Level 2 · Detective Theft
The Vanishing Violin
A priceless violin disappears during a concert. The programme gives one musician a perfect alibi – if you believe the programme.
During a gala concert, soloist Elena Petrova's 300-year-old violin vanished from her dressing room. Everyone says they were on stage – or were they? 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 thiefReady? Submit your answer and see the solution.
The suspects
- Elena PetrovaSoloist and owner
- Sophie KleinStage manager
- Nadia ReyesSecond violinist
- Arthur HaleSponsor
- Oskar LindPiano tuner
- Marco BianchiCellist
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.