{"title":"Murder Mystery Games \u0026 Gifts for Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive them a mystery to solve this Christmas. Trench \u0026amp; Trilby case files turn a quiet evening into a detective investigation, with physical evidence to spread across the table and online clues to follow. Choose a story for a true crime enthusiast, a puzzle-loving partner or friends who enjoy working things out together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose their Christmas investigation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach case is a fictional crime to investigate at home. Choose by setting and the time they would like to spend, rather than assuming the newest case is the best starting point. All four can be played solo or together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/murder-on-the-mediterranean\"\u003eMurder on the Mediterranean\u003c\/a\u003e: a celebrity death aboard a luxury cruise ship. Allow around 2 to 3 hours, with 25+ pieces of evidence. A good fit for someone drawn to glamorous travel and a ship full of suspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/murder-at-maple-manor\"\u003eMurder at Maple Manor\u003c\/a\u003e: a poisoning at a Gilded Age society ball. Allow around 4 hours, with 30+ pieces of evidence. Choose this for a fan of grand houses, social secrets and a longer investigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/murder-at-the-museum\"\u003eMurder at the Museum\u003c\/a\u003e: an art historian's death in a London gallery mirrors a painting. Allow around 3 hours, with 30+ pieces of evidence and a two-part investigation. An appealing setting for an art lover or someone fascinated by authenticity and hidden motives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/murder-at-the-ski-resort\"\u003eMurder at the Ski Resort\u003c\/a\u003e: a champion skier's death in a luxury chalet in Zermatt. Allow around 3 hours, with 30+ pieces of evidence. Its Alpine setting makes it a natural choice for a winter games night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a case file a thoughtful gift?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipient gets an activity as well as an object to unwrap. They can examine reports, photographs and statements, test theories and follow the evidence at their own pace. The cases suit players aged 14+ who enjoy reading closely and discussing possibilities. They contain fictional murder investigations, so consider the recipient's comfort with crime themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor couples, it is a reason to set aside an evening together. For a group, it creates a shared puzzle rather than a contest to answer fastest. For a solo player, it offers time to investigate without waiting for anyone else's schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a murder mystery dinner party kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. You investigate evidence as detectives. You do not need to assign character roles, learn a script, act out scenes or arrange costumes. If your recipient wants a theatrical party, a scripted dinner party kit is a different type of game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo players need internet access?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. These are physical case files with an online component, rather than entirely offline games or instant downloads. Plan to have a suitable internet-connected device available for the online clues and optional hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they pause the game?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the approximate playing time above, with extra time for discussion. Keep the evidence together and note your current theories if you split an investigation across more than one evening. Once a case is solved, the solution will already be known, so choose a story the recipient has not played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I check when ordering a Christmas gift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the product page for current availability in your country and read our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering. The cases use discreet packaging. This guide does not promise a Christmas arrival date or a particular delivery service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/murder-mystery-case-files\"\u003eall murder mystery case files\u003c\/a\u003e, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/christmas-gifts-for-true-crime-lovers\"\u003eChristmas gifts for true crime lovers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/christmas-games-for-adults\"\u003eChristmas games for adults\u003c\/a\u003e guides for more ways to choose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"murder-on-the-mediterranean","title":"Murder on the Mediterranean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e A glamorous cruise turns deadly when the star performer is found murdered in her cabin. Can you uncover the truth behind this Mediterranean cold case? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic cold case murder mystery you investigate and solve at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25+ pieces of physical evidence with online clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay solo or together in around 2–3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscreet packaging, ideal for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStep into a gripping cold case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis immersive murder mystery game is designed to feel like a genuine police case file. Examine the evidence, analyse suspects, and piece together the events surrounding a shocking death aboard a luxury cruise ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the case, you’ll find over 25 pieces of high-quality physical evidence, including reports, letters, photographs, receipts, and more, alongside access to digital files and hidden online clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay solo, as a couple, or with a group. Expect a rewarding investigative experience that challenges your deduction skills and attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in discreet, gift-ready packaging, this case also makes a unique murder mystery gift for fans of crime, mystery, and detective stories, especially those who love cruise ship settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Christmas gift?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the settings and playing times in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-murder-mystery-gifts\"\u003eChristmas murder mystery gifts guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/murder-mystery-case-files\"\u003eall four case files\u003c\/a\u003e. Check the current availability shown on this page for your country before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trench \u0026 Trilby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45865544876188,"sku":"TT-MMCF-MOTM","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/2068\/0092\/files\/1_ff2497e8-5402-4ca4-aea4-6e8599ff0391.jpg?v=1777909112"},{"product_id":"murder-at-maple-manor","title":"Murder at Maple Manor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA glittering high-society ball turns deadly when a journalist is found poisoned at Maple Manor. Can you uncover the secrets behind this Gilded Age cold case?