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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis
4.64Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.6 km Indianapolis 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 planning a date night, groups of friends and families with teens get to play detective on Mass Ave, questioning suspects and gathering clues about a travel blogger found dead on a ghost tour. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours for the 2.6 km loop from the Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum, with one ticket covering everyone. Anyone wanting a seated murder mystery dinner or an indoor escape room should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis 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 2.6 km from Massachusetts Ave, past St. Mary's Catholic Church, Indianapolis Fire Department Museum, and Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 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.
4.64 / 5
103 player ratings
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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
Indianapolis
A · Start
746 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA
B · Finish
748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, 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
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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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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the murder mystery walk start and finish?
It starts and ends at the Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum, so it is a loop of about 2.6 km. Along the way you pass stops such as The District Theatre, the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home & Visitor Center, Saint Mary's Catholic Church and Chatham Commons.
How long does the game take?
Most players take around 95 minutes, so plan on 1.5 to 2 hours including walking and solving puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later, so there is no need to finish in one go.
Is it suitable for kids?
The story centres on a murder, with suspects to question and clues to piece together, so it best suits older kids and teens alongside adults. Younger children may find the theme and the 2.6 km walk less engaging.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends, couples or families can investigate side by side and work through the clues as a team on the walk around Mass Ave.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. There is no guide and no group to join, so you start whenever suits you and play on your own phone. The game is played outdoors on foot, so dress for the weather on the day.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis start and finish?
It starts at 1 Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum, 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA and finishes at 12 Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum, 748 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA. The route is approximately 2.6 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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An outdoor Indianapolis case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis turns Indianapolis into an outdoor murder-mystery game for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Massachusetts Avenue outdoor murder mystery.
Players move from Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum to Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum on a 2.6 km route that contains 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Ann Dancing, James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home & Visitor Center and The District Theatre along the experience. Practical fit: 2.6 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This moves the investigation outdoors and across real streets; an escape room is the stronger choice for a contained set and timed indoor session. Playable languages: English.
