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Turmoil in the Toyshop: Christmas Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU TOYSHPPRP-20
- Age Range Tween to Adult
- Minimum # of players 7 Suspects
- Max Players (Kit A) 20 Suspects, 5 Teams
- Max # Offered 145: 20 Suspects, 125 Team Roles (5 Teams, Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Rating Moderate, 4/10
- Roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List)
- Game Duration 2 - 4 Hours Average (Flexible)
- Setting In the Toyshop Board Room at the North Pole, where Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer, and other Christmas VIPs gather for the annual pre-Christmas toy-production meeting.
- Interactive Extras Printed Nice & Naughty List Graphic for End Hunt
- Game Format Family-Friendly Thievery| Guided Clue Mingling | 4 Rounds
- Vibe & Content Notes Wholesome Fam-Friendly Comedy| Lighthearted Elf Drama | Festive Christmas Fun
- Publication Date 2007. Last Revised: 2023
A festive, family-friendly Christmas (non-murder) mystery packed with North Pole personalities, toy-production problems, reindeer rivalries, holiday gossip, and the disappearance of Santa’s Nice and Naughty List.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Website
Kit A: 7 to 20 Players (20 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 7 to 30 Players (20 Suspect Roles and 10 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 2 members of Ebbie’s Entourage, 2 of Pax’s Employees, 2 of Lun’s Bag-Stuffing Elves, 2 of Santa’s Reindeer, and 2 of Dank’s Factory Minions.
- Use the Kit A invitation and player pre-game website
Kit C: 7 to 40 Players (20 Suspect Roles and 20 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 4 members of Ebbie’s Entourage, 4 of Pax’s Employees, 4 of Lun’s Bag-Stuffing Elves, 4 of Santa’s Reindeer, and 4 of Dank’s Factory Minions.
- Use the Kit A invitation and player pre-game website
Kit D: 7 to 50 Players (20 Suspect Roles and 30 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 6 members of Ebbie’s Entourage, 6 of Pax’s Employees, 6 of Lun’s Bag-Stuffing Elves, 6 of Santa’s Reindeer, and 6 of Dank’s Factory Minions.
- Use the Kit A invitation and player pre-game website
Kit E: 7 to 60 Players (20 Suspect Roles and 40 Team Roles)
- Duplicate, non-suspect Team Roles: 8 members of Ebbie’s Entourage, 8 of Pax’s Employees, 8 of Lun’s Bag-Stuffing Elves, 8 of Santa’s Reindeer, and 8 of Dank’s Factory Minions.
- Use the Kit A invitation and player pre-game website
Need a different or larger kit size? Contact us! This game can accommodate up to 145 players across five expandable teams.
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version
- 20 players: main game only
- 30 players: main game plus 10 team roles
- 40 players: main game plus 20 team roles
- 50 players: main game plus 30 team roles
- 60 players: main game plus 40 team roles
Christmas Non-Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
The annual pre-Christmas toy-production meeting is approaching in Christmas Village. Mrs. Claus has invited the North Pole’s most important leaders to gather in the toyshop boardroom for business discussions, Christmas games, holiday treats, and a little yuletide gossip.
Unfortunately, preparations for the Big Delivery have not gone smoothly. Toy production is behind schedule, the sleigh’s navigation system is tangled in trouble, and tensions among the reindeer are rising. Anonymous workshop voices are also questioning Santa’s management of the Nice and Naughty List.
With Christmas Eve quickly approaching, the North Pole crew must overcome the turmoil, recover the missing list, and ensure Christmas arrives on schedule. You have been invited to the meeting, and this is where your story begins.
This is a family-friendly, non-murder mystery. Guests investigate the disappearance of Santa’s Nice and Naughty List and may complete an optional hunt for the printed list illustration.
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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