Death in a Snowstorm, a Christmas murder mystery

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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 between the group 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 game that's perfect for budding detectives and super sleuths alike. This beautifully-designed Christmas adventure will whisk you back in time as you unseal 12 mini envelopes containing clues and intriguing items.

The kit can be used as an Advent Calendar, to mark the Twelve Days of Christmas (twine and mini pegs provided for easy hanging), or it can be played in one evening over a bottle of wine! The choice is yours.

Step into the story – Investigate the back-stories of the six friends and discover the ties that bind them together.

Test your wits – Solve puzzles, decipher clues, and use your powers of deduction to uncover crucial aspects of the case – including the weapon, motive, and murderer.

Travel back in time – The beautiful vintage designs will whisk you back to 1931.

Handy info

• Number of players: 1 - 4 
• Difficulty: 4.5 out of 5
• Ages: 14+
• Time to play: 1.5 - 3 hours

A hints and solutions envelope is included.

You can start solving puzzles from envelope 3 onwards.

This game is mostly screen-free and recyclable. 

Twine and pegs provided for easy hanging.

Comes in a C5 sized box, with 12x C7 envelopes. Materials include paper, card, metal, glass and wood.

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 this Christmas, try our travel-inspired mystery, Peril at the Edge of the World.  

Made with love in London, England.