Lisa Phillips & Marshall Rainey Team Manager Training December 12, 2020 CASE CLOSED o California Destination Imagination o Improv Challenge: Case Closed o Team Managers Training o December 12th, 2020 o Lisa Phillips & Marshall Rainey o Affiliate Challenge Masters CASE CLOSED Approaching This Challenge ● This Challenge can be solved on may levels, ranging from the simple to the complex. ● Focus on solving this Challenge based on the intent in which it was designed, ● All Challenge requirements must be met unless otherwise stated using the terms “should” or “may”. If you find the details of the Challenge unclear, we encourage you to ask for a Team Clarification. (See Rules of the Road for the 2020-2021 Challenge season.) Team Private Clarifications ● https://resources.destinationImagination.org/resourc es.php ● Sign in ● Go to Teams ● Go to Clarifications

● Actions/Ask for Clarification CASE CLOSED Solving the Challenge ● The information in the following materials in binding on all teams. ● Teams must read and follow this Challenge in its entirety, the Rules of the Road resource for teams and all Published Clarifications (on line at DestinationImagaination.org). Published Clarifications

These Published Clarifications are in the Rules of the Road:

2020-11-11 Rules of the Road, Section XII.D.1.c

In Rules of the Road, Section XII.D.1.c should read: “However your team choses to record your solution (see Section XII.D.1.b), no two team members may be in the same physical room during your team’s virtual Instant Challenge video solution AND no two team members may be in the same window. A window is defined as an area in the virtual Instant Challenge video solution that shows the video feed from one camera. This is to ensure a level playing field for all teams, regardless of health and safety guidelines in your local area.”

This second Published Clarification we can disregard since props are not allowed in Case Closed.

2020-11-11 Rules of the Road, Section XII.C, Table B, Rubber Band

In Rules of the Road, Section XII.C, Table B, Rubber Band should read: "7in (17.5cm) unstretched loop length; 1/8in (3mm) thickness width. Measure the unstretched loop length by pinching the rubber band at each end to lay the band flat. Then measure the distance from end to end." Published Clarifications ● When the International Challenge Masters feel there is an issue about a Team Challenge or the Rules of the Road that all teams must know about, they write a Published Clarification, which is then posted on destinationImagination.org.

● All teams must abide by any changes in rules established in Published Clarifications Published Clarification ● A Published Clarification supersedes Rules of the Road and the Team Challenge, as well as a Team Clarification.

● It is important to check the Clarification web page frequently throughout the time leading up to your tournament. Private Clarification ● Teams that have questions about their solution or the rules may ask for a maximum of 10 Team Clarifications, which are answered by International Challenge Masters (ICMs) ● Teams may only ask ONE question per Clarification request ● The deadline for requesting Clarifications is January 31st, 2021. ● It is your team’s responsibility to bring one copy of any Team Clarifications you receive to each tournament to make sure that Appraisers are aware of the answer to your question(s). CASE CLOSED COVID - Health and Safety ● Destination Imagination encourages your team to follow your area’s health sidelines and practice social distancing as you create and record you solution. In order to ensure your safety and the safety of others. ● DI recommends that your team find ways to limit in-person meeting. ● These ways may include phone calls, email, virtual chats and messaging, and video conferencing, all with parental knowledge and access ● Team meetings virtually should be supervised by parents and/or Team Managers CASE CLOSED Getting Started o Read and understand the Challenge o Be aware of the special Rules o Know the reward points o Understand Submission Requirements o Be aware of Unknowns release dates o Be familiar with what happens with Virtual Tournaments CASE CLOSED Getting Started o Understand the Rules of the Road o Published Clarification o Team Clarifications o All Challenge requirements must be met unless otherwise stated using the terms “should” or may” o If it doesn’t say you can’t then you can o Have fun! GETTING STARTED To Enter ● Create and submit a Video Presentation based on the Challenge requirements ● Your team is also encouraged to submit an optional Q&A Video to explain important elements of your solution Getting Started Time Limit ● Your team’s Video Presentation must be no longer that 5 minutes, measured from the start of the video ● All Challenge elements must be present within the 5-minute time limit ● If your team’s Video Presentation is longer, your team will not earn points for anything that is presented after the 5-minute mark

● Team’s optional Q&A Video must be no longer than 3 minutes, measured from the start of the video. ● If your team’s Q & A Video is longer, Appraisers will not review anything that is presented after the 3-minute mark Getting Started Tournament Data Form ● Your team must explain elements of your Challenge solution on the Tournament Data found on the Resource Area of DestinationImagination.org

● A version of the form can be found at the end of this Challenge for your reference ● The check mark icon pinpoints the elements that will appear on the form ● Your team is encouraged to focus on these elements in your optional Q&A Video CASE CLOSED Video Presentation ● Your team will create and submit only one Improvisational Challenge Video Presentation per tournament

