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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Glendale, AZ
4Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.5 km Glendale, AZ 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 Glendale Civic Center, this 2.5 km walk spends around 90 minutes on the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust during a ghost tour, as you gather clues and question suspects like her boyfriend Walter and guide Percy Shadows. Couples, friends and families with teens play detective outdoors, on their own schedule. Groups wanting a staged dinner with actors or an indoor escape room should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Glendale, AZ 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 2.5 km from W Glenn Dr, past Glendale Public Library, Glendale City Hall, and Murphy Park, 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.
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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.
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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
Glendale, AZ
A · Start
5750 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301, USA
B · Finish
7120 N 57th Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301, 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
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Playing together
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- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- 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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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a murder mystery app you play on your phone?
Yes. The game runs on your phone and leads you from place to place while you gather clues and interrogate suspects to work out who killed travel blogger Bella Wanderlust. Was it her boyfriend Walter, the dramatic ghost tour guide Percy, or someone else?
Can we do it today without booking a time slot?
Yes. There is no fixed time to book and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you. Head to Glendale Civic Center, open the game on your phone and begin. Plan for around 90 minutes of walking and puzzle solving.
Where does the murder mystery start in Glendale?
The game starts at Glendale Civic Center in Glendale, Arizona. From there the app guides you on foot through the investigation, covering about 2.5 km in total, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a charged phone.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens best. The story centres on a death during a ghost tour, and the fun comes from reading clues and questioning suspects, which younger children may find hard to follow. Expect around 90 minutes and a 2.5 km walk.
Can our group play together, and can we take a break?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, and everyone follows the case on their own phones. You can pause at any point, stop for a drink or a meal, and pick up the investigation again later where you left off.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN GLENDALE, AZ
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Glendale, AZ is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Glendale, AZ. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route starts at Glendale Civic Center over 2.5 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.5 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.
