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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Washington Square West, Philadelphia
4.69Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.4 km Philadelphia 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 Lubert Plaza, this 2.4 km route through Washington Square West passes the Mask and Wig Club, Tavern on Camac and Forrest Theatre while you investigate a travel blogger's death on a ghost tour. Couples, friends and families with teens get about 90 minutes of outdoor detective work. Those after a seated murder dinner or an indoor game, or with young children, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Washington Square West, Philadelphia 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 2.4 km from Locust St, past Washington Square and Pennsylvania Hospital, 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
Philadelphia
A · Start
1001 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
B · Finish
1001 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
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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- 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 there a murder mystery game you can play yourself in Philadelphia?
Yes. This is a self-guided murder mystery played on your phone in Washington Square West. A travel blogger, Bella Wanderlust, is found dead during a ghost tour, and you walk between 12 stops gathering clues and interrogating suspects to work out who did it.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The game starts at 1 Lubert Plaza and covers about 2.4 km through Washington Square West. Most groups take around 90 minutes, and you can start whenever suits you, with no fixed departure time to book.
Can we play as a group on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest. Everyone can follow along and investigate on their own phones, which suits couples, groups of friends and birthday or hen and stag parties.
Is it suitable for kids?
It is aimed at adults and works for families with older kids and teens. The story centres on a death and on questioning suspects, so it is better for children old enough to enjoy a detective puzzle and a mildly dark plot than for young children.
Can we pause the game and finish it later?
Yes. You can pause at any point, for example to stop for a drink or a meal along the route, and continue the investigation later from where you left off.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Washington Square West, Philadelphia 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 Washington Square West, Philadelphia start and finish?
It starts at 1 Lubert Plaza, 1001 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA and finishes at 12 Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University, 1001 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. The route is approximately 2.4 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 Philadelphia case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Washington Square West, Philadelphia is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Philadelphia, designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Bella's murder in Washington Square West.
The route starts at Lubert Plaza and finishes at Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, Thomas Jefferson University over 2.4 km, with 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Lubert Plaza, Forrest Theatre and Philadelphia Muses Mural along the experience. Practical fit: 2.4 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.
