A Christmas Cracker Killing
Christmas Murder Mystery
From: £22.99
- Virtual Video Inspector
- Instant download option available
- Can be played in person & Virtually
- Easy to change number of players after purchase*
Interactive Christmas Murder Mystery Party Kit:
A Christmas Cracker Killing, our Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Party Game Kit for 6 to 20 Players, is available as a downloadable print-at-home kit, and has been carefully crafted to involve both yourself as host and all of your guests.
A Christmas Cracker Killing Storyline:
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 met, died in the autumn.
Fulfilling this final request his wife Paula has invited all the guests Buster wished to be present for the annual Christmas party, including the local Chief Inspector. Unfortunately it appears the Chief 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, and one of the guests here is responsible.
Play our Christmas murder mystery A Christmas Cracker Killing to catch the culp!
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To make planning your party easy we have created a Free invitation download customised for each game.
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Video Inspector Included in all Murder Mystery Kits
Meet your detective
Each round your detective revels clues and helps you solve the case.
Video detective is included in all our games as an option the detective can also be played by a guest the host or as an audio recording.
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Introducing the suspects
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress. (Female)
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.(Male)
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress. (Female)
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.(Male)
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.(Female)
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. (Male)
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress. (Female)
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.(Male)
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.(Female)
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. (Male)
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
Rita List – Business coach.(Female)
Bright, enthusiastic and buzzing, Rita is energetic, snappily dressed and keen to engage anyone in conversation.
Evan Song – Vet. (Male)
Slightly homespun but well turned out, Evan is a novice at these social gatherings and slightly underdressed.
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress. (Female)
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.(Male)
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.(Female)
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. (Male)
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
Rita List – Business coach.(Female)
Bright, enthusiastic and buzzing, Rita is energetic, snappily dressed and keen to engage anyone in conversation.
Evan Song – Vet. (Male)
Slightly homespun but well turned out, Evan is a novice at these social gatherings and slightly underdressed.
Holly Garland – Nurse. (Female)
Just finished work, Holly may still be in her uniform, but she has tinsel in her hair and a bright broach to celebrate the festive season.
Ivor Goose – Poultry farmer. (Male)
In wellies and jeans, with a festive Christmas jumper to mark the occasion, Ivor has rushed here from his birds and still has feathers in his hair.
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress. (Female)
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.(Male)
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.(Female)
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. (Male)
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
Rita List – Business coach.(Female)
Bright, enthusiastic and buzzing, Rita is energetic, snappily dressed and keen to engage anyone in conversation.
Evan Song – Vet. (Male)
Slightly homespun but well turned out, Evan is a novice at these social gatherings and slightly underdressed.
Holly Garland – Nurse. (Female)
Just finished work, Holly may still be in her uniform, but she has tinsel in her hair and a bright broach to celebrate the festive season.
Ivor Goose – Poultry farmer. (Male)
In wellies and jeans, with a festive Christmas jumper to mark the occasion, Ivor has rushed here from his birds and still has feathers in his hair.
Joy Enpeese – Owner of a small airline. (Female)
Elegant and not to be messed with, Joy is a woman in a male dominated world and won’t take any stick from her pilots or charter clients.
Nat Evity – Teacher. (Male)
In the only suit he owns, Nat has just finished the annual Christmas play and is gagging for a drink or two.
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress. (Female)
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.(Male)
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.(Female)
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. (Male)
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
Rita List – Business coach.(Female)
Bright, enthusiastic and buzzing, Rita is energetic, snappily dressed and keen to engage anyone in conversation.
Evan Song – Vet. (Male)
Slightly homespun but well turned out, Evan is a novice at these social gatherings and slightly underdressed.
Holly Garland – Nurse. (Female)
Just finished work, Holly may still be in her uniform, but she has tinsel in her hair and a bright broach to celebrate the festive season.
Ivor Goose – Poultry farmer. (Male)
In wellies and jeans, with a festive Christmas jumper to mark the occasion, Ivor has rushed here from his birds and still has feathers in his hair.
Joy Enpeese – Owner of a small airline. (Female)
Elegant and not to be messed with, Joy is a woman in a male dominated world and won’t take any stick from her pilots or charter clients.
Nat Evity – Teacher. (Male)
In the only suit he owns, Nat has just finished the annual Christmas play and is gagging for a drink or two.
Jules Tide – Local forester. (Female)
Selling logs and firewood for open fires, Jules always wears a padded bodywarmer and check shirt.
Don Key – Charity fundraiser. (Male)
Always looking for new ways to raise money, Don is fresh from this year’s panto where he was the back end of a cow.
Paula Kracker – Socialite and wife of the deceased. (Female)
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. (Male)
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. (Female)
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. (Gender Neutral)
Full of bon viveur as well as Beaujolais, Angel has a bubbly personality and a snappy dress sense.
Felice Navidad – Racehorse breeder. (Gender Neutral)
With refreshing country style, Felice’s red hunting jacket is festively decorated for the Christmas season.
Frank Incense – Orchestra conductor. (Male)
Used to wearing tails, Frank dresses incredibly formally for any dinner gathering, but looks extremely dashing because of it.
