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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lincoln Park, Chicago
4.71Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Chicago 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
From DePaul University's School of Music, this 2.4 km case winds through Lincoln Park past Oz Park, St. James Lutheran Church and Halsted Street, as you question suspects in a blogger's death on a ghost tour. Two people out for the evening, or friends who enjoy arguing over clues, get around 90 minutes of detective work. Anyone expecting live actors or a seated dinner should book a staged event instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Lincoln Park, Chicago 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 2.4 km from N Halsted St, past Oz Park and St. Vincent de Paul Church, 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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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
2338 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, Statele Unite ale Americii
B · Finish
737 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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
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- An outdoor route through the city
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- 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
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- 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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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does this murder mystery in Lincoln Park start?
The case begins at the DePaul University School of Music. From there the app leads you through Lincoln Park, past Oz Park, St. James Lutheran Church and along North Halsted Street, with clues hidden in what you see at each stop. You can start whenever you like.
How is this different from an escape room or a murder mystery party?
There is no room, host or actors. You investigate outdoors on your own phones, walking between real places in the neighbourhood, gathering clues and interrogating suspects such as the boyfriend Walter and the ghost tour guide Percy. You pick the day and time yourselves.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes for a walk of about 2.4 km through Lincoln Park. There is no fixed pace, and you can pause the game at any point, stop for a drink or a meal, and continue the investigation later.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens who enjoy solving puzzles alongside adults. The story centres on the death of a travel blogger and asks you to question suspects, so younger children may find the theme and the detective work less suited to them.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time slot?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone can follow the case on their own phone. There is no time slot to book, so you start when your group is ready.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lincoln Park, 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 Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lincoln Park, Chicago start and finish?
It starts at 1 DePaul University - School of Music, 2340 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA and finishes at 12 Oz Park Basketball Court, 737 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. The route is approximately 2.4 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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An outdoor Chicago case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lincoln Park, Chicago turns Chicago into an outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Lincoln Park outdoor murder mystery.
Players move from DePaul University to Oz Park Basketball Court on a 2.4 km route that contains 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Oz Park along the experience. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This moves the investigation outdoors and across real streets; an escape room is the stronger choice for a contained set and timed indoor session. Playable languages: English.
