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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lubbock
4.63Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Lubbock 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 the Lubbock County Courthouse, this 2.2 km case of a murdered travel blogger leads past Patterson Memorial Plaza and the Lubbock Cotton Exchange Building, taking around 90 minutes. It suits a pair wanting an outing with a puzzle at its center, or friends who enjoy arguing over who did it. If you want live actors and dinner served indoors, a staged murder mystery night fits better.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Lubbock 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 Texas Ave, past Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences and Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 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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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
Lubbock
A · Start
1112 Texas Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
B · Finish
1114 Texas Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
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
- 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
Is this like a murder mystery dinner in Lubbock?
There is no dinner, no actors and no fixed show time. You walk outdoors and play on your own phones. You investigate the death of Bella Wanderlust, a travel blogger found dead during a ghost tour, and decide whether her boyfriend Walter, the guide Percy Shadows or someone else is guilty.
How is this different from an escape room in Lubbock?
Instead of a locked room, the puzzles are set in the real streets and buildings in front of you along an 11-stop route. You start whenever you like without booking a slot, and one ticket covers your whole group. You can also pause the game and continue later.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The game starts at the Lubbock County Courthouse. The route covers about 2.2 km and 11 stops, including the George H. Mahon Federal Building and First United Methodist Church. Most groups take around 90 minutes, but you can go at your own pace and take breaks.
Is it suitable for kids?
It works best for older kids and teens who enjoy solving puzzles and following a detective story. The plot centres on a woman found dead and a hunt for her killer, so parents of younger children may want to judge whether the theme suits them.
What if it rains while we are playing?
The game is played outdoors on foot, so dress for the weather. If the rain gets heavy, you can pause the game, shelter or head home, and pick up the investigation later from where you stopped.
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AN OUTDOOR CASE IN LUBBOCK
An outdoor Lubbock case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lubbock is a Lubbock outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
Lubbock County Courthouse is the starting point and Lubbock County Courthouse 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.