Candy Cane – Actress. (Female)
Desirable and delectable in anything she wears, Candy looks almost good enough to eat.
Robin Redbreast – Retired MI6 operative.(Male)
Still suave and sophisticated, Robin just loves his electronic gadgets.
Dee Coration – Wedding planner.(Female)
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. (Male)
With nautical bearing, Si Lentnite always ensures he looks shipshape at any gathering.
Rita List – Business coach.(Female)
Bright, enthusiastic and buzzing, Rita is energetic, snappily dressed and keen to engage anyone in conversation.
Evan Song – Vet. (Male)
Slightly homespun but well turned out, Evan is a novice at these social gatherings and slightly underdressed.
Holly Garland – Nurse. (Female)
Just finished work, Holly may still be in her uniform, but she has tinsel in her hair and a bright broach to celebrate the festive season.
Ivor Goose – Poultry farmer. (Male)
In wellies and jeans, with a festive Christmas jumper to mark the occasion, Ivor has rushed here from his birds and still has feathers in his hair.
Joy Enpeese – Owner of a small airline. (Female)
Elegant and not to be messed with, Joy is a woman in a male dominated world and won’t take any stick from her pilots or charter clients.
Nat Evity – Teacher. (Male)
In the only suit he owns, Nat has just finished the annual Christmas play and is gagging for a drink or two.
Jules Tide – Local forester. (Female)
Selling logs and firewood for open fires, Jules always wears a padded bodywarmer and check shirt.
Don Key – Charity fundraiser. (Male)
Always looking for new ways to raise money, Don is fresh from this year’s panto where he was the back end of a cow.
Gaye Tidings – Jeweller.(Female)
Impeccably manicured, Gaye is her own hand model for rings and bracelets stocked in her jeweller’s shop and gets the pick of the store to accessorize.
Rudolph Snows – Travel agent. (Male)
Armed with all sorts of interesting facts about various destinations, Rudolph has arrived ready to P.A.R.T.Y. after meeting all his sales targets for this year.
FAQ's
How long does it take to play a murder mystery game?
How long a murder mystery game takes to play depends on the number of players, the format (virtual or face-to-face), and other factors like eating and drinking consumption.
- Virtual games: Approximately 10 minutes per suspect (e.g., 1 hour for 6 players, 80 minutes for 8 players). A 20-player game on Zoom can be finished in 2 hours with a faster pace.
- Face-to-face games: Typically take 2–3½ hours when combined with a meal, but can vary depending on how relaxed the dining is. Adding ad-libbing, general conversation, can extend the duration.
- Quick large-group games: Custom “suspect/witness” split formats can reduce game time and maintain pace.
On average, dinner party muder mystery games take 2–3½ hours depending on circumstances.
You can find a more in-depth answer with more examples here.
Can the host play a Murder Mystery Game as well?
Yes the host can play. We designed our games to give you options when using our murder mystery games as a host you can decide to either
- Play the inspector
- Play a character
- Play a character AND the inspector.
- Just play host and use the recorded Video or Audio inspector.
How long will it take for my murder mystery game to arrive?
For downloadable kits delivery is instant. As soon as you clear check out you’ll be able to download your order.
If you order a CUSTOM version of a game – the first kit you will be able to access will be the original order. This is because we manually sit and adjust the games in the office when they’re ordered, so any customsation requires human input. This means the customisation will be done as soon as we can do it. Usually this is within 2 working days and once finished we email it to you. However we know how people like to plan… so the website delivers the original game immediately and we follow this up manually with an adjusted copy as soon as we’ve finished the work!
We are sensitive to the environment so rather than cutting down thousands of trees and holding stock, we print on demand.
This means printed order requests are handled within 24-48 hours and they’re usually dispatched as soon as they’re printed.
We work a 5 day week in the retail team. This means orders are shipped Monday through Friday.
Can I play this game with an odd number of guests e.g. 7 or 9 etc?
Yes, our games can be played in odd group sizes. We have a few options on how to do this:
- One guest can play as the inspector. In this case, a game for 8 players would suit a party of 9, for example. The option for a guest to play the inspector is included in all our Murder Mystery game kits.
- Ask us to adjust the game for you. We can make a number of changes to our games to fit your party; in most cases, this is by removing a character. There is a charge for this service, and it can be ordered when buying your game. Just order the size bigger than you need and use the customise game option to choose to remove one character.
- Get creative with your casting; people can share roles, or someone can play two characters.
Pre-Printed box set
Whats in the box
- Character Booklets
- Invitations & Envelopes
- Full instructions with hosting guide
- Theme and recipe suggestions
- Inspector script also available as MP3 and video
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.
Game Age Rating
Everyone
This Game Contains
Sexual Themes – Unhappy marriages and affairs discussed, also suspects are told to act attracted to each other.
A murder – violence suggested.
Alcohol Reference – Reference to alcoholic beverages.
Comic Mischief – Depictions or dialogue involving slapstick or suggestive humor.
Suggestive Themes – Mild provocative references or materials and sexual innuendo.
Illegitimate heir is revealed in the plot.
Dying of heart condition – caused by a toxic substance is part of the plot – so if you have recently lost someone with a heart condition – this may be a sensitive ssue for you.
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