The Hunt – Scavenger Hunt Puzzle Game

Experts:

Art Hoffer

I am Sasha’s lawyer. My parents were penny pinchers growing up, because they watched their parents struggle during the Great Depression. Therefore, I developed a fascination with both wealth and poverty. As a lawyer, I am quite well off, and I like to make sure others know it. Rich clients such as Sasha are the mainstay of my business.

Corrie McDougal

I am a gem expert. I am from Scotland and thus have a thick accent. I earned a B.Sc. in geology with a minor in fine arts from Edinburgh University and a Graduate Gemologist Diploma from Idar-Oberstein in Germany. I am a member of many jewelry, geology and historical societies. I especially like stones that have been formed in exquisite shapes.

Drew Cohen

I am a building expert. As a young child, I loved building with Lincoln logs. This love never subsided. After becoming an architect; I went to law school, becoming a consultant on building construction and defects. I have also studied history extensively. I am especially interested in period architecture. I have a terrible time stopping myself from noticing the building faults, even when I am out walking.

Marty Bloom

I am an art expert. I am an art appraiser, advisor, and writer. I also personally resell the valuable art I collect. I have written columns for magazines over the years regarding the collection of art. I have also acted as a consultant for art museums around the U.S. However, my knowledge of art covers up the fact that I wish someone would pay me something for the art I create in my spare time to show they appreciate it.

Mel Gerber

I am a violin expert. I am from the New England area of the United States. As a teenager, I apprenticed with a Italian neighbor who taught me the craft of violin making. I later went to college to study music and history, eventually becoming a consultant to musical instrument designers. I have given lectures on violins extensively throughout the world. The highlight of my career was serving as a craftsmanship judge for the Violin Society of America competitions.

Avery Smidt

I am a coin expert. I am from Berlin in Germany and have been fascinated by coins ever since I was a child and used to collect them from neighbors. I eventually went on to study math and to subsequently learn the science of numismatics (the study of money). Today I have my own coin valuation firm and keep an updated website regarding coin collection around the globe. I attempt to keep my skills in coin grading by using the strike (imprinting) method as well as by examining a coin’s surface.

Witnesses:

Tate Gurney

I am the Head Nurse at Winterflood Elderly Care Home. I’m truly concerned about all my residents. I try to encourage them to be more health conscious and to take food supplements and vitamins. I am here today to make sure that the other employees – the ones that are greedy and dishonest – don’t try to take over this search.

Sidney Nurd

I am Sasha’s former student and star pupil, if I do say so myself. My IQ is off the page. But some say that my social skills are lacking and being a researcher can be pretty lonely. If I had some of Sasha’s wealth, then maybe more people would want to be my friend.

Special Item D: Art Expert’s Report

To be read out by an art expert (or someone else). This is optional. You can just have everyone read it for themselves if you prefer.

The clue relates to a painting: What makes this painting different from the others is not related to the artist being from The Netherlands. Here are the details of four paintings. Which one of these paintings matches the clue?

Lyndsay

“8 Girls, 11yrs to 15yrs had lots of fun solving the various clues and then hunting for the various ‘treasure’ items. They were actively engaged for almost 2hrs! Thank you for a well planned mystery party🙂“

Lisa S.

“MerriMysteries is the perfect combination of entertainment and social ice-breaker. The game itself is intellectually stimulating and sometimes very funny–but it’s also a great way to comfortably engage with other people. You’ll love getting caught up in the mystery while you get caught up socially!”

J. S., School Librarian

“I got “the Hunt” and performed it with 3,4,and 5th graders as part of a club program we do on early dismissal days. They loved it and it really uses problem solving and thinking skills and it’s fun! what more could you ask? thank you. It’s actally the second I’ve used, I like them so much.”