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Story and Characters for this XMAS Murder Mystery Game
Put on your favourite festive outfit for this Christmas murder mystery dinner party or party.
Yuletide Mountain is the home of all things Christmassy but no one is as nice as they seem. After all, what mean person would kill dear Scrooge? When guests start their own investigation into the homicide, they uncover blackmail, betrayals, rivalries, shady dealings - and murder ...
- Is the killer one of the larger-than-life pop stars who lapse into their native Italian as they run their flamboyant Christmastime-all-year hotel?
- Or the Australian private detective with secrets to hide?
- How about Scrooge's insufferably snooty relatives: the millionaire von Misers?
- Or the best-selling author of festive crime novels who dresses as a Goth, is super-polite luvvie darling, but may be hiding a VERY dark secret?
- Or the nerdy "mad professor", the inventor of Christmassy gizmos extraordinaire?
- Or the "grieving" wannabe actress widow?
In this Christmas mystery game, murder and scheming lurk behind the tinsel and mince pies. And there's a murderer (or more) on the loose.
Whether in December or July, host an awesome Christmas mystery party your friends will remember. Great for office parties but also fun to play with family and friends. Super easy to run and perfect for winter nights and holiday gatherings.
This Christmas murder game is set in the present day but it has a massively entertaining mix of eccentric characters that are great fun to play - former pop stars turned flamboyant Italian hoteliers, joke-cracking nerdy inventors, Australian private detectives, mysterious crime writers with a love of Goth
and
Bah Humbug! - there are some very snooty members of Scrooge's own "dear" family: the von Misers!
Polite notes: please check how many wish to play BEFORE purchase.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 6 - 8 Players
Gender of 6 essential players: 2 females, 3 males, 1 neutral
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 6 - 8
Essential Female Suspects
Rosa Rizzi – Rudolph's daughter and Scrooge's not-so-grieving widow; wannabe actress who some say married old Scrooge for his money.
Uses a fake "sweet little me" act to attract a string of different men.
Sweet little me loved my Scroogie Scrooge; ahi, ahi, ahi I am so upset now he’s dead. He was mio amore; can't you see how upset, how grief-stricken I am?
Sleigh de Crime – best-selling author of festive crime novels and whodunnits.
A Goth who hides a creepy nature behind excessive politeness.
Luvvie darlings, how could you think my murder scenes are based on personal experience?
Essential Male Suspects
Jolly Holly – Australian private detective with secrets to hide. Loud and brash.
Organiser of the World's Largest Christmas Firework Festival.
Put a sock in it possum; you've got kangaroos loose in the top paddock if ya think ...
Professor Noel Nerdee – inventor of "cool" Christmassy gizmos and games
Takes the role of the mad, eccentric scientist to a whole new level; thinks telling awful jokes is cool.
I have to be innocent as I'm Noel and there’s no L in murder! Ha ha! Some cruel people call me Professor Nerd. I don’t know why as I tell such cool jokes!
Rudolph Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
Thinks he's a good chef.
Mamma mia! You all remember my famous Christmastime hit - I'll sing it for you later.
Essential Gender Neutral Suspect
Major von Miser – Scrooge's aunt/uncle; head of the internationally famous and obscenely rich Von Miser Corporation and member of the aristocratic German (or Austrian) von Miser family.
Even more miserly than Scrooge, even more snooty and disapproves of everything and everyone.
Bah. I am appalled – appalled – to find an aristocrat like myself at this vulgar and common hotel. Bah to you all.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Max von Miser – Charity Director at the super-rich Von Miser Corporation.
Son/daughter of Major, cousin of Scrooge and as miserly and anti-fun as the rest of the family.
I see to it that those wretched charities don't get a single cent more than we need to give them. Pish to charities.
Rafe Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
Cousin of Rudolph.
My singing is superbo – fantastico – so much better than Rudolph's. And my cooking is w-a-a-y better than Rudolph's.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 8 - 10 Players
Gender of 8 essential players: 3 females, 4 males, 1 neutral
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 8-10
Essential Female Suspects
Carol Singer - former hippie who owns the Yuletide Mountain cafe and is engaged to Rudolph.
Believes her Yuletide Mountain Carol Singers' Choir will bring fame and fortune.
Peace babe. Mince pies and festive gingerbread, but I …
Rosa Rizzi – Rudolph's daughter and Scrooge's not-so-grieving widow; wannabe actress who some say married old Scrooge for his money.
Uses a fake "sweet little me" act to attract a string of different men.
