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Popular Hulu mystery showOnly Murders in the Buildingis reportedly set to receive its own board game, with an Amazon listing for the game recently surfacing. The murder mystery comedy created by beloved actor Steve Martin and starring himself, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez has been a huge success since its Hulu debut in 2021. The show has already received multiple awards throughout its first two seasons, with the recentthird season ofOnly Murders in the Buildingnominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards. Now, the show is set to receive a unique new adaptation.
Only Murders in the Buildinghas been a smash hit forHulusince its release, following Steve Martin as former television actor Charles Haden-Savage. Martin’s character is joined by Broadway director Oliver Putnam, played by Martin Short, and renovator Mabel Mora, played by Selena Gomez, as fans of a popular true-crime podcast. The three characters team up with one another after a murder takes place within the apartment building the three share, also delving further into each character’s troubled pasts.Only Murders in the Buildingis now reportedly getting its own board game.
Only Murders in the Building is Getting a Board Game
As reported by ComicBook, Funko Games recently confirmed it is developing a brand-new board game based onOnly Murders in the Buildingduring tabletop gaming convention Gen Con. The game will see players placed intothe roles ofOnly Murders' three protagonists, able to play as Mabel, Charles, or Oliver to investigate a murder. Players will connect clues in the form of tiles and use their deductive skills to discover the culprit behind the newest murder in the Arconia apartment building. An Amazon listing for the game confirms that theOnly Murders in the Buildingboard game will retail for $29, currently scheduled to release on October 31.
A board game forOnly Murders in the Buildingserves as the reverse side of an increasing trend with Hulu and other streaming services. WhileOnly Murders in the Buildingwill see a game adaptation, many streaming services have increasingly looked to video games and animated series as a source for new adaptations. Many anime series, in particular, have received live-action versions throughout recent years, withNetflix’s live-actionOne Pieceas one of the most notable examples.
Only Murders in the Building’s board game adaptation comes as the show looks to have plenty more in store for fans. The series' official social media accounts confirmed in November thatOnly Murders in the Buildingwas renewed for a fourth season, though a premiere date was not confirmed. Past rumors had also suggestedSteve Martin’s potential retirement from actingfollowingOnly Murders in the Building, though Martin was quick to quash those rumors. A new board game and a fourth season on the way should exciteOnly Murders in the Building’s many fans.
