The Black Box Murder Mystery

Jubensha - Who at the table is the murderer?

Black-Box Murder Mysteries: What

Put your detective hat on and get ready for an evening of intrigue and mystery! The Black-Box Murder Mysteries is a unique experience that combines the thrill of an escape room with the challenge of a murder mystery.

Black-Box Murder Mysteries: Hoe

In this interactive experience you the detective! Play together with friends or colleagues and dive into a story full of puzzles, role-playing and intrigue. In a true 'Who dunnit' style you go:

  • Reading your role: Discover your character and the secret that you must unravel with your fellow players.
  • Asking and confronting questions: Use your deductive skills to identify the killer by interrogating other players and confronting them with pieces of evidence.
  • Vote: After the accusations are made, indicate who you think is the killer. The final reveal of the story will keep you on the edge of your seat!

 

Are you the killer? Then try with all your might to talk the suspicions away from you, because lying and deceit are not alien in this exciting setting.

Black-Box Murder Mystery: Waarom

  • Playing detective yourself: Feel the adrenaline of solving the murder case in one of several (contemporary) Murder Mystery Stories.
  • Discover the killer at the table: With strategic thinking and teamwork you get closer to the solution.
  • Special location: Play in the beautiful Maarten Maartenshuis in Doorn, the home of one of the Netherlands ' first detective writers.

 

Organize a cozy afternoon or evening full of excitement and fun! Challenge yourself and your friends to unravel the truth behind the murder. Ready to take on the challenge? Book now for an unforgettable experience!

"Because your brain runs overtime, you get into 'flow', a special sensation..."

Summarize

3 hours

4, 5, 6 or 7. More than 7? Contact us for the possibilities

from 37.50 p. p.

Boardroom in the Maarten Maartenshuis on the zonheuvel estate in Doorn

Also available in Dutch

The Black-Box Murder

We were inspired by the Dutch detective classic The Black-Box Murder, written by Jozua van der Poorten Schwartz under the pseudonym Maarten Maartens. One of the Netherlands' first detective stories, it was published in 1889, two years after the launch of the first Sherlock Holmes. We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to experience a Black-Box Murder Mystery in the writer's own home. A Black-Box Murder Mystery is usually a 21st-century story, originating from the Chinese jubensha tradition.

Standard (3 hours)

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Practical

Every Black Box Murder Mystery (also called' jubensha') is written for an exact number of players. Make sure your team is complete, or bring a replacement if someone drops out last minute.

Our location

The Black Box Murder Mystery is played at the table and in the space of a small room in the beautiful Maarten Maartenshuis. The game supervisor is on hand to guide you through the experience and give you hints if you are reasoning the wrong way.

Consumptions

You can order consumptions on the spot for the game that you can only pay by pin at the end. For a business company, it is possible to invoice the consumptions on the basis of Post-calculation.

Reviews

Theresa Tot Ziens (UK Version)

4 August 2025

Very good story, after playing it. You still want to figure out what all the details are. Worthy and nice choice with friends/family

Shilin

Theresa Tot Ziens (UK version)

4 August 2025

Very nice and original. Friendly host.

Anton

Book

Your reservation will be confirmed as soon as the particular location where we play indicates that there is availability of the space. If you want to play a jubensa within 1 week from now, please contact up with us.