Valentine's Mystery Game Cupid's Lost Arrow ESL Game for Teens

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Vocabulary Check
chocolate
crush
balloons
envelope
teddy bear
ring
rose
gossip

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Welcome to Loveview High!
It’s Valentine’s Day at Loveview High, the air is full of
mystery and students are excited to see all the gossip hidden
behind this day! For many decades, on this day, the school
organises a Valentine’s party. They take a magical statue of
Cupid to the party. The statue’s arrow will point at the best
crushes and couples of the year.

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Welcome to Loveview High!
Today, the chaos rules at school: Cupid’s arrow is missing!
Someone went into the gym and stole it!
Help the school find it or they won’t reveal true soulmates
this year!
Your mission today is to listen to each character, make your
guesses and find the thief. But, be careful! Characters will
only speak if you can solve their riddles.
Good luck!

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Characters
Ryan
Kate
Reya
Annisa
Daniel
Ethan

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Click on a character to read their alibi
Ryan
Kate
Reya
Annisa
Daniel
Ethan
Click to
Reveal
the Thief

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Ryan
Solve the riddle to read Ryan’s alibi.
I carry secrets and notes. People use me
to put their secrets inside. People send
me through the post or give me by
hand. What am I?
Reveal answer
envelope
Read alibi

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Ryan
I was in the art room all the time,
working on the Valentine's decorations.
The art teacher was with me, so she can
confirm that I didn’t leave. I did see
Reya running past the art room with an
envelope in her hand, though. She
seemed worried, but I don’t know.
Maybe she wanted to say sorry to her
ex-boyfriend, he broke up with her just
a week ago.
Click to Go
back home
Is he the thief?
Click to accuse

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Kate
Solve the riddle to read Kate’s alibi.
I’m sweet and small, wrapped in shiny
paper. People love to eat me on
Valentine’s Day. What am I?
Reveal answer
chocolate
Read alibi

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Kate
I was working out, but I wasn’t at the
gym! I was at the football pitch, which
is quite far from the gym. If I were the
thief, many people would have seen me!
If you want to accuse someone, ask
Ryan. The art room is next to the gym,
and I’m sure he didn’t want Cupid to
reveal his secret crush!
Is she the thief?
Click to Go
back home
Click to accuse

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Reya
Solve the riddle to read Reya’s alibi.
I have petals, which are usually red,
and green leaves. People give me as a
gift to show love. What am I?
Reveal answer
rose
Read alibi

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Reya
I spent the morning in the library
writing Valentine’s cards. I wrote a lot
for everyone! I had a secret Valentine’s
project, so I didn’t want to ruin it! I
also saw Annisa dropping some roses
near the gym. Maybe she was planning
something? I don’t know!
Is she the thief?
Click to Go
back home
Click to accuse

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Annisa
Solve the riddle to read Annisa’s alibi.
I’m soft and fluffy. People love to hug
me. You might find me on a bed or as
a gift. What am I?
Reveal answer
teddy bear
Read alibi

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Annisa
I was walking down the corridor, trying
to be brave enough to ask my secret
crush to come with me to the party. I
saw her and I was so nervous I dropped
all the roses! But it wasn’t me, it was
Reya’s fault, she was running past the
gym. She seemed really excited about
something.
Is she the thief?
Click to Go
back home
Click to accuse

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Daniel
Solve the riddle to read Daniel’s alibi.
I’m small and shiny. Sometimes I’m
round, and people wear me to show love.
What am I?
Reveal answer
ring
Read alibi

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Daniel
I was in the music class rehearsing for
my solo in the concert. Mr Wells made
me stay until I got the notes perfect!
I’m not into this ‘love stuff’, but I
wouldn’t want to ruin other people’s
dreams! I heard Reya telling someone
earlier in the day that she had a ‘big
surprise’ planned for Valentine’s Day.
Is he the thief?
Click to Go
back home
Click to accuse

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Ethan
Solve the riddle to read Ethan’s alibi.
We’re round and full of air. People love
us at parties, but we pop if we’re not
careful. What are we?
Reveal answer
balloons
Read alibi

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Ethan
I was in the laboratory working on an
experiment. I like that place because
you can see almost everything through
the windows. I could see Kate near the
football pitch, she is so beautiful…I
would never steal the arrow! I love
gossip and, to be honest, I wanted to
show my love to Kate this year!
Is he the thief?
Click to Go
back home
Click to accuse

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Ryan… is NOT the thief
He was in the art room and teachers
saw him there.
He had a secret crush, but it doesn’t
make sense that he stole the arrow if
he was spending time preparing the
decorations!
Click to Go
back home

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Kate… is NOT the thief
She was on the football pitch all the
time, and Ethan can prove it!
Click to Go
back home

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Reya is the thief!
She was seen by many people, she was
worried and running everywhere!
She said she was writing Valentine’s
cards, but she was seen with only one.
It was to her ex-boyfriend!
She didn’t want Cupid to reveal that
she was still in love with him!
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discussion slides

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Annisa… is NOT the thief
Annisa was too busy to worry about
the party!
Also, she wanted to reveal her love to
her crush, so it doesn’t make much
sense stealing Cupid’s arrow!
Click to Go
back home

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Daniel… is NOT the thief
He is not interested in love, so
there’s no reason why he would
steal the arrow!
Click to Go
back home

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Ethan… is NOT the thief
He was too busy admiring his crush
through the window.
Also, he loves gossip and the party
was the perfect opportunity to know
all the secrets. He wouldn’t ruin that!
Click to Go
back home

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Discussion Questions
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Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? Why/Why not?
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Would you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day the
same way as in this high school? Why/Why not?
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What is the best Valentine’s Day gift you could give
or receive?
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What do you think about secret admirers? Are they
romantic or awkward?
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If you could plan the perfect Valentine’s Day, what
would you do?
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Why do you think some people dislike Valentine’s
Day? Do you agree with them?