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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
20 Cuts in Birmingham
5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Birmingham App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #05 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
Think you know your city's streets? Think again. You're being watched, and it just got very personal. Your sister is gone, and a sadistic mastermind named "Razor" is holding the blade.
You’re not just taking a walk; you’re a pawn in a twisted scavenger hunt where the stakes are life and death. To find her, you’ll have to save others first—strangers trapped in Razor’s deadly games. You’ll need to solve sinister puzzles and help a detective trace the killer's location.
The clock is ticking, and every wrong move brings your sister one step closer to her final cut. Do you have the nerves to outsmart a killer, or will you become just another notch on his blade?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This edition sends you about 2 km through Birmingham's streets over roughly 90 minutes, racing to find your kidnapped sister by solving puzzles set by a killer called Razor and helping a detective trace him. Friends, couples after a dark date night and escape-room regulars who want to play outdoors will enjoy the tension. Anyone uneasy with a violent serial-killer story, or bringing children, should pick a lighter quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A sadistic killer has people trapped around Birmingham and has given you the only clock that matters.
Crack story-driven puzzles under pressure, each one a setup you have to undo before the person inside it runs out of time.
A route of 2 km from Colmore Gate, running past Victoria Square, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and Birmingham Town Hall, turns streets you thought you knew into a crime scene.
For horror and thriller fans, best with a friend who keeps their head, and not the gentlest way to spend an evening.
Just your phone, playable after dark for the full effect, and you decide when the next victim gets your attention.
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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
Choose your pass
Choose access for the phones you’ll use.
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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
Birmingham
A · Start
2 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2ND, UK
B · Finish
2 Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3AX, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
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
- This quest
- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a murder mystery game we can play in Birmingham?
It is closer to a horror thriller than a classic whodunnit. You play a pawn in a twisted scavenger hunt run by a killer called Razor. You rescue strangers trapped in his games, solve sinister puzzles and help a detective trace the killer's location to save your sister.
Can we play it tonight without booking a time?
Yes. There is no set slot, no group to join and no guide to wait for. You start whenever you like on your phone, and the app leads you from place to place. If you need a break, you can pause and continue later.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan for around 90 minutes, covering about 2 km on foot through the city streets. Your pace and how quickly you crack the puzzles will change the time a little, and you can pause partway through and pick it up again later.
Is it suitable for children or under-18s?
It is written mainly for adults. The story involves a sadistic killer, a kidnapped sister and strangers trapped in deadly games, so it is not suitable for young children. Parents of older teenagers should read the premise and decide whether that level of horror suits them.
Can our group play together on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, so friends or a couple can work through the puzzles side by side. Everyone follows the same story as you walk, which makes it a good choice for an evening out together rather than a solo outing.
Is 20 Cuts in Birmingham self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does 20 Cuts in Birmingham start and finish?
It starts at Starting Point, 2 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2ND, UK and finishes at Ending Point, 2 Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3AX, UK.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Birmingham
20 Cuts in Birmingham is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route is self-guided over 2 km. 2 km walking route
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
