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Crazy Christmas Catastrophe: Murder Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU CRAZYXMPRP-12
- Age Range 12 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 6 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 12 Suspects (Kit A)
- Max # of players available 88+: 22 Suspects, Up to 66 Team Roles (Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Level Moderate, 4/10
- Roles Co-Ed or *All-Female (*By skipping optional Males - see Host Character List)
- Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At Santa's cottage in the Christmas Village of the North Pole during the bustling holiday season.
- Interactive extras Christmas Icon Award Certificate (Printed)
- Vibe & Content Notes Family Christmas | Light-hearted, Silly Drama | North Pole Characters
Host a festive, family-friendly Christmas murder mystery party set in the North Pole during the busiest time of the holiday season.
Kit Sizes and Pre-Game Resources
Scroll below this description to preview the sample game and access the host character lists and free printable invitations for each applicable kit size.
The sample game contains carefully selected excerpts, including example plotlines, clue-card formatting, the event timeline, and other materials. It allows you to evaluate the game’s format and quality without revealing the solution.
For Kits D, E, and F, use the Kit C invitation and pre-game website. Both resources include all 22 unique suspect characters. Duplicate team roles do not appear on the pre-game website or invitation.
Kit A: 6–12 Players
- Includes 12 unique suspect roles
- Kit A player pre-game website
Kit B: 6–17 Players
- Includes 17 unique suspect roles
- Kit B player pre-game website
Kit C: 6–22 Players
- Includes 22 unique suspect roles
- Kit C player pre-game website
Kit D: 6–32 Players
- Includes 22 unique suspect roles
- Includes 10 duplicate, non-suspect team roles: 5 members of Smooge’s Bankers and 5 Elf Mechanics
- Use the Kit C invitation and player pre-game website
Kit E: 6–40 Players
- Includes 22 unique suspect roles
- Includes 18 duplicate, non-suspect team roles: 9 members of Smooge’s Bankers and 9 Elf Mechanics
- Use the Kit C invitation and player pre-game website
Kit F: 6–56 Players
- Includes 22 unique suspect roles
- Includes 34 duplicate, non-suspect team roles: 17 members of Smooge’s Bankers and 17 Elf Mechanics
- Use the Kit C invitation and player pre-game website
Review the applicable host character list before assigning roles.
Need an even larger kit? Contact us for assistance. This Christmas mystery party can accommodate up to 88 players.
How the Boxed Kits Compare to the Downloadable Game
- 12-player kit: Main game
- 17-player kit: Main game and Expansion Pack #1
- 22-player kit: Main game and Expansion Packs #1 and #2
- 32-player kit: Main game, both expansion packs, and 10 team roles
- 40-player kit: Main game, both expansion packs, and 18 team roles
- 56-player kit: Main game, both expansion packs, and 34 team roles
Christmas Murder Mystery Synopsis
In Christmas Village, tucked deep within the North Pole, preparations for the holiday season continue 364 days a year. Each year, the coveted Christmas Icon Award is presented to the most outstanding holiday helper. A toyshop elf usually claims the prize, but this year’s competition is tighter than ever.
Rumor has it that Icy the Snowman and the Gingerbread Man are the leading contenders—but in Christmas Village, anyone could take the title. The winner receives more than bragging rights: a cash bonus, a year’s supply of chestnuts, an extra vacation day, the power to change one Christmas law, and a guaranteed place in the legendary Claus Hall of Fame.
With delivery night fast approaching, Christmas Village is buzzing. Silver bells are ringing, eggnog and sugar plums are plentiful, and Mrs. Claus has invited everyone to Santa’s Cottage for a celebration and the highly anticipated award announcement.
The townsfolk are perfecting their carols and selecting their finest holiday attire. Rivalries are growing, and the stakes have never been higher—but everyone must put on a jolly face and spread some Christmas cheer.
Mrs. Claus has personally invited you. There may be a few Christmas characters you would rather avoid, but when Mrs. Claus calls, you show up—or else! Who knows? Perhaps you will claim the Christmas Icon Award. This is where your story begins.
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Your boxed kit arrives professionally printed and prepared for easy hosting. The exact quantity of materials varies depending on the selected kit size.
Included in the Boxed Kit:
- Host Instructions, including the standard host booklet and a game-specific information sheet
- Professionally Printed Game Materials
- Character Materials, including the Host Character List, Guest List, and Clue Cards
- Solution Materials
- Envelopes and Other Required Game Components
- Optional Extras, such as the free invitation
- Envelopes are not sealed, even in the spoiler-free kits, in case the host needs to view the cards. Sealing envelopes before gameplay is optional.
- Select games may also include video content, bonus clues, or other interactive extras. Any game-specific extras will be listed above under Interactive Extras.
Some light assembly may be required with the standard version. For a spoiler-free, party-ready game, select the appropriate kit option above.
For immediate access to a print-at-home version, use the instant download link on the product page instead of purchasing the boxed kit.
Standard vs. Spoiler-Free Assembly
Standard Version
The standard version requires light assembly before the party. The host must fold and insert the cards for Rounds 1, 2, and 3 into the corresponding labeled envelopes.
Spoilers are limited to the Round 2 and Round 3 card bundles. If the host wishes to avoid seeing them, a trusted person who is not playing may fold and insert those cards. The remaining kit will still arrive prepared without exposing the host to spoilers.
Spoiler-Free Version
With the Spoiler-Free (Party-Ready) Preparation Option, the Round 1, 2, and 3 clue & solution cards are professionally folded and inserted into their designated envelopes, allowing the host to prepare for and host the party without any fear of viewing the spoiler content.
Pre-game character materials are not inserted into envelopes. This allows the host to add the players' contact information on the task cards while they are still arranged in a convenient stack, rather than removing them from envelopes and reinserting them afterward.
Included Assembly in Both Versions
Certain materials are inserted into their designated envelopes in every boxed kit, when applicable. These may include:
- Blackmail notes and other special messages
- Victim signs
- Forensic reports
- Scavenger hunt materials
- Other game-specific surprise items
Keep each bundle of envelopes together according to its label, such as Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3. Some envelopes may already contain game-specific materials, even when the remaining cards still require insertion.
With the standard kit, if an item has already been placed inside a designated character’s envelope, tuck it inside that character’s folded clue card before returning the card to the envelope. This helps ensure the player sees the additional item when the round begins.
Envelopes Are Not Sealed
Envelopes are left unsealed in both versions. This allows the host to review or adjust the materials if necessary, such as when a guest cancels at the last minute, and the host needs to confirm that all vital characters remain assigned.
The host may seal the envelopes before gameplay, but sealing is optional.
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