Murder mystery game in a box
Death in a Snowstorm, A Murder Mystery Advent Calendar
Death in a Snowstorm, A Murder Mystery Advent Calendar
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Detectives, we need your help to solve this bitterly cold case from 1931.
Six friends brave the darkness and snow to celebrate Christmas together at a cosy log cabin in rural Norway. But things are not as they seem, and as the storm becomes more fierce, tensions rise to the surface.
Once the snowstorm clears, only five will leave the cabin alive...
How to play
Death in a Snowstorm is a murder mystery puzzle game that will whisk you back in time as you unseal 12 mini envelopes containing clues and intriguing items.
You can play this game as a 12-day Advent Calendar, using the twine and pegs to arrange the envelopes on the wall. Or you can play it in one evening – the choice is yours. Follow these steps to embark on this festive adventure:
Step into the story – Join the six friends at their remote log cabin, and discover the ties that bind them together.
Explore the clues – Step back to 1931 as you inspect each vintage item, from diary entries and snowflakes, to puzzles pieces and playing cards.
Solve the mystery – Test your wits as you solve escape-room-style puzzles, crack codes, and decipher clues.
Handy info
- Number of players: 1 - 4
- Difficulty: 4.5 out of 5
- Ages: 14+
- Time to play: 1.5 - 3 hours (usually played as an Advent Calendar throughout December).
Don't be shy about using the hints! They will help guide you through the game. There are several layers of hints, so you can get help without giving the game away.
The box contains 12 mini envelopes packed with clues, and twine and pegs are provided for easy hanging. You will need a pencil and an internet connection, though most of the game is screen-free. You can start solving puzzles from envelope 4 onwards.
Nb. Envelope and snowflake colours may vary from photos.
Box size: approx. C5+ (17cm x 24.5cm x 2cm) – size not inclusive of outer packaging. Materials include paper, card, metal, glass and wood. The kit is mostly recyclable.
Tip for those who played last year
We've made a couple of minor updates, but have stayed faithful to the same story as last year. If you’re looking for a fresh game, try Christmas Eve in Little Smithering, or our travel-inspired mystery Peril at the Edge of the World.
Made with love in London.
Absolutely lovely. A charming experience.
We loved opening this every other day in December and then sitting down as a family today on Christmas Eve to do the puzzles and solve the case. It’s so well pitched. There were parts our 6 and 9 year old could do, and plenty to tax the brains of the adult we absolutely loved it.
aAn absolute delight, beautifully put together, bursting with imagination, and packed with such delicious detail that you can’t help but be completely drawn in.
Every envelope feels like a clue, every document feels authentic, and the whole experience makes you feel like a proper sleuth rather than someone just doing a puzzle at the kitchen table. It’s clever without being confusing, immersive without being overwhelming, and clearly crafted by people who really know how to spin a cracking mystery.
In short: if you love mysteries, clever storytelling, and the thrill of shouting “I KNEW IT!” at the end, I’d highly recommend Murder by Post to any wannabe detective. Elementary, my dear reader 🕵️♂️🔍
This has been the most fun part of the Christmas season! We do a clue a night and keep a notebook to track everything. Cool design and pieces. Recommend!
This advent calendar of 12 days is so fun! Every day we couldn’t wait to see what new clue was going to be revealed in those little envelopes. We’re still working on solving this one. We agreed as a family not to show the answers until after Christmas dinner. So exciting.