History
Mystery Enterprises was founded in 2025 in San Francisco, California by Eric Lee, a published author of more than thirty mystery and suspense stories, which include poems, flash fiction, short stories, and novellas. He has published three mystery books, each comprising a collection of his favorite short stories. They are Murder in a Country Town, Murder in a Coastal Town, and Murder in a Snow Covered Town.
Inspired to use his mystery writing skills to create memorable experiences for his family and friends, Eric Lee began writing and designing murder mystery party games in 2019. Mr. Lee guided the players through the gameplay with printed materials and live instruction. When Mr. Lee decided to market these murder mystery games through Mystery Enterprises, he insisted on players experiencing the same hassle-free directed gameplay, but without calling on the services of the host. In 2024, Mystery Enterprises solved this challenge by introducing an automated, video-guided narrator system, giving groups an effortless, yet fully immersive experience.
As an additional feature, Mystery Enterprises challenges players to solve free Mini Mysteries on this website to hone their detective skills and provide a sneak peak at the company’s mystery writing.
Game Play and Technology
Participants access games on an online platform through a personal electronic device or cell phone, requiring no physical preparation. Core benefits include:
- Video Narration: A video narrator guides the group, advancing the storyline and explaining each step. The video narrator will time meetings, tabulate voting results, and announce character eliminations.
- Hassle-Free Hosting: Hosts can join the fun instead of organizing gameplay.
- Instant Access: No downloads, printing, or shipping required.
- Immersive Storylines: Players experience suspense, intrigue, and interactive problem-solving.
This seamless, tech-driven experience greatly simplifies hosting responsibilities, making these games ideal for family night house parties, corporate team-building events, dinner parties, and holiday gatherings.
Reception
Mystery Enterprises has been praised for creating accessible, easy-to-host experiences that keep players engaged from start to finish. Customers highlight the convenience of the video narrator system, the flexibility of being able to play both online and in person, and the balance between structured gameplay and creative role-play. The company’s tech-driven games are frequently used in both casual and professional settings, from family game nights to corporate team-building exercises. By leveraging its uniquely self-directed game design with real-time cell phone interaction, Mystery Enterprises is redefining interactive entertainment while pioneering the niche of fully automated murder mystery games.
Game Themes
The company offers multiple murder mystery game themes tailored to different group sizes and party settings. Mystery Enterprises games can accommodate between 5 and 10 players. The purchaser pays one price covering their entire group, gaining access to the game for two months.
The company offers four flagship games, each with its own distinctive storyline and tone:
- Hollywood Homicide – During a Hollywood star’s birthday celebration, a shocking murder shatters the glamour of the evening. Guests must navigate scandals, betrayals, and secret motives to uncover the truth.
- A Killer Technology – A brilliant inventor’s revolutionary breakthrough is overshadowed by murder. As the investigation unfolds, players untangle the dangers of ambition, innovation, and hidden rivalries.
- Murder in the Court – A tense courtroom showdown takes a deadly turn when a sudden collapse reveals far more than legal maneuvering. This game plunges players into the intrigue of justice, deception, and revenge.
- From Headlines to Headstones – A hard-hitting journalist’s exposé sparks betrayal, scandal, and ultimately murder inside a boxing gym. Guests must decide who can be trusted when ambition turns fatal.
Check out our game pages below for a more detailed backstory, game trailer, and customer ratings.
