Bachelorette and Hen Party Murder Mystery Games

A murder mystery works well as the evening half of a bachelorette or hen weekend, because it gives a group who may not all know each other something to do together beyond drinking. The settings below photograph well, which matters more for this occasion than most, and the game runs in rounds so it fits around dinner rather than competing with it.

The Masquerade Betrayal

Step into the opulent world of 1920s high society, where champagne flows freely and secrets hide behind ornate masks. Lady Victoria's annual masquerade ball is the event of the season, but this year's celebration has turned sinister. As the orchestra plays and dancers whirl beneath crystal chandeliers, a shocking discovery in the moonlit garden shatters the evening's enchantment. Now, as midnight approaches, every masked face conceals potential guilt, and every whispered conversation could reveal the truth.

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The Deadly Director's Cut

Lights, camera, murder! Welcome to the glamorous yet treacherous world of 1950s Hollywood, where a legendary film director's final masterpiece has become the scene of a real-life thriller. On the night of an exclusive screening party at the opulent Starlight Studios, someone has decided to write their own deadly ending. Among the silver screen stars, ambitious producers, and creative visionaries, a killer lurks in the shadows of the klieg lights.

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Tropical Tiki Bash

Welcome to 'Tropical Tiki Bash', a sizzling murder mystery set at the exclusive Coconut Cove Resort in 1960s Hawaii. Palm trees sway, tiki torches flicker, and beneath the surface of exotic cocktails and ukulele music, dangerous secrets lurk in paradise.

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Jazz Age Jubilee

Step into the glittering world of 1920s Chicago at the grand opening of 'The Velvet Note,' the city's most exclusive jazz club. The champagne is flowing, the band is swinging, and behind every smile lies a secret waiting to be revealed. As the night unfolds, tensions rise between rival gangsters, ambitious performers, and wealthy patrons—until the celebration takes a deadly turn.

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Not quite right? Browse all murder mystery themes — every one is written to your exact guest list, so any of them works for this occasion.