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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in North Terrace, Adelaide
4.29Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3.6 km Adelaide 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
Along North Terrace, a walk of around 90 minutes becomes the scene of a ghost tour gone wrong, where you question suspects and weigh clues on Bella Wanderlust's death. It suits pairs wanting a clever night out, or friends who would rather investigate outdoors than sit through a murder mystery dinner. Skip it if 3.6 km on foot is too far or a killing is too dark for young children.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through North Terrace, Adelaide 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 3.6 km from North Terrace, past Rundle Mall, Hindmarsh Square, and The University of Adelaide, 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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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.
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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
Adelaide
A · Start
490 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
B · Finish
237 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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
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- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- 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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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this like a murder mystery party or dinner in Adelaide?
It is a murder mystery you solve yourselves, outdoors around North Terrace, rather than a staged party or dinner. Your phone tells the story of Bella's death on a ghost tour, and you gather clues and interrogate suspects such as Walter, her boyfriend, and Percy, the tour guide.
How is it different from an escape room in Adelaide?
Instead of being locked in a room, you walk about 3.6 km through the city on a self-guided route, solving puzzles set in what is in front of you. There is no booked slot or host. You start when you like on your own phones and can pause and carry on later.
Does it work as a date night for two?
Yes. Couples planning a date night are one of the main groups who play it. You choose your own start time, set your own pace over around 90 minutes, and work out together whether the boyfriend really did it or someone else is hiding in the shadows.
Can we play as a group on one ticket, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone plays on their own phone. There is no fixed time to book and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you and pause to continue later.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits families with older kids and teens who enjoy playing detective. The story centres on a death and asks you to interrogate suspects, and the walk covers about 3.6 km over roughly 90 minutes, so it is a better fit for teenagers than for young children.
What is Death in the Shadows in North Terrace about?
Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead after a ghost tour. You investigate her boyfriend Walter Bridges, guide Percy Shadows and the evidence to identify the murderer in this fictional outdoor case.
Why choose the North Terrace edition in Adelaide?
Choose this edition for the longer 3.6 km North Terrace route. It is the established Adelaide edition with a different start area from Glenelg, Henley Beach, Unley and Victoria Square.
Where does the North Terrace murder mystery start and finish?
It starts at North Terrace at 490 North Terrace and finishes at North Terrace at 237 North Terrace. The outdoor route is approximately 3.6 km and includes 12 puzzle locations.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN ADELAIDE
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in North Terrace, Adelaide is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Adelaide. 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 3.6 km, with 12 challenge locations. 3.6 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.
