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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Carmel
4.14Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.6 km Carmel 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
Starting at LBC in Carmel, this 1.6 km walk of around 90 minutes puts you on the trail of a killing during a ghost tour, questioning boyfriend Walter and showman guide Percy Shadows. Friends who prefer solving a case on foot to a murder mystery dinner will enjoy it, and so will families with teens. Young children may find the murder too dark, and anyone wanting indoors should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Carmel 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 1.6 km from Monon Trl, past Carmel City Center, The Palladium, and Museum of Miniature Houses and Other Collections, 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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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
Carmel
A · Start
365 Monon Trl, Carmel, IN 46032, USA
B · Finish
365 Monon Blvd, Carmel, IN 46032, 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
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
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- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- 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
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good alternative to an escape room in Carmel?
It suits the same kind of group, but it is played outdoors on your own phones rather than in a locked room. You solve a murder case by gathering clues and questioning suspects as you walk, and you start at a time you choose instead of booking a slot.
Where does the murder mystery start and how long does it take?
The game begins at the first point, marked LBC in the app, which then guides you from place to place. Plan on around 90 minutes to cover the route of about 1.6 km, though you set the pace and can take longer if you like.
Is it suitable for children?
The story centres on a death and a hunt for the killer, so it works best for older kids and teens who enjoy a detective puzzle. Younger children may find the theme and the clue-solving less engaging than the adults in the group.
Can our group play together, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone follows along on their own phones. There is no fixed start time or guide to meet, so you begin whenever you are ready and can pause and continue later.
Is it played outdoors, and what if it rains?
The game takes place outdoors on a walk of about 1.6 km, so dress for the weather. Because you can pause and pick up where you left off, you can stop for shelter during a shower or finish the case on another day.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN CARMEL
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Carmel is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Carmel. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route is self-guided over 1.6 km, with 12 challenge locations. 1.6 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.
