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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Santa Rosa
4.22Player rating· 39 plays
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Santa Rosa 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.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Santa Rosa 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 2.4 km from Old Courthouse Sq, past Santa Rosa Plaza, 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
Choose your pass
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
Santa Rosa
A · Start
64 Old Courthouse Sq, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA
B · Finish
37 Old Courthouse Sq, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, 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
- This quest
- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
- This quest
- 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
What’s the crime I’ll be investigating?
A shocking murder has unsettled Santa Rosa’s historic center. As the lead detective, you’ll collect clues, piece together timelines, and interrogate virtual suspects to uncover who committed the crime and why.
Where does the investigation lead me?
The trail winds through Santa Rosa’s downtown and Railroad Square, past historic brick buildings, hidden courtyards, and striking street art. Every stop connects to a key moment in the victim’s final night.
Is the mystery scary or more like a classic whodunit?
It’s suspenseful but not gory. Think clever detective work and tense twists rather than horror. Great for teens and adults who love true-crime podcasts or murder-mystery novels.
Could this be a unique date-night activity?
Absolutely. You and your partner can follow the clues under twinkling lights, whisper theories, and celebrate cracking the case with a drink at a downtown wine bar.
Is it family-friendly for kids or teens?
Yes. Older kids and teens will enjoy solving riddles and uncovering hidden history. The route is stroller-friendly and you can pause whenever you need a snack or rest.
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An outdoor Santa Rosa case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Santa Rosa turns Santa Rosa into an outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
Players move from Old Courthouse Sq @ Santa Rosa Metro Chamber side to Hotel E on a 2.4 km route that contains 12 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This moves the investigation outdoors and across real streets; an escape room is the stronger choice for a contained set and timed indoor session. Playable languages: English.
