Murder, Dinner, and Zero Setup: The Best Printable Game for Your Next Family Night
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The Best No-Prep Game to Play with Family After Dinner: Murder at 7:43
Dinner’s over. Everyone’s still at the table — full, chatty, maybe slightly tipsy. You want to play something fun, but no one wants to haul out a massive board game, read a rulebook, or start assigning roles like “Game Master.”
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever wished for a fun, fast, no-setup game that keeps everyone engaged, laughing, and maybe a little suspicious of each other... you’re in the right place.
Let me introduce you to your new favorite post-dinner activity:
Murder at 7:43 — the first game in the Dinner-Time Series, a line of print-and-play mystery games inspired by classic dinner table conversation decks like Table Topics — but with deadly twists.
Part Table Talk, Part Whodunit
Imagine the engaging, open-ended questions of a Table Topics card deck — except instead of “What’s your dream vacation?” you’re asking:
“Where were you when the scream happened?”
“Would your life be easier without Elliot in it?”
“Have you ever lied to cover for someone at this table?”
Murder at 7:43 takes the intimacy and curiosity of great dinner conversations and fuses it with the suspense and storytelling of a classic murder mystery — all with no setup, no scripting, and no host required.
What Is Murder at 7:43?
Murder at 7:43 is a modern, one-night murder mystery game designed for 2 to 10 players. You’ll step into the shoes of dinner guests at a party that takes a dark turn when one of you — Elliot — is found dead upstairs.
The twist?
One of you is the killer.
Everyone has a motive, some have alibis, and others are hiding dangerous secrets. The goal: figure out who the murderer is… or lie your way to freedom.
Why It’s Perfect for Dinner Play
We created this game for players who want something:
Easy to set up (just print and play)
Flexible for any group size (even works for 2 players!)
Replayable every time (new killer, new lies)
No costumes or cheesy accents — just drama and deduction
Social, smart, and suspicious (in the best way)
There’s no Game Master required, no long introductions, and no confusing rules. Just print the cards, cut them out, and play.
What’s Included
10 unique Character Cards with tangled relationships and motivations
A deck of Mystery Question Cards (Alibi, Motive, Logic, Wild Card, and more)
Alibi, Secret, and Murderer cards to fuel the drama
Rules for standard, 2-player, and 3-player modes
Printable card backs for a polished, professional feel
You can print everything at home using regular paper or cardstock. No fancy materials required.
Great for Families, Friends, Couples & Game Nights
Whether you’re:
Hosting a casual dinner party
Planning a game night with friends
Looking for a fun 2-player game for date night
Or trying to entertain teens or family after a meal
Murder at 7:43 fits right in.
It’s smart enough to keep adults engaged, but simple enough that teens (or even tweens) can get in on the mystery too.
Replayable by Design
Unlike traditional mystery boxes or one-shot murder games, Murder at 7:43 is built for replayability:
The killer is different every time
Characters, secrets, and questions can be shuffled and swapped
Players bring new lies and logic every round
And this is just the beginning — as the first entry in the Dinner-Time Series, it sets the tone for more printable, no-prep, story-driven games that blend conversation and deduction.
Where to Get It
You can download Murder at 7:43 right now as a printable PDF. It includes everything you need to play — no subscriptions, no expansions needed (unless you want more 👀).
Get the game here.
TL;DR: Why You’ll Love It
✅ No setup
✅ Works with 2–10 players
✅ Great for dinner parties, date nights, or casual game nights
✅ Print-and-play convenience
✅ Built-in drama, bluffing, and deduction
✅ First in the Dinner-Time Series — replayable & expandable
Print it. Play it. Accuse someone.
Just remember… the killer might be sitting right next to you.