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(8-20+ Guests Electronic Version)
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MURDEROUS TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Characters……...……..………………………………………………………………….….................................................
Name Tags ………………..……………………………………………………………………..….………………….………………..
General Instructions for the Host……………………………………………………………….….………………………………..
How to Play a Murder Mystery – Guests Instructions…………………………………..………………………………………..
Host Instructions…………………………………………..…………………………………..………………………………………..
Optional Pre-Game………………………………………..…………………………………..………………………………………..
Round One Appetizer Hour………………...…………………………………………………..….….………………………………
Round Two – Optional Dinner Hour………………...……………………………………………………………….….…………...
Victim Sign……………………..………………….…………………………………………………………….……..........................
Forensic Preliminary Report (Round Two)………………………..……………………………………………………………….
Murder Mystery Investigation Sheets….…………….……………….……….………………………….………………………...
Round Three - Solution Round with Coffee and Dessert……………………..………………………..…….………………….
Menu Suggestions……………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….
Additional Bonus games………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………….
Answer Key – do not view if you want to keep the mystery a surprise………………….………..………………………….
SYNOPSIS
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The Snowflake Lodge is hosting the annual Ugly Christmas Sweater party again this year. The
townspeople of Snow Falls are excited about the holiday celebration, as the lodge is where the
who's who of society will flock to show off their not-so-fashionable holiday attire.
Unfortunately, sparks have flown between some of the guests lately with rumors of blackmail,
greed, and revenge. However, we all have high hopes that the holiday spirit will be enough to
quench their scandals at least long enough for everybody to have a good time at the party.
You've received your ticket to the party and now...it's time to hunt for the tackiest holiday sweater
that you can find. This is where your story begins.
Copyright © mymysteryparty.com
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LIST OF CHARACTERS
20 characters total. 8 required (4f, 4 either gender) and 12 optional (6m, 4f, 2 either gender)
All optional players are optional to game play, but they will have the same type of materials as the required players and will never
know their character was optional to the story line.
CHARACTER NAME &
OCCUPATION
Isabella Rudolph
Town Gossip
REQUIRED
Female
ROXY RICH
Heiress
REQUIRED
Female
Alexis harmony
Choir Director
REQUIRED
Female
Tendo clause
Toy Developer
REQUIRED
Either
Eva evergreeen
High School Principal
REQUIRED
Female
donnor couric
News Reporter
REQUIRED
Either
You can assign multiple
players as the RBC
News Crew to play with
this character.
PARKER MISTLETOE
Personal Assistant to
Roxy Rich
REQUIRED
Either
CHARACTER DESCRIPTION
COSTUME
SUGGESTIONS
Isabella Rudolph is the zany homemaker and neighborhood
Tacky holiday
watch coordinator. Isabella recently moved to the tiny town sweater and as many
tacky holiday
of Snow Falls and in no time, she was labeled as the town
gossip. Everybody is afraid to be around Isabella as she is accessories (i.e. crazy
Santa hat, elf ears,
not known to keep secrets. Isabella comes from old money
etc.) as you can find.
and dedicates her time to charities and party planning.
Roxy Rich is the ultra-feminine heiress. Her iconic family
Tacky holiday
owns most of the real estate in Snow Falls. Roxy is an
sweater. However,
you will remove the
infamous drama queen, so have tissues in hand for this
emotional diva! Choose your words carefully around her if sweater moments after
your arrival and
you don’t want to make her cry - or worse – throw a
unveil
a fabulous
tantrum! Roxy gets what she wants and is always seen
holiday
dress.
with her personal assistant, Parker Mistletoe.
Alexis Harmony is the clueless director of the Snow Falls
Tacky holiday
Girls’ Choir. Alexis sings like a sick alley cat, but nobody in
sweater.
Optional to
town has the heart to let her know about her horrible
have music sheets as
singing voice. It’s a good thing that she has many other
props.
voices in the choir to hide her abysmal crooning. That is,
until it is time for her dreaded solo performance.
