Can you find the cold-hearted killer among these seasonal favourites in our Christmas game, Murder in a Winter Wonderland?

Can you find the cold-hearted killer among these seasonal favourites in our Christmas game, Murder in a Winter Wonderland?

Murder in a Winter Wonderland is our top new Christmas themed mystery for 8-20 people. When Santa is killed at the North Pole, there is a short window to catch the killer and save Christmas before events snowball! Which of the score of elves, reindeer, and Christmassy characters will you play, and who will you accuse?

Check out the characters in Murder in a Winter Wonderland and get ready to step into Christmas and a mystery that is sure to sleigh!

 

The Core Characters

The weather outside might be frightful but these characters are simply delightful! At least for the most part! Can you separate the Naughty from the Nice? Decide who is getting candy canes and who is getting coal? Each of these core characters has an important role to play, so pay attention, and remember, even the guy who sees you when you’re sleeping didn’t see this coming…

  • Mrs Claus – just because it is set in a magical winter wonderland doesn’t mean you can discount the spouse! It is not all mistletoe and wine between this husband and wife
  • The Grinch – it’s not easy being green – or known for trying to steal Christmas that one time! Did the Grinch slip back into old habits and did his heart shrink 3 sizes, or could he be the one to catch the killer red-nosed?
  • Frosty the Snowman – he may be made of ice, but could Frosty be the cold-blooded killer among your guests? With a magical thinking cap and plenty of cold logic, this character looks to have more than a snowflake in hell’s chance of solving this festive crime!
  • The Toymaker – Nutcrackers, dolls, wooden trains. The Toymaker makes them all. Can this classic character make catching the killer look like child’s play?
  • The Gadget Maker – a forward thinking elf with modern ideas, did this elf clash with a classic like Santa Claus or did they have things running better than clockwork?
  • Rudolph – the reindeer that ‘nose’ best, can they rise above the herd to catch the killer or is their own guilt as plain as the nose on your face!?
  • Donner – the reindeer, not the kebab, and oh-so sick of that reference, this is one character that is done being overlooked, and is finally ready to be herd!
  • Kimmy Reins the Sleigh Driver – you didn’t think Santa drove himself AND delivered all those gifts, did you? Could this whole murder be down to road rage and a lack of elf-control?

 

More is more! – The Expansion Characters at a Glance

For groups of up to 20, once you have assigned your 8 core characters to your chosen guests you can have a look through the expansion characters and select whichever you prefer to include! Here are the Christmas characters you can choose from this festive season!

(You can also find these in the Character Overview included in the game, and if you need any answers or advice, don’t hesitate to contact us anytime!)

  • Robert Compass the Explorer
  • Sparkles the Head Elf Forcer
  • Comet
  • Gumdrop the Gingerbread Man
  • The Shoe Maker
  • Rory Chimney the Coal Elf
  • Cupid
  • Minty the Candy Cane Elf
  • Scout the Elf on the Shelf
  • Tinsel the Wrapping Elf
  • Dasher
  • Ursa the Polar Bear

 

Meet the Hosts

Don’t just take our word for it that Murder in a Winter Wonderland is a game for the whole family that really sleighs! Check out what the biggest and best characters of all, our hosts, had to say!

             

Emma on 07 Dec, 2024

5 out of 5 stars   

The third game I’ve purchased from the Sisters and I’ll keep buying them! The games are so well thought out. I love that this one was more mix and mingle style and less scripted. We had so much fun and it was easy to snack and have drinks while playing since people could chat from wherever they were at any time. Really kept things fun and like a “real” party vibe! Loved the characters and the gameplay. No one knows they’re the murderer up to the very last moment! Merry Christmas!

 

             

Kat on 28 Oct, 2024

5 out of 5 stars   

This murder mystery looks so much fun and the instrucctions are super clear and minimal making it easy for the host and for the players (esp for more reserved ones). People can improv/act as much as they want or just read off their card. On top of that the customer service has been AMAZING. Willing to answer all my questions and did so quickly :)

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