The Best Light-Hearted Murder Mystery Games for Girls’ Night
Girls’ night doesn’t have to mean an expensive night out or a tame night in re-watching the same movie. If you’re craving something fun, social, and a little different—but still relaxed—a light-hearted murder mystery game might be exactly what you need.
Unlike dark or overly theatrical murder mysteries, Sisters Grimm games are designed to be cosy, funny, and easy to enjoy with friends. No acting skills, no awkward moments—just laughter, conversation, and a clever mystery to solve together.
Whether you’re hosting long-time friends or a mixed group, this guide will help you find the perfect murder mystery game for a girls’ night everyone will actually enjoy. (No need for last minute excuses!)
Themes to die for…
When it comes to Girls’ Night themes, we’ve got you covered. A 90s music awards after party with boybands and girl power? Check! A Mean Girls inspired 00s mystery with a soundtrack that will have you grabbing the nearest hairbrush? Check! With over a dozen themes to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect mystery for you.
Go for a game that reminds you of when you first became pals, one that reflects your current interests, or simply something that stands out as being tons of fun! You can take a poll to see which your group likes the sound of most or simply choose one yourself. Your friends know you have superb taste – you chose them after all!
The most sought after invite out there
Put together a guest list of your best pals, acquaintances with potential, your sisters, mum, and any and all girls you think will enjoy a laugh. You can decide whether to have a cosy evening with a few of your besties or open up the night to a score of your female friends.
And don’t be afraid to invite different friendship groups. A murder mystery game is an excellent ice breaker. Once you have laughed with, accused, and even been murdered by one of your killer group of gals, you’ll find that awkwardness goes right out the window.
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Whether you are planning a girls’ night far in the future or need a game to play tonight, we’ve got you covered. Each Sisters Grimm murder mystery game comes with everything you need to get your party planned, set up, and to ensure the fun keeps going even after the killer is unmasked. And for anything else you need, you can check out our FAQs, blogs, or don’t hesitate to contact us!
With a bespoke Spotify playlist for each game to help set the crime scene, decorating and costume tips and tricks, and invitations to send out, make sure you check out the extras included with your mystery. You will also find cocktail recipes to die for and a How to Play Guide to lead you through each step of the game. Now you know what you are getting, check out our top picks for you below!
A Mean Girls inspired 00s mystery…
This totally fetch mystery isn’t made to only be played on October 3rd! With a killer blend of 00s nostalgia and a high school cafeteria mystery that doesn’t revolve around what they put in the food, this game is punny enough to knock your Ugg boots off. The Class President is dead, but which character in which clique is responsible? Remember, when we kill people, we wear pink!
Throw a Clueless themed sleepover with our 90s game…
Think you are too mature for a 90s style sleepover? As if! Grab your Spice Girls pyjamas, hair mascara, and maybe even an alcopop or two and get ready to party like it is the 90s again. A Clue-less killer will have you suspecting even your best friends while looking totally fabulous doing it.
Trade Pokemon cards, sing along to your fave boy band using a hair brush and celebrate girl power, all while questioning each other to try and catch the killer among you.
Get glammed up with our 80s horror flick themed murder mystery…
Aerobics, spandex, big hair…it must be our 80s mystery! If you choose Camp Deadwood be warned – you are in for a terrifying night that is sure to test you. (And that’s just the aerobics warmup!) This tongue-in-cheek mystery set at the classic cabin in the woods is the perfect set up for a sleepover filled with jump scares and backed by an 80s soundtrack to die for!