Tendo Clause is the self-indulgent toy developer. Tendo
Tacky holiday
loves to talk about one thing and one thing only – Tendo
sweater. Optional to
Clause. A prior high school nerd, Tendo openly admits to
have examples of toys
anybody who will listen that s/he refuses to grow up.
that you are working
Tendo is one of the most immature adults that you’ll ever
on as props.
meet, but is one of the best toy developers in the country.
Is it Principal Evergreen or Principal Loony? Well, the latter
is what the kids not so lovingly nicknamed her at Snow
Tacky holiday
Falls High school. Teens beware: rumor has it that not
sweater. Ruler as
everyone that gets sent to Principal Evergreen’s office
an optional prop.
makes it back to class. Eva has a softer side, however, as
she is the doting mother of 11-year-old twin girls.
Donnor Couric is always the source of breaking news in
Snow Falls and has been known to even break an
Tacky holiday
occasional story as it happens. Donnor’s an ultrasweater. Optional to
have a pen and pad
ambitious investigative reporter for the RBC Television
as
props to take notes
Station and will stop at nothing to get the scoop. Donnor is
on
things you hear &
always working and is rarely seen without a troupe of
see – you’re out for a
colleagues from RBC News. Unfortunately, rumor has it
story.
that some marbles may be loosening in Donnor’s cranium.
Parker Mistletoe is the disgruntled personal assistant of
Roxy Rich. Parker wears a permanent grimace, as Roxy is
not the easiest person to be around. Roxy is very
demanding, overly emotional and doesn’t give Parker the
respect that s/he deserves. Parker is currently seeking
employment elsewhere, but curiously hasn’t accepted any
of the positions s/he has been offered.
Tacky holiday
sweater. White
gloves and black suit
underneath your
sweater as an
alternative.
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Sam sugarplum
Hollywood Icon
REQUIRED
Either
brad carols
Banker
Optional Male
frosty jack
Homicide
Detective
Optional Male
Greg jingles
Jeweler
Optional Male
Ebenezer
NIGHTSHADE
Local Actor
Optional Male
noel vibes
Radio Disc Jockey
Optional Male
Walter wonka
Chocolatier
Optional Male
december porter
Petting Zoo Owner
Optional Either
A somewhat late bloomer as compared to other big screen
icons, Sam Sugarplum became an overnight sensation with
the release of the hit movie Gingerbread Man. Sam is a
quirky trendsetter that can do no wrong in the eyes of fans,
but has declared war with members of the media.
Originally hailing from France, Brad Carols is a major
conservative and ultra-quiet personal banker at the largest
bank in Snow Falls, Frost Financial. People tend to spread
strange rumors about Brad since nobody truly knows him.
The Snow Falls grapevine recently received information
that Brad might be under investigation, but nobody can
confirm if this is true.
Frosty Jack is a famous homicide detective. Frosty
constantly has a reality television crew following him for his
new reality show named Snow Falls Cops. Frosty’s fans
love it when he talks in clichés and randomly performs song
lyrics while arresting the bad guys! Frosty is also addicted
to karaoke and doesn’t like to share the microphone during
Singsong Night at the Snow Falls Lounge.
If you looked up narcissism in the dictionary, Greg Jingles’
picture would be plastered by the description. Greg is the
friendly, self-loving neighborhood jeweler with a slight overexaggeration problem. Greg’s great grandfather founded
the store Jingles’ Jewels and there is great family pride with
the business. Greg’s father recently retired and he took the
reigns as the managing owner.
Ebenezer Nightshade is a brilliant actor on stage, but in
person, he’s the most timid and reserved person you’ll ever
meet! Ebenezer’s sultry Italian accent wins over the ladies
but the theater is Ebenezer’s true love. During social
gatherings, Ebenezer can’t help but break out into random
Shakespearean monologues!
Tacky holiday
sweater. Hair (and
makeup for a female)
should be over-the-top
glamorous.
Tacky holiday
have bank
statements, bank
bags and a calculator
as optional props.
Tacky holiday
sweater. Toy
detective badge and
toy gun as optional
accessories.
