Murder Mystery Games in San Jose
Solve a murder on San Jose's streets — 2 self-guided cases, played on your phone, start anytime.
Pick your case
Every game below is a self-guided murder mystery you play on foot in San Jose. Duo gives access on 2 devices; Fellowship gives access on up to 5.
📍 San JoseMurder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in San Jose
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.
📍 Santana RowMurder Mystery: Crime on Date Night in Santana Row, San Jose
What started as a romantic speed-dating night turned into a murder mystery. Just as introductions begin, a chilling scream tears through the crowd, one of the guests has been murdered , and the killer has fled into the city. Before panic can take hold, Agent X steps forward. This was no random attack. Every participant is now part of a deadly puzzle, and the only way to survive is to solve it. Was it the charming Yoga instructor who vanished right after the scream? The wedding singer seen arguing with the victim? Or someone else hiding their true identity among the dating profiles? 🔎 Follow clues across the city, interrogate suspects in real locations, and track the killer's movements before they disappear for good. Bring your sharpest instincts—and your pen and paper. In 90 minutes, the trail will go cold. Love was the reason you came. Justice is why you stay.
Which case is right for you?
A couple of quick questions to point you at the right San Jose case.
How it works
Buy your case
Choose Duo for access on 2 devices or Fellowship for up to 5, unlock instantly, and replay whenever you like.
Head to the starting point
Travel to the case's fixed starting point, then begin whenever you're ready — 24/7, no booking, no guide waiting.
Follow the clues on foot
Your phone guides you stop to stop. Solve the puzzles, unmask the killer, and beat your friends' time.
Choose the pass that fits your team. Then race.
Duo gives access on 2 devices and Fellowship gives access on up to 5. Eligible players can chase the same killer across the city and compare times on the leaderboard. Great for dates, birthdays and small teams.
Live races need a connection · solo play works at your own pace.
The San Jose crime scene
San Jose currently offers two fictional detective formats in the Santana Row area: a date-night case and Death in the Shadows.
Both are private, app-guided outdoor games. Duo provides access on 2 devices and Fellowship provides access on up to 5.
Use this collection page to choose the story, then check the individual page for exact route details.
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Frequently asked questions
No jump scares and no actors chasing you. It's a detective story — think clever puzzles and dark plot twists, not horror. If you want something genuinely spooky, try a ghost tour instead.
Yes. The stories are mystery-thriller, not gory, and the puzzles suit ages ~10 and up with an adult. Younger detectives often enjoy reading clues and spotting suspects. Choose Duo for 2 devices or Fellowship for up to 5 devices.
Most cases take 1–2 hours and cover 2–3 km on foot. There's no timer — pause anytime for food, drinks, or to argue about who did it, then pick up exactly where you left off.
A basic mobile connection keeps the story, clues and (optional) live leaderboard in sync. Solo play works fine at your own pace even on a weak signal — you just won't see other teams update live.
Your case never expires, so you can start on a clear day, or duck under an awning and keep solving. Many players pause for a coffee when the weather turns and resume when it clears. No booking to reschedule.
Duo gives access on 2 devices ($17.99); Fellowship gives access on up to 5 devices ($29.99). Choose the pass that matches the number of players/devices you need.
No. Buy the case, open the app, and start whenever you want — tonight at 9pm or Sunday at noon. There's no host waiting and no fixed schedule.
Duo gives access on 2 devices and Fellowship gives access on up to 5 devices. Choose the pass that matches the number of players/devices you need; the available access is shown before purchase.
Each case has a fixed starting point in San Jose — you travel there, then begin whenever you're ready. The app shows the exact spot after you buy, and guides you stop to stop from there.
Yes. Stop for lunch, a drink, or the next day — your progress is saved and the case is yours to replay forever. No countdown, no pressure.