The Mystery of Meowvinchi
Solve the secret of the mysterious disappearance of a world-famous masterpiece!
I invite you to join this exciting investigation!
The essence of the game is simple. Your task is to identify all the criminals.
Prehistory: On September 15, 1923, one of the most expensive and valuable paintings, "Lady Ermine" by the great Italian master Leo Meowvinci, was stolen from a New York museum. Although the crime occurred in the middle of the day, no one noticed the criminal. Suspicion falls on several people at once. However, there is no certainty, and any of the participants in the action could be the robber or his accomplice.
Prehistory: On September 15, 1923, one of the most expensive and valuable paintings, "Lady Ermine" by the great Italian master Leo Meowvinci, was stolen from a New York museum. Although the crime occurred in the middle of the day, no one noticed the criminal. Suspicion falls on several people at once. However, there is no certainty, and any of the participants in the action could be the robber or his accomplice.
Good luck with your investigation!
Mr. O'Badger
Antique dealer, Irish-born. Moved to America in 1903 and went into the antique business. His antique shop is currently thriving. He is highly respected among his colleagues. He can talk for hours about the specific shape of the armrests of French armchairs from the second half of the 17th century.
On September 15, he was invited as an expert to the museum where the largest theft of the century took place that day. At the time of the theft, he was just a few meters from the painting "Lady Ermine" by the unrivaled master Leo Meowvinci, but, unfortunately, he was talking to one of the museum visitors about antique armrests, so he did not notice anything unusual.
He is a witness in the case.
On September 15, he was invited as an expert to the museum where the largest theft of the century took place that day. At the time of the theft, he was just a few meters from the painting "Lady Ermine" by the unrivaled master Leo Meowvinci, but, unfortunately, he was talking to one of the museum visitors about antique armrests, so he did not notice anything unusual.
He is a witness in the case.
Don Crocodilitto
One of the most dangerous and cruel criminals in the city. The head of the largest mafia clan. Cold-blooded, calculating and selfish. He keeps in fear everyone who has heard of him. They say that there is not a single significant crime in the city from which he would not benefit.
He was accused of various serious crimes many times. However, each time the judges completely acquitted him and released him right from the courthouse, and the next day they arrived at work in brand new cars. Coincidence?
After the report of the theft of the painting, the investigation first of all suspected him. However, it immediately became clear that at the specified time he had an alibi. 15 city residents reported that they personally saw him at that very moment on the other side of the city. In each case were named completely different areas of the city.
He was accused of various serious crimes many times. However, each time the judges completely acquitted him and released him right from the courthouse, and the next day they arrived at work in brand new cars. Coincidence?
After the report of the theft of the painting, the investigation first of all suspected him. However, it immediately became clear that at the specified time he had an alibi. 15 city residents reported that they personally saw him at that very moment on the other side of the city. In each case were named completely different areas of the city.
Lady Cat
A representative of an ancient English noble family. She came, in her words, to "this dismal backwater", New York, to dispel boredom a little. Arrogant, proud and haughty.
She spends a lot of time in an underground club, which was organized by Mr. Smith to circumvent the prohibition law. She prefers a cocktail of valerian with a leaf of catnip, which gives the drink a special aftertaste.
At the time of the theft of the painting from the museum, she was at an event. However, her acquaintance, who wished to remain anonymous, claims that in a conversation Lady Cat said: "Perhaps Maestro Meowvinci was one of the few who would be able to understand me if he lived in our time. I feel it when I look at his paintings. Sometimes it seems to me that "Lady Ermine" has something in common with me. I would like to have this painting in my collection!" It is known for certain that Lady Cat made inquiries about the possible value of the painting, but found out that it was not for sale.
She spends a lot of time in an underground club, which was organized by Mr. Smith to circumvent the prohibition law. She prefers a cocktail of valerian with a leaf of catnip, which gives the drink a special aftertaste.
At the time of the theft of the painting from the museum, she was at an event. However, her acquaintance, who wished to remain anonymous, claims that in a conversation Lady Cat said: "Perhaps Maestro Meowvinci was one of the few who would be able to understand me if he lived in our time. I feel it when I look at his paintings. Sometimes it seems to me that "Lady Ermine" has something in common with me. I would like to have this painting in my collection!" It is known for certain that Lady Cat made inquiries about the possible value of the painting, but found out that it was not for sale.
Senior Lieutenant Otter
From a family of Polish immigrants. He works on the most complex and intricate cases. His determination is unparalleled in the department. He devotes his entire life to work, so that sometimes he does not leave his office for weeks, solving yet another mysterious crime. Despite his colossal persistence and hard work, he advances very slowly in the service. This is probably due to his difficult and intractable character and inability to compromise with his superiors. Given his track record, it is not surprising that the case of the theft of the painting "Lady Ermine" fell to him.
Madame Fox
A certified medium. She makes her living by conducting the now fashionable spiritualistic seances. According to her, she can foresee the future and communicate with spirits. She looks for clients in Mr. Smith's underground club, where wealthy citizens often relax. She has been accused of fraud several times, but none of the cases have reached trial. Madame Fox insisted on meeting with the investigator in the case of the theft of the "Lady Ermine" and stated that the spirits revealed the true criminal to her, but she would name him only for a generous reward. Because the investigator fundamentally does not believe in "all this fortune-telling and other nonsense," he refused this information.
