Ho Ho Homicide
Setting the Scene
This Christmas Murder Mystery Game Is A Night of North Pole Naughtiness
With the Christmas season well on its way, everyone at the North Pole is working hard to make this a holiday to remember.
Despite the efforts of the arctic inhabitants, productivity is at an all-time low, upsetting many and putting Santaโs legacy at stake.
Desperate for a change, there are many who are willing to do almost anything to increase efficiency and restore peace at the North Pole. But only one who will go too far and commit an act of murder in this mystical place.
Will it be the audacious elf who believes they could run the workshop better?
The remorseful reindeer ready to hide their secrets? Or possibly the
unwavering wifeย who will do anything to protect her family through any ordeal?
As you join together for the Holly, Jolly Christmas murder mystery party game, you will mingle with magical guests.
In the end of this Christmas murder mystery dinner, you will need to decipher between the evil and the innocent, the righteous and the responsible, the naughty and the nice, to make sure a criminal is caught!
You will not want to miss this holly, holly, Christmas Folly.
Where to Start
- Purchase this Mystery
- Download the Printable/Digital Kit
- Print Your Kit and Start the Fun!
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 โ itโs got everything you need to host like a pro.
Guest Breakdown
With 20 guests: 7+ male, 6+ female, 7+ gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests:ย 7 male, 4-6 female, 4-7 gender-neutral.
With 10-15 guests:ย 4 male, 1-4 female, 5-7 gender-neutral.
With 8-12 guests:ย 3-4 male, 0-2 female, 5-6 gender-neutral.
With 6-8 guests: 1 male, 5-7 gender-neutral.
Guest Breakdown
With 20 guests: 7+ male, 6+ female, 7+ gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests:ย 7 male, 4-6 female, 4-7 gender-neutral.
With 10-15 guests:ย 4 male, 1-4 female, 5-7 gender-neutral.
With 8-12 guests:ย 3-4 male, 0-2 female, 5-6 gender-neutral.
With 6-8 guests: 1 male, 5-7 gender-neutral.
Guest Breakdown
With 20 guests: 13+ female, 7+ gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests:ย 11-13 female, 4-7 gender-neutral.
With 10-15 guests:ย 5-8 female, 5-7 gender-neutral.
With 8-12 guests:ย 3-6 female, 5-6 gender-neutral.
With 6-8 guests: 1 female, 5-7 gender-neutral.
This is a mostly-female guest list with some characters in same-sex relationships in this version of this Christmas murder mystery. Characters and character names may vary slightly from those listed below.
* If you have purchased the 15-20 guest version and need to upgrade, there is an upgrade available. ย The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party, just the 15-20 guest party.
Guest Breakdown
With 20 guests: 13+ female, 7+ gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests:ย 11-13 female, 4-7 gender-neutral.
With 10-15 guests:ย 6-8 female, 4-7 gender-neutral.
With 8-12 guests:ย 4-7 female, 4-5 gender-neutral.
With 6-8 guests: 1 female, 5-7 gender-neutral.
This is an all-female party. Some characters and character names will vary slightly from those listed on the website.
* If you have purchased the 15-20 guest version and need to upgrade, there is an upgrade available. ย The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party, just the 15-20 guest party.
Guest Breakdown
With 20 guests: 7+ male, 6+ female, 7+ gender-neutral.
With 15-20 guests:ย 7 male, 4-6 female, 4-7 gender-neutral.
With 10-15 guests:ย 4 male, 1-4 female, 5-7 gender-neutral.
With 8-12 guests:ย 3-4 male, 0-2 female, 5-6 gender-neutral.
With 6-8 guests: 1 male, 5-7 gender-neutral.
Clean versions are void of references to extra-marital affairs, alcohol and/or illegal drugs. Teens and/or conservative groups often use clean versions for their mystery of choice.
* If you have purchased the 15-20 guest version and need to upgrade, there is an upgrade available. ย The upgrade DOES NOT work with any other size of party, just the 15-20 guest party.
Santa Claus
Leader of North Pole Operations
With the changing times, Santa has a lot to do to keep up with the current state of the world AND make sure his legacy lives on untainted.
Mrs. Claus
Santaโs Wife
As matriarch of the North Pole, the Mrs. is worried about some of her husbandโs decisions and may have to exert her power to get her way!
Connie Claus
Santaโs Daughter
Connie is the heir apparent but someone without a lot of Christmas Spirit in her heart. Will her spoiled attitude ruin her chances to inherit the kingdom and legacy her father has built?
Kris Krangle
Santaโs Protรฉgรฉ
Hand-picked to marry Santaโs daughter and take over North Pole operations, Kris is filled with kindness, generosity and a business sense worthy of running the North Pole. The only thing Kris is missing is the affection of Connie.
Jingle
Head Elf
Groomed from adolescence to being Santaโs right-hand man, Jingle oversees every aspect of the North Pole operations and events. He is the elf the others answer to.
Jangle
Elf
In charge of toy-designing, Jangle has a knack for making plans that some may see as outdated. Is Jangleโs time in the workshop up or is there another reason for the lacking toy production?
Snappy
Elf
Blinky
Elf
Sparky
Elf
Cupid
Reindeer
Dusty
Reindeer
Spanky
Elf
Ivy
Elf
Rudolph
Reindeer
Vixen
Reindeer
Holiday Wishes
North Pole Postmaster
Bouncy
Elf
Holly
Elf
Dasher
Reindeer
Blitzen
Reindeer
First-time host/hostesses need not be wary.ย 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!ย As host, you will want to read the hostโs 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!ย And one that needs more explaining, please see theย โHow to Playโ Pageย of our site and/or download a preview file to get a complete understanding of how our mysteries are run!
Yes. We haveย invitations you can downloadย 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 aย sample emailable invite with character descriptionย here.
YES!ย 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 hostโs 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 โdeath.โ
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, theyย can do that as well. Some guests really enjoy playing along โdeadโ and trying to figure out who killed them.
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โThis was the BEST team event weโve ever done. It was inclusive, creative, and so easy to execute with your kit. Everyone had a blast!โ
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