Mind Games – Art Alive!

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GAME
OVERVIEW

Two visitors posing in a vibrant orange-and-yellow perspective illusion room at Mind Games Sydney, creating the appearance of dramatically different heights.

PICTURE PERFECT

Work together to complete 5 different photo missions throughout Mind Games using the museum’s immersive exhibits and illusion spaces. Each challenge requires your team to capture a different style of photo. Creativity, teamwork and imagination are the key to success. At the end of the experience, all photos will be judged by a staff member.

Take the challenge. Nail the shot.

Difficulty Level
Easy
Experience Type
Team Game
  1. Take one team photo for each mission.
  2. Use a different exhibit or photo location for every photo.
  3. Make sure every team member appears in every photo.
  4. Follow each photo brief as closely as possible.
  5. Once all five photos are complete, return to the host or staff member for judging.
  • Mission 1 – Team Spirit: Capture the ultimate team photo that best represents your group.
  • Mission 2 – Mind Bender: Use one of the museum’s illusions to create
    the best optical illusion photo possible.
  • Mission 3 – Make Us Laugh: Create the funniest team photo you can.
  • Mission 4 – Think Outside the Box: Take your most creative and unique photo.
  • Mission 5 – The Impossible Shot: Capture a photo that makes everyone say “WOW!”
  • All team members must appear in the photo.
  • Use a different exhibit for each mission.
  • Photos must be taken inside Mind Games.
  • Submit five photos for judging.

Teams will be judged on: Creativity, Teamwork, Use of the exhibits, Fun factor, and Overall visual impact.

A visitor experiencing a vibrant purple rotating tunnel illusion at Mind Games Sydney, surrounded by swirling lights and distorted motion effects.

SCENE STEALERS

Use your assigned movie and props to recreate a recognisable movie scene inside a Mind Games exhibit. Choose the right exhibit, stage your scene, make sure every team member is visible, and capture one final team photo for judging.

Recreate iconic scenes. Main character energy required.

Difficulty Level
Easy
Experience Type
Team Game
  1. Receive your assigned movie and props.
  2. Choose a Mind Games exhibit that suits your movie.
  3. Stage your scene.
  4. Make sure every team member is visible.
  5. Take one final team photo.
  6. Submit your photo to staff for judging.
MovieGroup Props Included
The HangoverBaby doll, sunglasses, fake casino chips.
BarbiePink feather boas, pink sunglasses, pink shopping bags.
TitanicLife jackets, captain hats/costumes, whistles, rope, Jack costumes.
The MatrixBlack sunglasses, trench coats, toy/prop handgun, red and blue pills.
Mean GirlsBurn Book, pink handbags, tiaras, pink feather pens.
The Wolf of Wall StreetToy money guns, fake cash, champagne glasses.
Squid GameTracksuits, numbered stickers, fake cash, geometric masks, inflatable toy guns, boss mask.
Minions Costumes, fart guns.
Pirates of the CaribbeanPirate hats, eye patches, pirate flag, treasure map, toy swords.
Magic MikeFake abs, bow ties, cuffs, sunglasses.
Jurassic ParkDinosaur costume, explorer hats, binoculars.
  • All team members must appear in the photo.
  • Use the assigned props.
  • Take the photo inside Mind Games.
  • Submit one final team photo.

Teams will be judged on: Creativity, Similarity to the movie scene, Teamwork, Use of the exhibit, and Entertainment value.

Two visitors enjoying an interactive exhibit under vibrant pink and purple lighting at Mind Games Sydney.

ILLUSION SAFARI

Some of our safari animals have escaped and are hiding around the museum! Grab your torch and search the coloured areas to find them. When you spot an animal, write its name in the matching space, then use the first letter of each animal to uncover the secret word.

Hunt down hidden details.

COMING SOON
Difficulty Level
Easy
Experience Type
Individual or Team Game
  1. Grab your torch and Mission Card.
  2. Search the coloured areas throughout the museum.
  3. Find the hidden safari animals.
  4. Write each animal’s name in the matching coloured space.
  5. Write the first letter of each animal in the box.
  6. Use the letters to uncover the secret word.
  • Match the colours carefully. Write the first letter in the box and the animal name below.
A visitor surrounded by multiple reflections in a geometric kaleidoscope mirror illusion at Mind Games Sydney.

