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Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in Amsterdam
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 0.008 km Amsterdam App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #03 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
"When I die I will be reborn in paradise, and all those I have killed will become my slaves."
Decades ago, the Zodiac Killer carved those words into history then vanished into the fog. The case went cold. The city moved on. Until last night.
A high-security police vault has been breached. The thief ignored the cash and the narcotics but he took only one thing: the original Zodiac evidence files. Now a copycat calling himself The Disciple has scattered the 1969 artifacts across the city and marked innocent citizens for "collection," determined to finish what his Master started.
You're on the task force. Twelve locations, each tied to a Zodiac sign. No set order, only your instincts. And beware: some of them are traps designed to waste your precious time.
🔎 Crack the Zodiac's infamous ciphers, recover the stolen artifacts, and save the victims before the clock runs out. The ink is fresh, the knife is sharp, and the city is screaming for answers.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
True-crime fans, friends and couples after a darker date night get about 90 minutes of cipher puzzles on Amsterdam's streets, chasing a copycat who has scattered the 1969 Zodiac evidence across the city. You play on your phone and start whenever you like. Anyone wanting an indoor escape room, or bringing young children, should pick something else: the story follows a killer marking victims and is played entirely outside.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A copycat is finishing what the Zodiac started, and The Disciple is working his way through Amsterdam.
Decode the real thing, cryptic notes, punched cards and symbol-filled messages built from the Zodiac's actual letters.
Twelve marked locations from Vondelpark, past Museumplein and Rijksmuseum, in no fixed order, and some of the pins are traps.
For true crime readers, played with your partner, your friends, or on your own if the ciphers are the draw.
Just your phone, start any time, and trust your gut more than the map.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
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Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
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Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Amsterdam
A · Start
Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
B · Finish
Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
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- An outdoor route through the city
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a time slot for the Zodiac game?
No. Unlike escape rooms with fixed booked slots, this is a self-guided game you start whenever you like, today or any other day. There is no guide and no group to join, so you simply open it on your phone when you are ready to begin.
Is the cipher decoding done in an app on my phone?
Yes. The whole game runs on your phone. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each spot and sets puzzles, including ciphers, based on what is in front of you. You do not need a guide or printed materials.
How long does it take?
Plan on around 90 minutes. You can also pause at any point and continue later, so there is no pressure to finish in one go if you want to stop for a drink or something to eat along the way.
Can our group play together?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest. It suits groups of friends and couples who want to work through the clues and ciphers together rather than on separate tickets.
Is it suitable for children?
It is aimed at adults. The story centres on a copycat of the Zodiac Killer who has marked innocent people for collection, and the puzzles lean on ciphers. Young children are likely to find the theme too dark and the codes too hard.
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