Welcoming all Unscrupulous Rascals to the 2025 game card. We hope you have a fun year and enjoy undertaking the steps required to complete the shields.
The Adventure runs from the February 16th 2025 meeting to the November 16th 2025 meeting.
Only financial members of The Unscrupulous Rascals are able to participate.
Prizes will be awarded to the first three people to complete each of the shields. Participants need to complete all of the tasks within the shield to be eligible for the prize. Proof of completion of each task must be shown to the secretary, who will stamp the appropriate task as completed.
If a task is not possible, you can ask the secretary, to substitute another adventure from the list of options available on the website.
It does not matter in which order you choose to complete the shields.
When you have completed all three shields you will be eligible to go into the draw to win a grand prize.
The draw will be held at the November meeting. All completed game cards must be handed in to the secretary at or before the November 16th meeting so they can be included in the draw.
Further information contact Martina.
The following are a list of options to help you complete all the shields and therefore complete the Adventure.
These options can also be used as substitutes for ones that you cannot complete.
If you would like to substitute something that is not on the list, please contact Martina to discuss it.
Attend a Meeting
If you cannot attend a meeting, you could attend a Fringe event, play, etc that has something to do with Holmes, mysteries, or the Victorian era. You will need to show the secretary a ticket stub as proof of attendance.
Puzzles
Puzzles will be uploaded to the website throughout the year.
Download the puzzle you want to do and complete it. Then email or text the completed puzzle to Martina or hand it to her at a meeting.
If you are uncertain about downloading things from the website, contact Martina and she will email the puzzles to you as they become available on the website.
Choose the Path Mystery Story
Choose the Path mystery stories will be uploaded to the website for you to read. At the end of the first three sections you can vote on what Holmes and Watson should do next. At the end of part four you can guess whodunnit.
To complete your Shield task, you need to submit your guess to Martina via text or email. This will also make you eligible to win a prize for correctly identifying the murderer.
Advertisement for Holmes’ Services
Alternative: Create a newspaper advertisement for yourself or your pseudonym. Or create a newspaper advertisement for any character in the canon of Holmes stories written by Doyle.
Wanted Poster
Alternative: Create a wanted poster for yourself or your pseudonym. Or create a wanted poster for any of the villains in the canon of Holmes stories written by Doyle.
Write for the Newsletter
You do not need to write a long article. Short pieces are more than welcome.
Here are some options for you to consider as well as suggested word counts.
100 – 150 words
o What is your favourite Sherlock Holmes story and why?
o What is your least favourite Sherlock Holmes story and why?
o What is your favourite Sherlock Holmes movie or tv episode and why?
o What is your least favourite Sherlock Holmes movie or tv episode and why?
o Who is your favourite character in any Sherlock Holmes story and why?
o What is your least favourite character in any Sherlock Holmes story and why?
o Who is your favourite fictional detective and why?
150 – 250 words
o What is your favourite crime novel and why?
o What is your favourite crime movie or tv show and why?
o Who are your 5 favourite fictional detectives and why?
o Write something about a place mentioned in one of the Holmes stories
o You are producing a new Sherlock Holmes movie or tv show. If you could cast any actors from any time who would you cast? Don’t forget to include supporting characters such as Mrs Hudson, Baker Street Irregulars, etc.
200 – 300 words
o Write a review on a book you have read that is about Sherlock Holmes or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (hint: borrow this from the library and complete 2 steps at once)
o Write a review on a Sherlock Holmes movie or tv episode (hint: borrow this from the library and complete 2 steps at once)
o Write a review on a crime book, movie, or tv show
o Write a review of a story or book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle that does not feature Sherlock Holmes
o Write something about England or South Australia during the lifetime of Sherlock Holmes or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
o Write something about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: his life, his interests, etc
o Write something about policing, forensics, or crime during the lifetime of Sherlock Holmes or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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