Christmas Mystery Game | Evergreen Manor Heist | Printable Detective Kit

CASE FILE EM-01: THE EVERGREEN MANOR HEIST

A Printable Christmas Mystery Game by MindStack

Something priceless has vanished at Evergreen Manor.

On Christmas Eve, the Emerald Star—an antique jeweled ornament displayed at the manor gala—appears to disappear during a sudden blackout. The glass case is shattered. Four guests have secrets. Everyone has a reason to lie.

But the most important question is not only WHO took the jewel.

It is WHEN it was really taken.

Gather your group, examine the evidence, question the suspects, compare the timeline, and make your final accusation in this cinematic printable mystery game.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 1 printable 21-page A4 PDF game kit

• Host instructions and setup guidance

• Host opening script

• 4 suspect dossiers

• Witness cards

• Incident report

• Evidence Drop 1 cards

• Evidence Drop 2 clues

• Defense Mode cards

• Interrogation questions

• Investigator notes page

• Official accusation sheet

• Host-only solution and accusation outcomes

• Detective certificate

GAME DETAILS

• Case File: EM-01 — The Evergreen Manor Heist

• Theme: Christmas gala, missing jewel, family secrets, detective investigation

• Players: 6–7 players plus 1 host

• Play time: approximately 75–100 minutes

• Recommended age: Teen and adult players

• Format: Instant digital download

• Print size: A4 portrait

• Print recommendation: Print at actual size

• Tools needed: Printer, paper, scissors, pencils or pens

HOW TO PLAY

1. Download and print the PDF.

2. The host reads the instructions and keeps host-only pages private.

3. Assign character dossiers to players.

4. Release each evidence drop at the correct time.

5. Let players question one another, examine clues, and build their theory.

6. Complete the accusation sheet.

7. Reveal the answer and award the Detective Certificate.

IMPORTANT: SPOILER WARNING

Some pages are marked HOST ONLY. Keep these pages hidden from players until the correct moment. Do not share the solution pages before the final accusation.

PLEASE NOTE

• This is a DIGITAL PRODUCT. No physical item will be mailed.

• Colours may vary depending on your printer, paper, monitor, and printer settings.

• This game is fictional and designed for entertainment only.

• This download is for personal use only. You may print copies for your own game night, but you may not resell, redistribute, share, edit for resale, or claim the files as your own.

• Because this is a digital download, refunds cannot be offered after the files have been downloaded. Please contact MindStack if you need help accessing your purchase.

Bring your guests together for a Christmas mystery filled with suspicion, secrets, evidence, and one unforgettable final reveal.