Snakes and Ladders requires a dice and this nifty game board. Ladders take you up, but snakes pull you down. Make it all the way to the top and win.

In groups of four, students search for clues in class. The detectives memorize and pass it on to the secretary. After all clues are collected, they solve the puzzle worksheet.

Einstein’s riddle is a challenging detective-style activity because it’s believed Einstein created this at a young age.