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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Atlantic City

4.67Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.8 km Atlantic City App-guided
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English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION

Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.

Turn an ordinary outing in Atlantic City into an outdoor investigation. Follow the clues on your phone and piece together a fictional crime with your people.
  • 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

Starting from LBC, this 1.8 km Atlantic City route takes about 90 minutes as you question suspects in the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust on a ghost tour. It suits a pair who would rather crack a case than watch one staged over dinner. If you want an indoor escape room, or have young children who may find a killing on a ghost tour too grim, pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Atlantic City 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 1.8 km from Boardwalk, past Wild Wild West Casino, 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.

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6 player ratings

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 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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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Atlantic City

A · Start

2300-, 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA

B · Finish

2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA

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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

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An outdoor route through the city
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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 a murder mystery dinner in Atlantic City?
No. There is no meal or stage show. It is an outdoor detective game played on your own phones. You walk about 1.8 km, gather clues and interrogate suspects to solve Bella Wanderlust's death. You start whenever suits you, so it fits easily before or after dinner.
How is it different from an escape room?
Instead of a locked room and a fixed time slot, you solve the case outdoors while walking around 1.8 km of the city. The app leads you from place to place and sets puzzles in what is in front of you. You can also pause and continue later.
How long does it take?
Around 90 minutes at a relaxed pace, covering about 1.8 km on foot. You can pause and continue later, so there is time to stop for food or a drink and pick up the investigation when you are ready.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens who enjoy puzzles and a good whodunit. The story centres on a death, with suspects to question, and it involves a 1.8 km walk, so it is a better fit for older children than for very young ones.
Can our group play together, and do we need to book a time?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone can follow the case on their own phone. There is no time to book: start whenever you like and pause if you need a break.

OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN ATLANTIC CITY

A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Atlantic City is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Atlantic City. 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 1.8 km, with 12 challenge locations. 1.8 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.

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