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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Springfield, IL
5Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Springfield, IL 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
This 2 km walk through Springfield takes around 90 minutes and drops you into a ghost tour gone wrong, where travel blogger Bella Wanderlust is found dead and you question Walter and Percy Shadows. Couples, friends and families with teens who prefer investigating outdoors to watching a dinner show will enjoy it. Skip it if you want a seated indoor evening or a story without a death at its heart.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Springfield, IL 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 N 6th St, past Old State Capitol, Lincoln-Herndon Law Offices State Historic Site, and Lincoln Home National Historic Site, 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
Springfield, IL
A · Start
208 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, USA
B · Finish
199 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62701, 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
- 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
3 / 4
Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- 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
Is there a murder mystery game you can play in Springfield, IL?
Yes. This is a self-guided murder mystery played on your phone as you walk through Springfield. Bella Wanderlust, a famous travel blogger, has been found dead, and you gather clues and interrogate suspects to decide whether her boyfriend Walter, the guide Percy Shadows or someone else did it.
Is this a ghost tour of Springfield?
Not exactly. The story is set during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows, who is one of the suspects, but there is no live guide. The app leads you from place to place and you play detective yourselves, solving the case as you walk.
How is it different from a murder mystery dinner in Springfield, IL?
There is no staged dinner or actors. You investigate outdoors, walking about 2 km through the city on your own phones, and you start whenever you like instead of at a fixed sitting. It suits couples and friends who want to do the detective work themselves.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Plan on around 90 minutes for the walk of about 2 km. There is no set start time to book, and you can pause the game and continue later if you want to stop for food or a break along the way.
Can a group play together, and is it suitable for kids?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends or family can play side by side. Because the plot centres on a murder, it works best for older kids and teens rather than young children.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN SPRINGFIELD, IL
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Springfield, IL is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Springfield, IL. It fits date nights, friends and mystery fans who prefer doing the investigation themselves instead of watching a staged dinner show.
The route is self-guided over 2 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2 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.
