Murder at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
$50.95
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Murder at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
A hilarious ugly Christmas sweater themed murder mystery party game for 8-20 guests, ages 14 and up (due to difficulty) - instantly downloadable upon purchase. There are 50 unique players available with both expansion packs (purchased separately) and the game may be expanded to 200+ players (see the breakdown below on how to host a large party). 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.
You will receive:
- Host instruction file (PDF)
- Printable file (PDF)
- Solution file (PDF)
- Expandable team file (PDF) *Note: you can avoid purchasing the expansion pack and use these duplicated roles that play as a team. However, the expansion packs will add unique roles.
This is a traditional, mingling, clue-based game for in-person groups. For virtually-formatted games that are ideal for video chat platforms, click here.
The standard game license does not allow transfers, so you cannot purchase a download as a gift. For gifts, click here for gift certificates, or use the link below for the boxed version of the game (party pack).
NOTE: this game was released on 2012 and updated on 08/24/21
Helpful Links:
- Host character list
- Free, printable invitation
- 10+ character expansion pack#1 (purchased separately, play in order)
- 20+ character expansion pack#2!(purchased separately)
- Sample game materials.
- Party Pack Version of the game (Boxed Set). Have our staff prepare your game for you.
- Free pre-game site for your players at Your Mystery Party
Other:
Prop Emporium - there are many fun props, invites, etc.
Gift Certificates - give a gift of fun.
Murder Mystery Party Game Synopsis
The Snowflake Lodge is hosting an ugly Christmas sweater party again this year. The townspeople of Snow Falls are excited about the holiday celebration, as the lodge is where the who's who of society will flock to show off their not-so-fashionable holiday attire.
Unfortunately, sparks have flown between some of the guests lately with rumors of blackmail, greed, and revenge. However, everyone has high hopes that the holiday spirit will be enough to quench the scandals - at least long enough for everybody to have a good time at the party.
You've received your ticket to the party. Now it's time to hunt for the tackiest holiday sweater you can find.
This is where your story begins.
How to Host a Large Party with the Ugly Christmas Sweater Mystery Party
- 20 characters with the main game
- 10 characters with expansion pack #1 (purchased separately)
- 20 characters with expansion pack #2 (purchased separately)
- Up to 25+ additional duplicate players as 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 unique player roles.)
- Up to 25+ additional duplicate players as Snowflake Lodge Staff with Olly Joy (expansion pack #1 player)
- Up to 25+ additional duplicate players as Harold Flake's mooching friends (expansion pack #2 player)
- Up to 25+ additional duplicate players as 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 as a benefit to your organization/business, you will need a commercial license.
For charitable organizations, you are to provide us with your 501C number for a charity fundraiser - click here.
More fun DIY party food and decor:
- Minimum age:
- 14 years
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 6/10
- Gender of players:
- Co-ed or All Female (most)
- # of players:
- 8-20 players plus expandable team (non-suspect team)
- Expansion packs:
- 10 players, 20 players (both purchased separately)
- Expandable?:
- Expands to over 200 players with teams (including expansion packs)
- Date of publication:
- Last revised on 08/24/21
Reviews
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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!