Tacky holiday
sweater. Costume
jewelry pieces to show
the other guests as
optional accessories.
Tacky holiday
sweater.
Noel Vibes is a hard-working radio disc jockey and a
master of deceit. A compulsive liar even when the truth is
better, this fast talking record spinner is also a known
cheater at board games. Noel is also an outright klutz, so
give this accident prone radio personality some space.
Tacky holiday
sweater.
Walter Wonka is the super-paranoid chocolatier. Walter is
the founder of Wonka Chocolates, a world famous line of
candy. Walter is convinced that someone nefarious is
watching his every move but what interest would anybody
have in a quirky chocolatier?
Tacky holiday
sweater. Chocolate
samples as optional
props.
Hailing from Bundenbach Germany, December Porter is
the ruthless petting zoo owner of Snow Falls. December’s
zoo is known for its unusual pets such as reindeer, camels,
turtle doves, penguins, and even a baby polar bear!
December has a slight attitude when things don’t go his/her
way, but December knows how to get what s/he wants.
Tacky holiday
sweater. Optional -
make reindeer food: Chex
Mix, Cheerios, M&Ms,
Pretzels – melt white
chocolate and pour on the
mixture. Mix thoroughly;
cool in a single layer.
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pat puffs
Pastry Chef
Optional Female
Gigi elfman
Astronaut
Optional Female
AXI dente
Professional Victim
Optional Female
Elizabeth Winter
Food Inspector
Optional Female
Meyer yule
Massage Therapist
Optional Either
Pat Puffs is a friendly baker that has an intense fear of the
government and often rants about conspiracy theories.
Pat’s fellow employees often speculate that s/he wraps foil
around windows, television antennae and anything else to
prevent the government from spying. Let’s all hope s/he
keeps the foil out of the cupcakes.
Gigi Elfman is a seasoned astronaut who sincerely believes
that she has the highest IQ in the entire galaxy. However,
you should watch out for this brainy diva, as she’s known to
be quite touchy on occasion.
Axi Dente is the ultra-creative professional victim. At times,
this clumsy diva can be a very meticulous and impatient
woman. She earns her way in this world by mysteriously
causing accidents and winning lawsuits. The town of Snow
Falls is growing tired of this mishap queen of misfortune.
Elizabeth Winter is the blatantly honest food inspector. The
food vendors of Snow Falls fear her, as she is a nononsense culinary detective for the government. She’s
shut down her share of restaurants in town and is quick to
hand out costly violations for even the most minor
infractions. Personally, if you want to know the truth about
something, head straight for Elizabeth. Elizabeth is known
to be unapologetically truthful.
Originally hailing from the UK, Meyer Yule traveled to
America to implement his/her dream of owning a luxurious
day spa. Meyer made the dream a reality by opening a spa
called Tranquility. Meyer’s a tad snooty and a bit of a oneupper but this relaxation guru really knows how to make
customers feel like royalty!
Tacky holiday
sweater. Chef’s hat
as an optional prop.
You can bring
samples of pastries as
props.
Tacky holiday
sweater. Astronaut
uniform / helmet as
an alternative with a
tacky holiday
vest/sweater on top.
Tacky holiday
sweater. Decorate
yourself with wacky
ornaments. Bandage
your hands, forehead,
etc.
Tacky holiday
sweater.
Tacky holiday
create and print fliers
with coupons for your
spa – Tranquility.
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NAME TAGS!
Isabella Rudolph
Roxy Rich
played by:
played by:
Each player will have
one in the purchased
game
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HOST
Get ready for an awesome holiday-spirited time with your purchase of this murder mystery game from
mymysteryparty.com! This party is an entertaining and comical mystery where the players act the roles of
hilarious personalities while sleuthing the intriguing story line. This is an excellent choice for your next holiday
season get together!
The party pack (this document) needs to be printed in advance of the party. Cut out the clues and slip them
into envelopes labeled with the appropriate round and character for each round of the party. It is optimal to
choose different colored envelopes for each round. Envelopes are always optional as you can simply fold the
clues or put them into a ‘scroll’ and tie ribbon around them - just make sure to label them with the character
name and round!
