The Grump Who Stole Christmas
A murder mystery party game for 6–14 players · For adults · 2.5 hours · Play on phones or print · From $29.95
Who put the 'slay' in sleigh bells?
The story
In the glittering, snow-dusted town of Hootown, the annual Jingle-Bell-Brawl descends into a winter nightmare when Mayor Ebenezer Snoot is discovered tragically deceased at the Mount Crumpit Lodge. Amidst a blizzard of forced cheer and simmering resentments, the town's most eccentric residents find themselves trapped, each with a reason to wish the Mayor ill. Can the truth be unburied before the Christmas morning bells ring, or will the festive facade crumble into a frozen disaster?
Setting: The Mount Crumpit Lodge, a precarious, over-decorated resort perched dangerously on a jagged peak overlooking the festive town of Hootown.
The characters
- Grizelda Greenskin, The Cynical Hermit: The reclusive, eccentric hermit of Mount Crumpit, known for her fierce environmentalism and outspoken criticism of Hootown's commercialization. She is often…
- Cindy-Lou Whoops, The Fallen Star: A once-promising child star whose career faded, now struggling to maintain relevance and a sense of purpose in a town that has largely forgotten her. She is…
- Officer Orville Overbite, The Bumbling Lawman: The well-meaning but often bumbling local police officer, dedicated to serving and protecting Hootown, though his effectiveness is frequently questioned due…
- Professor Percival Pine-Needle, The Mad Botanist: A brilliant but absent-minded botanist, obsessed with rare and exotic plants, often working in isolation on his theories of bio-integration. His work is…
- Trixie Tinsel-Toes, The High-Strung Decorator: Hootown's high-strung, perpetually stressed head decorator, known for her flamboyant and over-the-top holiday displays. Her reputation is everything, and she…
- Barnaby Bell-Ringer, The Loudest Neighbor: The boisterous and passionate local bell enthusiast, whose life revolves around the perfect chime and the preservation of Hootown's distinctive sounds. He is…
- Jingleberry Jangles, The Overzealous Town Crier: The zealous, overzealous town crier, whose daily broadcasts are filled with gossip, speculation, and the occasional manufactured scandal. He thrives on drama…
- Sugarplum Sue, The Disgruntled Pastry Chef: The passionate, short-tempered pastry chef of Hootown, whose culinary creations are legendary, but whose temper is equally infamous. She takes immense pride…
What's included
- The Game Room: run every round, clue, accusation and the final reveal from your phone, tablet or TV
- Invitations with RSVP, and a private character page sent to each guest
- Narrator audio for each round
- A host guide and a printable kit if you prefer paper
Price by party size
- 6 players: $29.95
- 8 players: $43.95
- 10 players: $57.95
- 12 players: $71.95
- 14 players: $85.95
Up to 200 people can play in large group mode, with detective teams and an event license: see murder mystery events for 15–200 guests.
Questions
How many people can play?
6 to 14 players. The 6 main characters are included for $29.95; add up to 8 more at $7.00 each ($43.95 for 8, $71.95 for 12, $85.95 for 14).
Can a large group play?
Yes. In large group mode some guests play the characters and everyone else joins detective teams, up to 200 people. Large group mode comes with a Non-profit or Business license.
Do I need to print anything?
No. Guests get their characters and clues on their phones, and the host runs each round, the accusations and the reveal from the Game Room, with narrator audio and a TV mode. A printable kit is included if you prefer paper.
How long does the game take?
About 2.5 hours, played over several rounds, usually alongside dinner or drinks.
How soon can I start?
Straight away. The game appears in My Games right after checkout, where you can send invitations and assign characters.
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