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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Liverpool
4.24Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Liverpool 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 can solve a murder themselves instead of watching one staged at dinner. Over about 90 minutes you walk a 2.4 km loop from Nelson Monument past the John Lennon Statue and the Paul McCartney mural, questioning suspects about a travel blogger's death on a ghost tour. Anyone wanting a live actor to quiz or an indoor evening should choose a dinner show.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Liverpool 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 2.4 km from High St, past Williamson Square, The Cavern Club, and Liverpool Town Hall, 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.
4.24 / 5
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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
Liverpool
A · Start
8403 High St, Liverpool L2 3SW, UK
B · Finish
540 Exchange Flags, Liverpool L2 3PF, UK
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
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
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- Use your own phones to team up or compete
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- 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
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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can we do this as a murder mystery night out in Liverpool?
Yes. There is no fixed session, so you can start whenever suits you, including in the evening, and play on your own phones. You investigate the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust, who was found dead during a ghost tour, by gathering clues and interrogating suspects as you walk.
Where does the murder mystery start and finish?
It starts and finishes at Nelson Monument, so the route is a loop. On the way you pass stops including the Lady of Mann, the John Lennon Statue, McCooley's Mathew Street, The Old Post Office Liverpool, the Futurist, the Paul McCartney Mural by Paul Curtis and The Ivy Liverpool Brasserie.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take around an hour and a half, including the walking and the puzzles. The route covers about 2.4 km through the city centre. You can pause the game at any point and carry on later if you want a break along the way.
Can our group play together on one ticket?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, which suits couples, friends, families with older kids and teens, and hen, stag or birthday groups. Everyone follows the same story and works through the clues and suspects as a team.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. This is a self-guided game with no guide and no group to join, so you start whenever you like. The app leads you from stop to stop, tells the story of each place and sets puzzles based on what is in front of you.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Liverpool self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Liverpool start and finish?
It starts at 1 Nelson Monument, 8403 High St, Liverpool L2 3SW, UK and finishes at 12 Nelson Monument, 8403 High St, Liverpool L2 3SW, UK. The route is approximately 2.4 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 CASE IN LIVERPOOL
An outdoor Liverpool case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Liverpool is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Liverpool, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on outdoor detective case in Liverpool.
The route starts at Nelson Monument and finishes at Nelson Monument over 2.4 km, with 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies John Lennon statue and Nelson Monument along the experience. Practical fit: 2.4 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
