Dangerous Housewives
Desperate Housewives Themed Murder Mystery
From: £22.99
- Virtual Video Inspector
- Instant download option available
- Can be played in person & Virtually
- Easy to change number of players after purchase*
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!
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Video Inspector Included in all Murder Mystery Kits
Meet your detective
Each round your detective revels clues and helps you solve the case.
Video detective is included in all our games as an option the detective can also be played by a guest the host or as an audio recording.
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Introducing the 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?
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!
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!
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!
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!
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?
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!
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!
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!
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?
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!
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…
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?
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!
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!
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?
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!
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…
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?
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!
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…
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!
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!
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?
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!
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…
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?
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!
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…
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….
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!
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!
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!
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?
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!
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…
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?
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!
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…
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….
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!
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!
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…
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!
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!
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?
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!
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…
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?
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!
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…
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….
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!
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!
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…
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!
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?
FAQ's
How long does it take to play a murder mystery game?
How long a murder mystery game takes to play depends on the number of players, the format (virtual or face-to-face), and other factors like eating and drinking consumption.
- Virtual games: Approximately 10 minutes per suspect (e.g., 1 hour for 6 players, 80 minutes for 8 players). A 20-player game on Zoom can be finished in 2 hours with a faster pace.
- Face-to-face games: Typically take 2–3½ hours when combined with a meal, but can vary depending on how relaxed the dining is. Adding ad-libbing, general conversation, can extend the duration.
- Quick large-group games: Custom “suspect/witness” split formats can reduce game time and maintain pace.
On average, dinner party muder mystery games take 2–3½ hours depending on circumstances.
You can find a more in-depth answer with more examples here.
Can the host play a Murder Mystery Game as well?
Yes the host can play. We designed our games to give you options when using our murder mystery games as a host you can decide to either
- Play the inspector
- Play a character
- Play a character AND the inspector.
- Just play host and use the recorded Video or Audio inspector.
How long will it take for my murder mystery game to arrive?
For downloadable kits delivery is instant. As soon as you clear check out you’ll be able to download your order.
If you order a CUSTOM version of a game – the first kit you will be able to access will be the original order. This is because we manually sit and adjust the games in the office when they’re ordered, so any customsation requires human input. This means the customisation will be done as soon as we can do it. Usually this is within 2 working days and once finished we email it to you. However we know how people like to plan… so the website delivers the original game immediately and we follow this up manually with an adjusted copy as soon as we’ve finished the work!
We are sensitive to the environment so rather than cutting down thousands of trees and holding stock, we print on demand.
This means printed order requests are handled within 24-48 hours and they’re usually dispatched as soon as they’re printed.
We work a 5 day week in the retail team. This means orders are shipped Monday through Friday.
Can I play this game with an odd number of guests e.g. 7 or 9 etc?
Yes, our games can be played in odd group sizes. We have a few options on how to do this:
- One guest can play as the inspector. In this case, a game for 8 players would suit a party of 9, for example. The option for a guest to play the inspector is included in all our Murder Mystery game kits.
- Ask us to adjust the game for you. We can make a number of changes to our games to fit your party; in most cases, this is by removing a character. There is a charge for this service, and it can be ordered when buying your game. Just order the size bigger than you need and use the customise game option to choose to remove one character.
- Get creative with your casting; people can share roles, or someone can play two characters.
Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the box
- Character Booklets
- Invitations & Envelopes
- Full instructions with hosting guide
- Theme and recipe suggestions
- Inspector script also available as MP3 and video
Need something bespoke?
Customise this game
This game can be customised to fit your event for an additional fee.
It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE.
Please do contact us for a free quote if you would like any customisations on your game before purchase.
Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not have someone play the inspector role?
The inspector can usually be male or female as the “for real” inspector can simply invent a new name for themselves.
Some hosts prefer to play the inspector role as it means they can work on the catering while the round plays out amongst their guests.
Game Age Rating
Mature
This Game Contains
Sexual Themes – sexual relationships and affairs
A murder – violence suggested.
Alcohol Reference – Reference to alcoholic beverages.
Comic Mischief – Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humor.
Suggestive Themes – Some provocative references or materials and sexual innuendo.
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