Why a Murder Mystery Party Is the Ultimate Hens Night Experience
Planning a hens night that everyone actually remembers isn’t easy — and let’s be frank, most run-of-the-mill party ideas don’t cut it anymore. That’s exactly why more hens are turning to murder mystery parties as their go-to celebration.
It’s not just a game — it’s an immersive, laugh-packed, ice-breaking experience that brings friends and family together, sparks real interaction, and ends with smiles instead of awkward silences.
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Break the Ice and Get Everyone Talking
Mixed groups at hens nights — old school friends, work mates, distant cousins — can be a recipe for cliques and awkward moments.
A murder mystery forces interaction: everyone has a character, a motive, and a part to play. Instead of forced small talk or awkward pauses, guests are engaged from the second they arrive.
A Flexible Party That Fits Any Style
Whether your crew wants a classy dinner night, a themed costume bash or a relaxed backyard gathering, a murder mystery can be tailored to fit.
Run it as fully hosted event with actors, or DIY with a downloadable kit and a bit of prep. You decide how big, dramatic or casual you want the night to be.
Costumes, character names, props — a murder mystery gives you photo moments that actually matter. These are the shots you’ll look back on years later, not blurry bar selfies.
And more importantly, the story you create together — “remember when Sarah accused Jen at dessert?” — becomes part of the group’s lore. That’s the kind of memory that sticks.
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Not Just a Game — an Inclusive Celebration
Not everyone loves club hopping or loud bars, but everyone can enjoy a story they’re part of. A murder mystery makes hens nights:
Inclusive (introverts can have fun too)
Active (not just sitting around)
Collaborative instead of competitive
Fun for groups of all sizes
This is exactly why murder mystery parties are quickly replacing tired hens night formats across Australia.
Choose your style:
Fully Hosted Murder Mystery Party — actor to host and energy included.
DIY Murder Mystery Kit — downloadable and easy to run yourself.
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Hosted hens night murder mystery
Our all-female hosted murder mystery for a hens night can accommodate 15 to 80 players, so the larger the group the better. What’s more, everyone who comes to your party has a part to play. We want everyone to feel included and we don’t want anyone missing out on the fun.
THE MYSTERY: Murder at the Manor (hens night version)
THE TIME: 1920’s to 1950’s
THE PLACE: England
THE CASE: A rich and royal English Baron has been murdered during a party celebrating his family’s haunted and chequered past. Suspicion, intrigue and revenge circulate amongst England’s highest of high society as we try and work out whodunit?
PLAYERS: 15 – 80
THE PRICE: Contact us for a quote
Downloadable murder mystery
Our downloadable hens night murder mystery is more for the smaller groups who don’t mind taking on the hosting duties themselves. The download kit is easy to set up and fun to play and comes with free YouTube movie trailer invite.
THE MYSTERY: If looks could kill (hens night do-it-yourself version)
THE TIME: 1920’s to 1950’s
THE PLACE: England
THE CASE: Fi-Fi, the world’s most beautiful model, was murdered on the catwalk in front of hundreds of witnesses. Jealous models and suspicious designers are all under the spotlight as the search for the killer begins.
PLAYERS: 6, 8 or 10 major characters. Any Additional players can take turns asking questions.
THE PRICE: Our download kits are selling across UK, America, Canada, Australia & New Zealand. Click here for price details.
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