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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Springfield, MA
4.4Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Springfield, MA 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
Over about 2 km of Springfield streets and around 90 minutes, you question suspects in the death of travel blogger Bella Wanderlust, from her obsessed boyfriend Walter to ghost tour guide Percy Shadows. Friends who usually book an escape room, and couples after an evening of real detective work, get the most from it. If you want live actors over dinner indoors, or have young children, choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Springfield, MA 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 DaVinci Park, past MGM Springfield, Springfield Museums, and Springfield City Hall, 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.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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, MA
A · Start
DaVinci Park, 15 Howard St, Springfield, MA 01105, USA
B · Finish
1111 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103, 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.
1 / 4
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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- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
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 this a murder mystery dinner in Springfield, MA?
No. There is no meal and no cast of actors. It is an outdoor walking game on your own phones: you move through the city, gather clues and interrogate suspects in the app to solve the death of Bella Wanderlust. It takes around 90 minutes and covers about 2 km.
How is it different from an escape room in Springfield, MA?
You still solve puzzles and crack a mystery as a team, but you do it outside in the streets rather than in a locked room. There is no time slot to book, so you can start whenever suits you and set your own pace over roughly 1.5 hours.
Can we play it as a group for a party or birthday?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated when you buy, and everyone can follow the case on their own phone. It works well for friends, birthdays and hen or stag groups who want to investigate together.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens best. The story centres on a murder, with suspects to question and clues to piece together, and the walk is about 2 km over around 90 minutes, which can be a lot for younger children.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking of a time slot is needed. You start the game in the app whenever you are ready, and you can pause partway through and continue later, which is handy if you want to stop for a drink or food along the way.
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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY IN SPRINGFIELD, MA
A citywide case for mystery and escape-room fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Springfield, MA is for players who want to solve a fictional case on real streets in Springfield, MA. 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.
