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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Bordeaux
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THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.5 km Bordeaux App-guided
Play in
EnglishFrench
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
From the statue of Jacques Chaban Delmas, this case runs about 2.5 km through central Bordeaux, past Porte Dijeaux, Place Pey Berland and the Théâtre Femina, in around 90 minutes. Couples, friends and families with teens who want a murder party they investigate themselves, outdoors, will enjoy it. Anyone hoping for actors playing the suspects, or an indoor evening, should book a staged murder party instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Bordeaux 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 2.5 km from Hôtel de Ville, past Place Gambetta, Cathédrale Saint-André, and Pl Pey Berland, 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. 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
Bordeaux
A · Start
Hôtel de Ville, 33000 Bordeaux, France
B · Finish
12 Pl. Jean Moulin, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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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
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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
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this like a murder party in Bordeaux?
It works like a murder party, but outdoors and without actors. Your group walks the streets of Bordeaux on your own phones, gathers clues and interrogates suspects to find out who killed travel blogger Bella Wanderlust during a ghost tour. You pick the start time and do all the investigating yourselves.
Where does the game start and how long does it take?
It starts at the Statue of Jacques Chaban Delmas. Plan on around 90 minutes for a walk of about 2.5 km, with stops including Porte Dijeaux, Place Pey Berland, the Statue Allégorie de la Peinture and Théâtre Femina. You can pause and carry on later if you want a break.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits older kids and teens best. The story centres on a death and asks players to weigh up suspects and their motives, so it is aimed at people old enough to follow a detective plot and enjoy working through clues with the adults.
Can our group play together, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, you play together on your own phones, and one ticket covers your whole group. There is no guide and no fixed slot, so you start whenever suits you, whether that is an afternoon stroll or an evening out with friends.
What case do we investigate in Death in the Shadows?
Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead during a ghost tour. You examine the evidence around her boyfriend Walter Bridges, guide Percy Shadows and other possible suspects.
Is this like a murder-mystery dinner or an escape room?
You become the detectives outdoors, following app-guided evidence and puzzles through the city. It is not a hosted dinner or a locked indoor room.
What do Duo and Fellowship include?
Duo gives access on 2 devices. Fellowship gives access on up to 5 devices, so each included detective can follow the case on their own phone.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN BORDEAUX
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Bordeaux is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Bordeaux. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route starts at Statue of Jacques Chaban Delmas over 2.5 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.5 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, French.
