{"product_id":"the-winter-estate-heist-grand-groupe-jeu-enquete-imprimer","title":"The Winter Estate Heist - Printable French Language Murder Mystery | Large Group French Learning Activity | 24 to 48+ Players","description":"\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \u003cstrong\u003e\"36 participants, six teams, completely immersed in French for over an hour. The best language training session we've ever run.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Large Group Printable French Language Activity That Runs Itself - 24 to 48+ Players\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 16px 20px; background-color: #fff9e6; border: 1px solid #ffe0b2; border-left: 5px solid #ff9800; border-radius: 4px; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #5c3e00; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for the English game?\u003c\/strong\u003e This version of the game is in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you are looking for the English language version of The Winter Estate Heist for 24 to 48 players, you can find it \u003ca style=\"color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/instantescapegames.com\/en\/products\/the-winter-estate-heist-large-group-printable-murder-mystery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a \u003cstrong\u003elarge group French language activity\u003c\/strong\u003e that actually works - one that gets 30, 40, even 50 people speaking, reading, and thinking in French without a facilitator running the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Winter Estate Heist is a \u003cstrong\u003eprintable French immersion game for large groups\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for language classes, corporate French training days, university French departments, and Alliance Française events. One PDF. Unlimited teams. Zero facilitation required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Looking for the smaller group version? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instantescapegames.com\/en\/products\/the-winter-estate-heist-jeu-enquete-murder-mystery-imprimer\" title=\"The Winter Estate Heist — Printable French Language Game 6 to 24 Players\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winter Estate Heist French Language Edition for 6 to 24 players is here →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Scenario\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter Estate, 24 December 1961. A diamond vanished from a locked vault during a black-tie dinner. A guest disappeared into the night. The case was closed within a week - no arrests, no answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty years later, a collection of documents has been discovered behind a wall panel in the east gallery of the estate - and with it, the vault itself, intact and still sealed. Your teams have been called in to reopen the case. Six puzzles. One vault code. One hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlimited teams. One winner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Works for Large Group French Learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt scale, traditional language activities fall apart — role plays become chaotic, group discussions lose focus, and facilitators get stretched thin. This doesn't. Every team works simultaneously and independently, using only the French-language documents in front of them. The competitive format creates genuine motivation to read carefully, discuss in French, and think fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnlimited teams:\u003c\/strong\u003e one printed kit per team of 4–6 - no cap on participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic written French:\u003c\/strong\u003e letters, telegrams, ledgers, inventory documents - real register, real vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended level:\u003c\/strong\u003e B1–B2 - challenging but accessible with team discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive hint portal:\u003c\/strong\u003e teams access step-by-step hints online - no facilitator intervention needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecure submission portal:\u003c\/strong\u003e each team submits their vault code online - and discovers if they've cracked the mystery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero prep beyond printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e no scripts, no props, no training required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrintable winner's certificate:\u003c\/strong\u003e in French - a memorable close to the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorporate French language training days and L\u0026amp;D programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversity French departments - end of term, fresher, or society events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage schools running large immersive group sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlliance Française branches and cultural association events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational companies with large French-speaking or bilingual teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny organiser who needs a \u003cstrong\u003elarge group French learning activity\u003c\/strong\u003e that requires no facilitation and minimal setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Six Puzzles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix original puzzles, each yielding a number. Together they form the six part vault code. Teams tackle them in any order, in parallel. A sophisticated mix of logic, visual deduction, code-breaking and lateral thinking, written entirely in French, designed for adult groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sabotage Twist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden inside one of the six puzzles is a \u003cstrong\u003eThief's Token\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first team to spot it earns a special power: \u003cstrong\u003efreeze a rival team for 3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e. In a large group, this twist creates moments of controlled chaos that make the session unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the price is justified:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 30 players, that's €2 per person. At 48 players, €1.25 per person - less than the price of a coffee. No venue to book, no facilitator to pay, no complex logistics. One PDF, unlimited teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corporate French language training, large group French immersion activities, university French departments, Alliance Française events, language school group sessions, international team building in French.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 48+ (one printed kit per team of 4–6 - no limit on teams).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–75 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate French - B1 minimum recommended, best at B1–B2 level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entirely in French. No English translation included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instant PDF download - print at home, at the office, or at a print shop (A4 or US Letter).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e receive your PDF kit instantly by email\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;at the office, at a print shop, or at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e teams race to solve six French-language puzzles, submit their vault code online, and claim victory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you need:\u003c\/strong\u003e a colour printer and one connected device per team (smartphone or tablet) to access the hint portal and submit the final code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for the English language version for large groups? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/instantescapegames.com\/en\/products\/the-winter-estate-heist-large-group-printable-murder-mystery\" title=\"The Winter Estate Heist — Large Group Printable Murder Mystery in English\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winter Estate Heist Large Group Edition in English is here →\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@instantescapegames.com\"\u003ehello@instantescapegames.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Instant Escape Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58129541661004,"sku":"0046","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/1509\/2300\/files\/animation-noel-entreprise-imprimer-winter-estate-heist-grand-groupe.png?v=1784291352","url":"https:\/\/instantescapegames.com\/en\/products\/the-winter-estate-heist-french-language-game-large-group","provider":"Instant Escape Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}