Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
20 Cuts in Chicago
3Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Chicago App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #05 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
Think you know your city's streets? Think again. You're being watched, and it just got very personal. Your sister is gone, and a sadistic mastermind named "Razor" is holding the blade.
You’re not just taking a walk; you’re a pawn in a twisted scavenger hunt where the stakes are life and death. To find her, you’ll have to save others first—strangers trapped in Razor’s deadly games. You’ll need to solve sinister puzzles and help a detective trace the killer's location.
The clock is ticking, and every wrong move brings your sister one step closer to her final cut. Do you have the nerves to outsmart a killer, or will you become just another notch on his blade?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends, couples after a dark date night and escape-room regulars who want to play outside will get a 90-minute, 2 km horror game through Chicago streets, solving sinister puzzles to rescue strangers and track a killer called Razor before he reaches your sister. It suits locals as much as visitors, and works well around Halloween. Skip it if serial-killer stories upset you or you are bringing young children.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A sadistic killer has people trapped around Chicago and has given you the only clock that matters.
Crack story-driven puzzles under pressure, each one a setup you have to undo before the person inside it runs out of time.
A route of 2 km from Millennium Centre, running past Holy Name Cathedral, turns streets you thought you knew into a crime scene.
For horror and thriller fans, best with a friend who keeps their head, and not the gentlest way to spend an evening.
Just your phone, playable after dark for the full effect, and you decide when the next victim gets your attention.
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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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
Chicago
A · Start
62 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
B · Finish
25 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
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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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- 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
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long does the horror game take?
Plan on around 90 minutes, walking about 2 km between locations. The time depends on how quickly your group cracks the puzzles. You can pause at any point and pick up where you left off later, so there is no need to finish in one go.
Is it suitable for children or teenagers?
The story is written for adults who like horror and thrillers. You play a pawn in a killer's twisted game, rescuing trapped strangers while your kidnapped sister's life is at stake. It is not a good choice for young children. For teenagers, parents should judge whether they are comfortable with a dark serial-killer plot.
Can we play as a group on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, and you play together on your phones. That makes it an easy plan for a group of friends or a couple, with everyone working on the puzzles and helping the detective trace the killer as a team.
Do we need to book a start time?
No. It is self-guided, with no guide and no group to meet, so you start whenever you like. That suits anyone deciding on the spot what to do tonight. Open the app, head to the starting point and the story begins.
Is it outdoors, and what if it rains?
Yes, the game is played outside as a walk through the city streets, not in an indoor escape room. Dress for the weather. If rain sets in partway through, you can pause the game and continue on another day.
Is 20 Cuts in Chicago self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does 20 Cuts in Chicago start and finish?
It starts at Starting Point, 62 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA and finishes at Ending Point, 25 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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EXPLORE CHICAGO ON FOOT
A flexible self-guided way to discover Chicago
20 Cuts in Chicago is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route is self-guided over 2 km. 2 km walking route
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
