Category: Murder Mystery

The format of murder mystery case files has changed drastically – from dumping every clue on your lap immediately, to a more layered progression with hour-spanning investigations and multiple objectives to complete. This guide breaks down the new, modern mechanics, what has changed and what it means for a modern audience. How Classic Games Handled Read more

By Sherwin Clary – Founder of Print Mysteries, with many years of designing and selling investigative mystery case files What Is a Murder Mystery Case File? A Murder Mystery Case File is a self-contained investigation game built around looking through evidence – investigative reports, suspect files, crime scene photographs, handwritten letters, ticket stubs, etc. Your Read more

I loved murder mysteries growing up. I still do. It started with Sherlock Holmes book and expanded into reading and watching these types of mysteries in every possible type of media. And as an adult, I can recognize what a huge part of my childhood this type of media was. Many teenagers are naturally inquisitive Read more

We’ve worked hard here at Print Mysteries to create the most impressive puzzles for each of our games. These logic puzzles will push you to your absolute limits with each difficulty level. After playing many different types of murder mystery cases, I’ve found that the difficulty levels are far from standard between different cases. The Read more

I love solving puzzles, deciphering codes and getting challenged to the max. That’s why murder mysteries, in all its forms, are now my favorite hobby. There are many times where the writer of a show or book completely catches me off guard with their clever twists and turns. Sometimes it’s something super simple that I Read more

People often struggle to find a gift that feels personal, fun, and memorable. Murder mystery case files check all these boxes easily. They give someone an experience they can dive into right away, without needing extra gear or long instructions. You hand over a full investigation, and from the moment they open the PDF, they’re Read more

If you enjoy Only Murders in the Building (OMITB), you already know how fun a good murder mystery can be when it mixes good writing, laughs, and a real puzzle. The blend of comedy and suspense makes you feel like you’re really a part of the investigation. Here are five shows that give you that Read more

You’re stepping into a world full of shadows. Murder at Evercroft Manor and Murder at Tulip King Hotel will make you feel like a real detective. Both feel gritty, clever, and perfect for digging into secrets. Let me show you how they differ and what you can learn from them. The Setup Murder at Evercroft Read more