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Who Kidnapped Rudy Reindeer: Christmas Mystery Party Game | Boxed Kit
- Type Boxed Kit
- SKU RUDYPRP-16
- Age Range 11 to Adult
- Minimum # of players 8 Suspects
- Max Players (Main Game) 16 Suspects (Kit A)
- Max # of players available 114: 24 Suspects, Up to 90 Team Roles (3 Teams - Various Kit Sizes)
- Difficulty Level Moderate, 4/10
- Roles Co-Ed (See Host Character List for Ratio)
- Game duration 2 to 4 Hours Average (Flexible Timeline)
- Setting At the bustling North Pole, Santa's workshop crew gathers for a high-stakes pre-Christmas meeting where holiday chaos brews beneath the tinsel.
- Interactive extras Ransom note and end-of-the-game hunt for Rudy (a sign).
- Vibe & Content Notes Whimsical Christmas Crisis | Festive Teamwork Under Pressure | Comedic Sabotage and Suspense
A hilarious, family-friendly Christmas non-murder mystery party game. Gather the North Pole crew to investigate holiday sabotage and uncover who kidnapped Rudy Reindeer before Christmas is canceled!
Note: If you have played the T’was the Night Before Murder game, this version will be too similar, as this is the non-murder version of that game. Also, there will not be a victim's sign in this game, as it's non-murder.
Kit Sizes & Pre-Game Resources:
Scroll below this section to preview or download the Sample Game, Host Character Lists, and free invitations for each kit size. For Kit B and larger versions, use the Kit B invitation and player pre-game website, as these resources include all 24 suspect characters and the expandable teams.
The Sample Game contains carefully selected excerpts from the game, including plotlines, clue card formatting, the event timeline, and other materials. It allows you to evaluate the game’s format and quality before purchasing without revealing the solution.
Kit A: 8–16 Players (16 Suspect Roles)
Kit B: 8–24 Players (24 Suspect Roles)
Kit C: 8–32 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 8 Team Roles)
- Includes duplicate, non-suspect expandable team roles - 3 Penguin Family, 2 Arctic Prospectors, and 3 Bag Stuffing Elves. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit D: 8–48 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 24 Team Roles)
- Includes duplicate, non-suspect expandable team roles - 8 Penguin Family, 8 Arctic Prospector, and 8 Bag Stuffing Elves. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
Kit E: 8–64 Players (24 Suspect Roles and 40 Team Roles)
- Includes duplicate, non-suspect expandable team roles - 13 Penguin Family, 13 Arctic Prospector, and 14 Bag Stuffing Elves. See the host character lists for the exact team breakdown.
- Use the invitation and player pre-game website for Kit B.
For a different or larger kit size, please contact us!
How the Kit Sizes Relate to the Downloadable Version:
- 16 players: Main game only
- 24 players: Main game plus Expansion Pack #1
- 32 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 8 team roles
- 48 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 24 team roles
- 64 players: Main game, Expansion Pack #1, and 40 team roles
Christmas Non-Murder Mystery Game Synopsis:
It is time for the annual pre-Christmas meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus’s home at the North Pole. Amid the holiday hustle, the Christmas workers must pause their preparations to report on the status of the enormous Christmas Eve toy delivery.
Hopefully, everyone will arrive with news of surpassed goals and deadlines met with ease. There is not a minute to spare, as a record number of children have landed on the nice list this year.
Unfortunately, trouble is brewing beneath the tinsel. The sleigh’s navigation system may be in dire need of repair, Rudy has lost his nose cover, and the nice and naughty list still needs to be verified. Even worse, someone appears determined to sabotage the toy delivery through several devious schemes.
Dangerous times have fallen upon the North Pole. One small problem could trigger a disastrous chain reaction and result in Christmas being canceled. Can the North Pole crew stop the sabotage, rescue Rudy Reindeer, and save Christmas before it is too late?
This is where your story begins.
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Purchase the instant download edition for immediate access instead of the boxed kit.
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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