Art Heist: Monet Talks
Step into the role of an NYPD detective and uncover the truth behind a high-stakes art crime. Analyze evidence, question what you know, and work with your team to crack the case before the final reveal.
What Is Art Heist: Monet Talks
Art Heist: Monet Talks is a virtual mystery team building activity that puts your team at the center of a high-stakes art investigation.
When a newly discovered Monet is unveiled in Manhattan—only to be slashed hours later—your team is called in to investigate. But as new evidence emerges, it quickly becomes clear there’s more to the case than simple vandalism.
Working in small teams, participants analyze evidence, review suspect interviews, connect clues, and complete Detective Exams as the investigation unfolds. Live briefings from your NYPD Art Crimes Captain introduce new developments and unexpected twists along the way.
Can your team piece together the evidence and uncover what really happened?
Why Teams Love Art Heist: Monet Talks
- Analyze the Evidence: Review documents, images, reports, and suspect interviews to uncover important clues.
- Put Your Detective Skills to the Test: Complete Detective Exams that challenge your attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Expect the Unexpected: New evidence and live briefings keep the investigation moving as the story takes unexpected turns.
- Work Together to Crack the Case: Share theories, connect clues, and use your collective problem-solving skills to determine what really happened.
- Compete for the Top Spot: Earn points throughout the investigation as your team works toward solving the final mystery.
Art Heist: Monet Talks Agenda
Intro, Ice Breakers, and Team Formation
The NYPD Art Crimes Captain will greet and banter with your group as you arrive, warm them up with a social mixer and quickly divide them into their teams. The social mixer is designed to give guests a great opportunity to make connections with colleagues they don’t often get a chance to talk to.
Solving the Mystery
The experience includes three rounds of new evidence delivered via a case site with documents, images, and reports, along with live “Boardroom” briefings where the Captain shares real-time updates from a virtual NYPD command center.
At the end of each round, teams complete a “Detective Exam” using their mobile devices. These quizzes test comprehension, attention to detail, and deductive reasoning, with points awarded toward their final standing. The third and final exam challenges teams to solve the case.
Wrap Up, Winners + Conclusion
Teams will return to the main meeting room to review the case together. The event host will reveal “whodunnit,” discuss takeaways and lessons learned, and announce the winner.
Does Your Team Have What It Takes to Crack the Case?
Gather your detectives, examine the evidence, and see if your team can uncover the truth behind the Art Heist.
What's Included With Your Art Heist: Monet Talks
Included
Professional Entertainment Host
Unique Game Content
Creative Social Mixers
Dedicated Event Planner
Required From You
Computer With Good Internet Connection
Earbuds (recommended)
Access to Zoom
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Art Heist: Monet Talks Frequently Asked Questions
Virtual team building is hosted live by a professional Outback facilitator over video call, who guides your team through the entire event in real time — no self-hosting or setup required. All you need is a computer with a webcam and a stable WiFi connection to join. Your facilitator leads every challenge, manages timing, and keeps the group engaged from start to finish, making it easy for remote, hybrid, or distributed teams to participate together from anywhere.
Most virtual events run about 1-2 hours, including a short intro and ice-breaker, the main activity, and a wrap-up with recognition for the winning team. Exact timing varies by activity, so check the specific event page for details.
Our virtual events run on Zoom. A live professional host guides your team throughout, and depending on the activity, content may also be delivered through a web app or dedicated event site, with responses submitted from a computer or mobile device.
Breakout room sizes vary by activity and total headcount, but teams are typically grouped into smaller groups so everyone has a chance to participate. Your event planner will confirm the ideal team size for your group.
Yes to both — just let your event planner know as soon as possible so we can adjust team sizes and find a new date that works for your group.
Yes. Hybrid formats work well for our virtual events — in-office employees can join together from a conference room while remote employees log in individually, all on the same call. Some activities also offer a remote-hosted option where an in-person group is led by a host joining virtually.
Pricing depends on group size and the specific activity, so we build a custom quote for every event. Request a quote and an event specialist will follow up with pricing and availability, free and with no obligation.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Thank you to the Outback team for keeping me informed right from the start.
Everything was amazing. Our host kept us engaged and laughing the entire time. We have some very competitive people in our group but the variety of questions were perfect for everyone. Thank you to the Outback team for keeping me informed right from the start. Great job all around.
Costco
Our first virtual team building activity, and it was fantastic!
Our team had a fabulous time with the Hollywood Murder Mystery team building activity. This was our first experience with a virtual team building activity, and it was fantastic! Very well done!!!
Accenture
One of the most entertaining team building activities I've participated in
I have attended similar virtual team building experiences for company events, and this is one of the most entertaining ones I have participated in. I have already talked about Outback and the Virtual Hollywood Murder Mystery activity with my colleagues.
GoDaddy
The activity felt very real and made us feel like actual detectives
Our virtual host was super kind and entertaining. Our entire team loved the game, as well! The Virtual Hollywood Murder Mystery felt very real and made us feel like actual detectives. We thoroughly enjoyed this event.
Communicative and helpful throughout the entire process
The Outback team was communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. We didn’t know what to expect from the process and were given all the info we needed – and most importantly, a wonderful Virtual Team Building experience overall!
Indeed
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