Release Date: November 2025

SO MUCH FUN, IT’S ALMOST CRIMINAL!

How To Host A Murder®, the most famous murder party game on the planet, returns with new art and updated gameplay!

Under the cloak of light roleplaying and a dinner party with friends, players take on the roles of suspects after a murder has occurred, all attempting to expose which one of them is the murderer. The host prepares the setting and players can dress in costumes and playfully act their parts over hours of suspense and intrigue. All that is required is a sense of humor and a light-hearted approach toward deceit, larceny, sex, and… murder.

In the Chicago Caper, you find yourself in the Chicago private club of S.P. Keasy, near the headquarters of notorious gangster “Hal” Coppone. Take up the part of one of these eight shady characters. Enjoy hours of suspense and intrigue as you imagine your home is a speakeasy in 1920s Chicago.

KEY FEATURES

• Mystery set in 1920s Prohibition Era where players question each other to uncover the truth about the murder
• Part of the relaunch of the most famous dinner party mystery game series of all time, with over 20 releases since 1985 and over 50 million players
• Immersive light roleplaying experience as players dress as the characters, learn their backstories, enjoy a period-appropriate meal, and unravel the clues together!
• Accessible to players of all skill levels
• New cover art by Gary Pullin and fresh design of all components

CONTENTS

• 1 Host Guide
• 1 Map
• 8 Guest Invitations and Envelopes
• 8 Stickers for Envelopes
• 6 Secret Clue Cards & 1 Facts of the Case Card
• 8 Name Tag Stickers
• 8 Player Manuals
  

Number of Players: 8
Ages: 17+
Playing Time: 2 Hours

How To Host A Murder is a trademark and a U.S. registered trademark of Decipher, Inc., a Virginia corporation. The boxed games are manufactured and distributed worldwide by Cryptozoic Entertainment under license from Decipher, Inc.

© 2025 Decipher, Inc., a Virginia corporation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Cryptozoic Entertainment is the official licensee and distributor of boxed games for the How To Host A Murder brand. All characterizations are owned and copyrighted by Decipher Inc.