CASE #01 · Death in the Shadows · Questo Originals

Jacksonville murder mystery. Solve a case on your own streets

You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.

  • No booking, start anytime
  • 2.3 km · 12 points
  • $8.99/person for two · $6.00 in a group
Unlock the case · $17.99 for two

Full refund until you start playing · $6.00/person as a group

4.75 · 59 verified reviews in Jacksonville · also playing in 769 cities

Gather your party

Who's playing tonight?

One pass unlocks the whole group's phones: the Duo covers 2, the Fellowship 5. Everyone plays on their own screen.

Like an escape room. The room is Jacksonville.

Escape rooms are genuinely good. They also want a slot booked days ahead and a fixed hour. This is the version you can decide on at 7pm: outdoors, across 2.3 km of Jacksonville.

This caseEscape room
Price / person$8.99 for two, $6.00 in a group of 5$25–40
Party size2 or 5 phonesfixed 4–8
Bookingnone, play nowslot, days ahead
Where2.3 km of Jacksonvillea windowless room

The case file · written by Questo Originals

Bella Wanderlust died on a ghost tour. The tour kept going.

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.

  • 12 challenge locations
  • ≈2,990 steps
  • 1 final accusation
  • Investigate a Chilling Mystery

    Step into the shoes of a detective and uncover the truth behind Bella's murder.

  • Solve Puzzles & Follow Clues

    Explore historic streets, decipher hidden messages, and piece together the evidence.

  • Uncover a Deadly Secret

    Explore famous landmarks and hidden corners as you piece together the truth behind Bella’s murder.

  • Perfect for Date Night… Or a Killer Group Activity

    Play with your partner, a group of friends, or even solo, just don’t end up the next victim!

On the streets of Jacksonville

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The streets, the suspects, the app, in 30 seconds

How tonight works

  1. 1

    Unlock now

    Pay and the case opens in the Questo app straight away: no guide, no group, no time slot. 30 seconds, not a confirmation email.

  2. 2

    Walk to Point 1

    1 - Balis Park (San Marco Lion Statue) · 1999 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA. From there the case runs through 12 stops and finishes at 12 - Fuji Sushi · 1956 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA, a 2.3 km route through Jacksonville.

  3. 3

    Solve it together

    Everyone gets clues on their own phone. Each puzzle you crack unlocks the next location, and the finish puts you on the Jacksonville leaderboard.

The route

Start
1 - Balis Park (San Marco Lion Statue) · 1999 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Finish
12 - Fuji Sushi · 1956 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

You'll pass Lumen Repertory Theatre, Love San Marco Mural, Theatre Jacksonville, Inc., and San Marco Lion Statue along the way.

What Jacksonville players say

4.75

59 verified reviews

75%

rated it 5 stars

★★★★

Cool to walk around and explore an area and follow the storyline. The surroundings being interactive was a huge plus!! It was advertised to start at 8 pm minimum, so walking through residential areas at night time was kinda weird
Joseph · Aug 16, 2026

★★★★

this was really fun for me and my girlfriend on a Tuesday evening! the history cards were all the same, we wished they were different but maybe it's a glitch. otherwise a really nice way to spend an evening outside exploring San Marco
carson schwab · May 19, 2026

★★★★★

great day to explore this part of Jax with fun clues and riddles to solve
Rhashaunda Jones · Dec 27, 2025

★★★★

real fun! would like to see more real-world puzzles on the trail. recommend to go in evening.
Kathleen Patti · Sep 27, 2025

Questions locals ask

Multiplayer quest · gather your party

Start the case tonight

It unlocks the moment you pay. Walk to 1 - Balis Park (San Marco Lion Statue) · 1999 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA, open the app, and the investigation starts.

Full refund until you start playing.

Buy tonight, decide later. The case doesn't expire. Pause any time and pick it up another evening.

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Works as a birthday, hen do or anniversary present. They pick the evening, in Jacksonville or any other city.

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  1. 1 ·Pay. The case unlocks in 30 seconds
  2. 2 ·Get the free Questo app (2 min, iOS & Android)
  3. 3 ·Walk to Point 1 whenever, tonight or any night

Outdoor murder mystery in Jacksonville

A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in San Marco, Jacksonville is a self-guided murder mystery you play on foot in Jacksonville. A detective game for date nights, friends and families who would rather run the investigation themselves than watch a staged dinner show. No guide, no group, no booking.

Self-guided over 2.3 km with 12 challenge locations, at your own pace, any evening of the week: an outdoor escape room the size of Jacksonville, with no slot to book. It's one of the few things to do in Jacksonville you can decide on at 7pm without a reservation.