CASE #01 · Death in the Shadows · Questo Originals

Aspen murder mystery. Solve a case on your own streets

You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.

  • No booking, start anytime
  • 2.1 km · 12 points
  • $8.99/person for two · $6.00 in a group
Unlock the case · $17.99 for two

Full refund until you start playing · $6.00/person as a group

5 · 1 verified reviews in Aspen · also playing in 769 cities

Gather your party

Who's playing tonight?

One pass unlocks the whole group's phones: the Duo covers 2, the Fellowship 5. Everyone plays on their own screen.

Like an escape room. The room is Aspen.

Escape rooms are genuinely good. They also want a slot booked days ahead and a fixed hour. This is the version you can decide on at 7pm: outdoors, across 2.1 km of Aspen.

This caseEscape room
Price / person$8.99 for two, $6.00 in a group of 5$25–40
Party size2 or 5 phonesfixed 4–8
Bookingnone, play nowslot, days ahead
Where2.1 km of Aspena windowless room

The case file · written by Questo Originals

Bella Wanderlust died on a ghost tour. The tour kept going.

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.

  • 12 challenge locations
  • ≈2,730 steps
  • 1 final accusation
  • Investigate a Chilling Mystery

    Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the truth behind Bella's murder.

  • Solve Puzzles & Follow Clues

    Explore historic streets, decipher hidden messages, and piece together the evidence.

  • Uncover a Deadly Secret

    Explore famous landmarks and hidden corners as you piece together the truth behind Bella’s murder.

  • Perfect for Date Night… Or a Killer Group Activity

    Play with your partner, a group of friends, or even solo, just don’t end up the next victim!

On the streets of Aspen

  • Players on the Aspen case route, photo 1

The streets, the suspects, the app, in 30 seconds

How tonight works

  1. 1

    Unlock now

    Pay and the case opens in the Questo app straight away: no guide, no group, no time slot. 30 seconds, not a confirmation email.

  2. 2

    Walk to Point 1

    Point 1 · 120 N Mill St Children's, Aspen, CO 81611, USA. From there the case runs through 12 stops and finishes at Point 12 · 120 N Mill St Children's, Aspen, CO 81611, USA, a 2.1 km route through Aspen.

  3. 3

    Solve it together

    Everyone gets clues on their own phone. Each puzzle you crack unlocks the next location, and the finish puts you on the Aspen leaderboard.

The route

Start
Point 1 · 120 N Mill St Children's, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Finish
Point 12 · 120 N Mill St Children's, Aspen, CO 81611, USA

What Aspen players say

5

1 verified reviews

100%

rated it 5 stars

★★★★★

This was a super fun activity! We had a group of 5, 14-16yr olds. It was a nice difficulty that challenged them but wasn't too difficult. getting to explore a little bit of Cedar city was very cool. I want to go on more adventures like this in southern Utah.
Mary Hall · played this case in Cedar City · Sep 7, 2025

★★★★★

my partner in crime that is….this was a sensational, thought provoking mission that only the most keen of mind and spirit could have solved!! victory is ours! and we have prevailed in honor of the socialite Bella. rest in peace, my lady!!!!
jules707 · played this case in Petaluma · Jun 28, 2025

★★★★★

My boyfriend surprised me with this for my birthday and I loved it! It was so much fun walking around and getting to explore the area! We did it at night to add the ominous effect and it was definitely giving! 10/10 recommend
Alexis Kedley · played this case in Dallas · Dec 3, 2025

Questions locals ask

Multiplayer quest · gather your party

Start the case tonight

It unlocks the moment you pay. Walk to Point 1 · 120 N Mill St Children's, Aspen, CO 81611, USA, open the app, and the investigation starts.

Full refund until you start playing.

Buy tonight, decide later. The case doesn't expire. Pause any time and pick it up another evening.

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  1. 1 ·Pay. The case unlocks in 30 seconds
  2. 2 ·Get the free Questo app (2 min, iOS & Android)
  3. 3 ·Walk to Point 1 whenever, tonight or any night

Outdoor murder mystery in Aspen

A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Aspen is a self-guided murder mystery you play on foot in Aspen. A detective game for date nights, friends and families who would rather run the investigation themselves than watch a staged dinner show. No guide, no group, no booking.

Self-guided over 2.1 km with 12 challenge locations, at your own pace, any evening of the week: an outdoor escape room the size of Aspen, with no slot to book. It's one of the few things to do in Aspen you can decide on at 7pm without a reservation.