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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Garden Grove
4.63Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.7 km Garden Grove 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
Couples on a date night, friends and families with teens who like playing detective will spend just under two hours walking 2.7 km through Garden Grove, gathering clues and questioning suspects in the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust. If you prefer a staged murder dinner or an indoor escape room, or your children are too young for a story about a killing, choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Garden Grove 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 2.7 km from Stanford Ave, past Garden Grove City Hall, Garden Grove Park, and St. Callistus Catholic 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.
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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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
Garden Grove
A · Start
11300 Stanford Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840, USA
B · Finish
12772 5th St, Garden Grove, CA 92842, 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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- 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 an escape room style game to play outdoors in Garden Grove?
Yes. This is a self-guided murder mystery played on your phone as you walk about 2.7 km through Garden Grove. Instead of a locked room, you solve puzzles set in the places in front of you, gather clues and question suspects to work out who killed Bella Wanderlust.
Can we play right now, or do we need to book a time?
There is no time slot to book and no group to join. You start whenever you like, on your own phones, and the app leads you from place to place. You can also pause partway through and continue later.
How do you play this murder mystery?
Travel blogger Bella Wanderlust was found dead during a ghost tour led by Percy Shadows. The app walks you through the city, tells the story at each place and sets puzzles. You gather clues and interrogate suspects, including her boyfriend Walter Bridges and Percy himself, to uncover the truth.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take just under two hours, including walking and puzzles. The route covers about 2.7 km and is a loop, so you finish back where you began. It is played outdoors, so plan for the weather on the day.
Can we play as a group, and is it suitable for kids?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together, which suits couples, friends and celebration groups. The story centres on a murder, so it works best for older kids and teens who enjoy solving clues rather than for young children.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN GARDEN GROVE
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Garden Grove is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Garden Grove. 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 2.7 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.7 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.