Full Instructions
are included in
the purchased
game
The game is organized into three rounds:
PRE-GAME STARTER: these pre-game starters are to be delivered to each guest before the party or give them to
the guests as they arrive. All pre-game starters are optional and do not alter the mystery and are intended to
enhance the pre-game build up for the event. These starters are not vital to solving the mystery. In this game,
the starters are pre-game tasks for the characters to perform. These pre-game tasks are optional and the
omission of them does not alter the mystery in any way. You will need to fill in your guests’ contact information
(email is typically the best method of contact) on the pre-game task sheets for each guest to be able to contact
the characters listed on each of their task sheets (see below). You can also use the Your Mystery Party site as
a pre-game warm-up as well.
Appetizer HOUR: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive.
DINNER HOUR: Deliver these clues while you serve dinner to your guests.
DESSERT & THE BIG REVEAL: Deliver these clues with coffee and dessert.
For further questions, check out our FAQ web page at www.mymysteryparty.com/frasqu.html
If your question is not listed in our FAQ, contact us at the email addresses below.
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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For more information on how to host, here are some helpful videos and articles
for you to view (click on the following links):
•
•
•
•
How to Host a Murder Mystery Party Instructional Video
How to Plan a Murder Mystery Party Instructional Video
How to Host in Ten Easy Steps Article
How to Host a Phenomenal Event Article
*IMPORANT INFORMATION REGARDING CHARACTER ASSIGNMENTS:
Assign your most definite RSVPs and outgoing guests to the required characters and the more tentative,
shy/reserved guests for the optional characters. To figure out who will be a ‘definite RSVP’, it is highly
suggested to send a ‘save the date’ email out to your prospective guests way in advance of the party date so
you can either eliminate those guests from your list who can’t make it (and therefore you will not assign them to
a character) or you can change your party date if enough required-character guests simply cannot make it. It’s
suggested to invite more than the required number of players as any of the ‘required’ guests could cancel at
the last minute and leave you high & dry. You can play as many optional players as you wish and in any
combination that you choose. The optional players have the same materials and same participation level, but
these optional characters are not ‘mandatory’ for the storyline to play out and therefore for the mystery to be
sleuthed appropriately.
What happens if one of your required characters cancels on you at the last minute? First, take a deep
breath…it’s not the end of the world.
Full Instructions
are included in
the purchased
game
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HELPFUL HINTS ON HOW TO PLAY A MYSTERY PARTY
GUEST INSTRUCTIONS
You’ve been assigned a character and you’ve come to the party dressed in the most awesome holiday
attire and have been told to play your role. Now what?
The mystery is divided into three main rounds of party play. During the party, you will receive an
envelope that contains the clues necessary for your character for the round. The clues for the
characters at the party provide everything that you need to solve the mystery. However, during the
investigation segment of the game, you will need to ask the right questions and pay close attention to
everyone’s clues to get the whole picture of what has happened.
Full Instructions
are included in
the purchased
game
From this point forward, you are to remain in character until the mystery is solved. If you are playing a
‘hypocritical police officer,’ then that is who you are until the end! Undoubtedly, your host cast you
into a character that you are comfortable playing. Some characters are designed to be played more
reserved than other characters. Feel free to play your role in any manner that you feel comfortable.
Embellish your character’s personality if you would like. However, if you are feeling more reserved
tonight, you can opt to allow the other guests to approach you or you can simply listen in on others’
conversations to get your information.
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HOST DIRECTIVES
Get ready for a fun time at Snowflake Lodge in Snow Falls with your purchase of the Murder at the Ugly
Holiday Sweater Party game from mymysteryparty.com! This party is an exciting murder mystery where the
players act the roles of intriguing personalities while sleuthing the captivating story line. You can never go
wrong with a MY MYSTERY PARTY game for any occasion!