● Your Regional, Affiliate, and/or Tournament Director will determine which Improv unknowns release date and submission deadline will be used for your tournament ● Your team may use as much time as you wish to prepare and record your Video Presentation, as long as you meet the submission deadline (See Rules of the Road, Submission Procedures for All Team Challenge Solutions.) Central Challenge A. Video Presentation ● The team will create an Improvisational Video Presentation that tells a story about a Detective and a Sidekick who team up to solve a Mystery with the use of a Forensic Technique ● The team will include a True Clue and a Red Herring in the Video Presentation ● Your team may include more than one of each Improv Element in your Video Presentation. However, only one of each Improv Element (Detective, Sidekick, Mystery, Forensic Technique, True Clue, and Red Herring will be scored. ● All Improv Unknowns your team must use in your Video Presentation will be publicly released on DestinationImagination.org on one of the following dates CASE CLOSED A. Video Presentation

Release Date Submission Deadline January 22, 2021 scheduled for January 25, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. your release at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time local tournament time

February 12, 2021 scheduled for February 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. release at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time your local tournament time March 12, 2021 scheduled for March 15, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. release at 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time your local tournament time CASE CLOSED A Video Presentation ● Your team will create and submit only one Improvisational Challenge Video Presentation per tournament ● Your Regional, Affiliate, and or/Tournament Director will determine which Improv Unknowns release date and submission deadline will be used for your tournament ● Your team may use as much time as you wish to prepare and record your Video Presentation, as long as you meet the submission deadline (See Rules of the Road, Submission Procedures for All Team challenge Solutions CASE CLOSED California Release and Submission Dates ● Regional Tournaments: Release Date is January 22, 2021 Submission Deadline is January 25, 2021

● State Tournament: Release Date March 12, 2021 Submission Deadline is March 15th, 2021 QUESTIONS SO FAR? CASE CLOSED B. Required Improve Element 1: Mystery ● On the Improv Unknowns release date for your tournament, three Mysteries will be released. Your team may choose which one of the Mysteries to include in your Video Presentation

● Your team will not know the Mysteries until the Improv Unknowns release date CASE CLOSED B. Required Improv Element 1: Mystery ● For this Challenge, A Mystery is a situation for which the characters in the story have no explanation

● Examples of Mysteries are “Someone stole all the cookies,” “The furniture has been rearranged,” and “There is a very strange smell in the air”

● The Mystery must be solved by the end of the Video Presentation CASE CLOSED C. Required Improv Element 2: Detective

● Before the Improv Unknowns release date for your tournament, your team will research the Detectives listed in Table 1 ● On the Improv Unknowns release date, three Detective will be released. Your team may choose which one the Detectives to include in your Video Presentation CASE CLOSED C. Required Improv Element 2: Detective

● Your team will not know the Detectives until the Improv Unknowns release date ● During the Video Presentation, the Detective must work with the Sidekicks (see Section 1. D.) to Solve the mystery Table 1: Detectives

Allan Pinkerton Grace Humiston

C. Auguste Dupin Harriet M. Welsch

Encyclopedia Brown Precious Ramotswe

Francois Vidocq Rose Mackenberg CASE CLOSED Table 1: Detectives

● Your team should use good judgment when researching Detectives to ensure your solution is appropriate for all audiences. (see Rules of the Road, Conduct and Concerns and Rules of the Road, The Team Manager’s Job.) CASE CLOSED D. Required Improv Element 3: Sidekick ● On the Improv Unknowns release date for your tournament, three Sidekicks will be released. Your team will not know the Sidekicks until the Improv Unknowns release date.

● For this Challenge, a Sidekick is a character with a special skill or personality trait who helps the Detective solve the Mystery.

● Examples of Sidekicks are “Master Chess Player,” “Research Librarian,” and “Fitness Class Instructor.” CASE CLOSED E. Require Improv Elements 4 and 5: True Clue and Red Herring ● On the Improv Unknowns release date for your tournament, three Clues will be released. Your team may choose which two of the clues to include in your Video Presentation.

● Your team will not know the Clues until the Improv Unknown release date. ● For this Challenge, a Clue is a piece of information that is used in the process of solving the Mystery. Examples of Clues are “The combination is 4-2-2-1”, The doctor’s name is Argyle,” and “There is a secret door.” CASE CLOSED E. Require Improv Elements 4 and 5: True Clue and Red Herring

● One of the Clues, the True Clue, must help the Detective and the Sidekick solve the Mystery ● The other Clue, the Red Herring, must mislead and/or distract the Detective and/or the Sidekick as they attempt to solve the Mystery ● Your team may decide which Clue will be the True Clue and which will be the Red Herring CASE CLOSED F. Require Improv Elements 6: Forensic Technique

• Before the Improv Unknowns release date for your tournament, your team will research the Forensic Techniques listed in Table 2 • On the Improv Unknowns release date, three Forensic Techniques will be released • Your team may choose which one of the Forensic Techniques to include in your Video Presentation • Your team will not know the Forensic Techniques until the Improv Unknowns release date CASE CLOSED F. Require Improv Elements 6: Forensic Technique ● During the Video Presentation, the Forensic Technique must be used to help solve the Mystery ● Your team may decide whether the Detective, the Sidekick, and/or a different character uses the Forensic Technique during the Video Presentation Table 2: Forensic Techniques

