Fruitcake, Mistletoe, & Murder! | Virtual mystery

A hilarious Christmas-themed formatted for virtual (or home) play for 4-10 players, ages 15 and up for difficulty ( this is a challenging but fun game). Play on Zoom, Google Hangout, or any video chat platform.  An expansion pack (6 player) is available for additional character roles (non-suspect). There is a spectator (non-suspect) file for you to host up to 100+ players. Instantly downloadable upon purchase - no waiting, no shipping fees, as there is nothing that must be shipped - you get everything you need to play instantly.   You will need to have internet access to look items up during at least one of the escape-room style challenges.  This game takes approximately 2 hours to play. 

Game release date: 8/20/2020

Helpful Links 

 Click here to view the character list!

 Click here for the free, printable invitation! 

Click here for the expansion pack

Click here to check out the Murder Mystery Prop Emporium! 

 Direct your guests to the corresponding pre-game site at 'Your Mystery Party'  

 

Synopsis:  

Tinsel Town has been at the epicenter of many scandals this year.  An organized ring of criminals who call themselves the Christmas Crime Syndicate has been causing chaos and mayhem. They have stolen Christmas trees, robbed banks, blackmailed city leaders, and even slipped defamatory statements into Christmas crackers at holiday parties. In efforts to bring the holiday cheer back, the neighborhood of Holly Hills has come together to organize a block party, and Carroll North has agreed to host. You are unsure if the Christmas cheer can be salvaged, but have decided to attend the gathering, nevertheless.  This is where your story begins.

You will receive:  

• Host instruction file - including bonus games, player instructions, and a timeline sheet (abbreviated instructions) for your event. Menu suggestions are included with home party instructions.
• 10 character packets (PDF files) to send to your players in advance of the party. They include instructions, a character bio, and three rounds of game play (optional pre-game, round one materials, round two materials). 
• Solution keys for the game and game challenge - host can easily play along without spoiling the game.
• Editable text field player contact sheet for pre-game.
• Three videos by Sheriff Cole Stocking to play to start the game, start round two, and give the solution. May be downloaded from your account or streamed from YouTube or streamed from Vimeo. We also give you a password-protected website with the videos.
• Optional alternate ending file to cap off the story-lines after the game.
• Free invitation (optional to use).
• Free pre-game website (optional, but suggested).
• Optional spectator file - if you wish to invite more people to play along in non-suspect/non-roleplay spectator roles - the number is unlimited based upon how many people you believe you can host in a video chat. This is the same file you receive with the expansion pack.
• Host character list for 4 required players - optional to view. If you are playing with 6+ - you won't download this file. 

If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, you will need a commercial license or provide us with your 501C number for a charity fundraiser - click here.   Note: we are not issuing waivers between September 2020 and January 2021.