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 San Diego
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km San Diego 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
This San Diego edition sends you across about 2 km of city streets in around 90 minutes, tracking a copycat called the Disciple who has scattered the 1969 Zodiac evidence through town. True-crime fans, friends and couples on a date night get a dark, cipher-heavy case they can start whenever they like. Anyone after a booked indoor escape room, or uneasy with a real killer's words, should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A copycat is finishing what the Zodiac started, and The Disciple is working his way through San Diego.
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 Ivanhoe Avenue, past Children's Pool, La Jolla Cove, and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 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
San Diego
A · Start
1100 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, California 92037, United States
B · Finish
1100 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, California 92037, 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
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- An outdoor route through the city
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- 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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- 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 Zodiac Killer escape room?
It shares the Zodiac theme but works differently. There is no locked room and no booked slot. You walk about 2 km outdoors in San Diego, tracking a copycat called The Disciple who has scattered the 1969 artifacts across the city, and you solve puzzles on your phone at real places.
Is there a murder mystery game we can play in San Diego?
Yes. This murder mystery is a self-guided walk played on your phone, so friends or couples can go together without a guide or a fixed start time. One ticket covers your whole group, and the story builds on the real, unsolved Zodiac case.
How long does it take?
Plan on around 90 minutes to cover about 2 km on foot, all outdoors. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to fit around a coffee stop, a meal or a change in the weather.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. There is no group schedule and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you, whether that is this afternoon or a free morning at the weekend. Open the quest on your phone when you are ready to begin.
Is it suitable for children?
The story is dark. It opens with a Zodiac Killer quote about the people he killed and centres on a copycat who has marked innocent citizens. It is written for adults, so young children are better suited to a lighter quest.
Is The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 SAN DIEGO
A history-led way to explore San Diego
The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in San Diego 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 San Diego 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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