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Christmas murder mystery game
Murder at Hollyberry Hall A Christmas murder mystery game for 6 to 12 players
Murder at Hollyberry Hall is a printable Christmas murder mystery game for 6 to 12 players that takes about 2.5 hours. It includes the full game plus invitations, a themed menu, a host timeline and decor.
Vol. XLII · No. 312Christmas Day Edition
The Vermont Courier
Holloway Found Dead Beneath the Mistletoe
Snowbound Christmas Eve guests trapped at Hollyberry Hall
HOLLYBERRY HALL, Vt. — Snow has closed the roads to Hollyberry Hall, and the Holloway family Christmas Eve party is in full swing. There is mulled wine by the fire, a mountain of gifts under the tree, and more grudges in the room than ornaments on the branches.
Then, just after the gift exchange, Reginald Holloway, the cantankerous master of the house, is found dead beneath the mistletoe. Nobody can leave. Everybody had a reason. Your guests have until midnight to work out which of them did it.
$24
Instant printable download
- Players6 to 12 players
- Running timeAbout 2.5 hours
- Best forAdults and mixed groups with teens
- SettingChristmas Eve at a snowbound Vermont country house
How the evening unfolds
Round one: Season’s grievances
Guests meet in character and discover just how many people Reginald managed to upset this year.
Round two: Alibis and secrets
Where was everyone during the carols, before the gifts came out? Secrets come out, and some alibis start to crack.
Round three: The evidence
Clue cards reveal the physical evidence. Suspicion shifts, deals are made, and theories form.
The reveal
Everyone makes their accusation before the host reads the solution and the killer is unmasked.
On the menu
Recipes, drink pairings and a shopping list are included, timed so the food arrives between rounds.
- Hollyberry mulled wine and a Sugarplum Sparkler mocktail
- Brie and cranberry bites and rosemary candied pecans to graze between rounds
- Honey and orange glazed ham that cooks while you play, plus a vegetarian main
- Chocolate peppermint pots for dessert, then homemade Hollyberry peppermint creams after the reveal
Meet the suspects
6 core characters, plus 6 optional roles for bigger groups. Every guest gets their own character booklet.
The Lady of the House
Evelyn Holloway
Reginald’s wife of 32 years. Hollyberry Hall was her family’s home long before it was his.
The Heir Apparent
Oliver Holloway
Reginald’s son and vice president of the company, who has waited his whole life to take over.
The Prodigal Daughter
Holly Holloway
Reginald’s artist daughter, home for Christmas for the first time in three years.
The Devoted Secretary
Prudence Pike
Reginald’s private secretary for twenty-five years, who keeps his diary, his secrets and his Secret Santa list.
The Butler
Barnaby Crumb
The butler of Hollyberry Hall for twenty-five years. Discreet, dry and about to lose his job.
The Candy Queen
Candice Kane
Founder of KaneCo Sweets, Holloway’s fiercest rival, invited to Christmas to close a deal.
The Hired Santa · optional
Nick Frost
A jolly Santa-for-hire from the village, booked to hand out the gifts and now snowed in with everyone else.
The TV Baker · optional
Ginger Snapp
Star of the TV show “Snapp to It!”, filming a Christmas special at Hollyberry Hall.
The Musician · optional
Jasper Wren
Holly’s boyfriend, a struggling folk singer whom Reginald could not stand.
The Family Matriarch · optional
Great-Aunt Agatha Holloway
Reginald’s aunt, ninety-two years old and sharper than any of them.
The Cook · optional
Mrs. Tilda Plum
The cook at Hollyberry Hall for forty years. Nobody gets between her and her kitchen.
The Groundskeeper · optional
Rudy Marsh
The groundskeeper, who has been out in the snow all evening trying to clear the drive.
Everything in the box (well, the download)
The game
Host guide, character booklets, clue cards, solution script and name tags.
Invitations
Printable invitations plus a text-message version to send in seconds.
The evening timeline
A minute-by-minute run sheet, so you always know what comes next.
Themed menu
Recipes, drink pairings and a shopping list that match the story.
Costume ideas
Dress-up suggestions for every character, from easy to all-out.
Decor and music
Printable place cards, menus and signs, plus a playlist to set the mood.
What you get that most kits don't
- A whole dinner, not just a game. A full menu with recipes, drink pairings and a shopping list, timed so each course lands between rounds.
- Decor and printables. Place cards, signs and name tags in the party's style, ready to print.
- One price for every guest. $24 covers all 6 to 12 players. You never pay more for a bigger group.
- A straight whodunit. A real mystery with clues that point to one killer, played straight rather than as a pun-filled comedy.
Host questions
Is this Christmas murder mystery suitable for teens?
Yes. It is written for adults and mixed groups with teens, with no gore or explicit content. Younger children can help with props and clue-hunting.
How many people do I need?
It plays with 6 to 12 guests. The core cast covers 6, and optional characters let you add more without changing the solution.
Is this a Christmas murder mystery dinner party kit?
Yes. Alongside the game you get a festive menu with recipes timed around the rounds, mulled wine and an alcohol-free sparkler, invitations, a host timeline and printable decor.
What makes a good Christmas murder mystery party game?
A good Christmas murder mystery party game gives every guest a festive character with secrets, plays in about two to three hours, flexes for no-shows, and lets the host play too. Murder at Hollyberry Hall does all four for 6 to 12 players, and adds a Christmas menu, invitations and decor.
Does this Christmas murder mystery dinner game come with a menu?
Yes. Murder at Hollyberry Hall is a full Christmas murder mystery dinner game: the kit includes a festive menu with recipes timed around the rounds, from Hollyberry mulled wine and brie and cranberry bites to a glazed ham and chocolate peppermint pots, plus a shopping list.
Can the host play too?
Yes. The host guide explains how to run the game while playing a character, so nobody has to sit out.
When will I get my files?
Straight after checkout. You get an instant download link by email, and you can print at home or at a print shop.
Ready to host Murder at Hollyberry Hall?
6 to 12 players, about 2.5 hours, and every detail planned for you.
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