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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
The Zodiac Mystery: Catching the Disciple in Melbourne
4Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 0.002 km Melbourne App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #03 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
"When I die I will be reborn in paradise, and all those I have killed will become my slaves."
Decades ago, the Zodiac Killer carved those words into history then vanished into the fog. The case went cold. The city moved on. Until last night.
A high-security police vault has been breached. The thief ignored the cash and the narcotics but he took only one thing: the original Zodiac evidence files. Now a copycat calling himself The Disciple has scattered the 1969 artifacts across the city and marked innocent citizens for "collection," determined to finish what his Master started.
You're on the task force. Twelve locations, each tied to a Zodiac sign. No set order, only your instincts. And beware: some of them are traps designed to waste your precious time.
🔎 Crack the Zodiac's infamous ciphers, recover the stolen artifacts, and save the victims before the clock runs out. The ink is fresh, the knife is sharp, and the city is screaming for answers.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
True-crime fans, couples after a darker date night and groups of friends who like a puzzle get around 90 minutes on the streets of Melbourne, chasing a copycat who has scattered the 1969 Zodiac evidence across the city. It feels like an escape room with no booked slot, played outdoors on your phone. Anyone wanting a light family outing, or a guide recounting the real case, should choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A copycat is finishing what the Zodiac started, and The Disciple is working his way through Melbourne.
Decode the real thing, cryptic notes, punched cards and symbol-filled messages built from the Zodiac's actual letters.
Twelve marked locations from Bourke Street, past St Michael's Uniting Church, Princess Theatre, and Regent Theatre, in no fixed order, and some of the pins are traps.
For true crime readers, played with your partner, your friends, or on your own if the ciphers are the draw.
Just your phone, start any time, and trust your gut more than the map.
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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.
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Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
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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
204 Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia
B · Finish
204 Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000, Australia
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
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- An outdoor route through the city
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- 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
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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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Good to know before you play
- Murder Mystery
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this game about the real Zodiac Killer?
It starts from the real case. The Zodiac Killer's own words and the 1969 evidence are the hook. The story follows a fictional copycat called The Disciple, who has stolen the original files and scattered the artifacts around Melbourne. You follow his trail and solve puzzles to stop him.
Is this a guided Zodiac Killer tour?
No. It is a self-guided game played on your phone. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story at each one and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, so you set your own pace.
Do we need to book a time slot, and can we pause?
No booking is needed. Unlike an indoor escape room with a fixed slot, you start whenever you like, today or at the weekend. It takes around 90 minutes, and you can pause and pick it up again later if you want a break or a drink along the way.
Can we play together as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, so a couple or a few friends can play together, sharing the clues, comparing theories and working through each puzzle as a team while the app moves you on through the story.
Is it suitable for children?
It is written for adults. The story centres on a serial killer, a copycat and citizens marked for collection, which is a dark theme. Families with younger children would do better with a lighter quest. Older teens who enjoy true crime may cope, at their parents' judgement.
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