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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in CBD, Brisbane
4.4Player rating· 626 plays
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace 2.1 km Brisbane 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.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through CBD, Brisbane 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 2.1 km from George St, past King George Square, Anzac Square, and St Stephen's Cathedral, 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
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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
Brisbane
A · Start
144 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
B · Finish
1/29 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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
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- 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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Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is Death in the Shadows in Brisbane CBD about?
Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead after a ghost tour. You investigate her boyfriend Walter Bridges, guide Percy Shadows and the evidence to identify the murderer in this fictional outdoor case.
Why choose the Brisbane CBD edition in Brisbane?
Choose this edition for a 2.1 km CBD route from Queens Gardens. It is the strongest current Brisbane Death in the Shadows route for the exact city-level query, while the city page compares all local options.
Where does the Brisbane CBD murder mystery start and finish?
It starts at Queens Gardens at 144 George Street and finishes at the Thomas Joseph Ryan monument near Elizabeth Street. The outdoor route is approximately 2.1 km and includes 12 puzzle locations.
Is this a murder mystery dinner or an escape room?
Neither. You become the detectives outdoors, following app-guided evidence and puzzles through real locations. There is no hosted dinner, actor performance or locked indoor room.
What do Duo and Fellowship include?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included detective can follow the case on their own phone.
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AN OUTDOOR CASE IN BRISBANE
An outdoor Brisbane case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in CBD, Brisbane is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Brisbane, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on CBD outdoor murder mystery.
The route starts at Queens Gardens and finishes at Thomas Joseph Ryan monument over 2.1 km, with 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Post Office Square (Park), Brisbane RAAF Memorial and Queens Gardens along the experience. Practical fit: 2.1 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
