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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Solvang
4.5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Solvang 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
From the Bust of Hans Christian Andersen, this 2.1 km case leads past the Solvang Windmill and the Ansonia clock over about 90 minutes, as you question suspects in a blogger's death. Couples on a date night, friends and families with teens who like doing the detective work themselves will enjoy it. Families with young children, or anyone wanting actors and a dinner table, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Solvang 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 2.1 km from Bust of Hans Christian Andersen, past Hans Christian Andersen Park, Solvang Park, and Old Mission Santa Inés, 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
Solvang
A · Start
Bust of Hans Christian Andersen, 1630 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
B · Finish
1630 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Solvang murder mystery start?
The game begins at the Bust of Hans Christian Andersen. From there the app guides you between six stops, including the Solvang Viking Museum, the Ansonia clock, the California Nature Art Museum, the Solvang Windmill and the Hans Christian Andersen Museum.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes for a route of about 2.1 km through Solvang. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to stop for a coffee or a pastry between clues without losing your progress.
Is it suitable for kids?
It works best for older kids and teens who enjoy solving clues and weighing up suspects. The story centres on the death of a travel blogger during a ghost tour, so parents of younger children may prefer a lighter theme.
Can our group play together, and do we need to book a time?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, and everyone plays on their own phones. There is no guide and no fixed departure, so you start whenever suits you and investigate at your own pace.
Is the game played outdoors?
Yes, you walk between the stops outside and solve puzzles based on what is in front of you. If the weather turns, you can pause the game and pick it up again later from where you left off.
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A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Solvang is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Solvang. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route starts at Bust of Hans Christian Andersen over 2.1 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.1 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor case you play at your pace. Choose an escape room or murder-mystery dinner when an indoor set, actors or a meal are the main appeal. Playable languages: English.
