Wink Murderer

A group of suspects in a room and one discovers he is The Murderer. With just a wink The Murderer assassinates his victim, & the remaining detectives must solve the crime.

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    A group of people in a room each pick a piece of paper out of hat. Most will be blank but one will contain the word "Murderer!"

  • Step 2.

    Standing in a circle, the players exchange eye contact. When The Murderer is ready, he winks at their selected victim who pretends to die dramatically.

  • Step 3.

    The other players must then try identify The Murderer before he strikes again.

  • The Winner

    The player that identifies The Murderer wins and takes over as the new Murderer. If The Murderer manages to kill 3 victims, they win. Otherwise the group win.

  • Tips / Variations

    As in the video, 1 player is designated The Detective and is the only person who can identify The Murderer, before they kill 3 victims. Not quite as much fun, we think.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home)
  • Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years
  • Team: No
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1
  • Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party
  • Essential Equipment - Other: Slips of blank paper and 1 Murderer piece
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy