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The Great Crown Heist of McRyan Castle
King Roman II discovered that the royal crown was missing right before the grand feast. High Constable Donnie McRyan has locked down the castle gates to find out which noble stole it. Solve the math clues to uncover the culprit!
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Main Weapon | Bonus Item | Stance | Crown Style | Phobia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count Romanoff | Velvet Rope | Squirting Flower | Left Handed | Golden Helmet | Itchy Powder |
| Donnie Big Brain | Rubber Hammer | Smoke Bomb | Right Handed | Neon Wig | Itchy Powder |
| Baron Ryan von Donnie | Giant Spoon | Whoopee Cushion | Right Handed | Golden Helmet | Itchy Powder |
| Ryan the Reckless | Giant Spoon | Whoopee Cushion | Right Handed | Neon Wig | Tickle Feathers |
| Donnie Romanov | Giant Spoon | Whoopee Cushion | Right Handed | Spiky Tiara | Itchy Powder |
| Chef Ryan McSlice | Giant Spoon | Whoopee Cushion | Left Handed | Spiky Tiara | Tickle Feathers |
| King Roman II | Giant Spoon | Confetti Cannon | Right Handed | Spiky Tiara | Loud Whistles |
| Donnie Roman-Ryan | Rubber Hammer | Confetti Cannon | Left Handed | Neon Wig | Tickle Feathers |
| Duke Donnie Dynamite | Velvet Rope | Squirting Flower | Left Handed | Spiky Tiara | Itchy Powder |
| Prince Roman the Third | Rubber Hammer | Stink Bomb | Left Handed | Spiky Tiara | Itchy Powder |
| Lord Ryan of McRyan | Velvet Rope | Confetti Cannon | Right Handed | Golden Helmet | Tickle Feathers |
| Sir Donnie Slifty | Glitchy Laser | Stink Bomb | Left Handed | Golden Helmet | Loud Whistles |
| Roman the Wrecker | Giant Spoon | Smoke Bomb | Right Handed | Neon Wig | Itchy Powder |
| Captain Ryan McSqueak | Rubber Hammer | Confetti Cannon | Left Handed | Spiky Tiara | Itchy Powder |
| Count Ryan Roman | Squeaky Sword | Whoopee Cushion | Left Handed | Spiky Tiara | Tickle Feathers |
| Ryan McFlynn | Velvet Rope | Squirting Flower | Right Handed | Golden Helmet | Itchy Powder |
| General Roman Buster | Velvet Rope | Whoopee Cushion | Left Handed | Golden Helmet | Itchy Powder |
| Sir Donnie the Bold | Squeaky Sword | Confetti Cannon | Left Handed | Neon Wig | Loud Whistles |
| Donnie McRyan | Squeaky Sword | Smoke Bomb | Left Handed | Spiky Tiara | Itchy Powder |
| Ryan McRoman | Velvet Rope | Stink Bomb | Right Handed | Neon Wig | Loud Whistles |
| Roman the Conqueror | Squeaky Sword | Whoopee Cushion | Left Handed | Spiky Tiara | Itchy Powder |
Clue 1
Pythagorean theorem
Constable Donnie McRyan reviews the castle inventory logs to calculate how many supplies were tampered with during the heist.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
85
123
125
41
111
51
51
68
111
65
10
26
125
74
65
26
T
85
87
74
125
68
74
40
26
25
125
13
26
40
13
legs 40 and 75, hypotenuse =T
legs 35 and 120, hypotenuse =E
legs 5 and 12, hypotenuse =B
legs 32 and 60, hypotenuse =A
legs 24 and 45, hypotenuse =L
legs 9 and 40, hypotenuse =V
legs 24 and 70, hypotenuse =S
legs 25 and 60, hypotenuse =N
legs 7 and 24, hypotenuse =K
legs 27 and 120, hypotenuse =H
legs 24 and 32, hypotenuse =M
legs 60 and 63, hypotenuse =U
legs 6 and 8, hypotenuse =D
legs 10 and 24, hypotenuse =O
legs 36 and 105, hypotenuse =I
0/15 letters found
Clue 2
Bar model word problems
To compare the height and distance of escape routes, King Roman II lays out bar models on the tactical chart.
