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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Hoboken
5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Hoboken 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 LBC in Hoboken, this case covers about 2 km in around 90 minutes as you question suspects and gather clues to learn who killed a travel blogger during a ghost tour. Couples, friends and families with teens get to be the detectives on their own phones. Anyone after a seated dinner with actors, or with young children who may find a killing too grim, should choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Hoboken 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 km from Sinatra Dr, past Pier A Park, Hoboken Historical Museum, and W Hotel, 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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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
Hoboken
A · Start
340 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
B · Finish
340 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ 07030, 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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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- 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 murder mystery game I can play in Hoboken?
Yes. This is a self-guided outdoor murder mystery played on your phone. Bella Wanderlust, a famous travel blogger, is found dead during a ghost tour. You gather clues and interrogate suspects, including her boyfriend Walter Bridges and the theatrical guide Percy Shadows, to work out who really did it.
Where does the game start and how long does it take?
It starts at Point 1, marked LBC in the app, and the route covers about 2 km on foot. Most groups need around 90 minutes. You can pause at any point and continue later if you want to stop for food or a break.
Is this murder mystery suitable for kids?
It suits older children and teens who enjoy detective puzzles and can walk about 2 km. The story centres on a death and a list of suspects, so younger children may find the theme too dark or lose interest during a game of around 90 minutes.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
There is no fixed time slot, so you start whenever suits you. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, and everyone can follow the clues and interrogations on their own phone as you walk the route together.
Is it played outdoors, and what if it rains?
Yes, the investigation takes place outdoors as you walk between locations in Hoboken. If the weather turns, you can pause the game and pick it up again later from where you stopped, so a rain shower does not mean starting the case over.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN HOBOKEN
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Hoboken is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Hoboken. 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 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2 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.
