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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Kingston
4.6Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Kingston 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
Couples after a different kind of date night and groups of friends who like to play detective get a 90-minute case to crack on foot, gathering clues and questioning suspects across 12 stops around Market Square and downtown Kingston. Families with older kids and teens can join in too. If you want actors and a meal at the table, or would rather stay indoors, a staged murder mystery dinner will suit you better.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Kingston 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 2.2 km from Ontario St, past Confederation Park, Kingston City Hall, and St. George's Cathedral, 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.
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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
Kingston
A · Start
216 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3, Canada
B · Finish
216 Ontario St, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3, Canada
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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- Escape room
- 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
How far is the walk in miles?
The route is about 2.2 km, which is roughly 1.4 miles, spread over 12 stops in downtown Kingston. At an easy pace with time for the puzzles it takes around 90 minutes, and you can pause and pick it up again later.
Is this the same as a murder mystery dinner in Kingston?
No. There are no actors and no meal. It is a self-guided outdoor game played on your phone, where you investigate the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust yourselves, gathering clues and interrogating suspects as you walk between real places in the city.
Where does the game start?
It starts at Kingston Market Square, in front of Kingston City Hall. From there the route takes you past places such as St George's Anglican Cathedral, the First Baptist Church on Johnson St and shops along Princess St, with the last stop at Global Kingston on Queen St.
Is it suitable for children?
The story centres on a death during a ghost tour, and the puzzles ask you to weigh up suspects and motives, so it works best for older kids and teens who enjoy solving clues. Younger children may lose interest over a 90-minute walk.
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 play on their own phone. There is no time slot to book: start whenever suits you, and pause and continue later if you need a break.
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AN OUTDOOR CASE IN KINGSTON
An outdoor Kingston case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Kingston is a Kingston outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
1 is the starting point and 12 is the finish for this 2.2 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. Practical fit: 2.2 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The city becomes the playing space here. Choose a conventional escape room when weather-free play and a designed indoor environment matter more. Playable languages: English.
