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Family Christmas mystery party game for kids to adult

Christmas Reindeer Mystery Party

SKU:
RUDYREIN
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UPC:
0612524677554
Availability:
Instant download upon purchase (PDF)
$48.95
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Description

A hilarious family Christmas non-murder mystery party game set in the North Pole for 8-16+ players, ages 12+ due to difficulty. This game can cover up to 80+ players with the expansion pack (purchased separately) and expandable teams (see the host character lists). 

This is the instant download upon purchase version of the game - no waiting, no shipping fees! Easy to host, easy to prepare. 

This theme is the non-murder version of T'was the Night Before Murder.

Included: there are four PDF files to download - host instructions, printable game materials, solution key, and an optional free invitation file. You must use Adobe Reader (free software that you can download at Adobe.com) to view the PDF file, as a PDF is an Adobe product.   

Format: this is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game. 

Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers. For gifts, click here for gift certificates

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Helpful Links:

Host character list
Free, printable invitation
Sample game materials - view for format, example plotlines and content
8 character expansion pack - purchased separately
Boxed version - My Mystery Party will prepare your party ready kit
Free pre-game site at Your Mystery Party
Commercial license - to host in public, for profit, &/or as a benefit to your business/organization/brand
Example party pack (boxed kit)

Mystery Synopsis:

It's time for the annual pre-Christmas meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus's home at the North Pole. Amid the hustle and bustle, the Christmas workers must halt in their tracks to gather and discuss the status of the big toy delivery on Christmas Eve. Hopefully, everyone will attend the meeting with reports of surpassed goals and deadlines met with ease. There's not a minute to spare since a record number of kids are on the nice list this year. Rumor has it the sleigh's navigation system is in dire need of repair, Rudy has lost his nose cover, the nice and naughty list needs to be verified, and someone is trying to sabotage the delivery through multiple avenues. We are swimming in dangerous times at the North Pole, as any minor problem could trigger a domino effect that ends with Christmas being canceled. This is where your story begins.

How to Host a Larger Party:

  • 16 suspects (main game)
    • Up to 20+ duplicate Bag Stuffing Crew Members (from the main game)
  • 8 suspect players from expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)
    • Up to 20+ duplicate Penguin Family Members (from expansion pack #1)
    • Up to 20+ duplicate Arctic Prospectors (from expansion pack #1) 

When using an expandable team, you'll assign each team member to support the lead character from the character list. For example, you can invite 16 members to play as Gab the Elf. Upon arrival, guests will assemble into teams and select a lead character. One player will take on the lead role, while the others will join in as Gab the Elf's crew.

Expandable players receive duplicate materials, which you'll be able to download and copy for each team member. They will mingle and participate just like everyone else, but rather than having unique clues, they will focus on clues related to their team leader. This setup allows you to include more guests, ensuring everyone has a role to play. Assign the most outgoing guests to the lead roles and the more reserved players to the expandable teams.

Follow My Mystery Party's board Christmas Mystery Party - Who Kidnapped Rudy Reindeer on Pinterest.

 

Additional Information
Minimum age:
12 years for difficulty. With a family, if you have an under 12 year player, put them into an optional role.
Difficulty rating:
Moderate, 4/10
Gender of players:
Co-ed - see the host character list for details.
# of players:
8-16 unique roles
Expansion pack:
8 unique roles and 2 additional expandable teams(purchased separately)
Expandable?:
3 expandable teams with main game (1) and expansion pack (2) to add 60+ team players to your game.
Publication date:
2007, last revised in 2022.
Unique content:
Non-murder game. Ransom note and end-of-the-game hunt for Rudy (a sign).
Game license:
Single, private use. See the game license's Terms and Conditions below.
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Reviews

  • 5
    It was a lot of fun.

    Posted by Unknown on Jan 2nd 2022

    It took a bit to get the papers, etc. organized, but once we started playing it was lots of laughts.

  • 5
    Fun for All!!

    Posted by Unknown on Jan 1st 2020

    We had a family mystery party with 8 people ranging in age from 12 to 71. We used the game as an evening activity. Since we were all family we did not use the ice-breaker trivia questions in Round 1. But we did share a few and found them to be very entertaining. We also did not do the word scramble from Round 2 due to time constraints. We all loved the evening and would definitely like to try another mystery game.

  • 5
    Great way to get people together.

    Posted by Melissa Grassmann on Dec 12th 2017

    I was looking for something new to do and I think I found it. This was so much fun, my adult children loved it. What a great day!

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