The Missing Picasso
On the 4th December 2005 an expert team of highly professional criminals launched an attack on Tate Modern. The following day Scotland Yard released a statement to the press declaring that The Missing Picasso painting was worth £8 million. So far the police and security services have had no leads and the whereabouts of the missing painting is still a mystery. This week a secret document was leaked to a private investigation agency detailing MI5’s intention to offer a £2 million reward for the safe return of the painting. However this private investigator is funded by ‘Hit man Harry Hatchet’, who happens to be a renowned gangland killer from the East End. Hatchet Harry is sourcing the underworld to find a team of highly skilled hustlers, who can produce a forgery of the missing painting and devise a successful plan to return the painting to its original position in the Tate Modern. All this in return for a cash payment of £1 million. If you think you’ve got what it takes to complete this task then read on, however I would like to point out that Harry doesn’t like disappointment. The hustle is on!
How it works
Teams are given a black and white outline of the missing painting which has accidentally been shredded by Harry’s right hand man, while destroying evidence of recent crimes. They are also given a box of paints, brushes etc, and a photograph of the real painting. Unfortunately some pieces of the painting have been lost in the shredder. In order for teams to obtain the missing pieces they must complete a series of cryptic clues set by Harry to catch out any hustlers not up to the job. Teams are given a set period of time to produce the forged painting, solve the cryptic clues, and finally produce a cunning plan to restore the painting to the gallery undetected. Teams must decide whether to complete the challenge in their teams, or combine the efforts of the whole group therefore reducing the reward. The successful team will win the cash and respect in the underworld! Unsuccessful teams will face a trip into the forest with some of Harry’s men. This task requires careful planning, good team work, and trust in your fellow team members. The winning team will be the team with the best forgery, and the best plan to the restore the painting to its original place.
How it works
Teams are given a black and white outline of the missing painting which has accidentally been shredded by Harry’s right hand man, while destroying evidence of recent crimes. They are also given a box of paints, brushes etc, and a photograph of the real painting. Unfortunately some pieces of the painting have been lost in the shredder. In order for teams to obtain the missing pieces they must complete a series of cryptic clues set by Harry to catch out any hustlers not up to the job. Teams are given a set period of time to produce the forged painting, solve the cryptic clues, and finally produce a cunning plan to restore the painting to the gallery undetected. Teams must decide whether to complete the challenge in their teams, or combine the efforts of the whole group therefore reducing the reward. The successful team will win the cash and respect in the underworld! Unsuccessful teams will face a trip into the forest with some of Harry’s men. This task requires careful planning, good team work, and trust in your fellow team members. The winning team will be the team with the best forgery, and the best plan to the restore the painting to its original place.
Duration : Normally runs for between 2 and 3 hours.
Suitable for between 20 and 100 people.
Suitable for between 20 and 100 people.
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