Crimes Through Time
Murder Mystery Games with a Historical Twist
Step into History, Unravel the Mystery
Experience the thrill of solving crimes from the past with these immersive murder mystery games. Dive into captivating storylines, piece together clues, and challenge your detective skills—all set against rich, historical backdrops. Perfect for game nights, solo play, or group challenges, these games offer a unique blend of history and intrigue.
The Case of The Silenced Songbird: A 1920s Murder Mystery
In the 1920s, rising star Beatrice is found stabbed in a luxurious London hotel room that isn’t hers. This tragic event follows her debut as the headline act at the Empire Club, where the elite and the criminal underworld collide. Seen fleeing the club after reading a mysterious note, Beatrice’s death raises suspicions among several key figures: Clara Bell, the jealous rival; Vincent, the club owner with possible secrets; George, her estranged husband; Alex, the ex-boyfriend discarded when a mysterious man caught her eye. With Detective Thorn, your task is to unravel the tangled web of motives and secrets to uncover the truth behind Beatrice’s murder.
How It Works…
Choose your FORMAT
Choose from a box delivered 1st Class to your door or immediate online access. The case contains a mix of clever puzzles and intricate clues to help you to unravel the plot and bring the killer to justice. Play by yourself or with others. Why not make it an occasion!
Investigate
Use your powers of deduction, logic and observation to crack the case, as you are transported back in time. Work through 3 envelopes of evidence. Each one building on the last. Until you have all the information to bring the killer to justice!
charge your suspect
Confident you have caught the killer? Submit your solution using the link provided and find out exactly what happened. Don’t worry, if you’re wrong, the game isn’t over! You can always take a hint and try again.
True Crime Blog
The Charles Bravo Poisoning, 1876
Guest post for Crimes Through Time by Ankana Das Ankana Das is the lead writer at The Case Hunter, an independent online magazine covering European unsolved and historic cases. On the night of Tuesday 18 April 1876, a thirty-year-old barrister staggered out of his...