Category: Murder Mystery

Modern Comparison | By Sherwin Clary, Print Mysteries Murder Mystery Case Files vs Cluedo – A Modern Comparison Cluedo is the game most people picture when they think of playing detective board games. Modern case files work very differently. Here’s an honest comparison of both, and a ranked guide to Cluedo alternatives for every type Read more

The Definitive Guide  ·  Murder Mystery Puzzle Games In-Depth Analysis Murder Mystery Puzzle Games:The Complete Guide Everything you need to know about the fastest-growing segment of interactive entertainment – from market data and demographics to the neuroscience of why we love to play detective. Brought to you by Print Mysteries – the best printable murder Read more

How Long Does It Take to Solve a Murder Mystery Case File Game? Investigation Data How Long Does It Really Take to Solve a Murder Mystery Case File Game? Publisher-stated solve times compared against aggregated player-reported data across nine major case file brands. Published2026 ScopeCase File Games (1-4 Players) Publishers9 Brands Covered Reading Time~10 min Read more

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

Murder Mystery Case Files as Gifts – A Buyer’s Guide for Holidays & Birthdays By Sherwin Clary Reading time: 9 min A murder mystery case file is a great gift for puzzle lovers, true crime podcast fans, couples who like activity-based evenings, and groups looking for intersting new game night ideas. Cases range from $8.50 Read more