# Party of Suspects > Printable murder mystery party kits with everything planned: the game, invitations, menu, timeline and decor. Download, print and host tonight. Party of Suspects sells printable murder mystery game kits ("party plans"): interactive murder mystery games for 6 to 12 guests, sold as instant PDF downloads for hosting a murder mystery dinner party at home. All kits: https://partyofsuspects.com/shop/. Each plan includes: 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). The host can also play a character. ## Party plans - [Murder at Hollyberry Hall](https://partyofsuspects.com/kits/christmas-murder-mystery-game/): A Christmas Eve murder mystery at a snowbound country house. Setting: Christmas Eve at a snowbound Vermont country house. 6 to 12 players (6 core characters plus 6 optional), about 2.5 hours, best for adults and mixed groups with teens. $24 USD, printable PDF download (US Letter, prints on A4). Suspects: Evelyn Holloway (Lady of the House), Oliver Holloway (Heir Apparent), Holly Holloway (Prodigal Daughter), Prudence Pike (Devoted Secretary), Barnaby Crumb (Butler), Candice Kane (Candy Queen), Nick Frost (Hired Santa), Ginger Snapp (TV Baker), Jasper Wren (Musician), Great-Aunt Agatha Holloway (Family Matriarch), Mrs. Tilda Plum (Cook), Rudy Marsh (Groundskeeper). Menu: 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. - [Murder at Vintner’s Rest](https://partyofsuspects.com/kits/vintners-rest-wine-murder-mystery/): A wine-estate harvest dinner where the owner is poisoned. Setting: Harvest night at a Sonoma County wine estate. 6 to 8 players (6 core characters plus 2 optional), 2.5 to 3 hours, best for adults. $24 USD, printable PDF download (US Letter, prints on A4). Suspects: Celeste Vale (Second Wife), Julian Vale (Winemaker’s Son), Margo Delacroix (Rival Vintner), Dr. Felix Rourke (Family Doctor), Ivy Thorne (Sommelier), Bennett Shaw (Developer), Rosa Mendes (Head Chef), Percival Gleeson (Wine Critic). Menu: A welcome glass of something sparkling and a wine-country grazing board; Red wine braised short ribs on creamy parmesan polenta, with a mushroom and lentil ragù for vegetarians; A cheese course with honey-roasted grapes; Red wine poached pears, plus a Harvest Spritz and other alcohol-free pairings for anyone not drinking. - [Murder at the Gilded Lily](https://partyofsuspects.com/kits/1920s-murder-mystery-party/): A 1920s Chicago speakeasy where the owner is shot on its anniversary night. Setting: Chicago, 1927, a speakeasy behind a flower shop. 6 to 10 players (6 core characters plus 4 optional), 2.5 to 3 hours, best for adults. $24 USD, printable PDF download (US Letter, prints on A4). Suspects: Clara Sterling (Club Owner’s Wife), Leo Fontaine (Bandleader), Ruby Delacourt (Headliner), Lt. Frank Malone (Police Lieutenant), Dot Hennessy (Gossip Columnist), Gus Brennan (Doorman), Bunny Lamarr (Cigarette Girl), Archie Finch (Bartender), Countess Natalia Orlova (Exiled Countess), Mrs. Agnes Pruitt (Temperance Crusader). Menu: Bee’s Knees gin cocktails served in teacups, plus the Teetotaler, an alcohol-free honey, lemon and ginger fizz; Deviled eggs and shrimp cocktail to start; Chicken à la King in puff pastry shells with a Waldorf salad, and mushroom à la King as the vegetarian main; Pineapple upside-down cake during the evidence round, and a champagne or sparkling cider toast for the reveal. - [The Last Slice (free)](https://partyofsuspects.com/free-murder-mystery/): a free printable mini murder mystery for 4 to 6 players (4 core characters plus 2 optional), about 45 minutes, best for teens and adults. Setting: Friday night at a Chicago pizzeria. One PDF with character sheets, 8 clue cards, rules, host guide, accusation slips and the solution. Free in exchange for an email address. Suspects: Gina Crust (Head Chef), Marco Bellini (Delivery Driver), Donna Dough (Rival), Sal Romano (Business Partner), Penny Parmesan (Food Blogger), Rocco Crust (Dishwasher). ## Hosting guides - [Christmas Dinner Party Ideas: Games, Menu and Themes](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/christmas-dinner-party-ideas/): For a Christmas dinner party, choose one theme, serve a make-ahead menu so you can sit down with your guests, add a festive drink with an alcohol-free version, and plan one game between courses. A Christmas murder mystery dinner turns the whole meal into the entertainment