Level 3 · Mastermind Espionage

The Chocolate Formula

A secret chocolate recipe is photographed in a locked vault and sold to a rival. Four people know the code – and three have alibis.

At Velvetine Chocolate Works, someone photographed the secret formula for ‘Midnight Velvet’ in the recipe vault. A month later a rival launched the very same bar. 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 spyReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.

The suspects

Gwen HollisReceptionist
Jonah MossPacker
Lucien FaureHead chocolatier
Marcus KerrProduction supervisor
Octavia BloomOwner and CEO
Pippa StrandQuality manager

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.