Tucked away in the snowy hillsides of rural England lies the small village of Marsh Mallow. A picturesque place at the worst of times, covered with snow the village looks just like an image from a Victorian Christmas card.
With Christmas fast approaching, the local elite have made their way to Trimming Mansion, an imposing Edwardian building nestling in the trees at the edge of the village, for their yearly Christmas dinner party.
This year the dinner party is tinged with sadness as the billionaire bespoke cracker manufacturer, Buster Kracker, in whose house they annually meet, died in the autumn. His last wishes were that the annual Christmas dinner party went ahead unhindered.
Fulfilling this final request, his wife, Paula, has invited all the guests Buster wished to be present, including the local police inspector. Unfortunately, it appears that the inspector is not off duty this evening as he has arrived with terrible news. Buster Kracker did not die of natural causes. He was murdered! What’s even worse is that one of the guests here tonight is responsible! But who?
Large Group Murder Mystery Game
A Christmas Cracker Killing – Large group script
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- Works with unlimited number of guests
- Instant download option available
- Can be played in person & Virtually
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Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the kit
- Full instructions
- Script Booklet for Each Cast Member
- Invitation Flyer (Which You Can Copy to Requirements)
- Invitations and Envelopes for Each Cast Member
- Script for the Inspector
- Guest Instruction Handouts X 20 Copies
- Clue Question Sheets for Guests
- Solution in Sealed Envelope So Inspector Can Play Too
How do these games kits work?
These games require 7-13 cast and involve the rest of the audience by getting them to ask pre-set questions – which are provided to them on paper by the inspector at the start of each round.
They run in a similar way to a dinner party, so are an ideal first choice for novice hosts and acing teams with little or no experience running large scale events.
These games work best as a sit down event with 6-12 tables of guests, with a suspect on each table.
As a rough guide these mysteries take approximately 2-3 hours to complete with a three course meal.
During the game the audience will listen to five short sets of dialogue from the cast and pose pre-scripted questions (which the cast answer with pre-scripted answers). There are three rounds which can be evenly spread throughout the night or, if preferred, the question and answer rounds can be bunched together into one large round.
At the end of the final round the guests are given time to decide who is the murderer, and once the guests have decided who did it, how and why (i.e. the murderer and motive) they will complete the answer sheet and hand it in.
How these games usually run.
Introductory Round: Introductions by the cast and the facilitator “inspector character”.
Rounds 1, 2 and 3: Scripted dialogue from the cast, followed by pre-set questions and answers.
Concluding Statements and solution: conclusions by the cast and denouement from the inspector.
There is one “inspector character” who acts as a facilitator during the event and is essential to the cast.
Reducing the cast size will reduce the length of time required to solve the mystery.
Introducing the suspects
The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Inspector Chris Mass– The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased.
Still trying to act as the perfect host despite her recent loss, Paula has an eye for fashion and has picked the most fabulous jewellery to make the most of her in mourning black number.
Phil Stockins – Columnist for International Geographical.
Eloquent and persuasive, Phil is a remarkable wordsmith who knows how to dress well for a dinner party and looks extremely dapper.
Ava Kracker – Interior designer.
With an eye for colour and texture, Ava Kracker is pleasing on the eye and her accessories are exceptionally well coordinated.
Angel Shayre – Wine merchant.
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder.
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor.
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Inspector Chris Mass– The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased.
Still trying to act as the perfect host despite her recent loss, Paula has an eye for fashion and has picked the most fabulous jewellery to make the most of her in mourning black number.
Phil Stockins – Columnist for International Geographical.
Eloquent and persuasive, Phil is a remarkable wordsmith who knows how to dress well for a dinner party and looks extremely dapper.
Ava Kracker – Interior designer.
With an eye for colour and texture, Ava Kracker is pleasing on the eye and her accessories are exceptionally well coordinated.
Angel Shayre – Wine merchant.
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder.
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor.
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress.
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Inspector Chris Mass– The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased.
Still trying to act as the perfect host despite her recent loss, Paula has an eye for fashion and has picked the most fabulous jewellery to make the most of her in mourning black number.
Phil Stockins – Columnist for International Geographical.
Eloquent and persuasive, Phil is a remarkable wordsmith who knows how to dress well for a dinner party and looks extremely dapper.
Ava Kracker – Interior designer.
With an eye for colour and texture, Ava Kracker is pleasing on the eye and her accessories are exceptionally well coordinated.
Angel Shayre – Wine merchant.
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder.
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor.
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress.
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.
With a handbag that contains every conceivable item, Dee is a woman with means and a fabulous sense of style.
Si Lentnite – Young Merchant Navy Captain.
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
The inspector can be played by a male or female person but is essential to make the game format work. We suggest you cast your primary “Organizer” in this role. Or have the most organised as a supporting role to the inspector to keep the game moving along and hand out information at the right time.
Inspector Chris Mass– The policeman responsible for solving the crime
Efficient in their own peculiar way, has an unusual method of solving crimes – they involve everyone!
The Suspects:
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased.
Still trying to act as the perfect host despite her recent loss, Paula has an eye for fashion and has picked the most fabulous jewellery to make the most of her in mourning black number.
Phil Stockins – Columnist for International Geographical.
Eloquent and persuasive, Phil is a remarkable wordsmith who knows how to dress well for a dinner party and looks extremely dapper.
Ava Kracker – Interior designer.
With an eye for colour and texture, Ava Kracker is pleasing on the eye and her accessories are exceptionally well coordinated.
Angel Shayre – Wine merchant.
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder.
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor.
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress.
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.
With a handbag that contains every conceivable item, Dee is a woman with means and a fabulous sense of style.
Si Lentnite – Young Merchant Navy Captain.
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
Rita List – Business coach.
Bright, enthusiastic and buzzing, Rita is energetic, snappily dressed and keen to engage anyone in conversation.
Evan Song – Vet.
Slightly homespun but well turned out, Evan is a novice at these social gatherings and slightly underdressed.
Need something bespoke?
Customise this game
This game can be customised to fit your event for an additional fee.
It’s hard to give “ball park” figures for what different customisations would cost however we’ve attempted to HERE.
Please do contact us for a free quote if you would like any customisations on your game before purchase.
Remember… if you just need 1 extra person, or 1 less person, why not have someone play the inspector role?
The inspector can usually be male or female as the “for real” inspector can simply invent a new name for themselves.
Some hosts prefer to play the inspector role as it means they can work on the catering while the round plays out amongst their guests.
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