Sweet little me loved my Scroogie Scrooge; ahi, ahi, ahi I am so upset now he’s dead. He was mio amore; can't you see how upset, how grief-stricken I am?
Sleigh de Crime – half of the best-selling author duo of festive crime novels and whodunnits.
A Goth who hides a creepy nature behind excessive politeness.
Luvvie darlings, how could you think our murder scenes are based on personal experience?
Essential Male Suspects
Jolly Holly – Australian private detective with secrets to hide. Loud and brash.
Organiser of the World's Largest Christmas Firework Festival.
Put a sock in it possum; you've got kangaroos loose in the top paddock if ya think ...
Professor Noel Nerdee – inventor of "cool" Christmassy gizmos and games
Takes the role of the mad, eccentric scientist to a whole new level; thinks telling awful jokes is cool.
I have to be innocent as I'm Noel and there’s no L in murder! Ha ha! Some cruel people call me Professor Nerd. I don’t know why as I tell such cool jokes!
Rafe Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
In conflict with Cousin Rudolph.
Ma va’! My singing is superbo – fantastico – way better than Rudolph’s. You all remember my famous Christmastime hit - I'll sing it for you later.
Rudolph Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
Engaged to Carol and in constant conflict with Cousin Rafe.
Mamma mia. I am the great, the superbo, Rudolph Rizzi. Little cousin Rafe was just my backing singer.
Essential Gender Neutral Suspect
Major von Miser – Scrooge's aunt/uncle; head of the internationally famous and obscenely rich Von Miser Corporation and member of the aristocratic German (or Austrian) von Miser family.
Even more miserly than Scrooge, even more of a killjoy, even more snooty and disapproves of everything and everyone.
Bah. I am appalled – appalled – to find an aristocrat like myself at this vulgar and common hotel. Bah to you all.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Max von Miser – Charity Director at the super-rich Von Miser Corporation.
Son/daughter of Major, cousin of Scrooge and as miserly and anti-fun as the rest of the family.
I see to it that those wretched charities don't get a single cent more than we need to give them. Pish to charities.
Snow de Crime – Research assistant for Sleigh's festive crime novels and whodunnits.
A Goth who hides a creepy nature behind excessive politeness.
Little lovey doves, I'm too charming, too polite, to say ...
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 10 - 12 Players
Gender of 10 essential players: 5 females, 5 males
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 10 - 12
Essential Female Suspects
Carol Singer - former hippie who owns the Yuletide Mountain Café and is engaged to Rudolph.
Believes her Yuletide Mountain Carol Singers' Choir will bring fame and fortune.
Peace babe. Mince pies and festive gingerbread, but I …
Lady Ivy Tinsel-Tomkins - Scrooge's ex-fiance who has never forgiven Rosa for stealing Scrooge from her; is now engaged to Major Von Miser.
English aristocrat who believes in her own superiority.
It is so jolly orrful, but that beastly little tramp, Rosa, was the one who bumped Scrooge orrf …
Polly Holly – Australian private detective with secrets to hide. Loud and brash. Is convinced Rafe will marry her.
Co-organiser of the World's Largest Christmas Firework Festival.
Crikey cobber, you’re a snag short of a barbie if ya think ...
Rosa Rizzi – Rudolph's daughter and Scrooge's not-so-grieving widow; wannabe actress who some say married old Scrooge for his money.
Uses a fake "sweet little me" act to attract a string of different men.
Sweet little me loved my Scroogie Scrooge; ahi, ahi, ahi I am so upset now he’s dead. He was mio amore; can't you see how upset, how grief-stricken I am?
Sleigh de Crime – best-selling author of festive crime novels and whodunnits.
A Goth who hides a creepy nature behind excessive politeness.
Luvvie darlings, how could you think my murder scenes are based on personal experience?
Essential Male Suspects
Jolly Holly – Australian private detective with secrets to hide. Loud and brash. Brother of Polly.
Co-organiser of the World's Largest Christmas Firework Festival.
Put a sock in it possum; you've got kangaroos loose in the top paddock if ya think ...
Professor Noel Nerdee – inventor of "cool" Christmassy gizmos and games
Takes the role of the mad, eccentric scientist to a whole new level; thinks telling awful jokes is cool.
I have to be innocent as I'm Noel and there’s no L in murder! Ha ha! Some cruel people call me Professor Nerd. I don’t know why as I tell such cool jokes!
Rafe Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
In conflict with Cousin Rudolph - and fighting off marriage proposals from Polly Holly.
