A Very Unmerry Murder Mystery Party Game is a downloadable Christmas murder mystery party game kit designed for hosts who want a fun, easy-to-run holiday whodunnit set at a lively North Pole Christmas celebration. Use this complete kit for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, or any festive night with friends and neighbors that needs a mystery-filled game with a whimsical Santa-and-elves twist.
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Setting the Scene
A Very Unmerry Murder
A frosty festival where merriment meets murder.
High above the hustle of the human world, nestled beneath shimmering auroras and sparkling snowdrifts, the North Pole is preparing for its grand Winter Festival. Sleigh bells ring, cocoa flows, and legends of the season gather for an evening of celebration.
But beneath the peppermint polish and pine-scented splendor, tension trembles like thin ice.
With modernization looming, sugar quotas stirring resentment, and whispers of an AI-powered sleigh threatening to cut the reindeer roster, not everyone is feeling holly and jolly. Elves are anxious. Reindeer are restless. Influencers are angling for advantage. And winter itself feels at risk.
Before the final carol crescendos, one guest will meet a chilling end.
Will it be the ambitious executive reshaping Christmas?
The sugar-spun fairy furious over festive cutbacks?
The spotlight-seeking sleigh star desperate to stay in the sky?
Or a winter warrior determined to stop change at any cost?
As snow settles over scandal, the guilty will mingle among garlands and gingerbread, and it will be up to you to separate festive facts from frosty falsehoods.
Bundle up for a blizzard of betrayal, a flurry of finger-pointing, and one Very Unmerry Murder at the North Pole Winter Festival.
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Santa — North Pole CEO. The face of Christmas and head of the North Pole, Santa is balancing big changes, family drama, and a legacy centuries in the making. Ho, ho… hold on.
Mrs. Claus — Head Baker.
The power behind the peppermint curtain, Mrs. Claus has been reshaping holiday traditions one sugar rule at a time. Not everyone is thrilled.
Kris — VP of Operations.
Santa’s child and the mind behind bold new updates to the North Pole. Innovation is in the air… along with tension.
Noel — Influencer.
Santa’s headline-making child who left for fame and followers. Now back at the North Pole, Noel insists it’s about family. Sure it is.
Rudolph — Reindeer.
The legendary red nose that once saved Christmas Eve. But in a world of upgrades and updates… is Rudolph still essential?
Dasher — Reindeer.
The fastest on the sleigh team and determined to stay that way. When spots are limited, speed is everything.
Cupid — Reindeer.
Blitzen — Reindeer.
Bells — Reindeer Handler.
Blaze — Elf Manager.
Sugar — Retired Elf.
Glaze — Workshop Elf.
Pixel — Influencer Elf.
Grimch — Monster.
Sally Lou — Hoo.
Frosty — Snowman.
Krampus — Anti-Christmas.
Glinda — Sugar Plum Fairy.
Ullr — God of Snow.
Yeti — Abominable Snowman.
Guest Breakdown
With 20 guests: 20+ gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests: 15-20 gender-neutral.
With 10-15 guests: 10-15 gender-neutral.
With 8-12 guests: 8-12 gender-neutral.
With 6-8 guests: 6-8 gender-neutral.
** Every character can be played by any guest, regardless of gender. Santa and Mrs. Claus are married but have no romantic objectives in the game. While some characters may have traditionally masculine or feminine names, they are not tied to any specific gender.
First-time host/hostesses need not be wary. Night of Mystery parties have everything you need to throw a successful party and are designed to be easy-to-run.
If you want to play along, you can! As host, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is!
Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the MURDER!
Excellent Question! And one that needs more explaining, please see the “How to Play” Page of our site and/or download a preview file to get a complete understanding of how our mysteries are run!
Yes. We have invitations you can download at any time to send out to your guests. (We recommend you do this before purchasing if you are unclear of your guest count.)
Once you order, you will have access to your party pdf as well as email invitations with character descriptions included for your guests. See a sample emailable invite with character description here.
YES! As host, you get to decide how much or little you know about the murder.
If you want to play along, you will want to read the host’s guide in full to ensure that you are setting the game up correctly WITHOUT letting you know who the murderer is in this murder mystery party game!
This will depend on (a) the version of party you order and (b) what you/they want to do at the party.
Some murder mystery party game rules say (generally the smaller 6-8 guest and 8-12 guest versions) have the victim rise and become the investigator after their “death.”
Since the victim does not know who murdered them, they can still play along and try to guess the murderer using their previous background knowledge and their money in order to bribe and blackmail others and derive their secrets from one another.
If you have a larger version, and you have not assigned the investigator (they are generally listed as the first person to eliminate for this reason), then the victim will need to become the investigator.
If you have assigned the investigator, but have an extra role that is not already filled, the victim can become this person (if you order the 20-80 player version, this will always be an option).
If the victim wishes to do nothing, they can do that as well. Some guests really enjoy playing along “dead” and trying to figure out who killed them.
Where to Start
- Purchase this Mystery
- Download and Print Your Kit!
- Start Planning An Epic Murder Mystery Party!
What’s in Our Printable / Digital Kit
- Character Sheets
Juicy secrets, wild motives, and unique roles for every guest. - Host Guide
Easy, step-by-step instructions to run the show like a pro. - Game Materials
Clues, evidence, and everything to solve the case. - Invites & Decor
Printables to build hype and set the scene. - Awards
Certificates for Best Costume, Super Sleuth & more!
How to Play this Mystery
This quick video gives you the rundown on how Night of Mystery parties work. For the nitty-gritty details, be sure to download the intro file that matches your specific mystery — it’s got everything you need to host like a pro.
“I purchased the Night Of Mystery packet for a work team building event. All of my co-workers said it was the best team event they’ve been to. The packet was very straightforward and had so many ideas and tips to help make running the event super simple. Highly recommend!”
“I hosted my first party and I was scared that if anyone could fail such a flawless package it would be myself. But this kit makes it so so easy and fun. Lots of room to make it your own and not cookie cutter, but always super straight forward! I can’t wait to host another onell! Thanks Night of Mystery!”
“I’ve had three parties over the years. This year we will be doing it again! Normal parties have their groups. High school over there, church over there, family over there. Well with the murder mystery dinner there is none of that. Plus your free to not be you for the night. Every party has been a success! Last one we had over 100 people come.”
“This was the BEST team event we’ve ever done. It was inclusive, creative, and so easy to execute with your kit. Everyone had a blast!”
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A Very Unmerry Murder Mystery Party Game
