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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in New Braunfels
4.83Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km New Braunfels 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 2.1 km walk through New Braunfels, about 90 minutes long, replays a ghost tour where travel blogger Bella Wanderlust was found dead, and you question the suspects as you go. Couples and friends who would rather do the sleuthing themselves than watch actors at a dinner will enjoy it. Skip it if you want an indoor evening or have children too young for a story about a killing.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through New Braunfels 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 2.1 km from Main Plaza, past Sophienburg Museum & Archives, 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.
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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
New Braunfels
A · Start
100 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
B · Finish
489 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
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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- 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
How long does the murder mystery take?
Plan on around 90 minutes for the 2.1 km route. That includes time to read the story at each stop and work through the puzzles. Groups that like to debate every clue before naming a suspect may need a little longer.
Is it suitable for kids?
The story centres on a murder, so it suits older kids and teens best, playing alongside adults. Players gather clues and question suspects to work out what happened to Bella, which younger children may find hard to follow or unsettling.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest, and everyone can follow along on their own phone. It works well for couples, friends, and birthday, hen or stag groups.
Do we need to book a start time?
No. There is no guide and no set departure, so you can start whenever suits you. Open the quest on your phone when you are ready and the app leads you from place to place through New Braunfels.
What if it rains?
The whole game is played outdoors as you walk about 2.1 km through town, so dress for the weather. If rain sets in partway through, you can pause the game and continue later from where you left off.
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A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in New Braunfels is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in New Braunfels. 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 2.1 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.1 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.
