Included free with every game

Every game now comes with its own app

Send cinematic invites, hand every guest a secret script on their phone, and let the app cast the killer.

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The Kit

What's In Your Kit

Character GuidesA booklet for every suspect — secrets included
Host Guide BookletStep-by-step hosting, zero prep stress
Detective Audio & VideoThe Detective sets the scene for you
EvidenceClues to reveal round by round
Costume SuggestionsDress the part, effortlessly
Invitation BookletsSet the scene before the night
Everything in your kitEverything in your kit

The Guest List · A Christmas Mash-Up Murder

Meet the suspects

Every guest becomes a character. Choose your edition by how many join the party — the bigger the night, the deeper the cast.

4–8 Players The core cast — in every edition

4–14 Players More guests join the party

Unlocks with 4–14 & up

4–20 Players The full house

Unlocks with 4–20

Want every suspect at your table? Pick the 4–20 edition.

A Christmas Mash-Up Murder

The holidays can be stressful for all of us—but they’re especially hard on the people who reenact a Christmas story every year for our entertainment. So good old Ebenezer Scrooge has started a “Holiday Derangement Syndrome” therapy group for characters from pop culture to get together and talk about their feelings.

Scrooge decides to act as therapist himself, since he knows all about the mixed feelings Christmas can bring. He is leading characters like the Grunch, the Sugar Plum Fairy and Shawn McClane through a discussion of what Christmas means to them when the lights suddenly go out.

There is a strange gurgling sound in the darkness, and when the lights come back on—Scrooge is dead with a sprig of holly through his heart! Was he killed by someone who was concerned about the secrets he knew? Someone who was scared of the direction the discussion was taking? Or maybe it was—YOU!

Game Length

Game Length

1.5 - 3 Hours

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

Game Setting

Game Setting

Mansion

Character Genders

Character Genders

Flexible

Included free with every game

The murderer is chosen in secret. Even you won't know.

Every game now comes with its own app. Send cinematic invitations, hand every guest a secret script on their phone, and let the app quietly cast the killer.

Invites with their faces on
1The Invitations

Invites with their faces on

Cast your guests and the app sends each one a cinematic invitation — their character, their costume brief, and an RSVP that fills your table for you.

Every phone becomes a secret dossier
2The Green Room

Every phone becomes a secret dossier

Before the party, each guest steps into the green room — their character portrait, their backstory, their costume, and lines only they can see.

The app picks the killer — in secret
3The Reckoning

The app picks the killer — in secret

One tap, and someone in the room becomes the murderer. Only their phone knows. They read the guilty lines; everyone else plays it straight. Nobody can spoil it — not even the host.

Evidence, detective audio — and one final countdown
4The Investigation

Evidence, detective audio — and one final countdown

Tap-to-examine evidence lands each round, the Detective's recordings set the scene, and when it's time, a synchronized countdown unmasks the killer on every phone at once.

More ways to play

Dress the part

Snap a photo in costume and it becomes your character's face all night — in the parlour, on the ballots and at the reveal.

Capture the night

Every guest's photos and videos collect in one shared party album — to relive the morning after.

Detective or suspect

Run the night as the Detective, or play a character yourself and let the app's recordings narrate.

Crown the winners

Vote on the honours — Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Liar — and crown them together at the end.

Free with every gameNo app store — plays in any browserNo accounts or sign-upsHost in person or over video call

Host A Murder Mystery Dinner Party

How It Works

How it works — Choose Your Suspects

Suspects

Choose Your Suspects

Pick the game version that suits your guest list, whether you’re planning a small murder mystery dinner party or a larger Christmas Mash Up-themed gathering.

How it works — Send Invitations & Character Roles

Invitations

Send Invitations & Character Roles

Invite your guests and send each person their character details and costume ideas before the party begins.

How it works — Set the Scene

The Scene

Set the Christmas Mash Up Scene

Add dinner, drinks, costumes or decorations to create the perfect Christmas Mash Up atmosphere. Keep it simple or go all out.

How it works — Start The Case

The Case

Start The Case

Start with the Detective’s opening statement, then let guests introduce their characters, mingle, gossip and begin uncovering secrets.

How it works — Secretly Choose the Murderer

The Murderer

Secretly Choose the Murderer

After the first round, the murderer is secretly selected, meaning the mystery can unfold differently each time you play.

How it works — Investigate the Evidence

Investigate

Investigate the Evidence

Follow the host guide through rounds of motive, opportunity and method as guests question each other, reveal clues and try to catch the killer.

How it works — Accuse, Reveal & Award Prizes

Accuse

Accuse, Reveal & Award Prizes

Everyone makes their final accusation before the murderer confesses. End the night with awards for best detective, best costume, best performer or most suspicious guest.

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The perfect whodunit gift

Buying it for someone else? After checkout, send it straight to their inbox as a gift — with a personal message, scheduled to land on the big day. They open a cinematic reveal, unlock the game, and the night is theirs to host.

