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The National Law Enforcement Museum’s Crimes (Un)Cased contest will give one lucky detective a $25,000 reward, but you have to #CatchTheQueen first.

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If you haven’t heard, The National Law Enforcement Museum has been dealing with a notorious criminal and needs help tracking down not just her, but her gang of crooks, too. From now until October 6th, visitors will put their detective skills to the test by completing a series of puzzles in order to identify the infamous (and don’t worry, fictional) Queen of Diamonds. However, while these criminals are merely fictional, the cash reward isn’t! Want to know what all the heist, ahem, hype, is about? We took a stab at cracking the Crimes (Un)Cased contest and here’s why you should check it out, too.

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The contest, developed by the Museum’s marketing agency, U.Group, is designed to read as a narrative. Right as you enter the museum, visitors are given a case file, labeled Catch The Queen, that not only includes instructions about the contest, but also features an elaborate backstory about a team of robbers. Participants will then have to solve a variety of different clues in order to uncover the names of each criminal, and ultimately, solve the case.

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Each puzzle takes place in a different area of the museum with the last task taking place in multiple exhibits. So, visitors will be able to explore the entire 57,000-square-foot museum in a fun and engaging way. From spotting key evidence needed to complete a riddle to solving clues about law enforcement history, contestants will be able to check out the museum’s impressive collection of artifacts and information as they get to the bottom of the case.

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