Murder Mystery Party Edinburgh
[Updated: October 2026]
Looking for a murder mystery party in Edinburgh? Whether you are hosting an event in Glasgow, Newcastle and Belfast or elsewhere across Scotland, our murder mystery games offer a fun and engaging entertainment option. Ideal for birthdays, corporate events, holiday parties and private celebrations, guests become part of the story as they uncover secrets and solve the crime.
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Murder Mystery Games Quick Guide
- Boxed murder mystery games delivered straight to your door in Edinburgh
- 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 unique entertainment experience where guests help drive the story forward. During the investigation players uncover hidden agendas, share discoveries and attempt to outsmart each other. The atmosphere becomes more exciting with every twist in the plot.
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How our murder mystery games are different
Our world class game engine makes it possible to create a murder mystery that suits your particular group. Choose your player numbers and the gender mix you want, and the system automatically adjusts the game materials. It is a flexible solution for organisers who want a game that fits their event.
- Every guest is involved in solving the mystery and remains a suspect until the final reveal.
- Our step-by-step presenter guide makes hosting easy, even for first-time hosts.
- Guests can participate as much or as little as they like thanks to our unscripted format.
- Unexpected player changes are no problem as the game can adapt to different group sizes.
- The presenter can enjoy solving the mystery too because no spoilers are revealed beforehand.
Popular occasions for a murder mystery party in Edinburgh
Team Building
Team building activities Edinburgh can turn an ordinary work event into an exciting investigation. Murder mystery games are engaging team building events that give colleagues a shared challenge to solve. No acting experience is required.
- Host a fun team building party.
- Hold team building evenings and dinners.
- Enjoy team building activities.
- Create engaging team building events.
- Murder mystery games are amazing team building games.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Plan an exciting murder mystery dinner Edinburgh for your next gathering. Guests can become detectives as the story unfolds.
- Enjoy a murder mystery dinner with colleagues.
- Host a thrilling murder mystery dinner party.
- Plan a murder mystery dinner for special occasions.
- Enjoy an interactive murder mystery dinner experience.
Murder Mystery Night
Murder mystery nights Edinburgh offer an interactive alternative to a traditional evening out. Step into the story and help uncover the truth.
- Enjoy a murder mystery game night.
- Plan a murder mystery date night.
- Enjoy exciting murder mystery nights.
- Host murder mystery nights for groups.
Hen's Night
Enjoy a hen's night packed with clues, secrets and laughter. A hen's do murder mystery gives everyone a role in the story.
- Break the ice with an interactive mystery.
- Help old friends and new friends mingle.
- Celebrate the hen with an unforgettable evening.
- Bring everyone together before the big day.
Private Parties
A private murder mystery party makes guests active participants rather than simply attendees. A private murder mystery dinner adds interaction and intrigue to the gathering.
- Host a private party in your own home.
- Enjoy a murder mystery with your closest friends and family.
- Create a memorable evening without hiring an event organiser.
- Enjoy an entertaining private celebration with everyone involved.
Birthday Parties
Murder mystery birthday parties Edinburgh create an unforgettable experience from the first clue to the final reveal. They work wonderfully for teenage birthday parties and adult birthday parties. Celebrate with friends and family throughout Edinburgh or across Scotland.
- 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.
Christmas Parties
Christmas parties often bring together friends, family or colleagues, making them an ideal setting for a murder mystery. The shared objective of solving the case helps create conversation and involvement throughout the event.
- Adds excitement to holiday gatherings
- Encourages festive interaction
- Provides entertainment for the whole event
- Creates memorable Christmas moments
- Suitable for friends and colleagues
Corporate Events
Looking for engaging corporate activities Edinburgh? Murder mystery games are one of the most interactive corporate event ideas, bringing colleagues together to solve clues and uncover the killer. It is a fun way to build connections while creating an event everyone will remember.
- Ideal for corporate functions and staff parties in Edinburgh, Glasgow or throughout Scotland.
- Play in the office or hire a venue like Edinburgh Marriott Hotel.
- Corporate murder mystery dinner.
- Corporate event entertainment.
Where can I hold a murder mystery party in Edinburgh?
| Group Size | Players | Typical Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Small Groups | 1 to 15 People | You could host a murder mystery party at home in Edinburgh, in the office, or at a venue like The Edinburgh Academy. |
| Medium Groups | 15 to 60 People | Medium-sized events can be held at home, at work, or at venues like Edinburgh Marriott Hotel. |
| Large Groups | 60 to 600 People | Large group events in Edinburgh can be held in halls, hotels, conference centres, or venues like Edinburgh International Conference Centre. |
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Unlike some party games, the spoiler-free format allows the host to join in and solve the mystery with everyone else.
Groups of all sizes can enjoy the challenge and excitement of a murder mystery party.
Delivery Options
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: Order a premium boxed edition and have it delivered to Edinburgh within 7 to 10 Days.
- Downloadable: Instantly download your game and start preparing your event in minutes.
Why choose a murder mystery party in Edinburgh?
- One of the best parts of the evening is watching guests commit fully to their costumes and characters.
- Characters encourage participation without placing anyone under pressure to perform.
- Players spend the night uncovering secrets, making accusations, and testing theories.
- Every guest receives their own motives and objectives to pursue.
- No role feels unimportant because every player influences the investigation.
- The reveal is packed with surprises as hidden agendas and shocking truths come to light.
How do I host a murder mystery party in Edinburgh?
A murder mystery party in Edinburgh can be surprisingly simple to organise. Just follow these six steps and concentrate on enjoying the event.
- Order your game – Find an exciting murder mystery that works for your group and occasion.
- Decide on your presenter – Host it yourself, ask someone you know to run it, or hire an experienced professional presenter.
- Select your venue – Choose somewhere private with enough space for guests to interact, such as your home or office.
- Invite the guests – Send your invitations and get everyone ready for their mysterious evening.
- Prepare the atmosphere – Think about themed food, drinks, decorations and costumes.
- Have a brilliant night – Follow the story, investigate the suspects and enjoy the final reveal.
Ready to start your murderous adventure in Edinburgh?
Choose one of our murder mystery games below and start planning a killer night of fun for your guests.
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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.
What do you need for a murder mystery party?
You need the game materials (digital or physical), a group of players, a space to host the event, and optional extras like themed decorations, costumes, and food to enhance the experience.
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.
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.
Are the games suitable for work functions?
Yes. Murder mystery games are popular for Edinburgh corporate events because they encourage communication, teamwork, and participation.
Do you sell murder mystery games in Edinburgh?
Yes! We have been selling murder mystery games in Edinburgh since 1990.
You can access your games in 2 main formats:
- Boxed: Order a premium boxed edition and have it delivered to Edinburgh within 7 to 10 Days.
- Downloadable: Instantly download your game and start preparing your event in minutes.
What is an ideal murder mystery venue in Edinburgh?
| Group Size | Players | Typical Venues |
|---|---|---|
| Small Groups | 1 to 15 People | You could host a murder mystery party at home in Edinburgh, in the office, or at a venue like The Edinburgh Academy. |
| Medium Groups | 15 to 60 People | Medium-sized events can be held at home, at work, or at venues like Edinburgh Marriott Hotel. |
| Large Groups | 60 to 600 People | Large group events in Edinburgh can be held in halls, hotels, conference centres, or venues like Edinburgh International Conference 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.