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SQL Murder Mystery

Query a police database with SQL to catch a killer

In SQL Murder Mystery, a crime has happened in SQL City and you are the detective. You search a police database with SQL queries to follow clues, read reports and find out who the killer is. When you think you know, you check your answer in the database.

Play on mystery.knightlab.com

Free · No login · Browser · Beginner

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About SQL Murder Mystery

The game practises SELECT queries, filtering and joining tables, and exploring an unknown database schema. If you are new to SQL, there is a walkthrough that explains the basic commands first. Experienced users can start straight away.

It runs entirely in the browser, so you do not need to install a database or create an account.

On Breakpoint since 23 Oct 2026.

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