Red Herring Games

The story so far

The evening

The residents of Hysteria Lane, a seemingly ordinary suburban street, have gathered for their weekly poker game.

However, before the first hand can be dealt, one of the housewives’ husbands is discovered dead, impaled on his white picket fence.

Prepare yourself for an evening of shocking revelations, juicy secrets and, of course, dirty laundry!

Forget The Ladies Who Lunch. These are The Ladies Who Lynch!

Dangerous Housewives - Hosted Virtual Murder Mystery

The line-up

Meet the suspects

Your guests play these characters, and every one of them has something to hide.

6 suspects

Ginny Choo

The glamorous housewife.

Dressed to kill, this former model is always showcasing the latest fashions. Passionate, fiery and newly widowed, she is certainly one to watch out for!

Teri Hatchett

The scatterbrain housewife.

Lovable but accident-prone klutz, she’s often seen in pastels and florals, but is she really as innocent as she seems?

Anita Fumble

The debauched housewife.

This scantily clad blonde bombshell is never far from the nearest man, and when she sinks her claws in, she doesn’t let go!

Mrs McDusty

The senior housewife.

Her wardrobe may not have been updated for 30 years, but her fierce sense of loyalty and no-nonsense approach makes her a neighbour you wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of!

Lotta Kidds

The have-it-all housewife.

Just because her suit has seen better days, don’t underestimate this mother of five. She juggles babies with boardrooms because she means business!

Phyllis Delphia

The perfect housewife.

With not a hair out of place, the ultimate Stepford wife is never out of her twinset and pearls, but is she capable of the perfect murder?

Martha Hoover

The gossipy housewife.

Peering through her spectacles in much the same way that she peers through her neighbour’s windows, she makes it her business to know every gory little detail!

Joins at 8 players

Felicia Killman

The unhinged housewife.

Having recently escaped from prison, and with the orange jumpsuit to prove it, she’s frighteningly unpredictable and you can never quite be sure what she might do next!

Joins at 8 players

Ginger Bread

The domestic housewife.

An obsessive baker, she’s rarely without her apron and trusty rolling pin, but has she been cooking up trouble this evening?

Joins at 10 players

Carla Bonara

The brazen housewife.

With a temper as explosive as her past, this leather-clad New Yorker can be as fiery as her famous pasta sauce!

Joins at 10 players

Minnie Hatchett

The good daughter.

With a backpack bulging with schoolbooks and stationery, she is the apple of Teri Hatchett’s eye, a grade A student and surely too good to be true…

Joins at 12 players

Emma Chore

The bad daughter.

The bane of Phyllis Delphia’s life, sporting a mini-skirt and a new tattoo, she is a devil-may-care wild child, but has she gone too far?

Joins at 12 players

Amanda Hump

The tipsy housewife.

Forty is the new twenty for this good-time girl. She’s the life and soul of every party, although after one too many glasses of champagne, she has a tendency to speak her mind!

Joins at 14 players

Anne Enigma

The new housewife.

Whispering follows her wherever she goes, but beneath her scarf and sunglasses, nobody knows the full extent of the secrets she conceals…

Joins at 14 players

Bea Sotted

The lovestruck housewife.

Doe-eyed and eager to please, Bea’s questionable taste in fashion mimics her appalling choice in men. No stranger to rejection, she’s never far from breaking point….

Joins at 16 players

Nora Bone

The other housewife.

Like a bad smell, she refuses to disappear. Cheaply dressed and bitter, she’s out for everything she can get!

Joins at 16 players

Iona Gunn

The spurned housewife.

In a loose coat that hides a concealed weapon, this victim of a cheating husband knows the pain of adultery first-hand. No straying man will ever go unpunished again!

Joins at 18 players

Carrie de Way

The first housewife.

Dressed like she’s in constant mourning, this ex-wife has never quite managed to accept that the marriage is over…

Joins at 18 players

Jill Tempered

The housewife’s mother, Lotta’s mum.

Nobody insults her daughter except her! She drinks like a fish, smokes like a chimney and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, no matter the cost!

Joins at 20 players

Kat Lover

The spinster housewife.

Always found in her dressing gown and surrounded by a horde of mewling cats, could she be capable of the purr-fect crime?

Joins at 20 players

How it plays

How the event runs

Ninety minutes on Zoom, led by one of our professional actors. Your guests join from wherever they are, on a computer, tablet or phone.

What you'll need

  • A Minimum of 6 Guests
  • Pen and Paper (optional)
  • Computer/Laptop/Phone
  • A Fun Costume to get in Character (optional)
  • A Keen Detective's Eye
  • A Sense of Humour!

Hosted by us

We run it. You solve it.

You and your guests take on the roles of the suspects, with a host on the call to guide you through the mystery.

  • A professional actor hosts

    They lead your group through the clues and the questions, and our detective reveals all at the end.

  • Your guests are the suspects

    Everyone listens for clues and interrogates each other, because one of you committed the crime.

  • Join from anywhere

    It runs on Zoom, so guests can join on a computer, tablet or phone, wherever they are.

Rather run it yourself? Dangerous Housewives is a kit too

Before you buy

Frequently Asked Questions

If you can’t find an answer to your specific question do reach out via email or phone.

When can we book it for?

Any day from 7 days ahead up to 12 months ahead, starting on the hour. Times are UK time; if you're elsewhere, the booking box shows yours beside each one.

How many people can play?

Groups from six players, all on the same call from wherever they are. The booking box goes up to the largest group this game is run for; for a bigger one, call us on +44 (0)2030 112 215 and we'll sort it out.

What happens after we book?

You get an order confirmation straight away, and we send the Zoom link for your event before the night.

Will there be actors?
You and your team will be taking on the roles of the suspects in this game but you will have a host on the call to help guide you through the mystery as the inspector!
Do we need to dress up?
Costumes are encouraged but not required!

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