
Murder at the Kringels Christmas mystery game
A hilarious holiday murder mystery party for 8-18 players that with expansion packs (purchased separately) can cover 100+ players (see breakdown below).
This is the instant download upon purchase version of the game - no waiting and with the download, you'll have everything you need to play the game. No shipping fees! Easy to host, easy to prepare.
PDF files to download - a host instruction file, printable file, solution key, and an optional free invitation file. There are also optional expandable team files. 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 (downloadable version) for in-person groups.
Gifting: the standard game license does not allow transfers, for gifts, click here for gift certificates
Helpful Links:
Host character list
Free, printable invitation
Sample game materials - view the content, example plotlines and format
7+ character expansion pack #1 (Purchased separately)
7+ character expansion pack #2 (Purchased separately)
Boxed set version (party pack) - let our staff prepare your kit
Corresponding pre-game player site at Your Mystery Party
Murder Mystery Synopsis:
Lacey Kringel has once again agreed to host the annual Kringel’s Block Party for the neighborhood of Holly Hills. The usual suspects will attend the get together and a few invites were handed over just to keep the peace and prevent hostile gate-crashing. The gossip grapevines of Hollyberry Town have been seething with scandals over the past year. Stories of blackmail, backstabbing, and treachery have circulated around this ‘once peaceful’ town. You’ve seen the RSVP list for this year, and you are concerned. In fact, you would bet everything you have that there will be drama! You also have an ax to grind with a few people who will attend this party, so you’re more than ready to see what happens. This is where your story begins.
How to Host a Larger Party
- 18 unique players from the main game
- 7 unique players from Expansion Pack #1 (purchased separately)
- 7 unique players from Expansion Pack #2 (purchased separately)
- Up to 40 duplicates in two expandable teams of moochers and comics from the main game expandable players Stan Upton and Takey Takerton.
- Up to 15 duplicate players in an expandable team of police officers with Callahan Coppa from Expansion Pack #1
- Up to 15 duplicate players in an expandable team of a reporting news crew with Pat Rivera from Expansion Pack #2
Total: 100+ players
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If you wish to host this (or any other) game for profit, in public, &/or as a benefit to your brand/organization/business, you will need a commercial license - click here.
- Minimum age:
- 15 years for difficulty
- Difficulty rating:
- Moderate, 5/10
- Gender of players:
- Co-ed (you could play all-female with required players - but there will be males from this game that you cannot use in that case).
- # of unique character roles in the main game:
- 8-18
- Expansion pack:
- 7 players in #1 and 7 players in #2 (both purchased separately)
- Expandable?:
- Main game adds two expandable teams and expansion packs add teams. Cover up to 100+
- Date of publication:
- 2008. Last revised on 8/25/21
- Game license:
- Single, private use. See the game license's Terms and Conditions below.