The party pack (this document) needs to be printed in advance of the party. Cut out the clues, slip them into
envelopes labeled with the appropriate round and character for each round of the party. It is optimal to choose
different colored envelopes for each round and you can purchase the exact amount needed for your game on
the www.MyMysteryparty.com site in the Mystery Prop Emporium section. For economy’s sake, an
alternative is to scroll the clues and fasten with a ribbon. Be sure to label the outside of each scroll with the
character/round. In these instructions, however, we will assume you are using the envelope method for each
character, each round.
The free, downloadable invitations are located on the item page where you first purchased this game. Scroll to
the bottom of the page and click on the link that says ‘free, downloadable invitation’ to download the pdf file.
Fill in your information in the text fields and either print or save to your hard drive. You can email these invites
to your guests to save paper costs. You will need to enter your information in the text field and save one on
your hard drive for each player, changing the character to be played on each invitation.
Full Instructions
are included in
the purchased
game
This mystery comes with 20 characters. There are 8 required characters (#1 through #8) and 12 optional
characters in this mystery (#9 - #20). If you do not have guests for these 12 characters, simply omit the clue
cards of these guests. If you need to have unique characters added beyond the available expansion pack,
please purchase custom characters from the My Mystery Party site under the Game Extras, Custom
Characters section. Please allow us a maximum of up to 7 business days to complete your request (however,
during the busy times of the year, this might be extended depending upon demand). Depending on the author
cue, we might be able to do them quicker for you but if you are in a hurry - please check with us first before you
purchase.
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If you do not want to know the solution, do not view the final round of clues or the final answer key at the end of
this document. For a complete surprise, you can elect the pre-printed ‘party ready’ party pack option from the
mymysteryparty.com site and we will send you the clues in sealed envelopes and the rest of prepared game
documents –‘ready to go’ (this is an additional charge since we utilize our paper, ink, envelopes, labor, etc.).
We also offer mystery props on the My Mystery Party site in the Prop Emporium including a thunderstorm
ambiance 10 minute sound wav to play in the background, authentic crime scene barrier tape, crime scene
balloons, mystery investigation pens, white face makeup for the victim, victim t-shirts, and even instrumental
rap beats as a downloadable mp3 for the optional but highly suggested bonus game rap contest. If you follow
us on Twitter @mymysteryparty &/or like our Facebook page @mymysteryparty – we often post coupon codes
for props and also give hosting tips and host challenges.
The game is organized into four rounds and is structured as follows:
OPTIONAL PRE-GAME TASKS: these optional pre-game task sheets are to be delivered to each guest before the
party or give them to the guests as they arrive (not optimal). All pre-game materials are optional and do not
alter the mystery and are intended to enhance the pre-game build up for the event. These tasks are not vital to
solving the mystery and omission of them does not alter the mystery in any way.
APPETIZER (COCKTAILS 4 ADULTS) HOUR / ROUND ONE: Deliver these clues as your guests arrive.
DINNER HOUR / ROUND TWO: Deliver these clues while you serve dinner (optional) to your guests.
DESSERT, AND THE BIG REVEAL/ SOLUTION ROUND THREE: Deliver these clues with coffee/hot cocoa
and dessert.
Note: you do NOT have to serve dinner, this is only suggested and the instructions tell you ‘when’ to serve it
and what to do around the time you serve it. You also do not have to serve dessert – again, it is only a
suggestion. You can simply skip both without a problem and just serve snacks/appetizers the entire time.
For further questions, check out our FAQ web page at www.mymysteryparty.com/frasqu.html
If your question is not listed in our FAQ, contact us at the email addresses below.
Mystery Questions: [email protected]
Web based Questions: [email protected]
OPTIONAL PRE-GAME STARTER
Before the party, encourage your guests to view the Your Mystery Party YourMysteryParty.com/uglysweater website &/ or use the free printable My Mystery Party invitations as
they have the character descriptions included. There is also a fun game trailer on YouTube & Your Mystery
Party that you can allow your guests to view prior to the party and you can start your party as well by playing
the trailer. This way, before the party, they can get familiar with the other characters that will be at the party as
well as the history of the town and more! There are also hidden/subtle hints about characters throughout the
page so those guests who choose to be ‘super sleuths’ can spend some time studying the YOUR MYSTERY
PARTY
site prior to the party.
