Calling all aspiring detectives! In this ready-to-print detective mystery, the children are called on to help Fred, a young private detective, on one of his very first jobs. Get ready for an intriguing investigation into a mysterious art theft!
A Museum Mystery: Help Detective Fred Solve the Case of the Missing Art!
The investigation takes place in a prestigious museum after the mysterious disappearance of several priceless works of art. Disappointed by the lack of progress made by the police, the Museum Director asks Fred to look into this dark affair. It’s a challenging case perfect for young, sharp minds!
Your young detectives are needed to help Fred solve the mystery. The children have to find the clues hidden around the party area, and then solve the puzzles and riddles found with them, so that step by step they progress through the investigation towards unmasking the villain responsible for the thefts.
It’s a perfect activity for a birthday party at home with children aged 9 and older (versions for other ages are also available, see below!). And it doesn’t matter whether it’s a mixed party or just girls or boys; the challenge and excitement are for everyone!
Effortless Organization: So Easy to Prepare!
This printable detective game is designed to be incredibly **easy to organize** for parents. Your only preparation for the game is to print off the various sheets from the PDF document and then to find eight **hiding places** (around 8 strategic spots!) wherever the activity is going to take place (your house, garden, party venue).
The game is a PDF format document to download, so you get everything instantly. The complete kit includes all the necessary components for a successful investigation.
Your Complete Printable Detective Kit.
Your ready-to-print museum mystery kit includes everything you need to run the investigation:
- The rules for the organizer;
- The certificates for the little detectives;
- The engaging story to read at the beginning;
- The concluding story revealing the culprit;
- And all the clues, puzzles, and riddles for the children to find and solve!
When everything is ready, read the initial story to set the scene, then send the children off to find the first clue. Searching for clues, solving riddles, fun games (optional activities are often suggested!) – all your guests will thoroughly enjoy being the heroes of this exciting adventure!
Comparing fingerprints, gathering information and breaking codes, clever deductions and careful observation… all these detective skills will be put to the test in this exciting birthday game!