Virtual murder mystery games for teams

Everyone plays detective, nobody acts. A live host opens the case on your video call, and the killer is named within the hour.

  • 1 hour, live host
  • From $650 flat
  • No acting

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The Psychiatrist case board: a WHO KILLED? sign, suspect files, a crime scene report and a map joined by red string
Case file 01 · The Psychiatrist

Practice clue (not from the game)

One of three suspects is lying. Ada: 'I was in the library.' Ben: 'Ada was in the kitchen.' Cal: 'I saw Ada in the library.' Who is lying?

Your accusation

Pick a suspect. You can change your answer.

In a hosted case, your team debates clues like this in a breakout room, then makes one final accusation together.

Choose your case

Two hosted cases, about an hour each. Both run on your usual video call.

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Case 01
Murder Mystery

The Psychiatrist

Your team becomes a squad of online detectives on an old case. Solve riddles, collect evidence and debate theories, then decide together: who killed doctor Sylwester Kowalski?

Style
Puzzle-first detective work; clues open on a phone or browser.
Good for
Teams who like riddles; virtual or hybrid.
Price
$650 flat rate · 1 hour
View the case: The Psychiatrist
Case 02
Clue with a Twist!

Clue with a Twist: Winter Fun!

A winter gala at Tudor Manor turns deadly when your host, Mr. Body, is found dead. Work out the weapon, the room and the murderer through puzzles and games.

Style
Games-first and silly, with music, video backgrounds and a team swap at halftime.
Good for
Mixed groups; built with everyone in mind, especially introverts.
Price
From $975 · covers 25 people (about $39 each) · 1 hour
View the case: Clue with a Twist: Winter Fun!

What your team sees

The host, the case and the clues, from The Psychiatrist.

The host, in a black hat, talks to players on a laptop video call
A live host runs the case
The case goal on a laptop screen: solve as many riddles as you can and decide together who killed doctor Sylwester Kowalski
The case opens on screen
The host shares a clue on a big screen while players watch from their video tiles
Clues are shared on screen, teams solve in breakout rooms
  1. Open the case

    Your host starts the call, sets the scene and splits everyone into detective teams in breakout rooms.

  2. Work the clues

    Teams crack riddles, collect evidence and argue theories. Nobody plays a character, so quieter teammates join in too.

  3. Name the killer

    Each team makes its final accusation and the host reveals who did it. Start to finish in about an hour.

Free, do-it-yourself or hosted?

Three ways to run a murder mystery at work, and who each one suits.

Free

Free online

Browser detective puzzles are fun for one or two people, but nobody runs the room, keeps score or pulls quiet teammates in.

Try the practice clue

Do it yourself

Run it yourself

A party kit gives you scripts and character booklets. Someone has to host, and everyone plays a character.

Read our murder mystery planning guide

Hosted

Hosted by KraftyLab

A live host runs the whole hour on your call. No scripts, no acting, and it scales with your team.

See the two cases

Big group? Here's how it plays

Three things change when the headcount grows.

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  1. More detective teams: bigger groups get more teams, each in its own breakout room.

  2. An extra pair of hands: for larger groups we may add a tech assistant alongside the host.

  3. Company-wide: we have run a single 60-minute event for 1,000 registered employees across four parallel activity tracks.

Make it your team's case

Ways to fit the hour to your group and your calendar.

New questions and custom backgrounds

Clue with a Twist can add new questions and custom backgrounds; some requests cost extra.

Halftime team swap

The host can reshuffle teams halfway so people meet new colleagues.

Fits your schedule

Clue with a Twist can be made shorter or longer.

Halloween party

Pair a case with Halloween Trivia Time or a Halloween-Themed Mixology kit.

Customizations need at least 4 weeks' notice.

What our clients say

Trusted by teams at

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Meta
  • Spotify
  • Netflix
  • Cisco
  • Coinbase
  • Dropbox

“It's hard to bond virtually but this was the first time that i felt our team had a moment of synergy!”

Fatema D. · Google review

“Her upbeat attitude and outgoing nature put everyone in good spirits through the virtual team building activity!!”

Caitlin P. · Google review

Virtual murder mystery questions

How does a virtual murder mystery work?

A live host opens the case on your video call and splits everyone into detective teams. Teams solve puzzles, gather evidence and make a final accusation before the reveal.

Do people have to act or play a character?

No. Everyone plays a detective, so nobody performs a role. It's solving and debating, which keeps quieter teammates comfortable.

What's the best virtual murder mystery for a work team?

If your team likes riddles, The Psychiatrist. For laughs and a mixed group, Clue with a Twist.

How much does a virtual murder mystery cost?

The Psychiatrist is a $650 flat rate. Clue with a Twist starts at $975 for up to 25 people, about $39 each. You see the full price before you book, and a 50% deposit holds the date.

How do you run a murder mystery for a large group?

Bigger groups get more detective teams, each in its own breakout room, and we may add a tech assistant. For company-wide events we run parallel tracks.

Can we play on Microsoft Teams or Google Meet?

Zoom is the default, and we can host on Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Webex. The game needs breakout rooms and chat. Setup guides: Zoom breakout rooms and Teams breakout rooms.

How long does it take?

About an hour. It fits a lunch slot, the end of an offsite day or the start of a virtual holiday party.

Can we do it for Halloween?

Yes. Both cases run any time of year; pair one with Halloween Trivia Time or a Halloween mixology kit for a longer party.

Ready to crack the case?

Send us your date and headcount. You get a full event plan within 24 hours.