Full Instructions
are included in
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the purchased
game
ROUND ONE - MEET & MINGLE APPETIZER HOUR
Round one – appetizer / cocktail (for adults) hour begins as the guests arrive.
DÉCOR: The party area is supposed to be in a popular hot spot called Snowflake Lodge in Snow Falls.
Check out our Pinterest page for some fun ideas and DIY options for décor and costumes. The link to this
page is also located on the game page site and the Your Mystery Party site. Optional: make a sign (i.e.
Snowflake Lodge) to put in front of your home out of cardboard and PVC pipe for a fun effect. Optional: make
a DVD of pictures of your guests to play like a slideshow during your party on the television / projector screen
(if there is one in the room). Because the game setting is in a general party area of a tavern/lodge/restaurant,
any party area is suitable. Simply decorate the room as if you are having a typical holiday party with festive
holiday décor such as pine trees, garland, and candles with holly surrounding the base, red & green or white &
silver balloons, etc. Since this is a holiday-themed game, the more holiday décor, the better!
GUEST ARRIVAL: Appetizers can be served (optional-cocktails for legal-aged adults). The guests’
instructions and the character descriptions should be available for the guests to review. You can formally go
over the instructions to the guests once everyone arrives. As an alternative, creatively display the cluecontaining envelopes on a table for the guests to locate their own character names but don’t allow them to
take clue cards from future rounds! Don’t forget to take both individual pictures of your guests and a group
picture once everyone arrives - they’ll all want copies of these! A great party souvenir is to print these pictures
during the party on photo paper and slip into creatively designed frames (you can make them out of cardboard
or purchase actual frames).
Full Instructions
are included in
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the purchased
game
ROUND TWO – DAUNTING DINNER HOUR
PRE-GAME SET UP: In the nearest bathroom, place the following items under the sink - the victim sign,
scotch tape, host supplied white non-toxic face makeup (optional but funny and suggested), and also include
the victim t-shirt and / or crime scene tape if you have purchased these items (again, optional but funny and
suggested). If there is not a cabinet under the sink, place these items in any location that can be concealed
within that bathroom. The victim will be instructed in their clue card for round two to look for it if there is not a
cabinet under the sink. The victim will be instructed in their round two clue card – to become the victim after
the pre-murder clues have been implemented (after ~ 15 minutes) to go to the nearest restroom to
become the victim by applying the white face makeup on their face (optional), using Scotch tape to adhere the
victim sign to their chest and if the optional victim t-shirt is available - to put that on (with the victim sign on top)
and if the optional authentic crime scene barrier tape is there - to decorate themselves with it. It is hilarious
when the guests see the fully decorated victim!
Full Instructions
are included in
the purchased
game
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CONCLUSION OF THE ROUND: At the conclusion of this round, give the guests a time period (i.e. 5-10
minutes) in which to fill in their final guesses as to whodunit on the Murder Mystery Investigation Sheet.
Collect the guess sheets from your guests at the conclusion of this round.
You collect the investigation sheets so the guests are not tempted to change their original guesses of
whodunit once they hear what others have to say during the accusation round. If you trust your guests won’t
change their answers &/or there is no pride or end of the game prizes on the line – there’s no need to collect
the murder mystery investigation sheets from your guests.
PROP LIST: These are props needed for this round. Collect these items in advance and have them ready!
• Clue cards for Round Two in sealed and labeled envelopes
• The forensic analysis report in a sealed envelope for the Round Two Murder
• The victim sign for the victim’s clue in Round Two
• The Mystery Investigation Sheets
• Scotch Tape (to adhere the victim sign and the murder weapon to the victim, host supplied).
• Non-toxic white face makeup for the victim (the victim’s clue will describe what to do with it; optional,
host supplied and available at the My Mystery Party Prop Emporium).