Draw a bar model to solve each word problem. Its answer reveals a letter — write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
L
46
74
108
86
133
77
118
D
74
D
Donnie McRyan shares 184 royal crowns equally among 4 teams. How many royal crowns does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→L
Donnie McRyan has 9 times as many velvet pillows as a teammate. The teammate has 12 velvet pillows. How many velvet pillows does Donnie McRyan have?
draw a bar model
Answer:→F
Donnie McRyan has 172 velvet pillows, packed 2 to a bag. How many bags can be filled?
draw a bar model
Answer:→T
One group collected 76 squeaky toys and another group collected 57 squeaky toys. How many squeaky toys in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→H
One group collected 73 squeaky toys and another group collected 45 squeaky toys. How many squeaky toys in all?
draw a bar model
Answer:→N
Donnie McRyan shares 231 squeaky toys equally among 3 teams. How many squeaky toys does each team get?
draw a bar model
Answer:→A
Donnie McRyan has 222 confetti poppers, packed 3 to a bag. How many bags can be filled?
draw a bar model
Answer:→E
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Word problems
Ryan The BOMB gathers witness statements and calculates the exact timeline from the castle guard reports.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Someonescaredthevillainoffwith .
I
48
93
49
98
67
118
82
W
D
E
R
Donnie McRyan lined up 6 rows of 8 velvet pillows. How many velvet pillows in all?I
There were 107 velvet pillows. 40 were used up. How many velvet pillows are left?Y
There were 156 golden goblets. 38 were used up. How many golden goblets are left?P
There were 138 confetti poppers. 40 were used up. How many confetti poppers are left?H
Donnie McRyan found 6 velvet pillows yesterday and 87 more today. How many velvet pillows in all?T
There were 84 golden goblets. 35 were used up. How many golden goblets are left?C
There were 112 velvet pillows. 30 were used up. How many velvet pillows are left?O
0/7 letters found
Clue 4
Multi-step word problems
The detective measures the diagonal path across the throne room using right triangles to spot the intruder's footsteps.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Astrandof hairturnedupatthescene.
S
26
71
56
44
88
74
56
52
R
52
Donnie McRyan collected 139 confetti poppers in the morning and 17 confetti poppers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 The Royal Guard. How many confetti poppers did each get?S
Donnie McRyan earned 6 squeaky toys in each of 5 rounds, plus 56 bonus squeaky toys. Then 15 squeaky toys were lost. How many squeaky toys are left?P
Donnie McRyan earned 3 golden goblets in each of 6 rounds, plus 75 bonus golden goblets. Then 5 golden goblets were lost. How many golden goblets are left?Y
Donnie McRyan earned 3 velvet pillows in each of 4 rounds, plus 49 bonus velvet pillows. Then 5 velvet pillows were lost. How many velvet pillows are left?I
Donnie McRyan earned 3 royal crowns in each of 2 rounds, plus 79 bonus royal crowns. Then 11 royal crowns were lost. How many royal crowns are left?T
Donnie McRyan earned 6 squeaky toys in each of 5 rounds, plus 32 bonus squeaky toys. Then 10 squeaky toys were lost. How many squeaky toys are left?A
Donnie McRyan collected 49 squeaky toys in the morning and 215 squeaky toys in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 The Royal Guard. How many squeaky toys did each get?K
0/7 letters found
Clue 5
Division facts (1-12) — the last clue
The royal guards divide the suspects into smaller inspection groups to narrow down the final evidence.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
4 ÷ 1 = ?
48 ÷ 4 = ?
100 ÷ 10 = ?
40 ÷ 8 = ?
22 ÷ 11 = ?
8 ÷ 1 = ?
8 ÷ 8 = ?
81 ÷ 9 = ?
49 ÷ 7 = ?
33 ÷ 3 = ?
48 ÷ 8 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain brandished a giant spoon, then triggered a squirting flower.
2.The villain twirled a velvet rope, then dropped a smoke bomb.
3.The villain threw a rubber hammer, then tossed a stink bomb.
4.The villain twirled a velvet rope, then triggered a squirting flower.
5.The villain twirled a velvet rope, then blasted a confetti cannon.
6.The villain brandished a giant spoon, then tossed a stink bomb.
7.The villain twirled a velvet rope, then placed a whoopee cushion.
8.The villain fired a glitchy laser, then blasted a confetti cannon.
9.The villain threw a rubber hammer, then placed a whoopee cushion.
10.The villain threw a rubber hammer, then blasted a confetti cannon.
11.The villain swung a squeaky sword, then blasted a confetti cannon.
