Ugly Christmas Sweater Murder Mystery Party
$53.95
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Murder Mystery Party
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.
- Minimum age:
- 14 years for difficulty. Does not include any highly inappropriate content (i.e. sexual, drugs, foul language, etc.) Most plotlines are written for comedic purposes when possible.
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 6/10. Expect ~ 40% to guess correctly if played perfectly with no variables detracting (i.e. loud ambiance, cocktails served, etc.)
- Gender of players:
- Co-ed or All female (most) by skipping the 6 optional male players.
- # of players:
- 8-20 players plus an optional expandable team (non-suspect, duplicated)
- Expansion packs:
- 10 players, 20 players (both purchased separately, both have an optional expandable team)
- Expandable?:
- Expands to over 200 players with teams (including expansion packs)
- Date of publication:
- November, 2013. Last revised on 09/25/24
- Content disclosure:
- Req. char. hears 'helpful' voices - meds stop them but harms career (voices aren't villainized). Opt. char's: one believes in aliens & 22-year-old pet was run over, but it was a menace, and might've died 5 years ago but nobody told it.
- Game license:
- Single, private use. See the game license's Terms and Conditions below.
Reviews
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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!
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Fun night
The murder mystery was a fun time for my family and friends. Printing and putting the items together took some time but it was well worth it.
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Love it!!
We had a lot of fun. I loved how the murderer didn’t even know it was them until the end. Would purchase another one.
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So much fun
We had so much fun doing this for Christmas party this year! I will purchase others now that I understand how it works!
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So much fun!!
This was our first murder mystery party. Everything was provided and all we had to do was print, cut and organise. Loved every minute and so did our guests. This is the start of something very exciting!!
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Great for family!
This murder mystery game was actually really fun. I have never done one before, let alone, planned one for others. Everyone got into it and some people caught into the killer. Even the kids were interested in the game. We did a cute cat walk after the game to show off our ugly Christmas sweaters.
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Fun night
I would order another mystery murder package. We had 18 people from age 18-90. There were any laughs! Everyone got into their characters! We did take breaks between the rounds to eat and just chat. The package is well laid out. Do read through it a few times before the night and assign your characters a few days before so they can read up on them and prepare. That makes it fun!