June 10, 2006
Kansas City, MO

Based on the film noir from 1952, this urban scavenger hunt will send teams of explorers into the neglected underbelly of Kansas City. Participants will use architectural clues to foil a dark conspiracy hinted at in the film, which threatens to engulf the City Beautiful. En route, the teams learn to read historic buildings for messages that will bring them closer to their goal.

This game will take place on the streets of Kansas City on the afternoon of June 10. Teams are organized by car and encouraged to dress in 1950s formal wear. Part of Urban Test Sites, an architectural event hosted by Grand Arts, “Kansas City Confidential” requires pre-registration at confidential@creativepreservation.org.

Updates from participants:

KC Confidential on Kansas City Soil
Treasure Hunters Map Local Mystery in the Kansas City Star