Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: How to Get Everything You Need
• Part 2 of 3: Finding Things to Do
• Part 3 of 3: How to solve riddles
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Playing detective and solving riddles is very interesting. Find a small puzzle like a lost pet or item. Equip yourself with detective gadgets and upgrade your detective skills. When you're done, start finding answers to questions and even solving puzzles.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: How to Get Everything You Need

1. 1 Find a tool backpack. This set can hold all of the investigator's accessories! Always carry your tools with you in case of a surprise. A backpack, bag, suitcase, or even a box in which you can fold your gear will do.
2. 2 Make an icon. You will need a certificate to do business. The badge can be made out of paper or cardboard. Include your name and agency name on it.
3. 3 Find a notebook. The detective collects clues and ideas that are best written down in a notebook. Any notebook or notebook will work for you, but do not indicate on the cover that these are your notes! It's important that people don't know about him, or the suspects may steal the tapes and find out what evidence you have against them!
   • You will also need a pen or pencil.
4. 4 Assemble a fingerprint kit. Collecting fingerprints is an important part of a detective's job. To set you will need a few things: flour or baby powder, a brush and tape to collect prints.
5. 5 Find evidence gathering supplies. You may need to collect fragile or small pieces of evidence. You should have the tools at hand to help you find evidence! Have a couple of evidence storage bags with you.
   • Use gloves to keep your fingerprints off the evidence.
   • A tape measure will allow you to measure hair length or footprints.
   • Tweezers can help pick up small pieces of evidence such as hair or earrings.
   • A magnifying glass can help you see even the smallest evidence, such as dust particles. If you don't have a magnifying glass, then you don't need to worry. Even without her, you can be a good detective.
   • Keep chalk handy to trace the evidence you find.
   • You can't do without a flashlight in the dark!
6. 6 Use a walkie-talkie if you are working with a partner. If your agency has other detectives, then during the investigation, you can conveniently communicate by radio! You can do without walkie-talkies, but work with them will be more fun.
7. 7 Choose inconspicuous clothing. Usually, darker things work best as they will make you less noticeable. It is important to blend in with the crowd, not hide. Try dressing like the locals. For example, if you are solving a mystery at a dance night, it is best to wear a dance costume. For the beach, a bathing suit is more suitable.
8. 8 Choose some cover. Every good detective has a few covers ready to go. Choose two or three that apply that are different from each other. Let's say you can be called a football player, artist and builder.
9. 9 Select a partner (optional). You can investigate cases alone, but it's always best to work with a partner. So you can joke, collect evidence and take on several cases at once. For example, your partner can be your brother, friend, or even a dog!

Part 2 of 3: Finding Things to Do

1. 1 Advertise your detective agency. People won't be able to hire you if they don't know you are a detective! Place an ad on the refrigerator or on your bedroom door. You can even make business cards. Include your name, agency name, applicable cases, and how to contact you.
   • Only post ads on the street with parental permission.
2. 2 Ask about mysterious events. Show your badge and say that you are hunting riddles. Find out about recent unusual events nearby.
   • Say: “I'm detective Andrey Petrov from the Poisk agency. We have heard rumors of unusual events such as strange noise and missing items. Have you noticed this lately? "
3. 3 Ask about missing items. A good detective inspects the area every day to notice that things are missing. Ask family and neighbors about missing items or pets. So, it is best to start in your bedroom and move outside.
4. 4 Subtly observe strange behavior in people. A good detective will always notice that people are acting weird. Navigate the terrain discreetly. People can do strange things when they are not aware of your presence.
5. 5 Write down descriptions of suspicious people. If you come across people who are hiding from others, behaving strangely or hiding something, then write down their description in a notebook. You may find this information useful later.
   • Write: “A strange boy was seen on the path in front of the house. Dressed in a blue suit and yellow panama. "

Part 3 of 3: How to solve riddles

1. 1 Visit the crime scene. Explore the place to get an idea of ​​what happened. Watch the details. It is helpful to draw a map of the crime scene in a notebook or mark the location with tape and chalk.
2. 2 Notice the clues. Find clues to help you solve the puzzle. Trash, hair, or footprints will be important clues and help identify the culprit. Collect evidence with gloves and put it in bags.
   • Clues can be anything from trash to food scraps and footprints - any trace of a person who was at the crime scene! Collect small pieces of evidence with tweezers. Shoe marks or other items that cannot be lifted should be chalked around to prevent people from rubbing them off. Then sketch the crime scene in your notebook.
3. 3 Find your fingerprints. They can be an important piece of evidence when solving a puzzle. If you need to find fingerprints, dust the surface with flour or baby powder, then brush away any excess dust. Press a piece of clear tape to your fingerprint and store it in your notebook.
4. 4 Make a list of suspects. Who did you see at the crime scene? Who was acting weird or asking unusual questions? Who might have a motive to commit a crime? Think about these questions and make a list of suspects.
5. 5 Watch out for undercover suspects. Your cover will come in handy right now! You should choose the appropriate option and monitor the suspects. If you are noticed, then you should introduce yourself with a fake name.
6. 6 Interview people who might know the answer. Talk to those who know the suspects or have seen something strange at the crime scene. For the survey, you need to introduce yourself and show your badge.
   • Ask questions like: "Did you see Alexei Petrovich in the kitchen when the pie disappeared?" - or: "When was the last time you saw Squirrel before she disappeared?"
7. 7 Examine all the evidence and solve the riddle. Add up all the known facts and think about who they point to. It takes time and practice to learn how to solve riddles, so don't worry if you haven't found the answer yet!
   • You can always look at the crime scene again or talk to the interviewee. Sometimes you find new information that you missed earlier.

Tips

• If for a long time it is not possible to find new evidence, then study the existing materials. Sometimes they lead to new evidence.
• If you are noticed, then keep calm and the suspect will soon forget about you.

Warnings

• Let your parents know when you leave home, where you will be and when you will return.
• Stay away from dangerous situations!

What do you need

• Magnifier
• Torch
• Things to disguise
• Detective badge
• Notebook and pen
• Bag or backpack
• Flour and fingerprint brush
• Scotch
• a piece of chalk
• A set of walkie-talkies (for working with a partner)