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Puzzles & Mysteries for the Aspiring Detective
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items One of my top hobbies is solving fun mysteries. I love books, games, and puzzles with high stakes that really make you think. Check out this list for some of the best interactive mysteries!
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Books
Tabletop Games and Puzzles
Online Games
Books
A great interactive book! Inspired by “choose your own adventure” novels, this book lets you be the detective. It's up to you to examine evidence, choose your suspect list, and ultimately solve the crime.
"Can You Solve the Murder?" by Antony Johnston
A fantastic series perfect for long road trips or rainy afternoons. Solve each puzzle to get a clue towards the titular mystery!
The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book
Another amazing puzzle series. If you're a fan of logic puzzles, this is the choice for you! Solve each crime with the powers of logic and deduction.
Murdle
A collection of puzzles themed around true crime and historical events. Solve the puzzles and learn about crime scene investigation tactics!
Brain Games - Crime Scene Investigation
A “choose your own adventure” book, this work by Schannep lets you, the reader, solve the crime. Follow the evidence trails, interrogate suspects, and put the guilty party behind bars.
"Murdered" by James Schannep
Build your own case in this interactive murder mystery. It's up to you to build a suspect list and evidence chart, and ultimately close the case.
"You've Been Summoned" by Lindsey Lamar
Tabletop Games and Puzzles
So much fun! Echoes is an audio mystery game series that combines soundbites with cards for a truly immersive experience. This one was my favorite, where you get to follow a mysterious heirloom that appears to be cursed.
Echoes: the Cursed Ring
I spent a rainy afternoon working on this mini pack. Great for a quick, yet challenging adventure! Solve the secret alphabet and find the key to escape the museum of oddities.
Mini Escape from the Museum Game
Such a great group party game, or a way to kill an evening on your own. This set gives you bits and pieces of genuine evidence instead of your typical clues and puzzles. It's up to your detective skills to catch the murderer.
Unsolved Case Files
EXIT is one of my favorite game series. The Professor's Last Riddle is in my personal top 3! Gear up for a fun and affordable mystery session.
EXIT: The Game - The Professor's Last Riddle
A super fun and challenging twist on the classic board game. All of your logic and detective knowledge comes into play as you decide which of your fellow playmates can actually be trusted!
Clue Conspiracy Board Game
A great twist on your basic jigsaw puzzle. Read the story, build the puzzle, and use the clues from the scene to solve Who Dun It!
Cluedo Mystery Jigsaw Puzzle
Compete with Sherlock himself to solve these thrilling cases! In this game, you choose which clue to investigate and when, following your own path toward the solution.
Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective
Online Games
A great way to stop phone scrolling, this hidden gem of a website offers user-written quick-solves to eat up your lunch break.
5 Minute Mystery: Short, online you-solve-it mysteries
Hands down, the best option for mobile gaming for puzzle/mystery fans. I've been playing for nearly ten years! Every game is completely free (with the option of purchasing bonus content) and incredible quality.
Adventure Escape Mysteries by Haiku Games