Level 3 · Mastermind Arson

Fire at Hollow Mill

A historic mill burns down at night. The owner raised his insurance and his lighter is at the scene. Too easy?

At two in the morning, Hollow Mill – a protected old watermill used as artists' studios – went up in flames. Nobody was hurt, but the building is gone. 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 fire-starterReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.

The suspects

Hannah RuizFire investigator
Victor CraneOwner of the mill
Rosa FennArtist who rented a studio
Simon AshbyProperty developer
Ollie GrantNeighbouring farmer
Lydia MarshArchitect

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.