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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in New Orleans
4.79Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km New Orleans 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
Starting at the Cabildo, this 2 km route of about 90 minutes passes Jackson Square, the Old Ursuline Convent Museum and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar as you work out who killed a travel blogger on a ghost tour. It suits pairs wanting a date with a case to crack, or friends who would rather sleuth outdoors. Skip it if you want a seated dinner show or have young children.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through New Orleans 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 km from Place John Paul Deaux, past Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, 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.
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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
New Orleans
A · Start
701 Place John Paul Deaux, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
B · Finish
700 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans
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Old Ursuline Convent Museum
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The Presbytère
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Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
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Preservation Hall
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St. Louis Cathedral
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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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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
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a murder mystery dinner show in New Orleans?
No. There are no actors and no set seating. It is a self-guided outdoor game on your phone: you walk about 2 km between 12 stops, gather clues and question suspects yourself. Several stops are bars and restaurants, such as Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, and you can pause and continue later.
How is it different from an escape room?
Instead of a locked room, you solve puzzles set in the real places in front of you, from the Cabildo to the Old Ursuline Convent Museum. You play outdoors at a time you choose, the app tells the story of each stop, and the whole investigation takes around 90 minutes.
Where does the game start?
It starts at The Cabildo. From there the route takes in places such as Jackson Square, the Joan of Arc statue, the Presbytère, the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar and the New Orleans Vampire Cafe, 12 stops in all over about 2 km.
Is it suitable for kids?
It works best for teens and older children who enjoy working out puzzles and following clues. The story centres on a murder during a ghost tour, and several stops are bars, so families with younger children may prefer a different walk.
Can our group play together, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so everyone can follow along on their own phone. There is no time slot to book: start whenever you like, pause for a break and pick up the investigation later.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in New Orleans 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 New Orleans start and finish?
It starts at 1. The Cabildo, 701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA and finishes at 12. Jackson Square, 700 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA. The route is approximately 2 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 NEW ORLEANS
An outdoor New Orleans case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in New Orleans is an outdoor murder-mystery game in New Orleans, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on outdoor detective case in New Orleans.
The route starts at 1. The Cabildo and finishes at 12. Jackson Square over 2 km, with 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans, Old Ursuline Convent Museum and The Presbytère along the experience. Practical fit: 2 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.
