Yes. The case unlocks the second you pay and there is no time slot to reserve. Buy at 7pm, walk to the starting point, and you'll be working the first clue within the half hour. If tonight falls through, it stays in your account.

Do we need to download an app?

Yes, the free Questo app on iOS or Android, about a 2-minute download. Buy on this page, open the app, and the case is waiting in your account. Grab it at home on Wi-Fi; the route itself runs fine on normal mobile data.

Nothing is booked, so you simply play another evening. The case does not expire. If weather turns mid-game, pause it, get inside, and resume from the same point later. If you haven't started yet, take a full refund instead.

Is it scary or kid-appropriate?

It's a whodunit, not a horror game: no jump scares, no gore, nothing chasing you. Kids usually spot the clues faster than the adults. Younger children can walk along, though the deduction will be over their heads.

Can we play at night?

Yes, and the case plays best after dark. Bring a charged phone; the route stays on public streets and squares.

Can I give this as a gift?

Yes, gift the case and the person you send it to picks their own evening, in Chiajna or in any of the other cities it runs in. It doesn't expire, so it works for a birthday, a hen do, an anniversary or a team night out. They'll need the free Questo app to play.

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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY

The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in Chiajna

5Player rating

THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE

Play at your pace · usually 90 min 0 km Chiajna App-guided

Play in

English

CASE #03 / YOUR MISSION

Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.

Turn an ordinary outing in Chiajna into an outdoor investigation. Follow the clues on your phone and piece together a fictional crime with your people.

Real streets
Fictional crime
App-guided play

CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING

The story starts here.

"When I die I will be reborn in paradise, and all those I have killed will become my slaves."

Decades ago, the Zodiac Killer carved those words into history then vanished into the fog. The case went cold. The city moved on. Until last night.

A high-security police vault has been breached. The thief ignored the cash and the narcotics but he took only one thing: the original Zodiac evidence files. Now a copycat calling himself The Disciple has scattered the 1969 artifacts across the city and marked innocent citizens for "collection," determined to finish what his Master started.

You're on the task force. Twelve locations, each tied to a Zodiac sign. No set order, only your instincts. And beware: some of them are traps designed to waste your precious time.

🔎 Crack the Zodiac's infamous ciphers, recover the stolen artifacts, and save the victims before the clock runs out. The ink is fresh, the knife is sharp, and the city is screaming for answers.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

True-crime fans, groups of friends and couples after a date night with an edge can follow a dark murder mystery built on the real Zodiac case, tracking a copycat called the Disciple through the streets of Chiajna in about 90 minutes, free to play and starting whenever you like. If you want a live guide, an indoor escape room or a light game for young children, pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

A copycat is finishing what the Zodiac started, and The Disciple is working his way through Chiajna.
Decode the real thing, cryptic notes, punched cards and symbol-filled messages built from the Zodiac's actual letters.
Twelve marked locations from Strada Orhideelor, in no fixed order, and some of the pins are traps.
For true crime readers, played with your partner, your friends, or on your own if the ciphers are the draw.
Just your phone, start any time, and trust your gut more than the map.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

5.00 / 5

1 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

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.

The real-world playing space

Chiajna

A · Start & finish

Strada Orhideelor, Chiajna 077041, Ilfov, Romania

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Good to know before you play

Murder Mystery

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can we play this as a hen party or group of friends?

Yes. The game is free to play and runs on your phones, so a hen party or any group of friends can start together whenever suits you. There is no group to join and no guide to wait for, and the dark murder mystery plot gives the evening a shared puzzle to solve.

How long does the Zodiac quest in Chiajna take?

Most players take around 90 minutes, and that includes both the walking and the time spent solving puzzles. You can also pause at any point and pick up the story again later, so there is no need to finish it in one go.

Does the route end where it starts?

Yes. The route is a loop, so you finish back where you began. The app leads you from place to place in order, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you along the way.

Do we need to book a time slot?

No. Unlike escape rooms with booked slots, this is a self-guided game you play on your phone, so you can start any time you like. It is free to play, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break.

Is it suitable for children?

It is a murder mystery about a copycat of the Zodiac Killer who marks innocent citizens for collection, so the story is dark. It suits adults and older teens who enjoy true crime better than young children.

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The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in Chiajna

The story starts here.

Who it's for

Highlights

Good times. In their words.

A walk that turns into an adventure.

Open the app. You’re on your way.

Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

Chiajna

Good to know before you play

Frequently asked questions

Every quest. One year.

A day out, gifted.

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