Christmas Murder Mystery T'was the Night Before Murder

A fun family Christmas Murder Mystery Party set in the North Pole! A fun Christmas-spirited murder mystery party for 8-16+ guests ages 13 to 112! There are expandable characters that can be expanded to as many optional characters as you need!

If you have done the Rudy Reindeer game, this game will be too similar - as this is the 'murder' version of the Rudy Reindeer 'non-murder' game.  

Select the party ready option above, and our staff will fold and slip the clue cards for rounds one, two, and three into the envelopes to prevent you from seeing spoilers on the round cards.  If you do not select this option, you will have some assembly required with your kit.

Helpful Links: 

Sample game materials - see the game content, example plotlines, and format. Review these materials to ensure a match to your group.  

 Game Trailer Video 

 Pinterest Board - DIY decor, food and more. 

 Murder mystery prop emporium 

 Instant downloadable version - no shipping, no waiting. The download is not seamless and does not come with the boxed set, as you'll have everything you need with the boxed set.  

Kit A: 8-16 suspects 

 Host character list for Kit A (Suspect Characters #1-16 - includes the 8 required characters) 

 Free, 16-player printable invitation 

 Corresponding pre-game site for Kit A 

Kit B: 8-26 suspects 

 Host character list for Kit B (Suspect Characters #17-26 - all optional) 

 Free, 26 player printable invitation 

 Corresponding pre-game site for Kit B 

Kits C-E: 26 suspects plus expandable teams 

Use both host character lists for kits A and B, as you'll have all 26 suspects (the required characters are within the Kit A host character list), and two will be team leaders (see the host lists for details) 

 Free, 26+ player printable invitation 

 Corresponding pre-game site for Kits C-E 

• Kit C: 31 total: 26 suspects and 5 non-suspect, duplicated team players - penguins/elves 
• Kit D: 36 total: 26 suspects and 10 non-suspect, duplicated team players - penguins/ elves
• Kit E: 46 total: 26 suspects and 20 non-suspect, duplicated team players - penguins/elves

                                          This game has pre-game announcement cards instead of tasks, given the family format.

Example boxed set. 

Mystery Synopsis:

It's time for the annual pre-Christmas meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus’s home in the North Pole. This is the bustling time of the year when Christmas workers need to stop working for a moment and come together to discuss how Christmas is unraveling. You must attend this meeting, as you play an essential role at the North Pole! This is where your story begins!

If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public, &/or as a benefit to your business/brand/organization, you will need a commercial license - click here.