Level 3 · Mastermind Forgery
The Forged Will
A lord's new will leaves his fortune to a charity no one has heard of. The witnesses signed – but what did they sign?
After Lord Ashcombe's death, a new will appeared, leaving the whole estate to the ‘Ashcombe Heritage Trust’. The family says it's a fake. Who forged it? 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 forgerReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.
The suspects
- Lady AshcombeThe widow
- James SimmonsButler
- Clara FinchLord Ashcombe's nurse
- Giles AshcombeThe son
- Harriet AshcombeThe daughter
- Edwin PenroseFamily solicitor
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.