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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis
4.5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Minneapolis 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 Northrop, this 2.2 km walk crosses the University of Minnesota campus past Pillsbury Hall, Morrill Hall and the Platonic Figure while you question suspects in a ghost-tour death, in around 90 minutes. Couples, friends and families with teens get to run the investigation themselves. If you want a staged dinner, an indoor escape room or a story without a killing, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis 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 2.2 km from Church St SE, past Pillsbury Hall, Shepherd Laboratories, and Morrill Hall, 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.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Minneapolis
A · Start
84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
B · Finish
84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, 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.
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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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- 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 like a murder mystery escape room?
It shares the clue solving, but you play it outdoors on your own phones while walking about 2.2 km around the University of Minnesota campus. You gather clues, interrogate suspects and work out who killed travel blogger Bella Wanderlust during a ghost tour, with puzzles set in the buildings and sculptures in front of you.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The game starts at 1 Northrop on the University of Minnesota campus. Plan on around 90 minutes to walk the 2.2 km route, which passes stops such as Pillsbury Hall, Ford Hall, John T. Tate Hall, Morrill Hall, Nicholson Hall, the Platonic Figure and Smith Hall.
Is it suitable for kids?
The story centres on a murder, so it suits older kids and teens best. Players read the case, gather clues and weigh up suspects such as the boyfriend Walter Bridges and ghost tour guide Percy Shadows, which works well for teens who like solving puzzles alongside adults.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no fixed time slot and no guide, so you start whenever suits you. One ticket covers your whole group, with everyone playing on their own phones. You can also pause partway through and continue the investigation later.
Can we play if it rains?
The game is a walk between campus buildings and outdoor stops, so expect to spend most of the 90 minutes outside. Dress for the weather, and if the rain gets heavy you can pause the game and pick up where you left off later.
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An outdoor Minneapolis case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Minneapolis, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Murder Mystery.
The route starts at Northrop and finishes at Northrop over 2.2 km, with 12 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.2 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
