• Murder Mystery Advent Calendar 'Death in a Snowstorm'
  • A person's hands with red nail polish hold a black lid of the murder mystery advent calendar 'Death in a Snowstorm'. The book has a white paper label wrapped around the center with black text and a snowy forest illustration.
  • Newspaper detail showing a dog
  • Three playing cards fanned out from a textured red envelope on a patterned gold and black background with decorative snowflakes.
  • A close-up of hands with red nail polish holding a clear glass vial with a cork stopper containing a piece of paper with text. The vial is shown over a wooden tabletop with scattered decorative elements including wooden snowflakes, playing cards, and paper scraps.
  • A round pendant with engraved runes and a red drawstring pouch.
  • A vintage-style printed page featuring a black-and-white portrait of a Norwegian Queen wearing a crown and jeweled dress in a newspaper, surrounded by decorative snowflakes
  • A person holds a card with the text 'DEATH IN A SNOWSTORM' in coral-red lettering over a snowy forest illustration. The card is photographed over a warm brown wooden surface with laser-cut snowflake decorations.
  • Outside box of Murder Mystery Advent Calendar called 'Death in a Snowstorm
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Murder mystery puzzle game in a box

Death in a Snowstorm, A Murder Mystery Advent Calendar

Death in a Snowstorm, A Murder Mystery Advent Calendar

£39.90 GBP
£39.90 GBP
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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 mystery game of puzzles, clues and deduction. It's perfect for anyone who love murder mysteries and escape room puzzles.  

Enjoy it as a 12-day Advent Calendar, using the twine and pegs to hang the envelopes on the wall. Or you can play the game in one evening – the choice is yours. 

Follow these steps to unravel the mystery:

Step into the story – Join the six friends at their remote log cabin, and discover the ties that bind them together. You'll need to uncover the facts of the case, including the victim, motive and murderer.

Explore the clues – Spread the clues out in front of you and inspect each vintage item – from diary entries and snowflakes, to puzzles pieces and playing cards. 

Solve the mystery – Test your wits with escape-room-style puzzles, codes and hidden clues. Delve into the characters and story as you make your final deductions…

Handy info

  • Number of players: 1–6 
  • Difficulty: 4 out of 5
  • Ages: 14+
  • Time to play: 1.5–3 hours – can be played as an Advent Calendar throughout December, or in one evening.

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. 

Box size: A5 (238 x 173 x 20mm), not inclusive of outer packaging. Materials include paper, card, metal, plastic, cotton and wood. The kit is mostly recyclable.

Designed in London. Assembled by hand in the UK.

Note: This year's game will be presented in a luxury black gift box, as pictured. New video coming soon!

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