Squad
Up to 25 people, including playing captains. $199 one-time.
As low as $8 per person — approximation at full 25-person capacity.
- Up to 4 squads
Holiday party season: buy now, play any time in the next 90 days.
Virtual Murder Mystery Team Building
Your Next Team Event Is a Murder Investigation
Split into squads, work the evidence, and name the killer. About 60 minutes, played in the browser, with nothing to install. Packages from $199.
Choose your packageTry a free case first
Email event supportWe reply within 2 business hours. support@coldcaseparty.com
One case. Every squad racing to name the killer.
Your group splits into small teams, each in its own private room. Everyone gets the same crime scene, suspects, and evidence. Teams question alibis, argue theories, and vote on a killer. When the truth comes out, regroup on your call and find out which squad cracked it.
- Works with Zoom, Teams, Meet, or in a conference room
- Recommended: 4–8 people per squad, including its captain. One squad plays in one separate room.
- 19 cases to choose from, from a 1973 art gallery murder to a snowed-in lodge
- Organizers get a printable results sheet and winner certificate for the big reveal.
Run it yourself
Pick the size of your group
Package sizes count everyone playing across the whole event, including playing captains—not people per room.
Recommended: 4–8 people per squad, including its captain. One squad plays in one separate room.
Precinct
26 to 50 people, including playing captains. $299 one-time.
As low as $6 per person — approximation at full 50-person capacity.
- Up to 8 squads
Task Force
51 to 75 people, including playing captains. $399 one-time.
As low as $5.32 per person — approximation at full 75-person capacity.
- Up to 12 squads
Hosted
[HOSTED_PRICE] · up to 50 people
- A live ColdCase detective runs your event on your video call
- Squad briefing, timed reveal, and winner announcement
- 75 minutes start to finish
- Limited dates each month
Hosted is not currently bookable. Pricing and dates are not configured. Email us.
Card, invoice, or PO accepted. Need an invoice? Book a call or email us.
Secure checkout via Stripe. One-time payment, not a subscription.
Backup rooms do not increase your package's total player capacity. Access expires 90 days after purchase. Self-serve packages do not include a live facilitator. Event purchase terms.
Every package includes:
- One private link your team leads use to open their rooms
- Nothing for players to buy or download
- Two backup rooms in case a squad needs a restart
- 90 days to play, so you can buy now and schedule later
- Setup help by email
- Printable results sheet and winner certificate
Planning a holiday party? Buy today and play any time in the next 90 days.
Need a PO, an invoice, or more than 75 players? See the custom inquiry below.
Three steps, no planning call
- Buy your package. Pick the size that fits your headcount.
- Send the private link to your team leads. Each one opens a room and shares the join code with their squad.
- Play. Squads investigate in their own rooms, then everyone regroups to compare verdicts.
Why a murder mystery works for team building
Most team building asks people to perform: icebreakers, trivia, a scavenger hunt the loudest person wins. A murder mystery hands everyone the same problem and lets different people be useful at different moments. The detail person spots the timestamp that doesn't fit. The quiet one notices which suspect changed their story. The arguer makes the squad defend its theory before anyone commits. By the end, your team has practiced the things a workshop only talks about: sharing what you know, testing ideas out loud, and making a call with incomplete evidence. Nobody had to do a trust fall.
Remote, hybrid, or in the office
Remote. Give each squad its own video call or breakout room. Everyone opens the case on their own screen, so nobody has to share theirs. Bring the squads back to the main call for the verdicts.
Hybrid. Put people from the office and people at home in the same squad. Everyone joins the same room code and sees the same evidence at the same time, so nobody is squinting at a laptop through a webcam.
In the office. Squads gather around a table and play on their phones or a shared laptop. Spread the squads out across the floor. They will try to overhear each other.
Pick a case for your team
Three good places to start:
First team event: The Funhouse Finale.
The neon lights of Dreamland Park flickered their last in 1975, the night a mysterious fire killed three people and shuttered the beloved carnival forever. Rated Easy, about 35-45 min. Easy enough for a team that has never played a murder mystery.
Most teams: The Final Take.
Hollywood, 1962. Rated Medium, about 55-65 min. Enough twists to split a squad down the middle.
Teams that think they're good at this: Snowbound Secrets.
January 1932. Rated Expert, about 75-90 min. Give it a longer time slot.
Want to try one yourself first? The first objective of Canvas of Death is free. Try a free case first
No screens in the office? Print it
Ring Light is a printable murder mystery built for teams: a livestream house where the evidence is chat logs, DMs and smart-lock records. Every player holds their own dossier, so it works around a conference table or over a video call. $19.99, instant PDF.
See the kitQuestions organizers ask
How long does it take?
Most cases run 45 to 60 minutes. Plan 75 with intros and the regroup.
Does anyone need to install anything?
No. It runs in the browser on laptops, phones, and tablets. Players join with a room code.
Is there a host from ColdCase Party?
The Squad, Precinct, and Task Force packages are self-guided: your organizer runs the call and captains open the rooms. Hosted adds a live ColdCase detective for up to 50 people. Hosted booking is not available until dates and pricing are configured; email us with questions.
Can teams compete?
Yes. Give every squad the same case and start together. When time is up, regroup and use the printable results sheet to crown the winning squad.
How do people get access?
Your private event link is emailed to your checkout email and is also available on the confirmation page. Share it only with trusted captains. Captains need no account or individual purchase; they share a separate room code with players. Players never pay or sign up.
What if plans change?
Your link works for 90 days from purchase. See our refund policy or email support@coldcaseparty.com.
What makes a murder mystery good for team building?
Everyone works the same evidence toward one decision, so the game rewards listening and sharing information more than speed or trivia knowledge. It is common for the quietest person on the squad to crack it.
Does it work for remote and hybrid teams?
Yes. ColdCase Party runs in the browser, and every player joins from their own device with a room code, so remote, in-office and mixed squads all see the same case. Run each squad in its own video call or breakout room.
How big should each squad be?
4 to 8 people works best. Each room is built for 2-8 players, and packages cover up to 75 people in total.
More than 75 players, or need a PO / invoice?
Over 75 people, or need a PO? Tell us your date and headcount and we'll get back to you within 2 business hours.
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See how teams run it at the office party: Office holiday party games