Ma va’! My singing is superbo – fantastico – way better than Rudolph’s. You all remember my famous Christmastime hit - I'll sing it for you later.
Rudolph Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
Engaged to Carol and in constant conflict with Cousin Rafe.
Mamma mia. I am the great, the superbo, Rudolph Rizzi. Little cousin Rafe was just my backing singer.
Major von Miser – Scrooge's uncle; head of the internationally famous and obscenely rich Von Miser Corporation and member of the aristocratic German (or Austrian) von Miser family. Engaged to Lady Ivy.
Even more miserly than Scrooge, even more of a killjoy, even more snooty and disapproves of everything and everyone.
Bah. I am appalled – appalled – to find an aristocrat like myself at this vulgar and common hotel. Bah to you all.
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Max von Miser – Charity Director at the super-rich Von Miser Corporation.
Son/daughter of Major, cousin of Scrooge and as miserly and anti-fun as the rest of the family.
I see to it that those wretched charities don't get a single cent more than we need to give them. Pish to charities.
Snow de Crime – Research assistant for Sleigh's festive crime novels and whodunnits.
A Goth who hides a creepy nature behind excessive politeness.
Little lovey doves, I'm too charming, too polite, to say ...
Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game: 12 - 14 Players
Gender of 10 essential players: 5 females, 5 males, 2 neutrals
Gender of 2 optional/minor players: 2 neutrals
Number of suspects: 12 - 14
Essential Female Suspects
Carol Singer - former hippie who owns the Yuletide Mountain Café and is engaged to Rudolph.
Believes her Yuletide Mountain Carol Singers' Choir will bring fame and fortune.
Peace babe. Mince pies and festive gingerbread, but I …
Lady Ivy Tinsel-Tomkins - Scrooge's ex-fiance who has never forgiven Rosa for stealing Scrooge from her; is now engaged to Major Von Miser.
English aristocrat who believes in her own superiority.
It is so jolly orrful, but that beastly little tramp, Rosa, was the one who bumped Scrooge orrf …
Polly Holly – Australian private detective with secrets to hide. Loud and brash. Is convinced Rafe will marry her.
Co-organiser of the World's Largest Christmas Firework Festival.
Crikey cobber, you’re a snag short of a barbie if ya think ...
Rosa Rizzi – Rudolph's daughter and Scrooge's not-so-grieving widow; wannabe actress who some say married old Scrooge for his money.
Uses a fake "sweet little me" act to attract a string of different men.
Sweet little me loved my Scroogie Scrooge; ahi, ahi, ahi I am so upset now he’s dead. He was mio amore; can't you see how upset, how grief-stricken I am?
Sleigh de Crime – best-selling author of festive crime novels and whodunnits.
A Goth who hides a creepy nature behind excessive politeness.
Luvvie darlings, how could you think my murder scenes are based on personal experience?
Essential Male Suspects
Jolly Holly – Australian private detective with secrets to hide. Loud and brash. Brother of Polly.
Co-organiser of the World's Largest Christmas Firework Festival.
Put a sock in it possum; you've got kangaroos loose in the top paddock if ya think ...
Professor Noel Nerdee – inventor of "cool" Christmassy gizmos and games
Takes the role of the mad, eccentric scientist to a whole new level; thinks telling awful jokes is cool.
I have to be innocent as I'm Noel and there’s no L in murder! Ha ha! Some cruel people call me Professor Nerd. I don’t know why as I tell such cool jokes!
Rafe Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
In conflict with Cousin Rudolph - and fighting off marriage proposals from Polly Holly.
Ma va’! My singing is superbo – fantastico – way better than Rudolph’s. You all remember my famous Christmastime hit - I'll sing it for you later.
Rudolph Rizzi – former famous pop star of Italian descent; larger-than-life; now co-owner of the lively and flamboyant Rizzi Reindeer Hotel.
Engaged to Carol and in constant conflict with Cousin Rafe.
Mamma mia. I am the great, the superbo, Rudolph Rizzi. Little cousin Rafe was just my backing singer.
Major von Miser – Scrooge's uncle; head of the internationally famous and obscenely rich Von Miser Corporation and member of the aristocratic German (or Austrian) von Miser family. Engaged to Lady Ivy.
Even more miserly than Scrooge, even more of a killjoy, even more snooty and disapproves of everything and everyone.
Bah. I am appalled – appalled – to find an aristocrat like myself at this vulgar and common hotel. Bah to you all.