Computer/Cyber Forensics Forensic Chemistry DNA Analysis Forensic Psychology Fingerprint Analysis Handwriting Analysis Forensic Art Trace Evidence CASE CLOSED F. Require Improv Elements 6: Forensic Technique

● Your team should use good judgment when researching Forensic Techniques to ensure your solution is appropriate for all audiences (see Rules of the Road, Conduct and Concerns and Rules of the Road, The Team Manager’s job) CASE CLOSED G. Video Presentation Materials

● Your team must not use physical props, scenery, or costumes, including anything worn during the Video Presentation or anything in the performance space environment, to enhance the Skit

● A costume is anything that has been worn or altered with a specific solution in mind prior to the tournament

● Graphics on shirts or other clothing are acceptable as long as they do not contribute in any way to the Challenge solution CASE CLOSED G. Video Presentation Materials ● If Clothing, accessories, props, scenery, or graphics are incorporated into the Video Presentation, they will be considered props. This will result in a deduction ● Virtual backgrounds, special effects, graphics, titles, digital sound effects, etc. must not be included in you Video Presentation. If virtual backgrounds, special effects, graphic, titles, digital sound effects, etc. are incorporated into the Video Presentation, they will be considered props. This will result in a deduction CASE CLOSED G. Video Presentation Materials ● The Team Manager and any other non-team members must not contribute to your team’s Video Presentation. This includes, but is not limited to editing the Video Presentation ● The Team Manager may assist in recording your team’s Video Presentation but must not use any recording techniques that might enhance your Video Presentation ● If a non-team member is found to have contributed to your team’s Video Presentation, your team may receive an Interference deduction Honoring the Intent of This Challenge ● The intent of this Challenge is to create a unique improvisational Skit based on the specific combination of Improv Unknown release on the Improv Unknowns release date for your Tournament ● Prior to the Tournament, the team is encouraged to prepare by generating different scenarios, creating potential characters, and mixing and matching the various Improv Elements in practice sessions when combining the Improv Elements into your Video Presentation ● If your team moves on to another level of tournament with one or more of the same Improv Unknowns, you are encouraged to create a new solution II. Submission Requirements Performance Space ● Your team may use any space(s) to record your solution. Your team should be sure to use a space that allows for all elements of your solution to be clearly seen and/or heard in the Video Presentation

● If an element of your solution cannot be clearly seen and/or heard, your team’s scores may be affected II, Submission Requirements Forms ● Your team will need to fill out the online Tournament Data Form and Prep Checklist, which includes the Declaration of Independence. Theses forms can be found in the Resource Area of DestinationImagination.org Tournament Data Form Declaration of Independence II, Submission Requirements Video Presentation ● Your team may use any method(s) to record and/or combine segments to create your team’s Video Presentation

● Upload your team’s Video Presentation to a YouTube account ● Set the video’s privacy to “unlisted” ● Submit the link in the appropriate blank in your team’s online Prep Checklist, found in the Resource Area of DestinationImagination.org II, Submission Requirements Video Presentation ● The Team Manager may assist the team in uploading the Video Presentation ● The YouTube account should be held by an adult II, Submission Requirements Optional Q&A Video ● Your team may choose to submit a Q&A Video that explains important elements of your solution. (See Rules of the Road, Optional Q&A Video.)

● To submit, upload your team’s Q&A Video to a YouTube account ● Set the video’s privacy to “unlisted” Submit the link in the appropriate blank in your team’s online Prep Checklist, found in the Resource Area of the DestinationImagination.org II. Submission Requirements Optional Q&A Video ● The Team Manager may assist the team in uploading the Q&A Video ● The You Tube account should be held by an adult. ● Your Team’s Q&A Video may include visual and/or auditory elements ● For any elements you wish to explain in your Q&A Video may include visual and/or auditory elements ● For any elements you wish to explain in your Q&A Video, your team may use the following questions as a guide II. Submission Requirements Optional Q&A Video You may choose to answer as many or as few of these questions as you like. 1. How did your team work together to create your Video Presetations 2. How did your team work together to create your Video Presentation? 3. What is something you learned while researching?

1. How did your team work together to create your Video Presentation?

2. How did your team integrate research into your Video Presentation?

3. What is something you learned while researching? II. Submission Requirements Optional Q&A Video - Continued

4. How did your team decide how to portray the ______during the video presentation? 5. What is something that may not be obvious about your Video Presentation that you want the Appraisers to know? II. Submission Requirements Instant Challenge ● Your team will solve one Instant Challenge in addition to submitting your Team Challenge solution ● The Instant Challenge is kept confidential until it is released for your team to solve. (See Rules of the Road.) ● Because Instant Challenge is worth 25% of a team’s overall score at a tournament, teams often practice different types Challenges throughout the season. (See Roadmap.) II. Submission Requirements Instant Challenge ● Your instant Challenge may be completed virtually or in person, depending on the tournament. Contact your Tournament Director for information about how Instant Challenge will be presented for your tournament III. Scoring Tournament Data Form Tournament Data Form CASE CLOSED ● QUESTIONS? THANK YOU Thank you for being a Team Manager! Without you, none of this would be possible! Thank you for your time!

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