• Victim t-shirt (optional, host supplied and available at the My Mystery Party Prop Emporium) and crime
scene tape to decorate the victim (optional, host supplied and available at the My Mystery Party Prop
Emporium)
• Any of the optional bonus game activity materials (see bonus game instructions).
SURPRISING SOLUTION ROUND– DESSERT & ‘THE BIG REVEAL’
ACCUSATIONS: After you collect the mystery investigation sheets, allow the guests to one-by-one accuse
who they believe the MURDERER is and how they did it. Instruct them to also tell the group their guess of the
MURDERER‘S motive. If you are having an awards ceremony using the awards certificates available on the
Full Instructions
are included in
the purchased
game
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PRE GAME
character G – pregame tasks
Contact Tendo Clause (__________________) and say the following: You’ve always been a great friend. I
was offered a deal that I cannot refuse and I want to talk to you more about this at the Ugly Sweater Party at
the Snowflake Lodge.
Contact Greg Jingles (__________________) and say the following: Stop over exaggerating your stories!
I’m sick and tired of knowing the true story and then seeing you tell it in an overly dramatic and exaggerated
manner. I’m not going to be your friend anymore if you don’t stop this behavior.
Respond to Axi Dente and say the following:
If you dare sue me for a frivolous reason, I will murder you. And probably torture you first – and I know where
it hurts the worst on the human body! You are banned from my spa, by the way.
game
If anybody else contacts you, respond that you’ll speak to them about it at the party.
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ROUND ONE
ROUND ONE CLUES – CUT OUT, SLIP INTO ENVELOPES AND LABEL WITH THE APPROPRIATE
ROUND AND CHARACTER 
December porter – round one
clues to reveal while mingling with other guests:
Confide in a few people about your concern. Character J and her family have a logging company that is
acting irresponsibly by tearing down the Snow Falls forest at a remarkable rate. The animals are becoming
homeless and their family could care less, as long as they harvest their lumber. See what others think.
You own a petting zoo and have some very unique and cool animals. You service the schools here in
Snow Falls when they have field trips and you also bring certain animals on location for parties, exhibits,
etc. You have a penguin exhibit, reindeer pasture, camel, turtle dove aviary and even a baby polar bear.
You absolutely love animals.
clues that you may conceal if you wish
Character J’s family must be stopped. You would do anything to prevent that logging company from
tearing down more of the forests.
Maybe you should start a petition? You are now a member of Humans Supporting the Ethical Treatment of
Animals (HSETA), but the organization is known for acting pretty radical when they get a new focus. You
are not sure if you want to go that far – especially given how powerful Roxy Rich’s family is.
game
*Character names have
been altered to Character A,
Character B, etc. to not
entirely give away the story
line to the host
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ROUND TWO
ROUND TWO CLUES – CUT OUT, SLIP INTO ENVELOPES AND LABEL WITH THE APPROPRIATE
ROUND AND CHARACTER. 
character y– ROUND TWO
PRE-MURDER CLUES:
You just received a text from someone that is friends with both you and Character B. She told you that
Character B told her and a few other people that you faked your way to becoming an astronaut and that
you only have an average IQ. You are so humiliated and are afraid that this will somehow grow into a
rumor big enough for somebody to call NASA and squeal on you. They could make you retest your IQ and
your exams that they administer prior to you being hired – with a proctor that you do not know! You’d be
fired for sure! Your friends that proctor the exams at the NASA testing center and helped you cheat will be
fired too! She has seriously betrayed your trust.
Tell a few people that you know someone is getting blackmailed here at this party, but you don’t know who
it is. See if anybody else knows.
POST -MURDER CLUEs:
 The murderer must be the one with the biggest motive.
 You don’t remember seeing the murder weapon tonight. You would be shocked if your fingerprints are
found on it.
 You never left the party room (the main seating area) the entire party.
 The one that discovered the victim may use the discovery as a cover-up for any evidence that is later found
on /by the victim. This person should be investigated.
game
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THE VICTIM SIGN.
Cut it out and place it under the sink during this round with the other evidence.