12.The villain swung a squeaky sword, then placed a whoopee cushion.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Great Crown Heist of McRyan Castle
Culprit: Prince Roman the Third (Rubber Hammer · Stink Bomb · Left Handed · Spiky Tiara · Itchy Powder)
- Clue 1 (Pythagorean theorem): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT USE A SMOKE BOMB"legs 40 and 75, hypotenuse = 85 (T) · legs 35 and 120, hypotenuse = 125 (E) · legs 5 and 12, hypotenuse = 13 (B) · legs 32 and 60, hypotenuse = 68 (A) · legs 24 and 45, hypotenuse = 51 (L) · legs 9 and 40, hypotenuse = 41 (V) · legs 24 and 70, hypotenuse = 74 (S) · legs 25 and 60, hypotenuse = 65 (N) · legs 7 and 24, hypotenuse = 25 (K) · legs 27 and 120, hypotenuse = 123 (H) · legs 24 and 32, hypotenuse = 40 (M) · legs 60 and 63, hypotenuse = 87 (U) · legs 6 and 8, hypotenuse = 10 (D) · legs 10 and 24, hypotenuse = 26 (O) · legs 36 and 105, hypotenuse = 111 (I)
- Clue 2 (Bar model word problems): "LEFT HANDED"Donnie McRyan shares 184 royal crowns equally among 4 teams. How many royal crowns does each team get? = 46 (L) · Donnie McRyan has 9 times as many velvet pillows as a teammate. The teammate has 12 velvet pillows. How many velvet pillows does Donnie McRyan have? = 108 (F) · Donnie McRyan has 172 velvet pillows, packed 2 to a bag. How many bags can be filled? = 86 (T) · One group collected 76 squeaky toys and another group collected 57 squeaky toys. How many squeaky toys in all? = 133 (H) · One group collected 73 squeaky toys and another group collected 45 squeaky toys. How many squeaky toys in all? = 118 (N) · Donnie McRyan shares 231 squeaky toys equally among 3 teams. How many squeaky toys does each team get? = 77 (A) · Donnie McRyan has 222 confetti poppers, packed 3 to a bag. How many bags can be filled? = 74 (E)
- Clue 3 (Word problems): "ITCHY POWDER"Donnie McRyan lined up 6 rows of 8 velvet pillows. How many velvet pillows in all? = 48 (I) · There were 107 velvet pillows. 40 were used up. How many velvet pillows are left? = 67 (Y) · There were 156 golden goblets. 38 were used up. How many golden goblets are left? = 118 (P) · There were 138 confetti poppers. 40 were used up. How many confetti poppers are left? = 98 (H) · Donnie McRyan found 6 velvet pillows yesterday and 87 more today. How many velvet pillows in all? = 93 (T) · There were 84 golden goblets. 35 were used up. How many golden goblets are left? = 49 (C) · There were 112 velvet pillows. 30 were used up. How many velvet pillows are left? = 82 (O)
- Clue 4 (Multi-step word problems): "SPIKY TIARA"Donnie McRyan collected 139 confetti poppers in the morning and 17 confetti poppers in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 The Royal Guard. How many confetti poppers did each get? = 26 (S) · Donnie McRyan earned 6 squeaky toys in each of 5 rounds, plus 56 bonus squeaky toys. Then 15 squeaky toys were lost. How many squeaky toys are left? = 71 (P) · Donnie McRyan earned 3 golden goblets in each of 6 rounds, plus 75 bonus golden goblets. Then 5 golden goblets were lost. How many golden goblets are left? = 88 (Y) · Donnie McRyan earned 3 velvet pillows in each of 4 rounds, plus 49 bonus velvet pillows. Then 5 velvet pillows were lost. How many velvet pillows are left? = 56 (I) · Donnie McRyan earned 3 royal crowns in each of 2 rounds, plus 79 bonus royal crowns. Then 11 royal crowns were lost. How many royal crowns are left? = 74 (T) · Donnie McRyan earned 6 squeaky toys in each of 5 rounds, plus 32 bonus squeaky toys. Then 10 squeaky toys were lost. How many squeaky toys are left? = 52 (A) · Donnie McRyan collected 49 squeaky toys in the morning and 215 squeaky toys in the afternoon, then split them equally among 6 The Royal Guard. How many squeaky toys did each get? = 44 (K)
- Clue 5 (Division facts (1-12)): surviving statement (box 3) → Prince Roman the Third4 ÷ 1 = 4 · 48 ÷ 4 = 12 · 100 ÷ 10 = 10 · 40 ÷ 8 = 5 · 22 ÷ 11 = 2 · 8 ÷ 1 = 8 · 8 ÷ 8 = 1 · 81 ÷ 9 = 9 · 49 ÷ 7 = 7 · 33 ÷ 3 = 11 · 48 ÷ 8 = 6
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 10 math
- Math topics
- Pythagorean theorem, Bar models, Word problems, Multi-step word problems, Division
- Reading level
- grades 7-9
- Theme
- The Great Crown Heist of McRyan Castle — set in McRyan Castle Throne Room
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects