Red Herring Games

18/01/2025

After a frenetic few weeks over the Christmas period pulling together 3 very bespoke and very different custom writes, we're back on getting all the ducks lined up in a row for the Sherlock Holmes weekend on the 22nd February this year. It's a virtual weekend, and we have people from all over the globe joining us. As I'm sat here writing up the story.... we have enough funding from the Kickstarter campaign for the 6 suspect plot... but I have a really good plot for 7 (just not enough funding for that 7th suspect). Another 20 guests though... and I can get that 7th suspect into the game... so if you haven't already got tickets for the event - I'll link it below and perhaps you'd consider a weekend of fun with us and some other puzzle people at the end of feb!!
Video is from the original Kickstarter. But tickets are still available on our website on the link below:
https://www.red-herring-games.com/product/sherlock-holmes/

11/01/2025

What murder mystery game would suit you best?

Did you know there isn’t an “industry standard” when it comes to describing murder mystery games?

When it comes to “home gaming” we've come up with a list of the five main formats to keep in mind when choosing a game.
Scripted role play / dinner party game
Free form/LARP(Live action role play) games
Case File / Evidence games
Card/board game experiences.
Actor/Suspect Led Games

You can find out more about each one on the blog below.

https://www.red-herring-games.com/what-are-differences-between-murder-mystery-games-and-which-will-suit-me-best/

09/01/2025

Wowzers... where did that first week in January go to? I cannot believe how FAST this year is going already.

Which can only be a good thing... as we're one week nearer this than we were!! I can't tell you how much we're looking forward to this...

All the yacht club cabins have now SOLD OUT but don't worry - we have plenty of balcony and inside cabins left at the moment as we arranged for a new batch just before Christmas.

So if you're feeling a little blue this January... why not give yourself something to look forward to?

Reach out to Catherine Bracegirdle directly on 07958 330784 or get more information from our website first here:
https://www.red-herring-games.com/murder-mystery-mini-cruise-2026/

31/12/2024

Reminder for all Charity and Fundraising contacts who work with us day in day out... I'm sure you're sitting down over the next few weeks to review your fundraising achievements in 2024 and will be looking for how to improve things in 2025, by increasing revenue without increasing activity...

We stand ready to help you in 2025 with our murder mystery solutions! Just reach out for more info. and find out more on this link:
https://rhg.ac-page.com/charity-packs

27/12/2024

As we do every year - we donate all sales on Boxing Day to Charity. This year we're giving £585 to St Mungos a cause close to our hearts. As a dog loving office, we hate to see the homeless turned away because of their dogs. No one would want to give up their dog to gain shelter. St Mungos supports those who are homeless to keep their dogs with them, helping them move from sleeping rough into accomodation WITH their pets.

06/12/2024

Jo wasn’t sure if she'd get the escape game finished in time for Small Business Saturday this year – as we've been super swamped... but she's only gone and done it!

It’s free to play and advertises a group of local Sheffield businesses who she networks with every week.

It’s available for everyone to enjoy as part of Small Business Saturday and will be live all the way to Christmas. So if you're looking for a little game to play, most of the puzzles are on the easier side... as we know not everyone is a puzzle enthusiast, but there are a few harder ones in there... So enjoy peeps!

Free Christmas Puzzle Game BNI Pioneers Christmas Game Step 1 of 13 7% Will you be able to escape work this Christmas and enjoy time with family? See how you get on with our FREE Christmas Puzzler... brought to you thanks to BNI Pioneers. Dawn from DBS Business Solutions is always ahead with Christm...

04/12/2024

Have you heard about our upcoming murder mystery cruise onboard the MSC Cruises' incredible ship, the Virtuosa.

Join us on this luxury experience as we set sail for the luxurious shores of Cherbourg.

Spend two nights on the stunning MSC Virtuosa where all meals are included and you can make the most of the Premium Extra Drinks Package in one of the 21 onboard bars.

You'll also be able to meet the Suspects onboard the ship as a body is discovered, evidence is revealed and interrogations are underway.

Will you be able to uncover who the murderer is before the ship ends it's voyage? And will you be able to prevent another murder before it's too late?

Prices start at an incredible £479 per person and include all meals and premium extra drinks package.

If you would like to find out more about how you can join us, please get in touch with Not Just Travel - Cath Bracegirdle who will be happy to help you.

[email protected]
07958330784

After so many people booked on when we first announced this event, we've just had our request for a second group of rooms approved and we've managed to get them at the same introductory price. Make sure you secure your place now to get the best possible price.

Find out more here:
https://www.red-herring-games.com/murder-mystery-mini-cruise-2026/

11/11/2024

Have you heard about our upcoming Murder Mystery Cruise taking place on board the MSC Cruises's superb ship, the Virtuosa in May 2026?

We have a devilishly devious case plotted for you all to solve, but did you know there is even more to enjoy onboard this beautiful ship?

Take a look at the video below to get a look at all the amazing interior spaces you can enjoy!

We've already had a huge amount of interest for this event and have requested additional rooms to be allocated for this experience. If you are thinking of joining us, please make sure you reach out to our travel expert from Not Just Travel - Cath Bracegirdle to make sure you can join us at this fantastic introductory price.

[email protected]
07958330784

🌊 Introducing MSC Virtuosa 🚢If you're wondering what a looks like, look no further than MSC Virtuosa, one of the most environmentally sou...

10/11/2024

For those of you that were guessing yesterday, a lot of you guessed correctly that Joseph was hosting an event in Amsterdam!

09/11/2024

Joe Jaeger on the case in Keswick....

09/11/2024

Jo is also acting this weekend.... can anyone guess where she's going?

09/11/2024

Joseph has arrived! It’s certainly not a sunny day here! But it is at least dry! Any ideas where he might have got to?

09/11/2024

Joseph and Jo are both travelling to different locations to host an event today. We thought it might be fun if you could all try and guess where there events are held.
Joseph’s first clue is below…

08/11/2024

31/10/2024

What a difference a day makes.... with the wigs all in storage currently we're making do with back combing... which after setting up for Halloween the other day we realised also worked well for 80s with different make up.

27/10/2024

Always great to see our scripts doing what they're best at... entertaining and raising funds at the same time!

25/10/2024

Another Friday Night of online fun for a corporate group in the USA concluded. Always great to see folk enjoying themselves at work.

25/10/2024

Only 24 hours left before our early bird special is over on Kickstarter for our latest virtual murder mystery weekend. link in bio