Map and Clues

Purpose
Clues were used to drive players through the narrative. The clues provided students with necessary information for unraveling the mystery behind the crime.

Design
Vending machine clues were dispersed around campus for students to find and solve. All clues were found in vending machines on M&M's packages. Clue subject matter included Georgia Tech History, M&M's, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, and Calculus. Students solvied these clues to get hints about the answer to the mystery. For every clue, students submitted their answers through the ARG website and earned a hint about the identity of the Starbucks thief.

Examples of clues:
Georgia Tech History:

Question: When was Bobby Dodd Stadium originally built?

Answer: 1913.

M&M's:

Question: Who invented the recipe for M&M's?

Answer: Forrest Mars.

Results
Students used the clues to acquire the information necessary for solving the mystery. Many students shared clue answers with one another on Facebook. The clues created both collaboration and competition among the students.