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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Back Bay, Boston
5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.5 km Boston 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, “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 Copley Square, this 2.5 km Back Bay case passes Trinity Church and the Boston Vendome Hotel Fire Memorial as you question suspects in a travel blogger's death for around 90 minutes. Pairs after an evening out with a puzzle to argue over, or friends keen to play detective, will enjoy it. If you want actors staging the crime over dinner, book a murder mystery dinner instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Back Bay, Boston 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 Boylston Street #LL, past Copley Square, Boston Public Library, and Trinity Church, 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
Boston
A · Start
607 Boylston Street #LL, Boston, MA 02116, USA
B · Finish
Copley Square - Dartmouth St at Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, 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.
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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
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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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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where is Copley Square in Boston, and where does this murder mystery start?
The game starts at Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay neighbourhood. Once you open the quest on your phone, the app leads you from the square to each stop in turn, so you only need to find the starting point.
What is there to do around Copley Square in Boston?
One option is to solve a murder on foot. Starting in Copley Square, the route visits the Samuel Eliot Morison Sculpture, the Boston Vendome Hotel Fire Memorial and Trinity Church. At each stop the app tells you about the place and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you.
Is there a murder mystery game we can play ourselves in Boston?
Yes. Bella Wanderlust, a famous travel blogger, is found dead during a ghost tour, and you gather clues and interrogate suspects such as her boyfriend Walter and the theatrical guide Percy Shadows. There are no actors or hosts: you investigate outdoors in Back Bay on your own phones.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits older kids and teens who enjoy working out clues alongside adults. The story centres on a death and a list of suspects, and the walk covers about 2.5 km over roughly 90 minutes, so it is a better fit for older children than for young ones.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No time slot is needed: start whenever you like and pause to continue later if you want a break. One ticket covers your whole group, with everyone playing on their own phones, so it works well for date nights, friends and birthday groups.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Back Bay, Boston 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 Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Back Bay, Boston start and finish?
It starts at Copley Square, Copley Square Park, 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA and finishes at Point 12, Copley Square - Dartmouth St at Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA. The route is approximately 2.5 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN BOSTON
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Back Bay, Boston is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Boston. 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 Copley Square 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.
