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Mini Mystery Party Games


Mini Mysteries Party Games are designed to be played in about an hour.  Perfect for short party activities and corporate ice breakers, our “mini”, or short party mystery activities, are the first of their kind in the industry! Our instant-download format makes playing easy, even at the last minute!

Mini Mystery Games for your party!

What are Mini Mysteries?

Mini Mystery party games are shorter party or event activities, designed to be played in under an hour with a cast of suspects, who are interrogated by an infinite number of participants. So whether you’re looking for a quick game to play at a home party, are planning a corporate team building mystery event or an icebreaker game, Mini Mysteries are what you need.

What Makes Mini Mysteries so Different?

Most murder mystery games out there, including the regular “interactive” games from Shot In The Dark Mysteries, take hours to play. Some other companies deal exclusively with “interrogation-based” games with a cast of characters, but they are designed for large groups only, or require people to become “actors”. In sticking with Shot In The Dark Mysteries’ commitment to offer quick and easy party games that keep guests raving for years to come, no memorization is required and the host has minimal mystery party planning responsibilities.

As always, the mystery game kits come  in our new visually stunning format. See our exciting line-up of mini-mystery party games below!

The Ad Man Murder Mini Mystery Party Game The Ad Man Murder Mini Mystery Party Game

  A 6 character instant download murder mystery party game set in the 1960′s. Can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.     It’s the 1960′s and the worldwide advertising scene is in... 

Murder at the Bourbon Club Mini Mystery Party Game Murder at the Bourbon Club Mini Mystery Party Game

  A 6 character instant download murder mystery party game set in the 1950′s. Can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.     The year is 1950 and it’s a night like any other at Bourbon Jazz... 

The Santa Strangling Mini Murder Mystery Party Game The Santa Strangling Mini Murder Mystery Party Game

  A 6 character instant download murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.     With the January Mayoral election looming, long time mayor Ed Hanson is about to make his last... 

The Phantom of the Auction House Mini Murder Mystery Party Game The Phantom of the Auction House Mini Murder Mystery Party Game

  A 6 character instant download murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.     Leanne Walsh, owner of Walsh’s Auction, is throwing her annual party. Her friends and... 

The Halloween Party Murder Mini Mystery Party Game The Halloween Party Murder Mini Mystery Party Game

Witches are cackling Bats are flying by It’s bound to be a wild night ‘Cause someone’s gonna die…   A 6 character instant download murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.... 

The Masquerade Murder All Female Mini Mystery Party Game The Masquerade Murder All Female Mini Mystery Party Game

Unmask the killer in your midst…   A 6 character all-female instant download murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.     It’s a night of glamour, mystery and... 

Vampires vs. Werewolves Mini Mystery Party Game! Vampires vs. Werewolves Mini Mystery Party Game!

And you thought your neighbours were bad… A 6 character instant download mystery party game (no murder), can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours. In the county of Lichenshire there are two evil forces... 

A Flapper Murder at the 1920′s Speakeasy! All Women Mini Mystery Party Game! A Flapper Murder at the 1920′s Speakeasy! All Women Mini Mystery Party Game!

Take a trip back to the 1920′s, a time of flappers, gangsters and murder… An all-women 6 character instant download murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours. **if you’re... 

Murder at the Superhero Peace Convention Mini Mystery Party Game Murder at the Superhero Peace Convention Mini Mystery Party Game

Even Superheroes Can’t Conquer Death…   A 6 character instant download murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.     It’s the first ever superhero/supervillain... 

The Getty Affair Mini Murder Mystery Party Game The Getty Affair Mini Murder Mystery Party Game

A rich man with a series of affairs, a controversial will and a stash of uncut diamonds… it was only a matter of time before he got whacked!   A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average... 

The Masquerade Murder Mini Mystery Party Game The Masquerade Murder Mini Mystery Party Game

Unmask the killer in your midst… A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours. It’s a night of glamour, mystery and intrigue as the hottest socialites from... 

The Bachelorette Party Murder Mini Mystery Party Game The Bachelorette Party Murder Mini Mystery Party Game

It’s going to be a night the bride will NEVER forget!   A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.     It’s Carmen Phillips’ last hurrah.... 

The Birthday Party Murder Mini Mystery Party Game! The Birthday Party Murder Mini Mystery Party Game!

Many deadly returns… A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours. It’s a day of celebration and a good crowd has turned out for the birthday party! The event... 

A Flapper Murder at the 1920′s Speakeasy! Mini Mystery Party Game! A Flapper Murder at the 1920′s Speakeasy! Mini Mystery Party Game!

Take a trip back to the 1920′s, a time of flappers, gangsters and murder… A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.   The Roaring 20′s are in full... 

The Company Christmas Party Murder – Mini Mystery The Company Christmas Party Murder – Mini Mystery

Long lay the world in sin and error pining… THE COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTY MURDER A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.   It’s the most wonderful time... 

The Christmas Party Murder – Mini Mystery The Christmas Party Murder – Mini Mystery

Long lay the world in sin and error pining… THE CHRISTMAS PARTY MURDER A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.   It’s the most wonderful time of the... 

The Pirate’s Revenge Mini Murder Mystery Game The Pirate’s Revenge Mini Murder Mystery Game

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of DEATH! THE PIRATE’S REVENGE A 6 character murder mystery party game, can accommodate any number of players over six. Average playtime is 1-1.5 hours.   The year is 1719 and pirates scour the sea like sharks,... 

Le Chat Noir Mini Mystery Game Le Chat Noir Mini Mystery Game

Take a trip back to a 1920′s Parisian Cabaret! Question the suspects to determine who stole Le Chat Noir, and more importantly, why would anyone want such a hideously ugly ornament? Le Chat Noir The year is 1921 and it’s a... 

The Earth Hour Murder! The Earth Hour Murder!

For the world it means uniting together for the good of our planet. For one man, Earth Hour is going to be his last. Earth Hour is the largest environmental movement in history! All over the world, at a pre-determined time, people turn off their lights... 

A Medieval Murder Mini Mystery Game A Medieval Murder Mini Mystery Game

In Saxon’s Realm, He Is King! It’s the night of King Saxon’s feast, and the most important people in the realm are attending. But when the king is found murdered in his quarters, seven suspects are quickly identified. Who killed him,... 

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