Description
A hilarious ugly Christmas sweater themed murder mystery party game for a minimum of 8 players, ages 14 and up (due to difficulty). The main game (this product) has up to 20+ suspect players (there is an optional expandable team with the main game purchase). There are 50 unique suspect roles with the purchase of both expansion packs. Also, this game may be expanded to 200+ players using all characters and all expandable teams (see the breakdown below).
Version: this is the instant download. You will have instant access to everything you need to play the game - nothing needs to be shipped, so you avoid shipping fees. For the party pack version (boxed set), free invite, and free player pre-game site, click on the link below in the helpful links section.
Includes: there are four PDF files to download with this game - a host instruction file, printable file, 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 for in-person groups. For video chat platform games, click here.
Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers. For gifts, click here for gift certificates
This game was last updated on 9/25/24. Previous versions will not be seamless.
Helpful Links:
Host character list- Free, printable invitation
- Sample game materials - see content, format and example plotlines
- Game Trailer Video
- 10+ character expansion pack#1 (Purchased separately)
- 20+ character expansion pack#2 (Purchased separately, play the packs in order)
- Boxed version - our staff will prepare your game for you.
- Prop Emporium - there are many fun Christmas items, invites, CSI pens, etc.
- Free pre-game site for your players at Your Mystery Party
- Gift Certificates - give a gift of fun
- Pinterest Board
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
The Snowflake Lodge is once again hosting its legendary Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, the most anticipated event in Snow Falls. Every year, the who's who of local society gather at the lodge to flaunt their garish holiday attire but also to mingle, gossip, and celebrate the festive season. But this year, beneath the tinsel and twinkling lights, tensions are running high. Whispers of blackmail, greed, and revenge have spread like wildfire among the townsfolk. Sparks are flying, but they aren’t the kind that come from burning yule logs. Some predict chaos is inevitable, while others cling to the hope that the holiday cheer will be enough to keep the drama under wraps—at least until the party’s over. You’ve decided to attend, and now it’s time to hunt down the most hideous, over-the-top sweater you can find. You’re bracing for the whirlwind of secrets, scandals, and inevitable holiday chaos. This is where your story begins.
How to Host a Larger Party:
- 20 suspect roles with the main game
- Up to 25+ duplicate, non-suspect RBC News reporters with Donnor Couric (main game player - you do not need to purchase the expansion pack to expand the game unless you want more suspect player roles.)
- 10 suspect roles with expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)
- Up to 25+ duplicate, non-suspect Snowflake Lodge Staff with Olly Joy (expansion pack #1 player)
- 20 suspect roles with expansion pack #2 (purchased separately)
- Up to 25+ duplicate, non-suspect Harold Flake's mooching friends (expansion pack #2 player)
- Up to 25+ duplicate, non-suspect Employees of The Gingerbread Shop with Ginger Breadman (expansion pack #2 player)
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit &/or in public &/or as a benefit to your business, brand, or organization, you will need a commercial license - click here.
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Reviews
34 Reviews
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Perfect December Birthday Party
I purchased this for my son's 30th birthday party and it turned out to be the best party ever. The suspects arrived in all their ugly Christmas sweaters and they remained in character until the end. Great fun and fellowship. Thank you.
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So much fun was had by everyone!
We purchased the Murder at the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party to use at their Ugly Sweater Party. It was great! People who normally would not interact outside of their departments were talking to everyone. I appreciate that the cards tell each character who they need to find, and who they should talk too, and the game was so good that nobody actually guessed the killer! They were so surprised when the "killer" confessed. This is the second kit we have purchased and it was excellent. I definitely recommend this kit.
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Great fun!
I purchased this for my classroom to have my seniors in high school play. I used it to teach argumentative writing and it was so much fun. The students dressed up and played along and it was hilarious when they found out the murderer. I completely recommend it.
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Perfect Office party
This was the perfect office party game. Everyone came in their ugly sweaters and the game was easy to follow. All participated and had a great time. I recommend for parties where you may not know everyone. I found that people really got into it!
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Murder at the ugly Christmas sweater party
It was very reasonably priced and the directions were easy to follow and getting things ready was simple and didn't break the bank. We are doing this mystery on Christmas eve and all invited can't wait for everything to play out. Others I have told about it are very interested in having a party too and the best thing is I can organize all of it for them to enjoy too. Can't wait to try other ones!
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Great fun with students!
To provide something fun for my students to write and argumentative essay, I decided to try this mystery out. It was so much fun! The kids had a blast and even dressed in ugly sweaters. It was a great way to get them to write.
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My holiday office party was a blast
I ordered the Party Ready Pack for my office holiday party this year and everyone had a blast! We had 20 people so it was the perfect number. I would recommend the host go over the forensic report a few times before the party and just give a summary to your guests because it's a lot to take in at first. About half our group guessed the murderer so it wasn't too easy or too hard
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Great cast - fun for our small work group party!
We just might make this a holiday tradition. Our small group and our significant others had a great time at the Snowflake Lodge!
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Absolutely Perfect
I was nervous hosting my first murder mystery party but this company helped me pull off an amazing event for my birthday!! Everything was so easy to plan and facilitate. I had about 20 guests and they all came ready to play with ugly sweaters and suggested props. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone even considering it. I wish I had used the pre-game feature, but everything was perfect even without it. I chose to do appetizers throughout the night instead of a sit down dinner and that too worked out really well. Only one person was actually able to solve the mystery. Overall the game was excellent and we all had a great time!
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So much fun!! More than expected!!
We had 27 players. I purchased the expansion kit as well. I only assigned 2 players to the news crew from the base game. You could have more but based on my group this worked best. Also you don’t have to use all of them. I selected the best characters to match what fit my group. The ages ranged from 18-52. We had adults and adult kids. It was harder to solve than I thought. Only three people out of group guessed correctly- adding this information to let you know it’s not cheesy and easy!! Lol. Everyone wants to make this an annual event. We loved it’n
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So much fun!! More than expected!!
We had 27 players. I purchased the expansion kit as well. I only assigned 2 players to the news crew from the base game. You could have more but based on my group this worked best. Also you don’t have to use all of them. I selected the best characters to match what fit my group. The ages ranged from 18-52. We had adults and adult kids. It was harder to solve than I thought. Only three people out of group guessed correctly- adding this information to let you know it’s not cheesy and easy!! Lol. Everyone wants to make this an annual event. We loved it’n
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10 Birthday Party Success!
This was so much fun. I was a little worried that is was going to be a bit much for 9,10 and 11 year olds... but they did amazing! They got into it and loved all the gossiping and really sat down and tried to figure out who did it! I would recommend this to anyone who has an out going bunch of people. Loved every minute of this!
