{"product_id":"pre-order-murder-at-claus-manor","title":"(PRE-ORDER) Murder at Claus Manor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please read all information before placing your order. This product is available for pre-order, will be packaged in a resealable pouch, and will ship by 11\/1\/26.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMURDER AT CLAUS MANOR SYNOPSIS (2026 Christmas Mystery)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Christmas Eve is only hours away when the North Pole’s most colorful residents gather at Claus Manor, the sprawling home of Santa and Mrs. Claus, for their annual holiday dinner. The festivities take a decidedly un-merry turn when Franklin Frost, the unpopular chairman of the North Pole Christmas Council, announces that he has uncovered a secret that could change Christmas forever, and he intends to expose someone at the table. Before he can reveal what he knows, the lights go out, a crash echoes through the manor, and Frost is discovered dead beneath the Christmas tree. With a blizzard raging outside, the culprit must be one of the guests. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, the head elf, the keeper of the Naughty and Nice List, the sleigh master, and several other festive suspects all have motives and secrets of their own. Search the rooms of Claus Manor, uncover hidden clues, eliminate suspects, locations, and possible weapons, and determine who committed Murder at Claus Manor before Christmas arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEP INTO A MYSTERY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Inside the mystery, participants will read a Beginning Brief and then examine multiple documents of varying type and size. It is then up to participants to recognize clues, connect-the-dots, solve puzzles, and progress through solving the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTERACTIVE MYSTERY COMPONENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e – Utilizing the use of QR codes, as puzzles are solved and evidence is gathered, participants will unlock password-protected QR codes that will advance the storyline and provide more information for the investigation. Some unlocked QR codes may even instruct participants to open sealed envelopes furthering the investigation. The use of password-protected files also helps keep from spoiling the mystery for participants, if information gathered is incorrect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA BLEND OF PUZZLES AND INVESTIGATION\u003c\/strong\u003e – Mysteries from The Deadbolt Mystery Society involve a combination of solving puzzles and detective work. Take a break from the real world and escape into this Christmas mystery for approximately 2-3 hours of solving with a difficulty rating of 3\/5 locks. Solve time and difficulty rating may vary based on factors such as group size, experience level, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND GROUPS\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lovers of escape rooms, crime shows, mysteries, podcasts, etc. should enjoy solving this mystery. For the best experience, a group of 1-4 participants and ages 13 years old and up are recommended. Don’t be afraid to solve this solo and keep all the adventure to yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please read all information before placing your order. This product is available for pre-order, will be packaged in a resealable pouch, and will ship by 11\/1\/26.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deadbolt Mystery Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48942856831159,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/9697\/8871\/files\/Website_Deals_7_2b50baf1-8ad9-4345-b7bf-78aed2e9c4fd.png?v=1785513276","url":"https:\/\/shop.deadboltmysterysociety.com\/products\/pre-order-murder-at-claus-manor","provider":"Deadbolt Mystery Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}