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Friends Themed Murder Mystery Game Kit

Fiends – the one with the murder

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With friends like these, who needs enemies?

As always, the gang have gathered at the coffee shop, but this time under very different circumstances…

On a break from their usual romantic entanglements, they have become murder suspects!  A body has been found floating in the famous Central Park fountain.  Could they BE in any more trouble?!

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

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Presso – The One Who Serves Coffee. (Male)
Vibrantly dressed and sporting bleach blonde hair, this coffee-shop manager makes a latte that is simply to die for.

Jo Mi-Godd – The One with the Irritating Laugh. (Female)
In head-to-toe leopard print and elaborate costume jewellery, this nasal-voiced drama queen loves to be the centre-of-attention.

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Presso – The One Who Serves Coffee. (Male)
Vibrantly dressed and sporting bleach blonde hair, this coffee-shop manager makes a latte that is simply to die for.

Jo Mi-Godd – The One with the Irritating Laugh. (Female)
In head-to-toe leopard print and elaborate costume jewellery, this nasal-voiced drama queen loves to be the centre-of-attention.

Jack Vore – The One Who Puts His Foot In It. (Male)
With his golf clubs, chequered shirt and tie, he may appear sensible, but his penchant for saying the most inappropriate of things sometimes lands him in trouble.

Judy Vore – The One with the Favourite. (Female)
Conservatively dressed with a purse, pearls and coiffed hair, can Judy really be as perfectly put together as she appears?

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Presso – The One Who Serves Coffee. (Male)
Vibrantly dressed and sporting bleach blonde hair, this coffee-shop manager makes a latte that is simply to die for.

Jo Mi-Godd – The One with the Irritating Laugh. (Female)
In head-to-toe leopard print and elaborate costume jewellery, this nasal-voiced drama queen loves to be the centre-of-attention.

Jack Vore – The One Who Puts His Foot In It. (Male)
With his golf clubs, chequered shirt and tie, he may appear sensible, but his penchant for saying the most inappropriate of things sometimes lands him in trouble.

Judy Vore – The One with the Favourite. (Female)
Conservatively dressed with a purse, pearls and coiffed hair, can Judy really be as perfectly put together as she appears?

Fay Gent – The One with the Husky Voice. (Female)
Like all the best theatre agents, this gregarious and heavily made-up chain smoker is callous and cutthroat.

Gerry Atric Sr. – The One with the Moustache. (Male)
He may walk with a stick, but this well-groomed ladies’ man has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the finer things in life.

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Presso – The One Who Serves Coffee. (Male)
Vibrantly dressed and sporting bleach blonde hair, this coffee-shop manager makes a latte that is simply to die for.

Jo Mi-Godd – The One with the Irritating Laugh. (Female)
In head-to-toe leopard print and elaborate costume jewellery, this nasal-voiced drama queen loves to be the centre-of-attention.

Jack Vore – The One Who Puts His Foot In It. (Male)
With his golf clubs, chequered shirt and tie, he may appear sensible, but his penchant for saying the most inappropriate of things sometimes lands him in trouble.

Judy Vore – The One with the Favourite. (Female)
Conservatively dressed with a purse, pearls and coiffed hair, can Judy really be as perfectly put together as she appears?

Fay Gent – The One with the Husky Voice. (Female)
Like all the best theatre agents, this gregarious and heavily made-up chain smoker is callous and cutthroat.

Gerry Atric Sr. – The One with the Moustache. (Male)
He may walk with a stick, but this well-groomed ladies’ man has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the finer things in life.

Tina Scone – The One with the British Accent. (Female)
Prim and proper with a cup and saucer, Tina is practically perfect in every way, even down to her duck-handled umbrella, carpet bag and brimmed boater hat.

Bear Leigh Coping – The One with the Triplets. (Male)
In food-stained sweatpants, this sleep-deprived, unshaven and dishevelled father-of-three chugs energy drinks and is fast approaching breaking point.

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Presso – The One Who Serves Coffee. (Male)
Vibrantly dressed and sporting bleach blonde hair, this coffee-shop manager makes a latte that is simply to die for.

Jo Mi-Godd – The One with the Irritating Laugh. (Female)
In head-to-toe leopard print and elaborate costume jewellery, this nasal-voiced drama queen loves to be the centre-of-attention.

Jack Vore – The One Who Puts His Foot In It. (Male)
With his golf clubs, chequered shirt and tie, he may appear sensible, but his penchant for saying the most inappropriate of things sometimes lands him in trouble.

