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The investigation

Paris, 12 July.

On this hot summer evening, the party is in full swing at the Brillancourt manor, 57 rue de Maubeuge. The whole family has gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Blanche, the grandmother.

The cake arrives, the presents are handed out, then the guests call for a speech from the queen of the evening, who obliges. But just as all eyes are on her and the drawing-room clock strikes the last stroke of midnight, the old lady collapses. Her grandson Sol approaches, trembling, and finds that Blanche no longer has a pulse.

Nothing very surprising at 90, you might say. But what about the purplish marks that quickly appear on her lips? And the strange look of the drink in her glass?

There is no doubt that the victim has just been poisoned before the eyes of her entire family.

A few weeks later, the famous Detective Vermillon receives an anonymous letter urging him to go to the manor and investigate. Currently looking for an assistant, he decides to take the best candidates for the job with him, to assess their skills as investigators.

Who will uncover all the secrets of the Brillancourt family?

I want to lead the investigation

The experience

For 2 hours, you join the team of the famous Detective Vermillon and take part in a real, life-size investigation.

Your crime scene? A mysterious three-floor Parisian manor. Every room hides clues, every object may matter and every family member could well be hiding something from you.

Armed with your tablet, you will solve puzzles, analyse what you find and interview the different suspects. Their statements will move the investigation forward… provided you can tell lies from the truth!

Observation, deduction and team spirit will be your best allies.

Can you piece together how the crime happened and identify the murderer?

How does the experience unfold?

  1. Hall with ornate white mouldings, an Ionic column, crystal chandeliers and light herringbone parquet

    I

    Your mission awaits

    You are recruited as Detective Vermillon’s assistants. In teams of 1 to 4 players, discover the circumstances of the murder and receive a tablet holding the first elements of the case.

  2. Green staircase with patterned runner, gallery of gilded mirrors and green-painted moulded ceiling

    II

    Explore the manor

    Roam the three floors, inspect the different rooms and hunt for clues. Nothing is left to chance!

  3. Pink bedroom with bed, console and mirror, door open onto a green-panelled room

    III

    Question the suspects

    Using your tablet, meet the members of the Brillancourt family, ask them your questions and compare their versions of events. It’s up to you to spot the inconsistencies!

  4. Pink bedroom with a clawfoot bathtub, wooden bed, pink cushions and a wall of antique frames

    IV

    Solve the case

    Solve the puzzles on the tablet and the clues in the set, cross-check the information and gather the evidence. It’s time to name the culprit!

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A life-size investigation… assisted by tablet

Throughout the experience, your tablet supports your investigation. It lets you discover the puzzles, consult the case file, record your findings and make progress.

But beware: it won’t do the work for you. It’s up to you to observe, think and ask the right questions to bring the truth to light!

One case, several teams, one goal: victory!

You won’t be the only ones trying to solve the Brillancourt case… Each team has its own tablet and investigates alongside the other groups.

Puzzles solved, clues found, interrogations conducted: every action earns you points.

At the end of the 2 hours, the scores are revealed and the teams ranked. Who will win the title of best investigator?

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