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Operation Catch Me If You Can ©

Our House Party Game* for
Kids Aged 7-12

*This one is also great at a campground!

A kids' game - part mystery game,
part scavenger hunt, all fun!

how the game is played | examples | # of players
age range | length of game | prep time | what's included
what you need to provide

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This game is designed with a house (or camp) full of kids in mind. Your group will be divided into teams of up to 6 kids each. The premise is simple: the kids are attending a party (or camp activity) of some sort. Once they’ve arrived and settled in they’ll be given 2 projects to complete (one is arts and crafts based; the other is a performance). After they finish these projects, things will take a surprising turn and they’ll be called upon to solve a mystery by putting together and/or finding clues that will lead them to a thief and a stolen item.  We’ve added in a photo challenge using disposable cameras so the kids can capture the fun they're having.

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Omgsh Susan! I just had to let you know how great your product is. The fact that you followed up just to make sure everything went well lets me know the amount of care that goes into what you do. After fretting my brain for an entire day, I was up against a wall as to what to do for our summer camp. I only had 24hrs to come up with a treasure hunt style game for the kids. Words cannot express how much the kids enjoyed the "whodunit" game. I can't thank you enough for creating such a wonderful game that both kids and adults alike can have fun with together. Warmest Regards, Chandra Williams, Prairieville, LA

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NUMBER OF TEAMS/PLAYERS: Unlimited. Recommended minimum per team: 3. Maximum: 8.

?What if you only have a few kids participating in this mystery/hunt? Instead of dividing them into teams, you can keep them all on one team and have them race against the clock, giving the single team a time limit to complete each section of the hunt, report back to you and bribe you for the next section and so on until the hunt is complete.

AGE RANGE: Ages 7 to 12.

LENGTH OF GAME: About 2 hours.

PRE-HUNT PREP TIME: About 4 hours. You mostly need to print, read and make some simple adaptations to the game*, plant a few clues and shop for prizes, disposable cameras and some arts and craft supplies. *The surprise ending will be that one of the kids attending the party is the thief. (You or one of your helpers can also be the thief.) We provide what we call a “culprit quiz” so you can easily design up to 4 clues leading to whodunit.

NOTE: You will need an adult or teen to play the role of "doorkeeper" - they will greet the kids and be the person in charge. This doorkeeper (yes, you can even take on this role) will need to read instructions and guide the kids through the game. You can also add optional Alien Detection Agents (2 or more) - see Part 2 below.

I just wanted you to know that the girls loved sleuthing. Your Catch Me If You Can ideas were great! Be proud for you are opening minds to the world of mystery! - Thanks again, MOM-whom-is-stressed-no-more (aka Jo Hensley, Marshfield, MO)

There are 5 parts to this game:

Part 1: Showing Off. This is where the teams will show off their arts and crafts skills and how entertaining they can be as a team.  These 2 projects will take approximately 45 minutes.

Part 2:  To Catch A Thief!  The party will be raided by Alien Detection Agents* and take a surprising twist.  The kids will be called up to solve a crime – a theft.  The thief will challenge them “to catch me if you can”.  The teams will be given a set of instructions written by the thief that they must follow to the letter.  First, they’ll need to put together clues to find out WHAT was stolen. Next they’ll need to go on a mini-hunt to find 4 clues as to WHO stole it all while taking photos for the thief’s scrapbook.  Timing: approximately 90 minutes.  *The raid and the Alien Detection Agency Agents are optional but recommended. The stolen item is green slime taken from an extraterrestrial OR as an alternative for an all girls party, the item is poisoned lipstick. You can also edit the game to have this stolen item be anything you want.

Part 3: One More Thing…The final activity is a challenge (in the form of a word scramble) to find the actual item that was stolen. Timing: approximately 15 minutes.

Part 4: Captured! The ending surprise will be that one of the kids attending the party is the thief.  Yes it will even be a surprise to them. (You or one of your helpers can also be the thief.)  Timing: Approximately 15 minutes.

Part 5: Job Well Done! You’ll have an awards presentation so all the teams are rewarded for a job well done. Timing: Approximately 5 minutes.

This game includes friendly, helpful support along with master copies of:

1. The game itself (of course)
2. Facilitator guidelines, step by step instructions and supply list.  This guide offers adaptations you can make to the game to best suit your needs.  We even provide what we call a “culprit quiz” so you can easily design clues leading to whodunit (one of the kids attending the party; you or one of your helpers will be the thief).
3. Team name badges
4. Team ID table tents
5. Award certificates
6. Thank you notes
7. Invitation

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BUY/PROVIDE: Inexpensive items (like arts & crafts supplies for one of the projects, optional disposable cameras, and prizes).  We'll let you know exactly what you need to get in our handy facilitators' guide that comes with this scavenger hunt.

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This game is fantastic from start to finish. - Christina Van Ruler, Sioux Falls, SD

The party was a rip-roaring success for the girls! Thank you so much. It was well worth the $20.00! Kristen Barker, Palm PA

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You download this kids' scavenger hunt game immediately upon placing your order. There are no shipping or handling charges, no tax and no waiting. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us before buying! Our privacy, guarantee and return policy.   **You will need these software programs.**

Nervous about downloading? Please know I'm here to help you; all you need to do is ask. Call or email me if you have any trouble along the way or if you have questions. There are NO dumb questions or if there are then I've already asked them. - Susan (game designer and owner)

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