Choose your kind of at-home mystery
| Format | What you do | Social style | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxed game | Study documents to solve a past crime | Collaborative puzzle solving | Open and organise |
| Board game | Follow rules and game pieces | Competitive or cooperative | Learn the rules |
| Murder At Mine | Become suspects in one shared story | Conversation and light performance | Very little |
A living-room setup that works
Seat everyone where they can hear one another and leave a small shared area for evidence, character notes or a public timeline. Keep the lighting bright enough to read and give guests space for food, drinks and game materials. A comfortable room matters more than elaborate decorations.
- Enough seats for the whole group
- A clear place for shared evidence
- Any required printed materials, devices or chargers
- Drinks and food that do not require constant serving
From front door to final reveal
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Arrival | Join the party, collect characters and read privately |
| Introduction | Learn the victim, places and shared public timeline |
| Investigation | Reveal evidence, play scenes and question suspects |
| Accusation | Review the case and make a private choice |
| Reveal | Learn who did it, how and why, then award the room |
Roleplay without the pressure
You do not need actors. The dossier gives each guest a public connection, an attitude and useful prompts. A player can perform boldly, adopt one small mannerism or simply speak in their own voice while protecting their character's interests.
Murder At Mine
How Murder At Mine works at home
Murder At Mine is an in-person, app-guided roleplay game for 4–10 people. The host creates a theme, guests join on their phones and everyone receives private character information before the shared investigation begins.
The app introduces the victim, locations and public timeline, then guides the group through evidence, questions, accusations and the final reveal. It is designed for a living room, dining table, holiday rental or other private space where everyone can hear one another.
- Custom story for the group
- Private dossiers on iOS and Android
- Host controls the pace and can also play
- No physical case file or printing needed