Bad Santa | A hilarious murder mystery party

Host the Ultimate Christmas Murder Mystery Party! Perfect for 10-20+ players, ages 14 and up. With 50 unique characters with the purchase of the game and all expansion packs, this game can be scaled to over 200+ players with expandable teams! Check the details below to see how to throw the biggest party of the season!

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), click on the link below in the helpful links section. 

There are two required videos to play during the game. You will be able to stream from YouTube, Vimeo, or download from Vimeo or your account (mp4, and re-posting the video content or any game content is not allowed). There are back-up transcripts in case you are unable to play them during the party for any reason.

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. There are sample game materials below where you can view plotlines, the format and game content to ensure it's a match for your group. 

Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers. For gifts, click here for gift certificates.

Note: the game will not contain any highly-inappropriate content (drug use, alcohol abuse, foul language, sexual innuendos) - it's great for corporate events! 

This game has no affiliation to the movie of a similar title. 

Helpful Links: 

 Sample game materials - view format, content, and example plotlines to ensure a match for your group.

 Game Trailer Video

 Boxed Set (Party Pack) version - have our staff prepare your kit

 Free pre-game site for your players (20-player game)

 Host character list

 Expansion pack #1 - adds 10 unique characters (purchased separately, play in order)

 Expansion pack #2 - adds 20 unique characters (purchased separately, expansion pack #1 must also be played in the game)

 Free, printable 20-player invitation - If you are adding an expansion pack, use the invitation that comes with the last expansion pack purchased. 

 Pinterest Board for Bad Santa - more DIY mystery party food, holiday decor ideas, and more.

Murder Mystery Synopsis: 

This outlines the flow of the party.

Christopher Clause, a master of deception and reclusive eccentric, invited an exclusive group of unsuspecting guests to what he promised would be “the most wondrous party of the year.” Once they arrived at Clause Manor, his staff discreetly locked the doors, trapping everyone inside. Moments later, Christopher, appearing remotely, startled everyone by popping up on the living room monitor. Wearing a Santa suit and a sinister smile, he warned that someone wouldn’t make it out alive.

It quickly became apparent that Christopher had carefully selected his guest list. As attendees tried to leave, they realized escape was impossible. Tensions mounted as they struggled to solve Christopher’s cryptic puzzle. Panic erupted when a dead body was discovered, confirming their worst fear: a killer lurked among them.

Christopher reappeared on the monitor, pleased that his twisted plan had unfolded. He delivered another challenge and announced he would be calling the authorities. His warning was grim—unless the guests unmasked the killer before the police arrived, they would all be suspects in the murder.

With no choice, the trapped partygoers turned on each other, interrogating their peers and foes, searching for clues, and uncovering buried secrets. After a frantic race against time, the guests uncovered the truth and exposed the culprit. Only then were they allowed to leave Clause Manor under one chilling condition: they could never reveal what transpired within its walls.

Host a Large 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 Frederick Waters' Army/loyal followers of his quest of world domination (expansion pack #1 player)
• Up to 25+ additional duplicate players as Family members of Merry Palmer (expansion pack #1 player)
• Up to 25+ additional duplicate players as Rachel Greene's friends (expansion pack #2 player)
• Up to 25+ additional duplicate players as Antonio Sopranos' minions (expansion pack #2 player)

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If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public, &/or as a benefit to your business/organization/brand - you will need a commercial license - click here.