The Polar Express: A Christmas Party Murder Mystery

Jump aboard The Polar Express for the ultimate festive murder mystery team building experience, designed for office Christmas parties, corporate festive events, after-dinner entertainment, and seasonal team celebrations.

Part murder mystery and part escape room, this interactive challenge sees guests working in teams of 3–12 people to decipher clues, analyse evidence, solve puzzles, and uncover the guilty suspect before the train arrives at its final destination.

Hosted live by Chief Detective Poirwrote and Sergeant Wires, your group will become trainee officers working on a high-profile festive case. Across four interactive rounds, teams will examine maps, codes, suspect interviews, physical clues, and evidence packs as they work to solve the mystery.

The storyline begins aboard The Polar Express, a luxury train filled with famously wealthy guests. On its flagship December journey, Gordon Gutterbridge, CEO and owner of The Express Train Company, has been found dead. The suspects have been narrowed down to four: Gloria Gutterbridge, Gordon’s long-suffering step-daughter; Sapphire Moonshadow, an influencer who has been #gifted the journey; Lord Geoffrey Barton-Bouché, an unhappy investor; and Harry Holbart, the train’s first-class steward.

This immersive festive murder mystery includes suspect footage shown on an HD projector, real evidence and clues to examine, and plenty of opportunities for teamwork, discussion, and deduction.

All content is light-hearted, humorous, and designed to be suitable for corporate audiences, making it ideal for inclusive festive celebrations and Christmas team building events.

OUR STANDARD EVENT FORMAT:

–> Guests are welcomed by your high-energy hosts, Chief Detective Poirwrote and Sergeant Wires, who introduce the experience and explain the rules.
–> Guests are split into teams of 3–12 people. Teams can be chosen in advance or randomly assigned.
–> Teams work through four interactive rounds, with new clues including puzzles, maps, codes, suspect interviews, and evidence.
–> After each round, teams answer questions, solve challenges, and earn points based on their findings.
–> At the end of the investigation, each team submits who they believe the guilty suspect is.
–> The experience concludes with the guilty suspect reveal, case explanation, and winning team announcement.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Lead host (Chief Detective) & assistant host (Sergeant) + additional event technicians (depending on event size)
• Full event facilitation and end-to-end game management
• All experience tech & AV, including speaker, microphone, and HD projector
• All props, clues, evidence packs, puzzles, maps, and suspect materials
• Suspect footage and immersive game visuals
• Set up and breakdown
• Dedicated event specialist to support planning and logistics
• Risk assessments
• Public liability insurance for up to £10 million

• Q: How long is this experience? A: This festive murder mystery is 90 minutes as standard, but can be adapted to 60 or 75 minutes depending on your requirements.
• Q: Is this festive murder mystery scary? A: No, all content is light-hearted and humorous. The experience has been designed for office Christmas parties, festive team building events, and corporate audiences.
• Q: What is included in your experience? A: Your experience includes a lead host, assistant host, event technicians depending on group size, AV setup, HD projector, all props, clues, evidence packs, puzzles, set up, breakdown, and full event support.
• Q: What is not included in your experience? A: Venue, furniture, and staging (if required) are not included as standard, but we’re happy to advise based on your event.
• Q: What are the venue requirements? A: Your venue will need access to power, Wi-Fi, and a layout where all attendees have a clear view of the hosts and projector screen.
• Q: How long does setup take? A: Setup typically takes between 30–60 minutes depending on the size and complexity of the event.
• Q: How long does breakdown take? A: Breakdown usually takes between 30–60 minutes following the event.
• Q: What types of corporate events is this suitable for? A: This festive murder mystery is ideal for office Christmas parties, festive team building events, after-dinner entertainment, conferences, and seasonal company celebrations.
• Q: Can this be played during dinner? A: Yes, this experience can be seamlessly delivered alongside a meal, with rounds split between courses to maintain flow and engagement.

• Perfect For Office Christmas Parties: A fun and interactive alternative to traditional festive entertainment.
• Encourage Teamwork: Teams must collaborate, communicate, and share ideas to solve the case.
• Boost Engagement: Puzzles, evidence, suspect interviews, and live hosting keep guests involved from start to finish.
• Inclusive For Corporate Audiences: Light-hearted, humorous content makes the experience suitable for a wide range of teams.
• Create Friendly Competition: Teams compete to solve the mystery and climb the leaderboard.
• Memorable Festive Entertainment: Combines storytelling, comedy, mystery, and teamwork in one seasonal experience.
• Fully Mobile & Flexible: Delivered directly to your office or chosen venue anywhere in the UK.

• Payment is required upon confirmation of your booking. The full balance can be paid or a deposit if you are unsure on attendee numbers.
• A full refund can be made on cancellations more than 30 days prior to a scheduled event.
• You can change the date or time of your experience up to 14 days prior to a scheduled event based on availability.
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