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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Launceston
4.13Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.9 km Launceston 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
From 1 Princes Square, the route covers 1.9 km of central Launceston, past Pilgrim Unity Church, the Launceston Building and Hotel Tasmania, as you work out who killed a travel blogger on a ghost tour. Couples, groups of friends and families with teens get around 90 minutes of detective work on their own phones. If you want actors staging a murder over dinner, or have young children, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Launceston 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 1.9 km from Prince's Square, past Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery and St John's Anglican Church, 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
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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
Launceston
A · Start
Prince's Square, Elizabeth St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
B · Finish
Princes Square, Elizabeth St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
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
- This quest
- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- 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
Where does the murder mystery walk start in Launceston?
It starts at 1 Princes Square in central Launceston. From there the app leads you through 11 stops, including Princes Square, the Launceston Building, Pilgrim Unity Church and Hotel Tasmania. The whole route covers about 1.9 km.
How long does it take, and do we need to book a time?
Plan on around 90 minutes, depending on how quickly you crack the clues. There is no set start time, so you can begin whenever suits you. You can also pause partway and continue later from where you stopped.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens best. The story is a murder case: a travel blogger is found dead during a ghost tour, and you question suspects including her boyfriend and the tour guide. Younger children may find the theme too dark and the deduction hard to follow.
Can we play as a group on one ticket?
Yes. Everyone plays on their own phones and one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest. That makes it an easy option for friends, birthdays, and hen or stag groups.
Is it outdoors, and what if it rains?
The game is played outdoors on the streets around Princes Square, so dress for the weather. If the rain gets heavy, you can pause the game, shelter or head home, and pick up the case again later.
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An outdoor Launceston case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Launceston is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Launceston, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
The route starts at Princes Square and finishes at Princes Square over 1.9 km, with 12 challenge locations. Practical fit: 1.9 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
