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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Annapolis
4.43Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Annapolis 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, âThe boyfriend did itâ? 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, itâs 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?
đ 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 Annapolis case unfolds over a 2.4 km walk of around 90 minutes: travel blogger Bella Wanderlust was found dead on Percy Shadows' ghost tour, and her boyfriend Walter looks guilty. It suits friends who prefer questioning suspects outdoors to a murder mystery dinner, or a couple after a playful evening. Anyone wanting live actors to interrogate, or a roof overhead, should pick an indoor escape room instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Annapolis 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 State Cir, past Maryland State House, William Paca House & Garden, and Banneker-Douglass Museum, 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. Youâre 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 âwe got it!â 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
Annapolis
A · Start
101 State Cir, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
B · Finish
536 Queenstown Rd, Severn, MD 21144, 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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- 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
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this like a murder mystery dinner in Annapolis?
There is no meal and no actors. It is a self-guided outdoor walk played on your phones, taking about 90 minutes over 2.4 km. You gather clues and interrogate suspects yourselves, and you start whenever you like, so it fits easily before or after dinner out.
How is it different from an escape room in Annapolis?
Instead of a locked room, you solve puzzles set in the streets and places in front of you while the app tells the story of each spot. There is no booked slot or countdown in a room. You walk the route at your own pace, and can pause and continue later.
Is it suitable for kids?
The story centres on the death of a travel blogger and a set of suspects to interrogate, so it suits older kids and teens who enjoy detective puzzles better than young children. Expect a walk of about 2.4 km over roughly 90 minutes.
Can our group play together on one ticket?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, and you follow the route and crack the case together on your phones. Check how many devices are included when you buy, as that sets how many phones can join the same game.
Do we need to book a start time, and can we take a break?
No booking of a time is needed. You can start any time that suits you, pause along the way, for a coffee or because of the weather, and pick up the investigation later. The route is outdoors, so dress for the conditions on the day.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN ANNAPOLIS
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Annapolis is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Annapolis. 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 2.4 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.4 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.