Victim sign is
included in the
purchased game
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Preliminary Forensic Examination Report
Forensic report
is included in the
purchased game
Page 18
MURDER MYSTERY INVESTIGATION SHEET
SUSPECT
DETECTIVE NAME _________________
MOTIVE
EVIDENCE
game
Diagram of the snowflake lodge
your guess of whodunit
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ROUND THREE
SOLUTION ROUND -  cut out these solutions, slip into envelopes labeled with the appropriate
character name & round. Pass out these envelopes to start the round. The guests will read their
solutions in the order given on the solution cards. Each guest is to read their solution and then call
out who reads their solution next (this information is at the bottom of each player’s card). If your
players get lost in the order of reading the solutions (because they are not paying attention to the
information on their cards), there is a list included with the answer key (final pages of the document) of
the order that the solutions are read. However, this will tell you who the murderer is, so we do not
advise you to view this in advance of the party. Another safety net is to simply make an
announcement that whoever has the solution card that says they are the murderer, they are to read
their solution dead last. The other players can read in essentially any order – just make sure the
murderer reads last.
character X – round three READ WHEN YOU ARE TOLD IT IS YOUR TURN
When it is your turn, read the following solution to the group:
I will totally sue anybody who thinks or has made even a comment that I had anything to do with this
murder. I’m serious. I am also prepared to sue the murderer because you have stressed me out
emotionally and even physically with this investigation. Of course I didn’t kill Character G, s/he was
somebody that I was about to sue. You cannot sue the dead, folks! But I forwarded Character G a
chain letter via email two weeks ago and I know s/he didn’t forward it. See! If you ignore those things,
bad things will come to you!
THE NEXT PLAYERS ARE TO READ THEIR SOLUTIONS IN THIS ORDER. IF ANY ARE NOT PRESENT, SKIP THEM
AND GO TO THE NEXT:
Character A, Character B, Character C
game
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MENU SUGGESTIONS
*The following items are for a more formal type of dinner – teens might prefer more ‘teen’ style food (fish & chips, hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.) – therefore, the following items are only
suggestions.
SANTA’S STUFFED MUSHROOMS
HOLLY BERRY SALAD
SANTA’S FAMOUS STUFFED CHICKEN
NORTH POLE CASSEROLE
MERRY MARSCAPONE MASHED POTATOES
ROASTED HOLIDAY FUNGI (MUSHROOMS)
HAPPY HOLIDAY CAKE
SWEET ENDING
JINGLE BELL JUICE
TOYLICIOUS SHAKE
SANTA’S STRAWBERRY PUNCH
Recipes are
included in the
purchased game
Page 21
Bonus game instructions are
included in the purchased
game
BONUS ACTIVITIES!
For 100 more party games and more party advice, recipes, themes, etiquette
and more, purchase the official party host handbook by Dr. Bonnie.
Now available at my mystery party’s prop emporium, barnes & noble and
amazon.com as well as other online book retailers.
OPTIONAL BONUS GAMES
BALLOON BLOWER CHALLENGE!
ARE YOU STEALTH ENOUGH TO BE AN ELF? THE BUBBLE WALK TEST
ELF AND REINDEER DANCE CONTEST
BUILD A BETTER SNOWMAN
Birth year gift exchange
Karaoke Reinvention:
HOW DO YOU DO? HEY, I KNOW YOU! OR DO I?
Name That ingredient!
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WARNING
The answer key is on the following page. Do NOT view the following page if you want to keep the
murderer and victim a secret so you can play along with your guests. The only other location this
information is given in this file is in the round two and round three character cards. There is a list of
the order of the round three solutions in which they are to be read. The players are instructed the
order in which to read via their round three solution cards. As a safety net, we give you a list of the
order the solutions to be read in this answer key. However it is not necessary to read this for game
play as the players’ solution cards will take care of the flow of the round!
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Do not read the following information if you wish to keep the murderer and victim a secret so
you can play along with the other guests.
Answer key is
included in the
purchased game
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to view sample game materials.

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