Essential Gender Neutral Suspects
Figgy Pudding - a child of the 90s who owns the Figgy Feasters Café and runs the Figgy Funsters choir.
A fierce rival and critic of Carol Singer.
Yo dude, booyah. My dope café sells fly food - not like poor Carol’s food poisoning attempts …
Nutmeg Nerdee - manager of Nerdee Inventions and Noel's fearsome sibling.
Tough, aggressive, and lives up to the "Nasty Nutmeg" nickname.
Noel may be a weak nerd, but I ain’t. Call me Nasty Nutmeg again and … grrr, be warned, bozo ...
Optional/Minor Suspects - Gender Neutral
Max von Miser – Charity Director at the super-rich Von Miser Corporation.
Son/daughter of Major, cousin of Scrooge and as miserly and anti-fun as the rest of the family.
I see to it that those wretched charities don't get a single cent more than we need to give them. Pish to charities.
Snow de Crime – Research assistant for Sleigh's festive crime novels and whodunnits.
A Goth who hides a creepy nature behind excessive politeness.
Little lovey doves, I'm too charming, too polite, to say ...
Marc (verified owner) –
It was loads of fun and took us about 3.5 hours. We had plenty of fantastic fun dialog in between and some great laughs. From our 10 players, 4 were able to figure out the murderer, but it was certainly a challenge. We can only recommend and are looking forward to play more games in the future.
Connie (verified owner) –
Thank you for your help getting the revised character number package to us.
We had a wonderful evening at “Murder at the Christmas Party”! With 11 intriguing characters and a thrilling storyline, it was a night filled with laughter, mystery, and a dash of holiday spirit.
I was particularly impressed that only one person managed to guess the correct murderer! It made the game all the more exciting.
I can’t wait for our next gathering and more fun-filled adventures! (Our group of friends looks forward to a murder mystery annually.)
Ashley (verified owner) –
This is my 3rd time hosting a murder mystery with Maple Mystery Games and they never disappoint. We were all cousins. We planned an evening murder mystery; for most it was their first time. They were impressed with the ease and flow. As we were 6 people, the evening lasted about 4 hours as we used the mingle notes. We loved the decoration ideas and the story line. We are
looking at doing this family event yearly and we will definitely be using Maple Mystery Games again.
We would like to thank you as we have so much fun, as we went all in. We did the mingle event around Scrooge’s dead body, as you can see in some of the included pictures, which included character stockings. We decorated the living room where Scrooge was murdered and sat around a decorated dinning room. We had a traditional Christmas dinner. We were all cousins getting away for the weekend and, as I mentioned, I have used your company 2 times before this one and this time (the 3rd time) was the first time that all of my cousins have ever done a murder mystery and I can tell you they are looking forward to the next. From the invitations to the scripts, you guys make it so easy and so much fun. Thank you.
Shanon Sharkus (verified owner) –
So so much fun!! I really liked that the host can play. Instruction’s were easy to follow. All the printouts were great. 1 person out of 10 picked who the murderer was.
Thanks – the mystery party was awesome.
Abigail Darbyshire (verified owner) –
As the host, this was so easy to set up. Instructions were easy to follow, with lots of extra printouts to set the scene from posters to table place settings! It took us about 3 hours with dinner. We all had such fun. I would highly recommend!
Jessica Dunn (verified owner) –
This was such a fun time! We were looking to change up how we do Christmas and keep people off their phones. This was exactly what we needed! Everyone showed up in fabulous costumes and really got into character. The instructions were easy to follow and the ad-libbing was fun. Only two people figured out who the guilty party was and everyone ended up having to state their case!
Sophia (verified owner) –
This was our second Maple Mystery Games party, and even more fun than the first.
We had 8 characters playing the 6-8 character game and the optional characters definitely added to the fun. You’ll have more fun if people really act up their parts and get silly.
We kept the timings loose, to allow for dinner and drinks and the whole game took 4 hours.
There’s a fun twist at the reveal!
Bradley Bush (verified owner) –
Lots of fun was had by all. There was enough information for everyone to have been guilty. Only 1 person chose the guilty person. The instructions were good and we all added our own ad libbing and accents to get plenty of reactions from others.
Adrian Balaam –
What a hoot, a fantastic evening of fun and murder…
Best one yet, be ready to don your Christmas outfits and solve the murder of Scrooge.
Get into the whole scene and try new accents, even if like me you’re rubbish at them, it makes it soo much more fun.
Thanks to Maple Mystery Games for yet another brilliant, well-written and easy-to-follow mystery…