Who Killed Santa?
Great Christmas party game and ideas! This mystery party game is perfect for Christmas parties at work or at home. It looks at why some people don't like Santa's involvement in Christmas. The host's guide contains decor ideas for your Xmas party.
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The portly gent who dresses in red won't be going down any chimneys this
year. He is dead – possibly murdered – yes, it's scandalous but
true. It happened just before the company Christmas party being held at
Chatties Restaurant. Did someone not want him to be there? Was it revenge
for an unwanted present from Santa last year? Or was it just old age catching
up with him?
We're here to find out the real juicy truth. The media are also here. But this time they aren't just reporting what happened. They are suspects too.
- Standard Format Hosts Guide
- Meet and Mingle Format Hosts Guide
- Invitation in Adobe Acrobat Format (4 per page)
- Invitation in Microsoft Word Format (4 per page)
- Invitation in JPG Format (1 per page)
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standard: This bundle includes versions for 8, 9 (4f5m), 10 (5f5m, 6f4m), 11 (6f5m), 12, 13 (7f6m), 14, 15 (8f7m), 16 guests. |
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and mingle: This bundle includes one version for 17 to 50 guests.
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Same as the version for 30 but with 20 more additional characters | $44.95US |
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Same as the version for 30 but with 70 more additional characters | $54.95US |
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The people present at the party are:
Suspects
Martina Finn My husband and I are directors of the company. I work very hard but I enjoy my job as long as everyone behaves themselves. I am careful about the way I look and work in a very professional manner. I can hold my head high in the business community. In my spare time, I like to do sign language.
Nick Finn I'm also involved in the business. Martina really runs it. She has most of the control. I spend a lot of my time just making sure everyone is pulling their weight and everything is under control. I'm a bit edgy because I've just given up smoking.
Winnie Bailey I'm the office manager at the company. I'm also a mother and a softball player. I've worked here ever since I left school. I'm very good at shorthand and can type 100 words a minute. I expect everyone else to be as efficient as me, but they never are.
Glenda Drake I'm a graphic artist. I'm one of the most creative people alive today. I'm also a mother.
Ebony Sutherland I'm the production manager. I have an eye for detail. I love animals.
Josh Fraser I am an account executive and I'm a cool dude that the ladies love. I take care of the client liaison for the organization. My good looks and charm have won many hearts and attracted clients to the business. I am a great asset but they don't seem to realize that.
Barret Norcott I'm the "fix it" man who repairs the company's computers and backs up all the data. I spend most of my time indoors and could do with a bit more exercise. I'm in love with Mrs Claus.
Regina Wells I'm the President of Gas Plus More convenience stores and gas stations. I'm a great pilot and I love flying planes. I've been a friend of Martina and Nick for years and their company gets their gas from us.
Freya Walker I'm a sales rep for SDX TV station and a new mother. The company advertises on our TV station. As sales rep I try to dress well to give the image that out TV station is very successful, but I often find I have baby food somewhere on my clothes.
Rosemary Piper I'm Freya's boss at SDX TV. I'm into natural remedies but that doesn't mean I've got my head in the clouds. I'm a very effective and firm boss. I just believe everybody should eat healthy natural foods and drink lots of herbal teas. My children are teenagers now.
Grant Lowe I am a disc-jockey with Radio ZZZ. The company advertises on our radio station. I'm fit and healthy and mad about music and all sports.
Jack Fielder I'm a sales manager for Radio ZZZ. I like going fishing when I have time off. I always carry a radio with me wherever I go because I need to know who is advertising on the other radio stations.
Gibson Downs I am a journalist with the local newspaper. The company advertises with us and sometimes I write their advertorials. I love to play golf but more than that I love my wife. I just want all you women to know that I'm happily married to my beautiful wife.
Lorenzo Giueni I am the owner of Chatties Restaurant and I am one of the world's finest chefs.
Witnesses
Note: These are smaller roles.
Jim Lawrence I am a partner in the business and I also own some other businesses.
