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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Auckland
4.5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Auckland App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This Auckland edition sends you on a 2.4 km walk through the city over about 90 minutes, questioning suspects and gathering clues to find out who killed travel blogger Bella Wanderlust during a ghost tour. Couples, friends, party groups and families with teens run the investigation themselves, outdoors, at their own pace. Anyone wanting a seated dinner with actors or an indoor escape room should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Auckland is still warm enough to follow.
Read the scene, then read the people, decipher hidden messages and piece the evidence together until the alibis stop agreeing.
Twelve stops across 2.4 km from Queen Street, past Auckland Town Hall, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, and Freyberg Place, on historic streets and in the corners most visitors walk straight past.
A date night that is also a killer group activity, played with your partner, a few friends, or alone if you trust yourself.
Just your phone, starting whenever you like, with nothing to collect and nobody waiting on you.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.50 / 5
12 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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Choose access for the phones you’ll use.
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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
Auckland
A · Start
303 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
B · Finish
Cnr of Queen Street &, 269-287 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
- This quest
- Choose device access above to see your total
- Escape room
- 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
Is this like a murder mystery dinner in Auckland?
Not quite. There is no meal and no live host. You and your group walk the city and do the detective work yourselves on your phones. The app tells the story, sets puzzles in what you see around you, and you decide whether the boyfriend, the ghost tour guide or someone else did it.
How is it different from an escape room in Auckland?
It is played outdoors on foot rather than in a locked room. The puzzles are built into the places along the route, and you start whenever you want instead of booking a slot. Allow around 90 minutes for the 2.4 km walk, and you can pause and carry on later.
Is this a ghost tour?
No. The story is set during a ghost tour, where travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead and the theatrical guide Percy Shadows is one of the suspects. The game itself is a self-guided murder mystery you solve by gathering clues and interrogating suspects through the app, with no guide walking with you.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone can follow along on their own phone. There is no set time to book. Start when it suits you, and if you need a break, pause and continue later.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens best. The plot centres on a death and a list of suspects, and solving it means following clues and reasoning through the story over a 2.4 km walk of about 90 minutes, which can be a lot for young children.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Auckland self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Auckland start and finish?
It starts at Point 1, 303 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand and finishes at Point 12, Cnr of Queen Street &, 269-287 Wellesley Street West, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. The route is approximately 2.4 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Auckland is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Auckland. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route is self-guided over 2.4 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.4 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor case you play at your pace. Choose an escape room or murder-mystery dinner when an indoor set, actors or a meal are the main appeal. Playable languages: English.
