Level 3 · Mastermind Sabotage

The Balloon Fiesta Sabotage

At dawn, the favourite hot-air balloon is found with a two-metre slash. A figure in orange was seen at it – and two pilots fly in orange.

At the Hilltop Balloon Fiesta, the favourite balloon Sunflower could not take part in Sunday's dawn race: someone had slashed its fabric as it lay on the launch field. 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 saboteurReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.

The suspects

Desmond GalePilot of Blue Moth
Gus BarlowSunflower's crew chief
Hamish ReidLaunch director
Poppy LarkSunflower's pilot
Rosa QuillPilot of Red Kite
Theo WildePress photographer

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.