{"product_id":"murder-at-the-midnight-sleigh","title":"Murder at the Midnight Sleigh","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristmas Eve, 1927. Beneath Finch's Toy Emporium, behind a stockroom bookcase and a whispered password, the Midnight Sleigh is throwing the party of the year. The band is playing, the Snowdrift Fizz is flowing, and the club's owner has promised a Christmas announcement at a quarter past ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe never makes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 10:06 he is found dead in his office, his safe open and his red folder of secrets gone. Everyone has a motive. Everyone has a secret. One of your guests is the murderer, and before midnight the rest must work out who.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA printable 1920s speakeasy murder mystery party game with a Christmas twist, for 8 to 15 players, written to be fair: the clues prove who did it, so sharp detectives can solve it without guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHAT YOU GET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost Guide (15 pages): quick-start checklist, casting for 8-15 players, cast list, 3-hour and 2-hour running orders, rules, read-aloud host script, printing guide, menu and decoration ideas, FAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Character Booklets (2 pages each, one sheet per guest): who you are, what to wear, lines to say, your secret, motive, alibi and goals for each round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClue Cards: 15 core clues over 3 rounds + 7 optional-role clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed Solution: a read-aloud reveal, the step-by-step proof, every red herring explained and the full timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvitations: a write-in party invitation and a character invitation for every guest, plus a digital invitation image and ready-to-paste invitation wording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty Extras: name tags, Holly Notes play money, accusation slips, 6 award certificates, a menu card, a \"Members Only\" door sign and round envelope labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e82 pages in all, in two complete sets: US Letter and A4 (each laid out for its own paper, not scaled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW IT PLAYS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 core roles are needed for every game; add up to 7 optional roles for 9 to 15 players. Optional roles never change the solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCocktails, three rounds of clues, accusations and the big reveal: about 3 hours, or a 2-hour version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe host doesn't need to know the answer, so the host can play too\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe murderer knows they did it and may lie; everyone else has secrets of their own to hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny role can be played by any guest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery drink on the menu has an alcohol-free version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOOD TO KNOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download: you get a zip file of PDFs after checkout. Nothing is shipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint at home or at a print shop, at 100% (\"Actual size\"). Covers are in colour; everything else prints well in black and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent: an off-stage murder (no gore), with 1920s drinking, smoking, gambling, bribery and a secret romance. Best for teens and adults (13+).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal use: print as many copies as you need for your own parties. Please do not resell or share the files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an original story with original characters. It is not affiliated with any other game, book, film or brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow we made it: the story, characters and clues are original to this game. They were written with the help of AI tools, then checked and edited by us, including a step-by-step consistency check of every clue, alibi and timeline. All artwork and ornaments are drawn by code, not AI image tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions or refund requests: email quillbaylabs@gmail.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quillbay Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127271600289,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/0212\/3169\/files\/1-cover_3d4ee091-efe4-455c-8349-647dd43494d0.jpg?v=1792318014","url":"https:\/\/quillbaylabs.com\/products\/murder-at-the-midnight-sleigh","provider":"Quillbay Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}