Which Christmas murder mystery should you choose?
If you're planning a party this season, there's no better way to bond with friends and family than working together to solve a Christmas themed crime. But with so many to choose from, which festive murder mystery should you choose? Don't worry, this blog is here to help!
All the games mentioned below are fun and easy to play, with a flexible number of players to suit your guest list. You can play around a dinner table or mingling, at any time of the day or evening. Even better, the host can join in without knowing who the murderer is!
So whether you're looking for a fun family mystery to play around the Christmas turkey, a sparkly whodunit to solve with friends or colleagues, or a cozy conundrum to crack on Boxing Day, keep reading to find the best game for you!
A Very Merry Christmas Murder
Who strung up Albi LeGrinch?
This cheerful mystery has 8 suspects to choose from, so it's ideal for smaller get-togethers with family and friends, and especially great for livening up those Christmas Day or Boxing Day afternoons when everyone's full of pud. With evidence narrated in the style of The Night Before Christmas and a sprinkling of snow, this game is the sweetest murder mystery you'll play all year!
Murder at the Christmas Feast
Who served Nick Gifts his last drink?
Thrilling and interactive, this "choose-your-own" style murder mystery game will keep everyone involved from start to finish with 'Murderous Decisions' to make at every turn. There are 14 suspect roles to fill, plus optional expansion characters, so you can invite family, friends, neighbours, colleagues - even the local postie! Why not pair it with a white elephant gift exchange to break the ice?
Simply Murder at the Christmas Party
Who put an end to Aunt Maud's lucky streak?
Unlike the other games here, this one doesn't have a script, so you and your guests can improvise. As long as you reveal the key facts in your character sheet, you're free to elaborate and roleplay however you want! Simply Murder games don't need any preparation or planning so this is a great idea for a 'last-minute' party or fun activity when everyone's already together - just hand out the characters and start sleuthing!
Pop Up Murder: Christmas
Who shot Lord Dedman on Christmas Eve?
There's a surprising amount of fun wrapped into this tiny printout - 6 pieces of evidence, code-breaking, a crossword puzzle and wordsearch, optional dialogue with fill-in-the-blanks fun, even a Christmas song titles quiz - all wrapped in an interactive read-along murder mystery. It's not a party game, so there's no need to invite others or dress up, and it only takes around an hour to play so you can solve it whenever you like, whether you're on your own, with your partner, kids, parents or a group of friends. Perfect for Christmas Eve while you're waiting for Santa!
That's it! You can see our full seasonal selection here and remember, we write all our own games (no AI) so if you're still not sure what to choose, or you have any other questions, just get in touch!