BRAIN BENDER

Put your mind to the test with Brain Bender. Play individually or as a team and explore the museum carefully, using observation and your knowledge of illusions to answer 10 multiple-choice questions. Choose A, B or C for each question and see who can achieve the highest score.

Trivia, clues and challenges designed to mess with your mind.

Difficulty Level
Easy to Medium
Experience Type
Individual or Team Game

UP TO 10

Players per Team

  1. Choose to play individually or as a team.
  2. Teams can have up to 10 players.
  3. Collect one Mission Card and a pen.
  4. Explore the museum carefully.
  5. Observe each exhibit closely.
  6. Choose A, B or C for each question.
  7. Complete all 10 questions.
  8. Return the Mission Card to staff for scoring.
  • Play individually or as a team.
  • Up to 10 players per team.
  • Work together if playing as a team.
  • No searching for answers on smartphones.
  • Do not share answers with other players or teams.
  • Respect all exhibits.
  • One answer per question.
  • Correct Answer = 1 Point
  • Maximum Score = 10 Points
  • 10 multiple-choice questions
  • The player or team with the highest total score wins
A visitor posing with her head appearing through a dining table in a whimsical green vintage illusion room at Mind Games Sydney.

ARE YOU CLUELESS?

Work together as a team to solve a series of clues hidden throughout the museum by carefully observing exhibits, artworks and illusion rooms. Answer all 10 questions, complete optional Bonus Photo Challenges for extra points, and compete for the highest total score.

Find the clues. Hunt the answers.

Difficulty Level
Medium
Experience Type
Team Competition

UP TO 10

Players per team

  1. Split into teams of up to 10.
  2. Collect one Mission Card and a pen.
  3. Explore the museum in any order.
  4. Solve each clue by carefully observing the exhibits.
  5. Write one answer for each question.
  6. Complete any Bonus Photo Challenges for extra points.
  7. Return the completed Mission Card to staff.
  8. Staff will mark the answers and bonus photos.
  9. The team with the highest total score wins.
  • Disappear into the camouflage wall
  • Warp yourself into the wall
  • Capture an impossible illusion photo
  • Play chess against your clones
  • Become the dinner menu
  • Pose at the never-ending hole
  • Become a ballerina
  • Feed the couch
  • Take a gravity-defying team photo
  • Team photo in your favourite room
  • Stay with your team.
  • No running.
  • Do not touch or move exhibits unless they are interactive.
  • Answers must be based on observations inside the museum.
  • Teams may complete the clues in any order.
    • Staff decisions are final.
  • Correct Answer = 1 Point
  • Bonus Photo = 1 Point
  • Maximum Score = 20 Points
  • 10 clue questions + 10 bonus challenges
  • The team with the highest total score wins
A visitor peeking around a mirrored wall inside a blue-lit floral illusion room at Mind Games Sydney, with repeated reflections creating a playful maze effect.

THE VAULT

A visitor to the museum became convinced that a mysterious “Vault” was hidden somewhere inside Mind Games, even though staff insist no such Vault has ever existed. Before leaving, he left behind a strange collection of statements, photographs, sketches and unexplained records.

Your investigation is to examine the evidence, explore the museum and determine whether any of it can be deciphered.

Examine the records. Follow the evidence. Decipher the mystery.

Difficulty Level
Hard
  1. Examine the investigation records carefully.
  2. Review the visitor’s statements, photographs, sketches and staff notes.
  3. Explore Mind Games and use the exhibits to help decipher the evidence.
  4. Record all answers, observations and findings on your Investigation Record.
  5. Investigate the records in any order.
  6. Leave one mobile number with staff in case new information is received during your investigation.
  • Each record can be investigated in any order.
  • Do not write on the clue cards.
  • Record all answers and notes on the Investigation Record.
  • Use the information and staff observations provided.
  • Observe and interact with exhibits only as you would during a normal visit.
  • Do not force, dismantle, move or damage anything.
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