Game Night Just Got a Body Count

Every friend group has the rotation: the trivia app, the drawing game, the one card game half of you are tired of. ColdCase Party is what you put on when the group wants something with actual stakes — a murder case, dropped in the middle of the table, that you have to solve together before the night's over.

If your group loves Jackbox-style "everyone plays from their own device" games and at least one of you won't stop talking about true crime documentaries, this is the crossover built for you.

Start a Room — First Case FreeSee the Cases

First case free · No download · 45–60 minutes · 2–8 players

How it plays

One person starts a room in the browser and shares the link. Everyone joins from their own phone, tablet, or laptop — no downloads, no accounts. Evidence drops in stages: crime scene reports, suspect interviews, toxicology results, security footage notes. Different players catch different details, so the room fills with theories fast. Interview suspects, pin clues to the shared board, argue about alibis, and submit your answer when the group thinks it's cracked the case.

Built for the group dynamic

• 2–8 players — works for a double date or a full house; 4–8 is the sweet spot.
• 45–60 minutes per case — finish a case and still have time for a second round or a rematch on the leaderboard.
• Everyone plays at once. No waiting for your turn, no one stuck hosting instead of playing.
• First case free — try it with your group tonight before paying for anything.

The case library

Canvas of Death drops you into a 1973 art gallery opening that ends with the owner face-down by the champagne station. The Funhouse Finale is a 1990s carnival fire with a horror edge for groups who like their mysteries loud. More cases ship every 6–8 weeks, so game night never reruns.

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from Jackbox?

Same easy setup — everyone joins from their own device in the browser — but instead of short party rounds, your whole group works one continuous murder case for 45–60 minutes. It's collaborative investigation rather than rapid-fire mini-games.

How many friends do I need?

2–8 players per room. The game shines with 4–8, but it's fully playable as a duo.

Does everyone need to pay?

No. Only the host pays, once per session — and the first case is free for everyone.

Do we all need to be in the same room?

No. The game is real-time multiplayer in the browser, so it works equally well in person around a TV, fully remote on a group call, or hybrid.

Is it scary?

That's up to you. Canvas of Death is atmospheric and cerebral; The Funhouse Finale leans into horror. Pick the case that matches your group's tolerance.