Ingrid Evans I am Regina Well’s secretary at Gas Plus More convenience stores and gas stations.
Bert McGill I am a partner and the manager of Motor Bike World. We sell ATVs, motor cycles and Seadoos. Our shop is near Martina and Nick's office so I've become friends with them over the years.
Kirk Stevens I am the co-owner of Big Motors - a car and truck dealership. Martina and Nick buy their company cars from us.
Phoebe Watkins I am the general manager of SDX TV. Rosemary Piper and Freya Walker work for me.
Santa's helpers roles
Note: These are smaller roles.
Dasher I am one of Santa's reindeer team. I am a very fast reindeer - watch me go!
Dancer I am one of Santa's reindeer team. I am a dancing reindeer.
Prancer I am one of Santa's reindeer team. I prance around, thinking I'm great.
Vixen I am one of Santa's reindeer team. I am bit of a vixen by nature.
Comet I am one of Santa's reindeer team. I am a bit of a space case. I am always up there in the clouds with the comets and so on.
Cupid I am one of Santa's reindeer team. I am a romantic reindeer.
Donner I am one of Santa's reindeer team.
Blitzen I am one of Santa's reindeer team.
Rudolph I am Santa's main reindeer and I'm the famous red-nosed reindeer. The other reindeers used to be mean to me. They never let me join in any of their games. But then Santa gave me a job pulling his sleigh and then they all thought I was special.
Mrs Claus I am Santa's wife. I am the real boss behind Christmas.
Elfie (a male) I am one of Santa's elves. I wrap up presents all day long.
Nick Finn: "Santa’s got such a great
job - playing with toys all year and delivering them at Christmas. I want
his job! Why not? The position’s vacant now, isn’t it?"
Johnson
and Jones Advertising Agency, Mississippi, USA
We wrote "Who killed Santa?" for a Mississippi advertising agency
Christmas party. We based it on the actual staff, clients and suppliers
of the ad agency. We received this feedback:
"Our party was today and it was a success!!! Thank you very much.
We have told people about you and your services and we may be doing
business in the future with you for some of our clients. They were very
impressed. Thanks again!!!"
Jennifer Jones
Sue Riggle, USA
"Thanks for a great evening!
Dear friends at Merri Mysteries Inc.,
Just wanted you to know that your murder mystery "Who Killed Santa?" was a hit here in Marion, Illinois. Our church always has a family night of fun and games on New Year's Eve, ending with a service of communion at midnight. This year we wanted to jazz it up, and your script was a hit! My husband and I served 37 people ranging in ages from 5 to 85. The meal was elegantly done (my husband is a great chef so the part of Lorenzo fit him perfectly) and the guests really enjoyed being dramatic. All came dressed in costumes as best they could, and were not shy about "hamming it up." As hosts, we did not read any of the clues or the answers before hand, so were able to play along with everyone else. No one guessed correctly who murdered Santa.
Thanks again for your creativity. The fact that your script was appropriate for all ages even in a church setting was very much appreciated. This New Year's Eve celebration will be remembered for a long time to come!
Sincerely,
Sue Riggle
First Presbyterian Church
Marion, Illinois, USA"
Helen Cross
Helen had never held a mystery dinner before, but she found that running "Who Killed Santa?" was no problem.
"Thank you so much! Everyone had a blast! The night was a success. Everyone came in character and to make it a little more fun I made some women play male roles. Gibson Downs was especially funny being played by a woman.
Thanks again for all of your help!
Helen Cross"
Della Archambo
"We just had a birthday party for our now 13 year old daughter. We did "Who Killed Santa". We all had a wonderful time. It was an easy party to host and everybody said they had a great time. A couple of people told me that it was the best party they had ever been to.
We had about 35 people there from ages 18 months to 70 years old. It was great how everybody mingled and talked to each other, adults talking to the kids and teenagers and vice versa.
Everybody came in costume and did such a WONDERFUL job of that. Since Josh Frasier was into his monopoly money, he gave the killer a get out of jail free card at the end and Santa's lawyer offered her services for half off.
