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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Allentown
4.69Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.7 km Allentown 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
Couples on a date night, friends and families with teens get to play detective, questioning suspects about a travel blogger found dead during a ghost tour. The 1.7 km loop through central Allentown takes about an hour and a half, puzzles included. Anyone hoping for a staged dinner with actors, or bringing young children who may find a murder plot too dark, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Allentown 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 1.7 km from Hamilton St, past Allentown ArtsWalk, Allentown Art Museum, and Miller Symphony Hall, 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.
4.69 / 5
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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
Allentown
A · Start & finish
813 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA
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.
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
4 / 4
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
Where can I play a murder mystery game in Allentown?
This one starts at the Da Vinci Science Center and leads you on foot past stops such as the PPL Center, The Americus Hotel and the Lehigh County Government Center. It is a loop of about 1.7 km and finishes back at the Da Vinci Science Center.
How is this different from a murder mystery dinner?
There is no meal and no cast of actors. You do the investigating yourselves outdoors, on your own phones, gathering clues and interrogating suspects as the app guides you from place to place. You start whenever you like rather than at a fixed show time.
Is this a ghost tour?
Not quite. The story is set during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows, where a travel blogger is found dead, and you work out who did it. There is no live guide; the app tells the story and sets the puzzles at each stop.
How long does it take, and can we take a break?
Most players take about an hour and a half, walking and puzzles included. You can pause at any point, stop for a coffee or a bite along the route, and continue later from where you left off.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends or family can solve the case side by side. There is no time slot to book and no group to join; you start whenever suits you.
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AN OUTDOOR CASE IN ALLENTOWN
An outdoor Allentown case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Allentown is an Allentown outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
Da Vinci Science Center is the starting point and Da Vinci Science Center is the finish for this 1.7 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. Practical fit: 1.7 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.
