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The murder‑mystery game market has exploded in the last five years, with sales growing more than 300% since 2020 and continuing at a projected 12% annual growth rate. Two brands dominate the mainstream conversation — Hunt A Killer and Unsolved Case Files — with dozens of smaller competitors like Cryptic Killers, Print Mysteries, and Lucky Egg filling out the space. But Cipher & Clue is doing something fundamentally different — and frankly, better — than the rest of the field.

You've listened to every episode of your favorite true crime podcast. You've watched the documentaries. You've fallen down Reddit rabbit holes at 2 AM, convinced you spotted something the investigators missed. You don't just consume true crime — you investigate it. You pause the episode to check maps. You screenshot timelines. You argue with strangers in comment sections about blood spatter patterns. Here's the thing: there's a genre of game designed specifically for people l

Forget escape rooms. Forget trivia night. Forget whatever Netflix series everyone's been half-watching on their phones. A murder mystery night at home is the most engaging, memorable evening you can host — and it's dramatically easier to set up than you think. Whether you're planning a date night for two or a game night with friends, this guide covers everything: choosing the right game, setting the mood, keeping the momentum going, and making sure everyone leaves talking abo

There's a genre of game that doesn't get enough attention — and it's quietly becoming one of the best ways to spend an evening. Murder mystery case file games hand you a stack of documents — police reports, witness statements, forensic analysis, photographs — and ask you to figure out who did it. No board. No dice. No app telling you what to do next. Just you, the evidence, and whatever conclusions you can draw from the details. If you've never tried one, you're missing out.