and share the fun.
- Celebrate the hen with an interactive party.
- Make the night memorable for the whole group.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Host an entertaining murder mystery dinner Ottawa for friends and family. Every guest has a chance to help solve the mystery.
- Host a murder mystery dinner at home.
- Enjoy an interactive murder mystery dinner.
- Bring guests together for a murder mystery dinner.
- Create an unforgettable murder mystery dinner party.
Corporate Events
Make your next corporate activities Ottawa event something everyone can enjoy. Murder mystery games are creative corporate event ideas that encourage teamwork, communication and plenty of laughter. Every guest becomes part of the investigation.
- Suitable for corporate events from 4 to 600+ participants.
- Host in an office, function room or a venue like Brookstreet Hotel in Sarnia or anywhere in Ottawa.
- Corporate murder mystery dinner.
- Corporate event entertainment.
Team Building
Make your next team building activities Ottawa event more interactive with a murder mystery. Our games are creative team building events that encourage communication, deduction and cooperation. Every clue could change the investigation.
- Create engaging team building events.
- Murder mystery games are amazing team building games.
- Host a fun team building party.
- Hold team building evenings and dinners.
- Enjoy team building activities.
Where can I hold a murder mystery party in Ottawa?
| Group Size | Players | Typical Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Small Groups | 1 to 15 People | You could host a murder mystery party at home in Ottawa, in the office, or at a venue like Mill Street Brew Pub. |
| Medium Groups | 15 to 60 People | Medium-sized events can be held at home, at work, or at venues like Brookstreet Hotel. |
| Large Groups | 60 to 600 People | Large group events in Ottawa can be held in halls, hotels, conference centres, or venues like Shaw Centre. |
Customer Testimonial
Good morning! We ordered the premium Tracy Gang box for our 1920’s themed staff party. The box came with everything we needed to guide us through hosting a great night! Everyone loved the personalised name badges. The amount of information is daunting to begin with, which is why you need to familiarise yourself with the story etc. The party was a hit, the clues weren’t giving everything away so not every team was able to guess the correct murderer, which is great. Very detailed kit, which we were very happy with. Thank you!
Our Guarantee
- Established reputation since 1990
- Immediate download access
- Express delivery options
- Premium game experience
- Support available in Ottawa
A spoiler-free game allows the host to enjoy the suspense and excitement of solving the mystery for themselves.
A murder mystery can be adapted for small social gatherings or large organised events.
Delivery Options
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: Order a premium boxed edition and have it delivered to Ottawa within 8 to 10 days.
- Downloadable: Instantly download your game and start preparing your event in minutes.
Why choose a murder mystery party in Ottawa?
- There is nothing quite like seeing your friends transformed into suspicious characters with hidden agendas.
- Guests are free to be louder, funnier, and more outgoing because they are playing a role.
- The mystery naturally creates countless private conversations and secret investigations.
- Every character has valuable information that contributes to solving the crime.
- The murderer remains unknown even to themselves until the dramatic conclusion.
- The stories people share afterwards often become as memorable as the game itself.
How do I host a murder mystery party in Ottawa?
From ordering your game to solving the final mystery, hosting in Ottawa can be remarkably straightforward. Follow these six steps to get ready.
- Order an amazing game – Choose a murder mystery that is perfect for your group and occasion.
- Decide on your presenter – You can host personally, have a friend do it or hire a professional presenter.
- Choose the venue – A home, office or private function venue can provide the right setting.
- Invite your guests – Send invitations and get your group ready to become suspects.
- Plan food and decorations – Give your event some personality with themed food and party decorations.
- Have a memorable night – Investigate, accuse, solve the crime and enjoy the final reveal.
Ready to start your murderous adventure in Ottawa?
Choose one of our murder mystery games below and start planning a killer night of fun for your guests.
Tracy Gang 1920s
Hollywood Scandal
Intravenous Investigation
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Hosting an event in Ontario?
- Murder Mystery Birthday Party
- Murder Mystery Team Building Event
- Murder Mystery Party Sarnia
- Murder Mystery Party Whitby
- Murder Mystery Party Perth
Other locations we provide murder mystery games:
- Murder Mystery Party Home
- Murder Mystery Party Charlottetown
- Murder Mystery Party Edmonton
- Murder Mystery Party Iqaluit
- Murder Mystery Party Smiths Falls
- Murder Mystery Party Alma
- Murder Mystery Party Pickering
- Murder Mystery Party Edmundston
- Murder Mystery Party Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
FAQ
How many people do I need for a murder mystery game?
Boxed games are for 9 to 60 or 61 to 120 people.
Downloadable games are for 1 to 15, 16 to 30, 31 to 60, 61 to 120, 120 to 300 or 301 to 600 people.
How long does a murder mystery party take?
A typical murder mystery party lasts between 2 and 3 hours, depending on the game format, number of players, and how quickly guests engage with the mystery. Smaller groups often finish closer to 2 hours, while larger groups may take up to 3 hours as more players interact and share clues.
Do my guests have to act?
Absolutely not! No acting experience is required. Players can participate at their own comfort level. If the murder mystery places participants in groups this is even better. The more gregarious players can take the spotlight while the more reserved players can share clues or sleuth away in the background.
Do you have a custom murder mystery game?
We offer two ways to have a custom murder mystery.
Digital Custom Murder Mystery
This is where you enter your details in a database and a custom game is produced instantly to match your requirements.
Boxed Custom Murder Mystery
This is a fully custom version. We write these games from scratch and you can include any story element you wish in your mystery
What if I have an odd number of guests or last-minute dropouts?
Our games are super flexible and allow characters to be removed or reassigned easily so the game can continue even if a player drops out. You will never need to worry about last minute cancellations.
Can the host play too?
Yes!
Our games come with a step by step run sheet that guides you through every part of the game. The murderer is only identified in the full story so you can keep the game spoiler free until everyone finds out.
How much will the whole murder mystery party cost?
You receive 2 to 3 hours of entertainment for half the price of hiring a karaoke machine.
You should factor in these costs:
- The cost of your murder mystery game.
- The cost of your murder mystery host.
- The cost of your venue.
- The cost of food and drink.
- The cost of decorations.
Are the games suitable for work functions?
Yes. Murder mystery games are popular for Ottawa corporate events because they encourage communication, teamwork, and participation.
Do you sell murder mystery games in Ottawa?
Yes! We have been selling murder mystery games in Ottawa since 1990.
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: Order a premium boxed edition and have it delivered to Ottawa within 8 to 10 days.
- Downloadable: Instantly download your game and start preparing your event in minutes.
What is an ideal murder mystery venue in Ottawa?
| Group Size | Players | Typical Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Small Groups | 1 to 15 People | You could host a murder mystery party at home in Ottawa, in the office, or at a venue like Mill Street Brew Pub. |
| Medium Groups | 15 to 60 People | Medium-sized events can be held at home, at work, or at venues like Brookstreet Hotel. |
| Large Groups | 60 to 600 People | Large group events in Ottawa can be held in halls, hotels, conference centres, or venues like Shaw Centre. |
How much time does it take to prepare?
If you want to use the run sheet and just go for it then the preparation time is zero!
If you want to feel confident as the presenter you should set aside at least 2 hours to get ready.
Boxed games have no preparation required but downloadable games will take about 45 minutes to print and cut up.
Are there physical, downloadable and virtual options?
Yes!
You can get a pre-printed boxed game, and instant download or use our amazing virtual game engine so you can play remotely over Teams or Zoom.