Looking for a Christmas murder mystery game?
What could be more Christmassy than a murder?
Here you will find our Christmassy murder mystery games – both those that are explicitly set at Christmas and those that have a festive feel.
Our murder mysteries are great for adults and for teenagers and have lots of opportunities for dressing up.
Choose your Christmas murder mystery game
Games set at Christmas
| Game | Players | Theme | Ages |
| Christmas Reunion with Death | 6-9 | High school reunion | 18+ |
| The Night Before Christmas | 12-15 | 1948 cocktail party | 12+ |
| Christmas Lies | 16-32 | Hollywood | 15+ |
Other games
These games are not explicitly set at Christmas, but would be ideal for a Christmas party.
| Game | Players | Theme | Ages |
| A Will to Murder | 6-9 | 1930s English family | 18+ |
| Snow Business | 10-12 | Family ski holiday | 18+ |
| Death on the Rocks | 12-16 | English seaside | 18+ |
Our Christmas murder mystery games
These games all have a Christmas theme.
The Night Before Christmas is a 1948 murder mystery game for 12 to 15 guests and a host. Blackmail, theft and betrayal at a glittering Massachusetts cocktail party held in an isolated hunting lodge on Christmas Eve.
Recommended for ages 15+.
Christmas Reunion with Death is a present-day murder mystery game for 6 to 9 people. Mikolette Lukanis, former prom queen, has been killed just before the 15-year high-school Christmas reunion gala party. But who is the murderer?
Recommended for ages 18+.
Christmas Lies is a festive movie themed murder mystery game for 16-32 guests and one or two hosts. It is set at a post-awards party, and characters include producers, directors and actors.
Recommended for ages 12+.
Other murder mystery games
These games aren’t specifically set at Christmas, but could easily be set at Christmas.
Snow Business is a snowbound murder mystery game for 10 to 12 guests and one host. Set in an isolated ski chalet in the French Alps, a family holiday goes wrong when one of the guests is found dead!
Recommended for ages 18+.
A Will to Murder is a 1930s murder mystery game for 6 to 9 guests and a host. Set in an English country house, the patriarch of a wealthy family is dead – who murdered him? And who will inherit his fortune?
Recommended for ages 18+.
Death on the Rocks is set on the eve of the winter solstice in 1936, a day of celebration for the villagers of Little Bleakly on Gull Island. The wind howls and the rain comes down in sheets, but the village hall has been cheerfully decorated with brightly coloured flags and bunting.
Recommended for ages 18+
How to choose a Christmas murder mystery
Start with the number of people you’re inviting. That’s the easiest way to narrow down your options: Christmas Reunion with Death works for a small gathering of 6–9, while Christmas Lies can accommodate a party of up to 32.
Next, think about the atmosphere you want to create.
For a classic cocktail party, choose The Night Before Christmas. For a high-school reunion, consider Reunion with Death. And for a Hollywood theme, choose Christmas Lies.
You should also consider the age and experience of your players. Some games are darker or more complex than others, so check the individual game page for full details before choosing.
What do you get with a Freeform Games murder mystery?
All our Christmas murder mystery games are supplied as digital downloads, so you don’t have to wait for anything to arrive in the post.
You’ll receive everything you need to prepare and run your game, including detailed character backgrounds, host instructions, and game handouts.
Unlike scripted or round-based murder mysteries, Freeform Games are fully interactive. Your guests aren’t simply reading lines from a script: they have secrets, information and their own objectives, and are free to investigate, negotiate, scheme and make their own decisions throughout the party.
Learn more about how Freeform murder mystery games work.
Planning your Christmas murder mystery party
Once you’ve chosen your game, costumes, decorations, lighting, music and themed food can transform your home into a the venue for your party.
You don’t need an elaborate venue or professional decorations. Choose a few details that fit your game, encourage your guests to dress for the theme, and concentrate on creating an atmosphere in which everyone can get into character.
Ready to start? Browse our Christmas murder mystery games above and choose the game that fits your party.
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