Judy Vore – The One with the Favourite. (Female)
Conservatively dressed with a purse, pearls and coiffed hair, can Judy really be as perfectly put together as she appears?

Fay Gent – The One with the Husky Voice. (Female)
Like all the best theatre agents, this gregarious and heavily made-up chain smoker is callous and cutthroat.

Gerry Atric Sr. – The One with the Moustache. (Male)
He may walk with a stick, but this well-groomed ladies’ man has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the finer things in life.

Tina Scone – The One with the British Accent. (Female)
Prim and proper with a cup and saucer, Tina is practically perfect in every way, even down to her duck-handled umbrella, carpet bag and brimmed boater hat.

Bear Leigh Coping – The One with the Triplets. (Male)
In food-stained sweatpants, this sleep-deprived, unshaven and dishevelled father-of-three chugs energy drinks and is fast approaching breaking point.

Nick Witt – The One with the Nice Smile. (Male)
A fan of designer clothes, Nick always looks great, even if he can’t read the labels. Then again, it’s always the sweet ones you need to watch out for…

Ruth Less – The One with No Filter. (Female)
The best dressed (in her opinion) at every occasion, Ruth will sink her talon-like nails in and not let go.

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Presso – The One Who Serves Coffee. (Male)
Vibrantly dressed and sporting bleach blonde hair, this coffee-shop manager makes a latte that is simply to die for.

Jo Mi-Godd – The One with the Irritating Laugh. (Female)
In head-to-toe leopard print and elaborate costume jewellery, this nasal-voiced drama queen loves to be the centre-of-attention.

Jack Vore – The One Who Puts His Foot In It. (Male)
With his golf clubs, chequered shirt and tie, he may appear sensible, but his penchant for saying the most inappropriate of things sometimes lands him in trouble.

Judy Vore – The One with the Favourite. (Female)
Conservatively dressed with a purse, pearls and coiffed hair, can Judy really be as perfectly put together as she appears?

Fay Gent – The One with the Husky Voice. (Female)
Like all the best theatre agents, this gregarious and heavily made-up chain smoker is callous and cutthroat.

Gerry Atric Sr. – The One with the Moustache. (Male)
He may walk with a stick, but this well-groomed ladies’ man has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the finer things in life.

Tina Scone – The One with the British Accent. (Female)
Prim and proper with a cup and saucer, Tina is practically perfect in every way, even down to her duck-handled umbrella, carpet bag and brimmed boater hat.

Bear Leigh Coping – The One with the Triplets. (Male)
In food-stained sweatpants, this sleep-deprived, unshaven and dishevelled father-of-three chugs energy drinks and is fast approaching breaking point.

Nick Witt – The One with the Nice Smile. (Male)
A fan of designer clothes, Nick always looks great, even if he can’t read the labels. Then again, it’s always the sweet ones you need to watch out for…

Ruth Less – The One with No Filter. (Female)
The best dressed (in her opinion) at every occasion, Ruth will sink her talon-like nails in and not let go.

Arthur Dontist – The One Who Cheats. (Male)
Dressed professionally in blue scrubs and latex gloves, Arthur has a winningly white smile, but don’t be deceived by this sleazy slimeball…

Eve Volved – The One with the PhD. (Female)
In a white lab coat with an ID badge, this academic looks the part and certainly has the brains to get away with murder.

Suspects:

Polly Shing – The One with the Competitive Streak. (Female)
Wearing chef’s whites and armed with a bundle of cleaning supplies, just how far would she go to come out on top?

Josh Shing – The One Who Tells Annoying Jokes. (Male)
Rocking a retro 90s look with back-to-front baseball cap and sweater vest, Josh is known for his killer one-liners.

Pam Perd – The One with the Best Hair. (Female)
Her black mini-skirt and chic layered locks may be iconic, but with a drinks tray and waitressing apron, is this bratty barista serving up trouble as well as coffee?

Al Yewdoin – The One with all the Charm. (Gender Neutral)
Clad in a leather jacket, black tee and blue jeans, could this always hungry schmoozer also have an appetite for murder?

Bo Hemian – The One Who Plays the Guitar. (Gender Neutral)
In homemade jewellery and a tie-dye top, could this kooky free spirit be set to slaughter more than just songs tonight?

