Best Cozy Mystery Puzzles and Games
Jigsaw Puzzles, Logic Puzzles, and Murder Mystery Games
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Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes Themed Jigsaw Puzzles
Laurence King Publishing, known for working with various designers to create exciting books, games, and gifts, has partnered with the Agatha Christie estate to produce a fun collection of Agatha Christie-themed jigsaw puzzles. Each mystery puzzle contains 1,000 pieces with intricate illustrated details. As you assemble the puzzles, you can spot clues, famous faces and characters, and tidbits from Christie's life and stories. Each puzzle also comes with a fold-out poster.
Laurence King also has a World of Sherlock Holmes mystery jigsaw puzzle. This 1,000-piece puzzle includes memorable characters from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, historical figures, and fun clues. The puzzle comes with a fold-out poster with fun facts about Sherlock Holmes.
BePuzzled Mystery Puzzles
BePuzzled Classic Mystery Puzzles combine traditional jigsaw puzzles with murder mystery stories. Each puzzle box contains a booklet with a short mystery story and a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. To solve the mystery, you must assemble the jigsaw pieces and decipher the clues hidden in the puzzle.
MURDLE Games and Books
MURDLE is a free online murder mystery puzzle game. A new daily puzzle is posted each day. The puzzles were created by G.T. Karber and are generated by an algorithm property named MORIARTY. G.T. Karber also created a worldwide bestselling book series of the same name. The MURDLE books are wildly popular and have been named Barnes & Noble Book of the Year, Waterstones Gift of the Year, and the UK Christmas #1 book. Each MURDLE book contains puzzles ranging from elementary to difficult. The puzzles must be solved using a combination of logic, deduction, and skill.
Clue Escape Games
The classic Clue detective game is one of the greatest board games for mystery fans. For many of us, it was our first introduction to mystery puzzles and games. If you want to try a twist on Clue, or if you’re looking for a cheap escape room experience at home, the Clue Escape Games are worth exploring. These one-time solve mystery games require players to work together to solve a mystery. They take about 90-120 minutes to play (short enough for a party experience) and can also be played solo for a more challenging experience.
Hunt A Killer Murder Mystery Games
Hunt-A-Killer began as a subscription box but has expanded to include purpose-built games sold through retail stores. The games use immersive storytelling to deliver clues and engage the players in a mystery that needs to be solved. Difficulty levels vary by game. Most games include some combination of puzzles, codes and ciphers, close reading of evidence, and the creation of timelines.
