Who Stole the Silver Bells? Christmas mystery party
Non-murder Christmas mystery party for 8-24+ players depending upon which kit size you choose above. Ages 13+ for difficulty. There are 8 required characters in the game. Great for families, church groups, schools or anybody who wants to enjoy a fun night of mystery during the holiday season!
Select the party ready option above, and our staff will fold and slip the clue cards for rounds one, two, and three into the envelopes to prevent you from seeing spoilers on the round cards. If you do not select this option, you will have some assembly required with your kit. The download version is a different product and does not come with the party pack, as they are not seamless and materials should not be used together.
This game was revised on 11/21/24 and previous versions of the boxed kit will not be eligible for add-ons.
Helpful Links:
Sample game materials - view example plotlines, format and content. This will show you aesthetically what the download version looks like, but for an example of the boxed set - see the image below and the party pack video at the bottom of the page.
Murder mystery prop emporium - find some fun props for your party!
Instant downloadable version - no shipping, no waiting for this version of the game. (This is a different product and not seamless with the boxed version. This does not come with the boxed kit, as you'll have everything you need to play with the boxed version.)
Kit A: 12 suspect roles
Host character list for characters #1-12
Free, 12-player printable invitation
Corresponding pre-game site for Kit A
Kit B: 24 suspect roles
Host character list for characters #13-24
Free, 24-player printable invitation
Corresponding pre-game site for Kits B-F
Kits with Expandable Team Players:
All of the following kits include the 24 suspect roles above plus varying numbers of expandable team players with Clark Griswall and Hermey Garland designated as the team leaders. Use the following invitation for kits C-F:
Free, 24 suspect player printable invitation with expandable teams
Kit C: 32 players
8 expandable team players (duplicated, non-suspect roles) - 4 on each team (Griswall Family, Department Store Elves).
Kit D: 40 players
16 expandable team players (duplicated, non-suspect roles) - 8 on each team (Griswall Family, Department Store Elves).
Kit E: 56 players
32 expandable team players (duplicated, non-suspect roles) - 16 on each team (Griswall Family, Department Store Elves).
Kit F: 64 players
40 expandable team players (duplicated, non-suspect roles) - 20 on each team (Griswall Family, Department Store Elves).
This is an example of a boxed kit. This game is non-murder and will not have a victim's sign/envelope.
Mystery Synopsis:
Citizens of Holly Hills: save the date, mark your calendars, and set your alarms – the annual Snowflake Manor Tacky Sweater party held in honor of the Holly Hills Christmas Queen is just around the corner! As you all know, Martha May Bells has been crowned the Christmas Queen again this year - for the 8th year in a row! The townspeople should all take note of her bountiful Christmas spirit and strive to be like her during the holiday season. Her home on Jolly Street in the Sugarplum Point subdivision is decorated with ornamentation and lights from all over the world!
It is a fantastic sight to see! This charming event will take place in the spectacular Silver Bells Ballroom of the Snowflake Manor. The famous Holly Hills silver bells will be on display in the foyer of the manor for all to admire! Party guests will mingle in tacky sweater garb with enchanting people, exquisite food, and fabulous entertainment.
A night to remember, you will make lovely Christmas memories for years to come! Dress to impress in your Christmas tacky sweater best! This is where your story begins.
If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit &/or in public &/or as a benefit to your business or organization, you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 13 years for difficulty. There is no foul language, sexual content, or drug/alcohol abuse in this game (or any of our games).
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 4/10
- Gender of character roles:
- Co-ed, can be played as an 8 female game with the 12 player kit or 15 female player game with the 24 player kit - see character lists for details)
- Minimum # of players:
- 8 players
- Kit sizes:
- A: 12, B: 24, C: 32, D: 40, E: 56, F: 64. All kits have 24 suspect players. Kits C-F have expandable team players added
- Expandable teams:
- Yes, kits C-F have expandable team members - Griswall Family and Hermey's Dept. Store Elves.
- Date of publication:
- Published in 2015. Last revised on 11/21/24 - previous versions will not be seamless.
- Unique content:
- Non-murder game.