If you are looking for some interesting ideas for a Christmas murder mystery party game. A bit of festive murder mystery themed fun to enjoy with your family and friends. Here are 4 mystery party games, available online.
Most of them are downloadable so you can get the complete kit online. Including a free murder mystery game to download. Some are dinner party games and some are scripted. I’ve included a range of mystery party games for all age groups. For more mystery party games to check out, see my list at the bottom of this post.
Easy Mystery Party Games for Christmas
Contents: 1. Christmas Mystery Games for Kids | 2. Teen Christmas Murder Mystery | 3. Adult Scripted Xmas Murder Mystery | 4. Free Family Christmas Mystery Online
1. Printable Christmas Escape Game Box for all the Family!
From: Lock Paper Scissors | Format: Christmas Printable Escape Games.
Description: Treat the whole gang this Christmas, with a game that everyone can enjoy together. Just grab this extra-value pack to snag Lock Paper Scissors’ 4 best escape room adventures.Plus exclusive bonus Christmas printables – puzzles, poster and props.
For details of the games in this PDF bundle, see my post: New Big Escape Room Christmas Box.
*The Big Escape Room Christmas Box is available online from Lock Paper Scissors.
2. Christmas Murder Mystery for Teens & Adults
Game Title: Murder Mystery On The Night Train | From: Talking Tables | No. of players: 5 to 12 | Age: 16+ | Format: Dinner Party Boxed Kit | Theme: Classic 1930s Christmas Mystery, Replayable Game.
Plot: You are invited to embark on an evening of intrigue, deceit and wrongdoing on board luxury train The European Belle. But dangerous deeds have been taking place, can your guests work out whodunit? [Source: Amazon]
For more details see my post 1930s Murder Mystery On The Night Train – Mystery Christmas Party Game.
*Murder Mystery On The Night Train from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
3. Adult Scripted Xmas Murder Mystery
Game Title: I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus! | From: Jack Pachuta/Mysteries on the Net | Ages: 18+ | Players: 6 to 50 | Format: Printable.
Description: Someone is plotting to murder the local department store Santa!
This murder mystery party game has 6 character roles or suspects to play plus up to 50 people can take part in solving this whodunnit – play either as individuals or in teams.
*I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus! from UK Amazon and US Amazon.
4. Free Family Christmas Mystery Online
Game Title: A Christmas Gift Too Many | From: BBC Radio Devon | Format: PDF and audio available online.
Originally created as a BBC radio drama. This is a classic Christmas murder mystery game, in the style of Agatha Christie. Even with it’s location of a plush hotel on Burgh Island, South Devon, UK (just like Christie’s And Then There Were None).
Plot: Lights flicker and dim. It’s 15th December, 1952. As a family gathers to share Christmas dinner at a remote island hotel, the storm rages on. The murder of a wealthy film star brings Detective Inspector Roy Longbrook to Burgh Island on a bleak, winter’s night. [Source: BBC]
A Christmas Gift Too Many available to download (detection pack PDF includes layout of the hotel) and listen to the audio for free from BBC Devon Website.
You might also like: 10 Top Murder Mystery Christmas Party Games 2021 List.
More Free Printable Mystery Games PDF
Unsolved Case Files Free Printable PDF: Who Whacked Jack?
Free Halloween Printable Mystery Game: Murder on the Menu from BBC Good Food.
Free Printable Mystery Game PDF for 4 Players: Bullets on Broadway.
3 Free Printable Detective Games for Kids.
If you love Agatha Christie TV dramas, check out (on my other blog): Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? New TV Series on BritBox April 2022.
Top Mystery Subscription Boxes for all the Family
Moon Summit Mystery by Hunt A Killer All 6 Episodes now available in one box set, no subscription.
Society of Curiosities – Mystery Adventure by Mail A top-rated quarterly mystery adventure series.
A Killing Affair – Monthly Mystery-Solving Game Subscription Box – 3 Seasons.
More Top Boxed Murder Mystery Games on Amazon
Simply Murder at the Garden Party – Summer Mystery Party Game. For 8 to 16 players, (18+).
Murder in the Roaring 20s Mystery Dinner Game. Versions for teen (age 14+) and adult.
Flexi-Party’s Murder at the Manor Game. For 6 to 20 players, (18+).
Murder on a Train 1930s Themed Murder Mystery Party. For 6 to 14 adults.
Girls Just Wanna Have Guns All-Women/Hen Night Mystery Game. For 6 to 14 women (18+).
You might also like: Nancy Drew Game – Mystery at Magnolia Gardens.
Best Escape Room Games for Kids, Teens & Adults
For some top escape room games including games to play on a board, in the real-world, virtually or printables, see my posts listed below:
Top 5 Best Escape Room Board Games.
Mystery at the Stargazer’s Manor (Age 10 and up).
Wooka Booka Island Printable Escape Room (Age: 5-8).
The Cursed Dollhouse – 3D Immersive Escape Game (Age: 13+).
Jumanji Escape Room Game (Age rated: 10+).
Orient Express Themed Escape Game by Thames & Kosmos (Age: 12+).
Haunted Roller Coaster Escape Game (Ages 10+).
Top UK Escape Room Gift Ideas under £50 in Leeds, Derby, Preston.
4 Top Sherlock Holmes Escape Room Puzzle Books.
You might also like: Top Virtual Escape Room UK – Online Multiplayer CSI Escape Game for 8. And check out my latest Escape Room Games – News and Reviews.
Top Unsolved Case Files Mystery Games on Amazon
1. Unsolved Case Files: Harmony Ashcroft (UK/US)
2. Unsolved Case Files: Jamie Banks (UK/US)
3. Unsolved Case Files: Max Cahill (UK/US)
4. Unsolved Case Files: Jane Doe (UK/US)
5. Unsolved Case Files: Buddy Edmunds (UK/US)
6. Unsolved Case Files: Veronica Falcone (UK/US)
7. Unsolved Case Files: Avery Gardner (US)
8. Unsolved Case Files: Honey The Bunny (US).
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just what I was looking for! will be trying out the free murder mystery game for Christmas. thanks!
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