Team vs team
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 Austin
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Austin 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
Across about 2 km of Austin streets, this outdoor case runs around 90 minutes as you chase a copycat called The Disciple, who has scattered stolen 1969 Zodiac evidence through the city. True-crime fans, friends and couples after a dark, cipher-heavy outing on their phones will enjoy it, starting whenever they like. Anyone uneasy with a story built on a real serial killer's words should choose a lighter quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A copycat is finishing what the Zodiac started, and The Disciple is working his way through Austin.
Decode the real thing, cryptic notes, punched cards and symbol-filled messages built from the Zodiac's actual letters.
Twelve marked locations across 2 km from Speedway, past Texas Memorial Museum, Littlefield Fountain, and University of Texas at Austin, 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
Austin
A · Start
2247 Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
B · Finish
310 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, Texas 78712, United States
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
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
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- 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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- Choose device access above to see your total
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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
Is this something we can do in Austin today?
Yes. There is no booked time slot, so you can start whenever you like, today or this weekend. Open the game on your phone at the starting point and the app leads you from place to place. You can also pause and pick it up again later.
How is this different from a Zodiac Killer escape room?
Instead of a locked indoor room with a fixed slot, this is a self-guided outdoor game played on your phone. You walk about 2 km through the city, solving puzzles set in the places in front of you while tracking a copycat called The Disciple, and you start whenever suits you.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes, with roughly 2 km of walking between stops. There is no guide setting the pace, so you can go faster or slower, take breaks, or pause the game and continue later. It is played outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Can we play as a group on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest. Friends and couples can solve the puzzles together, share theories about the stolen Zodiac files and work through the route as a team without joining strangers.
Is it suitable for children?
The story is written for adults. It centres on the real Zodiac Killer case, a quote about killing, and a copycat who marks innocent people for collection. Parents should judge whether older teens are ready for that tone, and younger children are better off with a lighter quest.
Is The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in Austin self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in Austin start and finish?
It starts at Starting Point and finishes at Ending Point.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN AUSTIN
A history-led way to explore Austin
The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in Austin is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Austin to connect clues, places and stories.
The route is self-guided over 2 km. 2 km walking route
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
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