Jonathan Mouse
Born into a poor family with many children. He goes to school and earns extra money by handing out newspapers on the streets. Honest, decent, a little timid and forgetful.
The day before the crime, Jonathan accidentally witnessed a very strange conversation. He remembered the following phrases: "Now this painting will go to someone who can appreciate it!" and "Meet me at the underground club tomorrow at 3 o'clock, I'll give you the rest of the fee."
Unfortunately, the speakers were standing with their backs to Jonathan, and he could not see their faces. He promised to contact Detective Otter if he remembered anything else.
The day before the crime, Jonathan accidentally witnessed a very strange conversation. He remembered the following phrases: "Now this painting will go to someone who can appreciate it!" and "Meet me at the underground club tomorrow at 3 o'clock, I'll give you the rest of the fee."
Unfortunately, the speakers were standing with their backs to Jonathan, and he could not see their faces. He promised to contact Detective Otter if he remembered anything else.
Henry Bat
Photojournalist. Works for a major newspaper. Known for unexpected angles of his photos, as well as for managing to take photos from closed celebrity parties and other places where he was not invited. He constantly argues with the editor-in-chief because his photos are printed upside down. Mr. Bat was at the museum on September 15 on assignment from the editorial office. He claims that he took several photos shortly before the theft of the painting and almost immediately after. He agrees to provide these photos to the investigation as soon as he develops them.
Mr. Smith
The owner of an underground club. In the old days, his club was a completely official little bar. But then the prohibition law came, ruined many of his colleagues. On the contrary, in Mr. Smith it awakened a commercial streak. In a few months, he became a very rich and respected businessman. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as we know, is illegal, but all the policemen who came to the club to search, then claimed that there were no violations there. And they were drunk and smiling mysteriously.
Looks like all the characters is here!
The investigation is slowly moving forward, and it's time to sum up the interim results!
There will be several clues ahead that may lift the veil of secrecy over this daring crime
The investigation is slowly moving forward, and it's time to sum up the interim results!
There will be several clues ahead that may lift the veil of secrecy over this daring crime
Henry Bat finally developed the photographs. Among them was one very strange one. The photojournalist thought it was just some kind of defect in the film, but he still gave it to the investigator. Otherwise, Henry didn't capture anything special in his photographs: only a few guests, with very inspired faces, talking about art and the rise of gasoline prices.
The investigation was so stumped that agreed to listen to Madame Fox (of course, for a very generous reward, without which the spirits refused to share their knowledge). This is what the medium said:
"I hear them! These voices come from the world of shadows! They whisper that they know who has the painting now! He... or she... has come to us from overseas. Oh, the voices are so indistinct! I can hardly hear them! They are quieting down."
"I hear them! These voices come from the world of shadows! They whisper that they know who has the painting now! He... or she... has come to us from overseas. Oh, the voices are so indistinct! I can hardly hear them! They are quieting down."
Jonathan Mouse ran to the police station shouting, "I remember! I remember!" After calming down a bit, he said that one of that two suspicious persons had a long green tail, and the other spoke with an accent and used a lot of unclear phrases like "One of the most skillful examples of framing craftsmanship of that era."
The investigation has reached the home stretch!
In light of recent events, it can be said that there are two criminals: the customer and the perpetrator. The list of suspects has been significantly reduced and includes only those with a green tail or those who arrived from overseas.
This is the last chance to identify the real criminals!
In light of recent events, it can be said that there are two criminals: the customer and the perpetrator. The list of suspects has been significantly reduced and includes only those with a green tail or those who arrived from overseas.
This is the last chance to identify the real criminals!
Don Crocodilitto
Lady Cat
Mr. Smith
Mr. O'Badger
So, are you ready for the solution?
What an unexpected turn of events!
Today, the painting "Lady Ermine" was found near the main entrance to the museum! The painting was intact, except for the fact that the frame had been carefully removed.
Hot on the heels, the police arrested Mr. O'Badger. He did not deny his guilt and made the following confession: "I have always been deeply outraged by the fact that all the visitors of the museum admire the painting itself and do not pay any attention to its frame. Meanwhile, the frame is superbly made and is a work of art in itself. That is why I hired Mr. Smith to organize the theft of the painting and attract as much attention to this problem as possible!"
Mr. O'Badger also said that he committed this crime without any selfish interest and expected to return both the painting and the frame over time. Everything was carefully planned. While Mr. Smith stole the painting, O'Badger himself distracted the attention of the museum visitors and at the same time provided himself with an alibi.
Hot on the heels, the police arrested Mr. O'Badger. He did not deny his guilt and made the following confession: "I have always been deeply outraged by the fact that all the visitors of the museum admire the painting itself and do not pay any attention to its frame. Meanwhile, the frame is superbly made and is a work of art in itself. That is why I hired Mr. Smith to organize the theft of the painting and attract as much attention to this problem as possible!"
Mr. O'Badger also said that he committed this crime without any selfish interest and expected to return both the painting and the frame over time. Everything was carefully planned. While Mr. Smith stole the painting, O'Badger himself distracted the attention of the museum visitors and at the same time provided himself with an alibi.
Did you guess?
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