The Date Night Where You Solve a Murder Together

You've done dinner. You've exhausted the watchlist. The "we should do something different" conversation has happened three times this month.

Here's different: a murder case only the two of you can solve. ColdCase Party is a real-time mystery game built for the browser — and at two players, it turns into the best kind of date: heads together over the evidence, debating suspects, defending wild theories, and finding out which one of you is actually the better detective.

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First case free · No download · 45–60 minutes · Plays anywhere

Why it works as a date

A movie is something you watch next to each other. A mystery is something you solve with each other. Every case gives you both your own perspective on the evidence — so you have to talk, compare notes, and argue (the fun kind) your way to the answer. It's collaborative, a little competitive, and genuinely absorbing for about an hour.

Effortless to start

• No downloads, no signups. Open the site, start a room, and you're investigating in under a minute.
• 45–60 minutes. Long enough to get lost in, short enough that the rest of the evening is still yours.
• First case free. Try the full experience before spending a thing.
• Plays anywhere. Same couch with one laptop, or long-distance across two screens — the game runs in real time either way.

Choose your evening's mood

Canvas of Death — a moody 1973 art-world murder. Wine-and-candles energy. Atmospheric, clever, and quietly sinister.

The Funhouse Finale — a 1990s carnival fire with a horror edge. Pick this one if your ideal date night includes jump-scare laughter.

Long-distance couples, this is your night in

Because everything runs in the browser in real time, ColdCase Party works just as well across two cities as across one couch. Start a voice call, share the room link, and solve the case together from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Can you really play with just 2 players?

Yes — cases are fully playable as a duo. Two players means you each carry more of the investigation, which makes for a more intense (and more fun) date.

How long does a case take?

About 45–60 minutes. It fits neatly between dinner and the rest of your night.

Do we need to download an app or sign up?

No. The game runs in any modern browser. One of you starts a room, shares the link, and you're both in.

Does it work for long-distance dates?

Yes. The game is real-time multiplayer, so you can investigate together from different homes, cities, or countries. Pair it with a voice or video call.

How much does it cost?

Your first case is free. After that, one of you pays once per session — there's no per-player pricing or subscription required.