Level 3 · Mastermind Vandalism
The Rose Show Vandal
The night before judging, every bloom on the favourite rose bushes is snipped off. The chief suspect has a perfect answer: it's half an hour away.
At the Thornbury Park Rose Show, someone cut the heads off all 24 blooms of Edith Paget's ‘Crimson Duchess’ roses the night before judging. 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
- Agatha BrambleLast year's runner-up
- Dr Rupert WynnHead judge
- Edith PagetGrower of Crimson Duchess
- Hugh PagetEdith's husband
- Neville AshRival rose grower
- Stan HobbsNight watchman
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.