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic cold case murder mystery you investigate and solve at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30+ pieces of physical evidence with online clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay solo or together in around 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscreet packaging, ideal for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStep into a gripping cold case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis immersive murder mystery game is designed to feel like a genuine police case file. Examine the evidence, analyse suspects, and piece together the events surrounding a shocking poisoning at a grand Gilded Age manor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring a glamorous high-society ball at Maple Manor, a journalist preparing an explosive exposé is found dead. Behind the champagne, candlelight and polished manners lie old scandals, bitter rivalries and powerful guests with everything to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the case, you’ll find over 30 pieces of high-quality physical evidence, including police reports, witness statements, photographs, telegrams, floorplans, newspaper clippings, forensic notes and more, alongside access to digital files and hidden online clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay solo, as a couple, or with a group. Expect a rich and rewarding investigative experience that challenges your deduction skills, attention to detail and ability to spot contradictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered in discreet, gift-ready packaging, this case also makes a unique murder mystery gift for fans of true crime, detective stories, escape room style games, cosy crime and immersive puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Christmas gift?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the settings and playing times in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-murder-mystery-gifts\"\u003eChristmas murder mystery gifts guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/murder-mystery-case-files\"\u003eall four case files\u003c\/a\u003e. Check the current availability shown on this page for your country before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trench \u0026 Trilby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830823178396,"sku":"TT-MMCF-MAMM","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/2068\/0092\/files\/1_ec1b19d4-56de-4e62-a511-4aaba76c3c23.jpg?v=1778349014"},{"product_id":"murder-at-the-museum","title":"Murder at the Museum","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a prestigious art exhibition approaches, a professor is found murdered inside London's Wrenford Gallery, his death eerily mirroring a famous painting. Can you uncover the secrets behind this art-world cold case?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic cold case murder mystery you investigate and solve at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30+ pieces of physical evidence with online clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay solo or together in around 3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscreet packaging, ideal for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStep into a gripping cold case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the ultimate murder mystery game? Step inside London’s prestigious \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eNational Museum of Art and Antiquities\u003c\/span\u003e for a thrilling two-part cold case investigation where art, money, and murder collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned art historian Professor Peter Ashford is found dead inside the Museum's Wrenford Gallery, his murder eerily staged to mirror Saint Sebastian, the controversial centrepiece of a major new Vittorio De Santi exhibition. But Ashford had been asking dangerous questions about the painting’s authenticity, and with reputations, careers, and a fortune at stake, there is no shortage of people who wanted him silenced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside this crime investigation kit, you’ll discover more than 30 pieces of realistic evidence including police and coroner reports, photographs, witness statements, CCTV evidence, receipts, correspondence, forensic clues, and more, alongside exclusive online evidence containing further leads. Perfect for fans of escape room games, detective games, cosy crime, cold case files, and true crime puzzles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay solo, as a date night game, or with a group for games night entertainment. Work through a gripping two-part investigation as you examine the evidence, test alibis, uncover contradictions, follow hidden connections, and determine who murdered Professor Ashford and why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether for yourself or as a gift for a mystery lover, Murder at the Museum delivers approximately 3 hours of immersive crime-solving packed with secrets, deception, priceless art, and suspects with everything to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Christmas gift?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the settings and playing times in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-murder-mystery-gifts\"\u003eChristmas murder mystery gifts guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/murder-mystery-case-files\"\u003eall four case files\u003c\/a\u003e. Check the current availability shown on this page for your country before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trench \u0026 Trilby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976614133916,"sku":"TT-MMCF-MATM","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/2068\/0092\/files\/1.png?v=1792420587"},{"product_id":"murder-at-the-ski-resort","title":"Murder at the Ski Resort","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs New Year's celebrations draw to a close in the glamorous Swiss ski resort of Zermatt, a champion skier is found dead in her luxury chalet's sauna. Can you uncover the secrets behind this chilling Alpine murder?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic cold case murder mystery you investigate and solve at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30+ pieces of physical evidence with online clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay solo or together in around 3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscreet packaging, ideal for gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStep into a gripping cold case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA champion skier. A luxury chalet. A death that was no accident. Step into the glamorous Swiss ski resort of Zermatt in this immersive murder mystery game, where Alpine luxury hides deadly secrets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish champion skier and tech entrepreneur Jessica Hart is found dead in the sauna of her luxury chalet on New Year's Day. What first appears to be a tragic accident soon becomes a murder investigation. Behind Zermatt's Alpine glamour lie bitter rivalries, dangerous secrets, and suspects with plenty to hide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside this crime investigation kit, you'll discover realistic evidence including police reports, photographs, witness statements, forensic clues, financial records, private communications, and more, alongside exclusive online evidence containing further leads. Perfect for fans of escape room games, detective games, cosy crime, cold case files, and true crime puzzles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlay solo, as a date night game, or with a group for games night entertainment. Examine evidence, test alibis, uncover contradictions, and follow hidden connections to determine who murdered Jessica Hart and why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether for yourself or as a gift for a mystery lover, Murder at the Ski Resort delivers hours of immersive crime-solving packed with Alpine glamour, shocking secrets, deception, and suspects with everything to lose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Christmas gift?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the settings and playing times in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-murder-mystery-gifts\"\u003eChristmas murder mystery gifts guide\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/murder-mystery-case-files\"\u003eall four case files\u003c\/a\u003e. 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