Company Teambuilding Mystery Games
An Interactive Team-Building Experience Your Team Will Actually Enjoy
Forget awkward icebreakers and forced trust falls.
This immersive murder mystery team-building experience turns communication, collaboration, and problem-solving into a shared challenge your team will talk about long after the case is closed.
No acting skills. No facilitator required. No cringe.
Just a guided, story-driven experience that brings people together naturally.
Company Teambuilding Mystery Games
What Is a Murder Mystery Team-Building Experience?
This is a fully structured, interactive team-building activity where employees become characters in a mystery that unfolds during the event.
Each participant receives:
- A character role
- Personal objectives
- Information to share (or protect)
- Clues to investigate
As the event progresses, a “crime” occurs, evidence is revealed, and the group works together to solve the mystery.
There are no scripts to memorize, no acting required, and no pressure to perform—just guided interaction and teamwork.
Why This Works For Team
This experience is designed to build real workplace skills through play:
✔ Encourages Communication
Participants must talk to one another, ask questions, and share information to succeed.
✔ Strengthens Collaboration
There is no single hero—solving the mystery requires collective effort.
✔ Builds Problem-Solving Skills
Teams analyze clues, connect details, and test theories together.
✔ Creates Natural Connection
The shared experience breaks down silos and helps coworkers interact outside their usual roles.
All of this happens in a low-pressure, inclusive environment that welcomes all personality types.
Who and What This Works For
- Corporate team-building events
- Department retreats
- Leadership offsites
- Conferences and company celebrations
- Employee appreciation events
- Businesses, nonprofits, and organizations of all sizes
Just a few companies that have used our games
How It Works
1. Before the Event
You receive a complete digital hosting kit, including:
- A step-by-step host guide
- Character assignments and objectives
- Investigation materials
- Printable checklists and forms
2. During the Event
- Participants receive their roles and objectives
- Guests mingle and complete tasks
- The mystery unfolds
- Evidence is revealed
- Accusations are made
- The solution is announced
3. After the Event
- Winners are recognized
- Optional team discussion reinforces learning
- The team leaves with a shared experience (and inside jokes)
Typical event length: 2–3 hours
Do We Need a Facilitator or Actor?
No.
This experience is designed for managers and team leads to run confidently without outside help.
If you can:
- Follow a checklist
- Keep track of time
- Hand out envelopes
- You can host this successfully.
The game itself provides the structure—your role is simply to guide the flow.
What’s Included
Every team-building purchase includes:
- Complete interactive mystery game files
- Detailed host guide with timeline
- Character descriptions and objectives
- Investigator materials and solution
- Accusation forms and tally sheets
- Printable awards and certificates
- Optional planning and facilitation guides
Everything is delivered digitally so you can prepare on your schedule.
Optional Team Debrief (Highly Recommended)
Many teams choose to wrap up the experience with a short discussion, such as:
- What strategies helped you uncover information?
- How did collaboration impact the outcome?
- What surprised you about how the group worked together?
This simple reflection turns a fun activity into a meaningful team-building moment.
Teambuilding Event FAQs
Company team-building mystery activities are interactive group experiences where employees work together to solve a fictional crime. Each participant plays a role, gathers information, communicates with teammates, and collaborates to uncover the solution—building teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills along the way.
Murder mystery team-building games unfold in stages. Participants receive character roles and objectives, interact with coworkers to exchange information, investigate clues after the “crime” occurs, and work together to identify the culprit. The structure naturally encourages collaboration, discussion, and critical thinking.
Yes. These games are designed specifically for professional environments. No acting experience is required, costumes are optional, and content is workplace-appropriate. The focus is on communication, collaboration, and engagement—not performance or theatrics.
***Please use our “Clean” mystery party games, which are void of references to illegal drugs, alcohol, and intermarital affairs. If you have questions specifically about content, please email us.
No acting is required. Participants simply follow written objectives and interact naturally with coworkers. Guests can be as outgoing or reserved as they like, making this an inclusive team-building option for introverts, extroverts, and mixed groups.
Team-building mystery games are available for a wide range of group sizes. Some experiences are designed for small teams of 6–8 participants, while others are built for 20+ players and can be scaled for large groups of up to 100 or more people. This flexibility makes mystery games suitable for everything from intimate team meetings to large corporate events and conferences.
Most teams complete the experience in 2–3 hours, depending on group size and pacing. This makes it ideal for retreats, offsites, afternoon workshops, or company celebrations.
No facilitator is required. Each game includes a step-by-step host guide, timeline, and checklist. If you can follow simple instructions, distribute materials, and keep time, you can confidently host the event internally.
Yes. These mystery games are designed to be run by managers, HR teams, or event planners without special training. Everything is provided—host instructions, materials, and flow guidance—so there’s no guesswork or preparation stress.
Each game includes:
- A complete interactive mystery game
- Character roles and objectives
- A detailed host guide and timeline
- Investigation materials and solution
- Printable forms, awards, and optional reflection tools
All files are delivered digitally for easy access and preparation.
Absolutely. Food, drinks, and alcohol are completely optional. The experience works just as well for daytime events, lunch-and-learns, retreats, or alcohol-free workplace settings.
Yes. The structure allows participants to engage at their own comfort level. Some roles involve more conversation, while others focus on listening, analysis, or observation—making it effective for diverse teams with varied communication styles.
Unlike one-off icebreakers or competitive games, mystery team-building experiences create sustained interaction over several hours. The shared goal, evolving information, and group problem-solving lead to deeper engagement and stronger team connection.
Yes. Licensing options allow companies and organizations to run the game multiple times, making it a cost-effective solution for recurring team-building events, retreats, or rotating departments.
These experiences combine entertainment with meaningful skill-building. Teams practice communication, collaboration, adaptability, and decision-making in a memorable format—resulting in stronger relationships and better teamwork beyond the event itself.
Why Thousands of
Hosts Choose Night of Mystery
- 128,000+ satisfied customers
- Downloadable kits you can start using today
- Priority support for business customers
- Wide selection of themes, genres & difficulty levels
- Trusted by companies, nonprofits, and planners worldwide
Hear What Our
Customers Say!
“This was the BEST team event we’ve ever done. It was inclusive, creative, and so easy to execute with your kit. Everyone had a blast!”
“I’ve had three parties over the years. This year we will be doing it again! Normal parties have their groups. High school over there, church over there, family over there. Well with the murder mystery dinner there is none of that. Plus your free to not be you for the night. Every party has been a success! Last one we had over 100 people come.”
“I purchased the Night Of Mystery packet for a work team building event. All of my co-workers said it was the best team event they’ve been to. The packet was very straightforward and had so many ideas and tips to help make running the event super simple. Highly recommend!”
