Level 1 · Rookie Vandalism

The Great Pumpkin Smash

The night before the Giant Vegetable Show, the favourite 312 kg pumpkin is smashed to pieces. Who wanted it out of the contest?

At Little Brook Allotments, the night before the Giant Vegetable Show, someone smashed Bert Mills's giant pumpkin – the favourite to win. 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 vandalReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.

The suspects

Bert MillsOwner of the giant pumpkin
Colin FenwickFarm shop owner
Doreen PlattRival grower, Plot 4
Rita MossBingo caller
Sunil RaoPlot 8, Bert's neighbour
Wayne PlattDoreen's son

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.