Level 3 · Mastermind Murder
Death at the Winter Circus
The circus owner is found dead in his caravan with a clown's red nose on the floor. But the boot prints in the mud tell a different story.
At the circus winter quarters, an old farm outside town, owner Augustus Bell was found dead in his office caravan on a rainy evening. Find all 6 clues, compare the statements and the evidence, and work out who did it.
Print the six postersA4 or A3, with a QR code on every poster. Hide them in six places.
Play on screenFlip through the six clue posters on your phone, tablet or TV – no printer needed.
Name the killerReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.
The suspects
- Dr Amira HaleCircus vet
- Lena VolkovaTrapeze artist
- Ned Parfitt‘Bobo’ the clown
- Rosa BellAugustus's daughter
- Silas CroweBusiness partner, horse trainer
- Tomas GrillNight watchman
Hosting tips
- Number the hiding places, or write a little hint to the next spot in the box at the bottom of each poster.
- Works for 2–30 players. Let teams compete, or play as one big detective squad.
- Allow 30–60 minutes for level 1 and up to 90 minutes for level 3.