Mystery party games
From the Quillbay Labs case files: printable mystery games you can download tonight and play at your own table. Each one is an original story with fair clues: the evidence proves who did it, so careful players can solve it without guessing. Every game comes as PDFs in both US Letter and A4, prints well at home, and keeps its solution sealed until the end.
Find the right game
| Game | Players | Time | Ages | Host needed? | Price (A$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder at the Midnight Sleigh | 8-15 | about 2-3 hours | 13+ | A host runs it, and can play too | A$23.99 |
| Death in the Christmas Window | 2 | about 60-120 min | 13+ | No | A$19.49 |
| Last Crossing at Saltmere | 1-6 | about 60-120 min | 12+ | No | A$11.99 |
For a big group: a murder mystery party
Murder at the Midnight Sleigh is a 1920s speakeasy murder mystery party game for 8 to 15 guests, with character booklets, three rounds of clues, invitations and party extras. It's set on Christmas Eve, so it suits end-of-year parties. See the party game or buy it in our store.
For two: a date night detective game
Death in the Christmas Window is a co-op murder mystery for couples. You play a police sergeant and a crime reporter, work through three evidence envelopes, and each write a private accusation before the reveal. See the couples game or buy it in our store.
For families, solo players and small groups: a cold case file
Last Crossing at Saltmere is a no-host cold case detective game for 1 to 6 players, set on a tidal island and played any time of year. Everyone reads the evidence, nobody needs to know the answer, and it's suitable for ages 12 and up. See the cold case or buy it in our store.
How our printable mystery games work
- Buy and download a zip of PDFs straight after checkout. Nothing is shipped.
- Print at 100% ("Actual size") at home or at a print shop.
- Follow the guide in each game: it tells you what to cut, what to seal and how to run the session.
- Play, accuse, then open the sealed solution for the step-by-step proof.
You may print as many copies as you need for your own games. Please don't resell or share the files.
How we made them: our stories, characters and clues are original. They were written with the help of AI tools, then checked and edited by us, including a consistency check of every clue and timeline. All artwork is drawn by code, not AI image tools.
Questions or refund requests: contact us.