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They’ll search for hidden evidence, question suspicious characters, follow an old map, compare stories, piece together a timeline, examine physical clues, and decide for themselves \u003cstrong\u003ewho took the bell and why\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a scavenger hunt with a detective costume thrown over it. There’s no numbered trail telling kids exactly where to go next. Evidence leads to suspects. Suspects lead to new questions. Everyone has something to explain, and the most suspicious person isn’t always guilty of the crime you think they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mystery is designed to work at home, at a party, with a small group of friends, or anywhere you can turn a few ordinary spots into Lantern Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything the host needs is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete \u003cstrong\u003e30-page printable game\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the materials and guidance to run the mystery from beginning to end, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Host Guide \u0026amp; Setup Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the solution, game flow, evidence placement, timing, hints, and guidance for keeping detectives moving without giving away the answer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Character System\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring only \u003cstrong\u003eone adult host\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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