Birthdays, Christmas or a date night in — choose the boxed kit and a beautifully made game arrives at their door — or send the digital edition straight to their inbox.

Enhance Your Christmas Mash Up Murder Mystery Dinner Party

Welcome to our dedicated section for all things murder mystery! Here, you'll find everything you need to create an unforgettable and immersive experience for your guests. Whether you're looking for menu ideas to tantalize taste buds, curated playlists to set the perfect mood, costume ideas to bring characters to life, or decoration tips to transform your space, we've got you covered.

Christmas Mash Up Party Music Ideas

Set the Festive Scene with a Victorian Christmas Dinner Party Playlist

Enhance your Victorian Christmas murder mystery with our curated playlist featuring traditional carols and festive tunes. Perfect for creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere.

Explore our playlist:

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Christmas Mash Up Decoration Ideas

Transform Your Space with Victorian Christmas Decorations

Create a Victorian Christmas setting inspired by Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. From festive garlands to candlelit tables, our Pinterest board is filled with inspiration to bring the charm of a classic Victorian Christmas to your murder mystery party.

Get inspired with our decoration ideas:

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Christmas Mash Up Dinner Menu Ideas

Festive Menu Ideas for Your Victorian Christmas Party

Delight your guests with a menu inspired by A Christmas Carol. Our blog offers a variety of recipes for traditional Victorian dishes, from roast goose to plum pudding.

Visit our blog for Victorian Christmas menu ideas:

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Hosted murder mystery event at a venue — commercial licensing

Running Mystery Nights for Your Business?

Planning to host this game at a paid or ticketed event, a corporate away-day, a pub or restaurant night, a team-building session — or anywhere it forms part of a business? You'll need a Commercial License.

It gives you the rights to run our mysteries for profit — at your venue, for your clients, or streamed publicly — professionally and fully covered. Add it to any game from £165. Already bought the game on its own? Purchase it again with the license and we'll refund your original order.

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FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

What is the best Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game?
Can I play this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game with 10 people?
Is this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game available for virtual play or in-person events?

This is a physical boxed kit designed for in-person play, where your guests can gather around the table, share the printed booklets and enjoy the Victorian Christmas atmosphere together.

If you would prefer to host remotely, a digital and printable version of this Christmas murder mystery is also available, which is better suited to virtual play over video call. Look for the digital and printable kit if you need a version you can host online.

How long does it take to play this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game?

A Christmas Mash-Up Murder typically runs for around 1.5 to 3 hours, making it an ideal centrepiece for a festive dinner party or Christmas gathering.

The exact length depends on your group size and how much your guests enjoy staying in character. Larger groups and more theatrical players will naturally sit towards the longer end, while a smaller table can wrap the mystery up more quickly.

What is included in the Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game kit?

A Christmas Mash-Up Murder is a physical boxed kit that we post out to you, ready to host straight from the box. Inside you will find a Host Guide Booklet, individual Character Booklets, Invitation Booklets and an Evidence Book to hand out as the mystery unfolds.

The kit also includes Ebenezer Scrooge video files and audio files, so your festive therapy-group host can guide guests through the evening and reveal clues at just the right moment.

Everything is themed around a Victorian, A Christmas Carol style mash-up of iconic Christmas characters, giving you all the printed materials needed to run the night without any extra preparation.

Can I play this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game more than once?

Yes, A Christmas Mash-Up Murder is fully replayable. The murderer is selected at random, so the culprit can be different every time you play.

This means you can enjoy the same festive mystery with different groups of friends and family across the Christmas season, and even the same guests can return for a fresh outcome and a new whodunnit.

What events or occasions is this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game suitable for?

A Christmas Mash-Up Murder is perfect for the festive season and works brilliantly as the entertainment for a Christmas dinner party or family game night.

With its playful mix of iconic Christmas characters, it is also a great idea for office Christmas parties, festive gatherings with friends, and any celebration where you want a memorable, interactive activity that gets everyone involved.

What is the recommended age group for this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game?

This murder mystery is recommended for players aged 14 and over.

That makes it well suited to teenagers, adults and mixed-age festive gatherings, so families and groups of friends can all take part in the mystery together over Christmas.

Do players need to dress up in costumes for this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery?

Costumes are completely optional, but they are strongly encouraged as they add so much fun and atmosphere to the evening.

Because this is a mash-up of iconic Christmas characters in a Victorian, A Christmas Carol setting, guests can dress as festive favourites such as Scrooge, the Cratchits or other well-loved Christmas characters. Even a few simple festive touches will help everyone step into their role.

Can I add more players or characters to this Christmas Mash Up murder mystery game?

Yes. A Christmas Mash-Up Murder is designed to flex with your guest list, and can be enjoyed with a wide range of players thanks to its cast of iconic Christmas characters.

If you are expecting a larger party, expansion packs let you add more characters and bring extra guests into the mystery, so no one has to sit on the sidelines. This makes it a great fit for anything from an intimate dinner to a big festive get-together.

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