and runs about 2.5 hours for 6 to 12 guests. - [Murder Mystery Party Decorations and Props: 25 Ideas](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/murder-mystery-party-decorations/): The best murder mystery party decorations set the scene and give guests something to investigate: a taped crime scene outline, an evidence table for clue cards, signs that turn your rooms into the story's locations, low candlelight and a few themed props. Start with the table and the entrance, then add one dramatic crime scene. - [Christmas Party Themes for Adults: 15 Unique Ideas](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/christmas-party-themes-for-adults/): The best Christmas party themes for adults give guests something to dress for and do: a Christmas murder mystery, a Roaring Twenties holiday soiree, a ski lodge apres-ski night, an ugly sweater party or a Christmas movie marathon. Pick one theme, then let it set the invitation, dress code, menu, drinks, decor and playlist. - [Office Christmas Party Games: 17 Fun Ideas for Any Team](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/office-christmas-party-games/): The best office Christmas party games are inclusive, quick to explain and work in teams: icebreakers like Office Superlatives, team games like Christmas trivia and Minute to Win It for large groups, low-prep classics like a White Elephant exchange, and a Christmas murder mystery for teams of 6 to 12 who want one game to carry the party. - [18 Christmas Party Games for Adults (That Aren't Lame)](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/christmas-party-games-for-adults/): The best Christmas party games for adults are a Christmas murder mystery as the main event, quick icebreakers like Two Truths and a Lie, competitive games like Christmas movie trivia and holiday charades, and low-prep classics like a White Elephant gift exchange. Choose by group size, how well guests know each other, and how much prep you want. - [Christmas Murder Mystery Party Ideas for a Killer Night](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/christmas-murder-mystery-party-ideas/): For a Christmas murder mystery party, pick a festive setting (a snowbound manor, an office holiday party or an ugly-sweater whodunit), cast 6 to 12 guests, send invitations 2 to 3 weeks ahead, serve make-ahead food between rounds, and plan about 2.5 hours from arrival to the big reveal. - [How to Choose the Best Murder Mystery Party Kit](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/best-murder-mystery-party-kits/): The best murder mystery party kit is the one that fits your group: check the player range (and whether it flexes for no-shows), run time, whether the host can play, the age rating, and exactly what is included. For an in-person dinner, a printable kit that includes invitations, a menu and a timeline saves the most planning. - [How to Host a Murder Mystery Party: The Complete Guide](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/how-to-host-a-murder-mystery-party/): To host a murder mystery party: choose a kit that fits your guest count, send invitations and character details 2 to 3 weeks ahead, plan easy food served between rounds, set the scene with simple decor and music, then run the game round by round and finish with everyone's accusations and the reveal. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours. - [Murder Mystery Party Ideas: Dinner Themes, Menus & Decor](https://partyofsuspects.com/blog/murder-mystery-dinner-party-ideas/): Great murder mystery party ideas start with one theme that ties together costumes, food, drinks, decor and music, such as a wine-estate harvest dinner, a 1920s speakeasy or a Christmas country manor. Time each course to a game round, choose make-ahead dishes, and use printable place cards and menus to set the scene cheaply. ## Help - [How it works](https://partyofsuspects.com/how-it-works/): buy through Payhip (card or PayPal), download instantly, print at home, host. The host can play a character. - [FAQ](https://partyofsuspects.com/faq/): downloads, printing, player counts, kids and teens, reuse and refunds. - [Refund policy](https://partyofsuspects.com/refund-policy/): digital files, so refunds only for faulty files, duplicates or a wrong plan before download. - [Contact](https://partyofsuspects.com/contact/): hello@partyofsuspects.com, replies within one business day.