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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Carmel-by-the-Sea Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society!
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.9 km Carmel-by-the-Sea App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #04 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
Enter the covert world of "The President's Conspiracy," where you are tasked with exposing The Kingmakers—a secret society that has manipulated world leaders and orchestrated global events from the shadows for centuries. A whistleblower has come forward with alarming information, thrusting you into a high-stakes game of deceit.
Your mission: stay one step ahead, decode the secrets, and unravel the conspiracy before their next grand scheme is unleashed.
Will you be the one to expose the truth and save the world from an invisible tyranny?
Oh... and don't forget to say thank you...
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This conspiracy game leads you on a 1.9 km walk through Carmel-by-the-Sea, around 90 minutes of decoding clues to expose a secret society called The Kingmakers. Friends, couples and families with teens who love escape rooms and murder mysteries will enjoy starting whenever they like. Anyone who wants a live guide to question, or a plain stroll without a fictional plot to solve, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🕵🏻♂️ Uncover a Global Conspiracy – Step into a world where nothing is as it seems and unravel the plots of The Kingmakers.
🧠 Outwit Advanced AI Schemes – Challenge your intellect by decoding cryptic messages and exposing the AI's hidden agenda.
🌐 Embark on a Covert Mission – Engage in a high-stakes quest to discover a secretive power scheme that's been shaping history from the shadows.
👥 Perfect for Thrill-Seekers and Puzzle Lovers – Whether you’re on a daring solo mission or teaming up with friends, this adventure is designed to test your detective skills to the max.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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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.
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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.
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Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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
Carmel-by-the-Sea
A · Start
Lincoln Street &, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
B · Finish
Lincoln Street &, Ocean Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921, USA
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
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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.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long does the detective game take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes, covering about 1.9 km on foot. That time can stretch if you stop for coffee or spend longer on a tricky puzzle, since you set the pace yourself and nobody is waiting for you to finish.
Is this detective mystery suitable for kids?
It is aimed at adults and works well for families with teens. The story is a conspiracy plot about a secret society manipulating world leaders, and the puzzles involve decoding clues, so it suits older children who enjoy reading and problem solving more than young kids.
Can we play as a group on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, so friends or family can solve the mystery together on the same game. Everyone walks the route together and works on the clues as a team, which makes it a good option for a date or a weekend outing.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. The game is self-guided on your phone, so you can start whenever you like, today or later in the week. There is no guide to meet and no group departure, which makes it easy to fit around other plans in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Can we pause the game and finish later?
Yes. You can pause at any point, take a break for lunch or shopping, and continue the mystery later from where you left off. Since the whole game is played outdoors, pausing is also handy if the weather turns.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
A detective-style mission through Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel-by-the-Sea Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society! is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route is self-guided over 1.9 km, with 12 challenge locations. 1.9 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.
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