Level 2 · Detective Theft

The Blue Harbour Theft

A masterpiece is cut from its frame during a gallery opening. The CCTV saw everything – or did it?

During the opening night at Galerie Noir, the painting Blue Harbour was cut from its frame in the basement storage room. Everyone was dressed in black, and everyone has an alibi. 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 screenAll six clues in your browser – great for a quick game. Name the thiefReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.

The suspects

Camille DuboisGallery owner's daughter
Jonas WeberSecurity guard
Elise MartinThe exhibiting artist
Victor LangArt critic
Marcus HillArt collector
Sophie LaurentGallery assistant

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.