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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Franklin
4.45Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 1.7 km Franklin 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 LBC in Franklin, a 1.7 km walk of about 90 minutes has you gathering clues and questioning suspects in the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust during a ghost tour. Couples on date night, friends and families with teens who want to play detective themselves will enjoy it. If you want a dinner with actors, or have young children not ready for a murder plot, choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Franklin 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 1.7 km, past Franklin Square, The Factory at Franklin, and Carter House, 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
Franklin
A · Start
320 Main St #210, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
B · Finish
198 E Main St #200, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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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- 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
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a ghost tour app for Franklin?
This quest is a murder mystery rather than a ghost hunt, but its story is set on a ghost tour: travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead during a tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. You play it on your phone while walking through Franklin, gathering clues and questioning suspects.
Can you play a murder mystery outdoors in Franklin?
Yes. Instead of a staged dinner or party, you walk about 1.7 km through Franklin with the app, collecting clues and interrogating suspects to work out whether Walter the boyfriend, Percy the guide or someone else is responsible. Most groups need around 90 minutes.
Where does the quest start?
It starts at Point 1, LBC, in Franklin. Once you begin, the app guides you from one place to the next and sets a puzzle at each, so you do not need to plan the route or bring a map.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
There is no fixed time slot. Start whenever suits you, play on your own phones, and pause to continue later if you want a break along the way. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated.
Is it suitable for children?
It works well for families with older kids and teens who enjoy solving puzzles and reading clues. The story centres on a death and questioning suspects, so very young children may find it less suitable or hard to follow.
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A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Franklin is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Franklin. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route is self-guided over 1.7 km, with 12 challenge locations. 1.7 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor case you play at your pace. Choose an escape room or murder-mystery dinner when an indoor set, actors or a meal are the main appeal. Playable languages: English.
