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A whodunit where teams must follow clues to retrieve a famous painting.

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Starts at $40 USD per person

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Virtual + Hybrid 1h 30m 10+ guests (no max)

Overview

Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey as you enter a world of intrigue and artistry. The Bedroom, one of Van Gogh's iconic masterpieces, has vanished from the Art Institute of Chicago. It is now up to your team to become detectives, solving puzzles, deciphering clues, and unraveling the mystery behind this audacious crime.

In a race against time and the cunning minds behind the daring heist, your group will collaborate and put your collective problem-solving skills to the test. Uncover hidden secrets, follow trails of evidence, and piece together the puzzle that will lead you to the whereabouts of The Bedroom. The fate of this renowned artwork rests in your hands.

Are you ready to become art detectives, solving a captivating mystery and ensuring that Van Gogh's masterpiece finds its way back home? Brace yourselves for a thrilling challenge as you race against time and the ingenuity of the daring heist. Let the investigation begin!

Gallery

The painting at the center of the heist.

An example of a suspect card.

A sample puzzle.

Agenda

Intro + artnapping investigatory team formations Our hosts will welcome teams into the virtual meeting room and kick off the case by sharing a recap of the crime, list of suspects, and background information about the artwork. Players will then split into detective teams to investigate the mystery in groups. Each squad will choose a team name and a reporter to receive and keep track of clues.	10 minutes
Series of artfully designed clues + puzzles Your group will solve puzzles, piece together clues, and work together to unravel the mystery behind this daring art heist. Example challenges could include identifying giveaway details in forged artwork and piecing together a collaborative digital jigsaw puzzle. These activities aim to inspire critical thought, attention to detail, teamwork, and thoughtful discussion. Through supplementary mini-challenges, players will also have the opportunity to earn extra clues for their team.	70 minutes
Mysteries revealed + wrap up After taking time to evaluate clues and talk through theories as teams, the group will reunite to confirm the analysis. The host will reveal the true culprit and motive of the crime and congratulate teams who arrived at the correct conclusions. The event will end with the group celebrating their collective hard work, posing for a team photo, and closing the case with a cheer.	10 minutes
Total	90 minutes

Included with Booking

90 minutes with a professional teambuilding.com host.
Takes place on our Zoom account by default.
Includes all game materials for effective team building.
We take fun team photos you can share anywhere.

You Should Know

You can book for an estimated # of guests and update it up to 3 days before your event. Added guests are invoiced at the per person rate and removed guests are credited to your teambuilding.com account.
All participants must have a computer with web cam, microphone and internet connection capable of doing a video call. No downloads required.
For larger groups of more than 40 attendees, we may recommend dividing your participants into multiple concurrent sessions.
If your group is joining us in a hybrid format, we recommend dividing your in-person guests into multiple rooms.