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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
20 Cuts in Melbourne
4Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Melbourne App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #05 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
Think you know your city's streets? Think again. You're being watched, and it just got very personal. Your sister is gone, and a sadistic mastermind named "Razor" is holding the blade.
You’re not just taking a walk; you’re a pawn in a twisted scavenger hunt where the stakes are life and death. To find her, you’ll have to save others first—strangers trapped in Razor’s deadly games. You’ll need to solve sinister puzzles and help a detective trace the killer's location.
The clock is ticking, and every wrong move brings your sister one step closer to her final cut. Do you have the nerves to outsmart a killer, or will you become just another notch on his blade?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This Melbourne edition takes you about 2 km through the city's streets in around 90 minutes, searching for your missing sister by solving sinister puzzles set by a killer called Razor. Horror fans, couples after a dark date night and escape-room regulars wanting an outdoor game will enjoy it. Families with children, or anyone uneasy with a serial-killer story full of life-and-death stakes, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A sadistic killer has people trapped around Melbourne and has given you the only clock that matters.
Crack story-driven puzzles under pressure, each one a setup you have to undo before the person inside it runs out of time.
A route of 2 km from Queen St, running past St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne Town Hall, and State Library of Victoria, turns streets you thought you knew into a crime scene.
For horror and thriller fans, best with a friend who keeps their head, and not the gentlest way to spend an evening.
Just your phone, playable after dark for the full effect, and you decide when the next victim gets your attention.
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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
Choose your pass
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
Melbourne
A · Start
101 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
B · Finish
101 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
- 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
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where is this game played?
It is played outdoors on the streets of Melbourne, Australia. The app shows you the starting point and then leads you from place to place along a route of about 2 km, so you simply follow your phone rather than a guide.
What is the aim of the game?
Your sister has been taken by a killer called Razor. To reach her, you first save strangers trapped in his deadly games by solving sinister puzzles set in the streets around you, while helping a detective trace where the killer is hiding.
Is this like an outdoor escape room in Melbourne?
In a sense, yes. Instead of a locked indoor room, you walk about 2 km through the city, solving puzzles built into what is in front of you and racing to rescue people trapped in Razor's games. It suits escape-room fans who want something different.
Is it suitable for kids or teenagers?
It is a horror story about a sadistic serial killer, a kidnapped sister and life-and-death games, aimed mainly at adults. It is not a good choice for children. Parents of older teens who enjoy thrillers should judge whether the dark theme suits them.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
There is no time slot to book. You start whenever you like, play at your own pace and can pause and continue later. One ticket covers your whole group, so friends or couples can solve the puzzles together over around 90 minutes.
Is 20 Cuts in Melbourne 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 20 Cuts in Melbourne start and finish?
It starts at Starting Point, 101 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia and finishes at Ending Point, 101 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover Melbourne
20 Cuts in Melbourne is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route is self-guided over 2 km. 2 km walking route
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
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