CASE #01 · Death in the Shadows · Questo Originals

Indianapolis murder mystery. Solve a case on your own streets

You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.

  • No booking, start anytime
  • 2.6 km · 12 points
  • $8.99/person for two · $6.00 in a group
Unlock the case · $17.99 for two

Full refund until you start playing · $6.00/person as a group

4.64 · 94 verified reviews in Indianapolis · also playing in 769 cities

Gather your party

Who's playing tonight?

One pass unlocks the whole group's phones: the Duo covers 2, the Fellowship 5. Everyone plays on their own screen.

Like an escape room. The room is Indianapolis.

Escape rooms are genuinely good. They also want a slot booked days ahead and a fixed hour. This is the version you can decide on at 7pm: outdoors, across 2.6 km of Indianapolis.

This caseEscape room
Price / person$8.99 for two, $6.00 in a group of 5$25–40
Party size2 or 5 phonesfixed 4–8
Bookingnone, play nowslot, days ahead
Where2.6 km of Indianapolisa windowless room

The case file · written by Questo Originals

Bella Wanderlust died on a ghost tour. The tour kept going.

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.

  • 12 challenge locations
  • ≈3,380 steps
  • 1 final accusation
  • Investigate a Chilling Mystery

    Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the truth behind Bella's murder.

  • Solve Puzzles & Follow Clues

    Explore historic streets, decipher hidden messages, and piece together the evidence.

  • Uncover a Deadly Secret

    Explore famous landmarks and hidden corners as you piece together the truth behind Bella’s murder.

  • Perfect for Date Night… Or a Killer Group Activity

    Play with your partner, a group of friends, or even solo, just don’t end up the next victim!

On the streets of Indianapolis

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The streets, the suspects, the app, in 30 seconds

How tonight works

  1. 1

    Unlock now

    Pay and the case opens in the Questo app straight away: no guide, no group, no time slot. 30 seconds, not a confirmation email.

  2. 2

    Walk to Point 1

    1 Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum · 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA. From there the case runs through 12 stops and finishes at 12 Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum · 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA, a 2.6 km route through Indianapolis.

  3. 3

    Solve it together

    Everyone gets clues on their own phone. Each puzzle you crack unlocks the next location, and the finish puts you on the Indianapolis leaderboard.

The route

Start
1 Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum · 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
Finish
12 Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum · 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

You'll pass Ann Dancing, James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home & Visitor Center, The District Theatre, and Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum along the way.

What Indianapolis players say

4.64

94 verified reviews

69%

rated it 5 stars

★★★★

great time, just wish the app had been more intuitive to set up.
Mikaela Brown · Apr 25, 2026

★★★★★

we did this as part of a day date in indy and it was super fun plus the exercise and scenery was nice
princess_chesney · Apr 9, 2026

★★★★★

Well laid out. Rained on us but every stop had somewhere with a little bit of shelter except one or two. Very fun.
lysd · Apr 4, 2026

★★★★

it was really entertaining glad that we end up at the same place, but the only reason I gave it a four because they need to be more detailed/specific about the directions
Kassydi Burris · Oct 26, 2025

★★★★★

we were in Indianapolis for the evening and wanted something to fill a few hours and get us out of the hotel and exploring the city. this game was a fun way to do that!
Erica :D · Oct 14, 2025

Questions locals ask

Multiplayer quest · gather your party

Start the case tonight

It unlocks the moment you pay. Walk to 1 Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum · 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA, open the app, and the investigation starts.

Full refund until you start playing.

Buy tonight, decide later. The case doesn't expire. Pause any time and pick it up another evening.

Giving it to someone?

Works as a birthday, hen do or anniversary present. They pick the evening, in Indianapolis or any other city.

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Choose your pass

Unlock · $17.99 for two

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  1. 1 ·Pay. The case unlocks in 30 seconds
  2. 2 ·Get the free Questo app (2 min, iOS & Android)
  3. 3 ·Walk to Point 1 whenever, tonight or any night

Outdoor murder mystery in Indianapolis

A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis is a self-guided murder mystery you play on foot in Indianapolis. A detective game for date nights, friends and families who would rather run the investigation themselves than watch a staged dinner show. No guide, no group, no booking.

Self-guided over 2.6 km with 12 challenge locations, at your own pace, any evening of the week: an outdoor escape room the size of Indianapolis, with no slot to book. It's one of the few things to do in Indianapolis you can decide on at 7pm without a reservation.