We originally had told people that steak and lobster was on the menu, because nothing was too good for our precious daughter. When Santa died Lorenzo announced that he was too frazzled to prepare the steak and lobster, so he opened the salad bar to an all you can eat buffet. We had prepared deli trays and a big arrangement of produce for salad. It was great.
I can't say enough good things about the evening. I know it will be a party that my daughter will never forget. My other daughters plan on having the same kind of party when they turn thirteen. Thanks for everything. I will be recommending you to all of my friends and will be buying parties from you in the future.
Della Archambo"
Donna Pelletier
Stephanie, I just had my Christmas party for 45 people and your Mystery was a huge hit!!! Each year I do a theme party and this one was the best yet. Everyone had a great time and could not wait to find out "Who done it"....Your online support was the best, and I appreciate you helping in every way that you did. You've made this year Christmas Party one that everyone will remember for years to come.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Donna Pelletier
Teri ReidSTEPHANIE
MY PARTY WAS THIS PAST FRIDAY NIGHT IT WAS THE MOST FUN WE HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME.
IT WAS AMAZING – THE WAY THE QUIETEST MOST RESERVED FRIENDS
WE HAVE – BECAME THESE WILD OUTSPOKEN CHARACTERS. THE PARTY TOOK
ON A LIFE OF IT'S OWN. ONCE IT W AS SET UP – I JUST STOOD BACK
AND WATCHED THE MYSTERY UNFOLD.
PEOPLE CAME IN COSTUME, IN CHARACTER (a few have adopted the personalities
as their own).
IT WAS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE BEST PARTY I HAVE EVER HOSTED. WE WILL TALK ABOUT THIS NIGHT FOR A LONG TIME.
AS FRIENDS WERE LEAVING, THEY ASKED WHEN THE NEXT MURDER MYSTERY PARTY WAS BEING HELD.
THANK YOU FOR THE WONDERFUL IDEA, SCRIPT, ENTIRE PACKAGE.
(we did have someone guess the murderer.!)
STILL LAUGHING
TERI REID
Brenda Wedderspoon-Gray, USA
Stephanie, I just want to tell you that we did our company Christmas party last Saturday (12/14) and did the murder mystery - Who Killed Santa and it was fantastic!! Nobody knew what we were doing and we handed out bags with their character, clues, props, etc. In the 16 years of our Christams parties, this was way far from the norm and everybody loved it. Their remarks were - this is the best party yet, this was so much fun, awesome, etc!!!!
Everybody had a blast. No negative responses from anyone - even those who you might think wouldn't want to stray from the norm as far as our Christmas party goes. It made all that attended have to talk with each other. Normally at our parties there are tables that kind of stick together and don't always mingle with everybody else. This made everyone mingle and nobody minded! For the next week at work we were all calling each other by their character names! It was GREAT!
So I just want to thank you for your help and let you know how it went. I'm sure we'll do it again! In fact we may do one as a fund raising event to raise money for the American Cancer Society. If you have any ideas - let me know!
Have a safe and happy holiday!
Sincerely,
Brenda Wedderspoon-Gray, NY
Kelly Hilmer, USA
"We just had our Mystery on Saturday night and thought I'd let you know we had a great time! There were several people that got into their roles and wore great costumes to enhance their part. There were several skeptics before the event and we weren't sure how it would turn out. In the end everyone had a great time, and the skeptics are still talking about what a great time they had. We even had one person guess the killer!
As for the photo contest, I'm submitting a picture of one of our technicians, Weldon Barnett. He played the part of Bert McGill, motorcycle shop owner. Keep in mind that Weldon has to be one of the most conservative of all our our staff, so we were all quite shocked to see him in his costume. We just worked with him on Friday (when he had hair) and on Saturday night he showed up with a SHAVED HEAD! Wow! He got INTO IT! It was great.
Thanks for a great time!
Kelly Hilmer
Director of Online Services
www.atra.com"
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