Herbie Vore – The One with all the Marriages. (Male)
With too much hair gel and his favourite salmon-coloured shirt, this loveable but geeky palaeontologist may just know where the skeletons are buried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rex Presso – The One Who Serves Coffee. (Male)
Vibrantly dressed and sporting bleach blonde hair, this coffee-shop manager makes a latte that is simply to die for.

Jo Mi-Godd – The One with the Irritating Laugh. (Female)
In head-to-toe leopard print and elaborate costume jewellery, this nasal-voiced drama queen loves to be the centre-of-attention.

Jack Vore – The One Who Puts His Foot In It. (Male)
With his golf clubs, chequered shirt and tie, he may appear sensible, but his penchant for saying the most inappropriate of things sometimes lands him in trouble.

Judy Vore – The One with the Favourite. (Female)
Conservatively dressed with a purse, pearls and coiffed hair, can Judy really be as perfectly put together as she appears?

Fay Gent – The One with the Husky Voice. (Female)
Like all the best theatre agents, this gregarious and heavily made-up chain smoker is callous and cutthroat.

Gerry Atric Sr. – The One with the Moustache. (Male)
He may walk with a stick, but this well-groomed ladies’ man has a keen eye for detail and enjoys the finer things in life.

Tina Scone – The One with the British Accent. (Female)
Prim and proper with a cup and saucer, Tina is practically perfect in every way, even down to her duck-handled umbrella, carpet bag and brimmed boater hat.

Bear Leigh Coping – The One with the Triplets. (Male)
In food-stained sweatpants, this sleep-deprived, unshaven and dishevelled father-of-three chugs energy drinks and is fast approaching breaking point.

Nick Witt – The One with the Nice Smile. (Male)
A fan of designer clothes, Nick always looks great, even if he can’t read the labels. Then again, it’s always the sweet ones you need to watch out for…

Ruth Less – The One with No Filter. (Female)
The best dressed (in her opinion) at every occasion, Ruth will sink her talon-like nails in and not let go.

Arthur Dontist – The One Who Cheats. (Male)
Dressed professionally in blue scrubs and latex gloves, Arthur has a winningly white smile, but don’t be deceived by this sleazy slimeball…

Eve Volved – The One with the PhD. (Female)
In a white lab coat with an ID badge, this academic looks the part and certainly has the brains to get away with murder.

Bry Hard – The One with the Vest. (Male)
In an increasingly dirty vest, this occasionally sentimental tough guy takes no prisoners.

Cher Leader – The One still in High School. (Female)
Outfitted in short-skirted cheerleading regalia, this pom-pom waving Girl Scout may not be as virtuous as her homemade cookies suggest.

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3 reviews for Fiends – the one with the murder

    troy thielke
    Rated 5 out of 5
    January 3, 2024
    Hey, I just wanted to say that you are awesome! That was the easiest and most helpful customer service I’ve ever worked with! You are good at what you do and you make peoples days better
    Joseph Parkersberg
    Rated 5 out of 5
    July 12, 2023
    OH MY GAWD!!! This game was sooo much fun! I wasn’t sure what to expect, we’re all big Friends fans and have watched enough episodes that at this point, we say the lines before the actors do! I needn’t have been worried, this game has all the best lines, references and had us saying that line? I know! We had one friend attend who hadn’t watched the show (where have they been?), who was more of Frasier watcher back then. My initial worry soon subsided as they loved the game as well. It is a clever blend of references with enough new stuff that even the couple of people left who haven’t seen Friends still have a great time. We really enjoyed this one and will definitely be doing another one. Thank you so much Red Herring Games!!!
    OliveB
    Rated 5 out of 5
    July 12, 2023
    I haven’t even ever watched friends, but I really enjoyed this one. It was super fun and it was easy to typecast my friends in the roles!
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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.

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.

Find our more about playing as the host here.

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.

Click here for more information about shipping times.

Yes, our games can be played in odd group sizes. We have a few options on how to do this:

  1. 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.
  2. 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. 
  3.  Get creative with your casting; people can share roles, or someone can play two characters.

 

The flexi pack gives you access to four different sizes of game, allowing you to move up or down numbers if your guest numbers are flexing. 

If you know you have an odd number of players for your game, then please order the size you need and add the ‘ remove a character’ customisation option.

Please note: Flexi packs give you access to four standard game sizes, NOT every possible variation there could be within them! 

Game Age Rating

This Game Contains

A murder – violence suggested.
Comic Mischief – Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humour
Smoking – mentions of smoking.

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