CASE #01 · Death in the Shadows · Questo Originals
Reno 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
- 2.1 km · 12 points
- $8.99/person for two · $6.00 in a group
★ 4.52 · 25 verified reviews in Reno
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 Reno.
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 2.1 km of Reno.
| This case | Escape room | |
|---|---|---|
| Price / person | $8.99 for two, $6.00 in a group of 5 | $25–40 |
| Party size | 2 or 5 phones | fixed 4–8 |
| Booking | none, play now | slot, days ahead |
| Where | 2.1 km of Reno | a 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.
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!
How tonight works
- 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
Walk to Point 1
1 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts · 136 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA. From there the case runs through 12 stops and finishes at 12 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts · 136 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA, a 2.1 km route through Reno.
- 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 Reno leaderboard.
- Start
- 1 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts · 136 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA
- Finish
- 12 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts · 136 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA
What Reno players say
★ 4.52
64%
★★★★
Fun but some locations need to be updated.
★★★★
super fun! but wish it had more to do with the surroundings
★★★★
the questions stumped me and the hints didn’t help. but it was fun. chill walk around downtown. don’t do it on a hot day. take pics 😛😛
★★★★★
it’s actually very nice concept, it took us on a city walk while doing fun little puzzles. If it weren’t for the rain, we would love to finish it.
Questions locals ask
Multiplayer quest · gather your party
Start the case tonight
It unlocks the moment you pay. Walk to 1 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts · 136 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501, USA, open the app, and the investigation starts.
Full refund until you start playing.
Giving it to someone?
Gift this case →Choose your pass
Unlock · $17.99 for two- 1 ·Pay. The case unlocks in 30 seconds
- 2 ·Get the free Questo app (2 min, iOS & Android)
- 3 ·Walk to Point 1 whenever, tonight or any night
Outdoor murder mystery in Reno
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Reno is a self-guided murder mystery you play on foot in Reno. 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 2.1 km with 12 challenge locations, at your own pace, any evening of the week: an outdoor escape room the size of Reno, with no slot to book. It's one of the few things to do in Reno you can decide on at 7pm without a reservation.
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