Please note this is the digital version. If you are looking for the physical version, take a look here
 
Someone in the William’s family ate Santa’s cookie – and it is up to you to find out who! ‘Who Ate Santa’s Cookie’ is a mystery game for families. 
 
The Williams’ family has five family members:
Two parents – Erin and Jamie, an older child named Jordan, a younger child named Kelly, and who could forget - Brady, their golden retriever. 
 
GAMEPLAY
Each person is assigned a character with a short backstory, alibi and secret! As a group, you go to different rooms by opening evidence bags, and make observations of the pictures. Use your detective charts to note down your observations and evidence.Connect the dots (metaphorically) to find who is the criminal!
 
This game is very interactive and makes a great family bonding activity. It lasts 30 min to an 1.5 hours, depending on the players.
 
PLAYERS
There are 4 speaking characters in the game; however more can participate as observers. Other players can participate by reading the non-dialogue part of the storyIf there are young children who cannot read, we recommend that they partner with an adult, preferably one who is not playing a character.
 
All characters are gender-neutral.
 
AGES
This game is written with families in mind and is meant to encourage children to learn how to read.
Ages 3 to 6 would enjoy this game if they can partner with an adult (if possible, one who is not playing a character).
Ages 7 to 10 can likely play independently as Jordan and Kelly. These characters' texts are written specifically to encourage kids who are learning how to read to participate.
Olden teens and adults will enjoy the humor in the game and the mystery of finding the secret cookie-eater! However please note this game is geared towards a younger audience. 
 
There are a few dialogues in the story, which should be read by each character.
 
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
You will receive a ZIP files with the items listed below. 
All items are in PDF format unless otherwise noted. The PDFs are in standard 'letter' paper size (8.5" x 11") which are not required to be cut (if you are printing them).
1.    4 character cards 
2.    Story, including dialogue sections
3.    5 evidence sheets
4.    2-page detective charts 
5.    2-page Hints and Observation sheet
6.    Instruction and game set-up

SET-UP
The set-up is designed to be simple. 24 pages are required to be printed, and 9 pages are required to be folded in two.

 
This product is handmade - lovingly designed and created Canada :)
This game is copyrighted and may not be resold or redistributed. For home use only; if you are interested in playing it with your company, please contact me.