Office Christmas Mystery Game Printable: Who Swiped the Golden Stapler?
It's the work holiday party, and at 7:30 the emcee is due to hand out the Golden Stapler, the famous Coworker of the Year award. But the trophy case in the lobby is empty. One of your guests took it. The Golden Stapler Caper is a printable mystery party game for 4 to 20 players that your team can play in the same room or on a video call with remote coworkers.
No one is murdered: the crime is a stolen trophy, the Golden Stapler. It's written for adults and teens at work parties, and clean enough for any group.
Get The Golden Stapler Caper on EtsyOn its own it doesn't point at anyone. The other clues narrow the suspects down until only one coworker fits every clue.
What's in the game
- 20 original character packets, one page each, with a read-aloud intro, public facts, costume ideas for in person and on camera, a secret, an alibi and a playing tip.
- 12 clue cards in 3 rounds, plus the same 12 clues as full-page slides for screen sharing.
- Host guide with the story, a casting checklist, before-the-party checklists, an in-person party flow of about 80 to 90 minutes and an opening script to read aloud.
- Video call host guide: how to send character packets privately, how to screen-share clues safely, and a minute-by-minute timing script.
- Suspect notebook and detective notes for every player, invitations to fill in by hand, name tags for all 20 characters plus the emcee, accusation sheets, and optional vote slips and award certificates.
- 54-page printable PDF in US Letter and A4. Instant download; nothing is shipped.
Who it's for
Made for work holiday parties, team get-togethers and remote teams. The host plays the party emcee and runs the game; everyone else is a suspect. Pick your cast with the host guide for any group of 4 to 20 players, and the clues lead to exactly one answer with any cast.
How to play: quick answers
How many players do you need?
Any group of 4 to 20 players, plus the host, who plays the party emcee. The host guide shows you how to pick your cast, and the clues lead to exactly one answer with any cast.
Can we play it on a video call?
Yes. Send each player their own packet page before the party and share the clue slides on screen. The video call host guide covers sending packets privately and a minute-by-minute timing script. You'll need a video call app with screen sharing and private chat.
How long does the game take?
The in-person party flow in the host guide runs about 80 to 90 minutes.
What do I need to print?
For an in-person party, print at Actual size / 100% at home or at a print shop. The PDF comes in US Letter and A4 and isn't editable, so fill in the invitations by hand.
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