Murder mystery games in Cleveland, OH

Murder Mystery Games in Cleveland, OH

4 outdoor murder mysteries in Cleveland, OH. Follow clues through real streets, interrogate suspects & catch the killer. Start anytime, no booking needed.

4.8 from 73 reviews|From $7.99 per group|1-2 hours

Outdoor Murder Mysteries & Detective Games in Cleveland, OH

A crime has been committed in Cleveland, OH, and the police are out of leads. Questo's outdoor murder mysteries turn the city's streets into a life-sized game board: follow clues on your phone, interrogate suspects, untangle alibis, and catch the killer. Start with player favorites like Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in University Circle, Cleveland, OH and Cleveland, OH Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society!. Each case takes 1-2 hours, starts whenever you want, and one ticket covers your whole group. No actors, no fixed schedule, no escape-room walls. Just you, your detective instincts, and Cleveland, OH after dark.

4Cases to Solve
1-2hPer Case
★ 4.873 Reviews
1Ticket Per Group

All Murder Mystery Games in Cleveland, OH

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in University Circle, Cleveland, OH

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in University Circle, Cleveland, OH

4.82.7 km
$7.99
Cleveland, OH Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society!

Cleveland, OH Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society!

4.92.9 km
$7.99
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Ohio City, Cleveland, OH

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Ohio City, Cleveland, OH

4.72.4 km
$7.99
Murder Mystery: Crime on Date Night in University Circle, Cleveland, OH

Murder Mystery: Crime on Date Night in University Circle, Cleveland, OH

5.0
$7.99

Better Than Dinner and a Movie

A murder mystery is one of the most popular date night and group night activities in Cleveland, OH. Instead of sitting across a table, you and your partner (or your whole crew) work a case together: shared adrenaline, competing theories, and a story you will retell for years. Play in the evening, pause for drinks, and accuse each other over dessert.

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Date night with a plot: solve a crime together instead of small talk

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Pause anytime for food or drinks, the case waits for you

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Group tickets add a live leaderboard, perfect for friends and team nights

How It Works

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Step 1

Pick a case in Cleveland, OH and get the free Questo app

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Step 2

Follow the clues, GPS leads you between real crime-scene locations

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Step 3

Interrogate suspects, crack the alibis, name the killer

What people have to say about quests in Cleveland, OH?

4.8

Based on 73+ Local Reviews

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Desiree

My daughter and I had so much fun on this little adventure! We will definitely try another one soon!

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susan42

it was fun but we tho it would of been more about wizard of oz!

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Pattie

it was a blast and toto liked it to

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Scoop

fun fun fun and I used my brain!!

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Kimkgrif

Lots of fun! Great way to see the city!

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Jacklyn Tallman

ahould of had a bathroom enroute

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Nancy Young

fun but no public restrooms and you are directing us not to go in buildings

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Murder Mysteries in Cleveland, OH, FAQ

What are the best murder mystery games in Cleveland, OH?
The highest-rated outdoor murder mysteries in Cleveland, OH are Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in University Circle, Cleveland, OH (★4.8), Cleveland, OH Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society! (★4.9), Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Ohio City, Cleveland, OH (★4.7). From USD 7.99.
How does an outdoor murder mystery in Cleveland, OH work?
It plays like an escape room without walls. The Questo app gives you a crime story set in real Cleveland, OH locations. You walk between clue spots, solve puzzles to unlock evidence, and deduce who the killer is. No actors, no host, no booking. Start whenever you want.
Is a murder mystery a good date night idea in Cleveland, OH?
It's one of the most popular date activities on Questo. Solving a crime together beats sitting across a dinner table: you get shared adrenaline, inside jokes, and a story to tell. Many couples play in the evening and end at a bar to compare theories.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group playing on a single phone, or you can get a group ticket to compete on separate devices with a live leaderboard. Great for friend groups, birthdays, and team nights out.
How long does a murder mystery game in Cleveland, OH take?
Most cases take 1-2 hours and cover 2-3 km on foot. You can pause anytime for food, drinks, or to argue about who did it.
Is it scary?
No jump scares and no actors chasing you. It's a detective story, think clever puzzles and dark plot twists, not horror. For genuinely spooky adventures, try a ghost tour instead.