Auckland Murder Mystery Self-Guided City Detective Game

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Start point: Aotea Square - open the Questo app and start the quest. You can play any day, at any hour.

Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2–3 mins).

Chapters: 10–14 bite-size missions

Gameplay: decode ciphers, match details on buildings, choose story paths.

Pacing: typical playtime ~90–120 minutes with optional cafe breaks.

Finish: return towards Aotea Square; get your team score & debrief screen.

Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate. Walking: ~2–3 km on city pavements.

Who it’s for: Couples, friends, families with older kids, team bonding.

What's Included

Full availability: Every day of the year.
Access to Auckland Murder Mystery game in the app
Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
Live Game Master or Guide
Entrance fee to attractions

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The game starts in Aotea Square. After booking, we'll message you a code and activation link. Activate with your own email, then log in to the Questo app with that email. No message? Open the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your booking reference number.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into Death in the Shadows, a self-guided outdoor escape game that turns Auckland into your crime scene. Follow clues, interrogate story characters in-app, and piece together evidence as the city becomes your board.

You’ll uncover hidden details around landmarks such as Herald Theatre, Auckland Art Gallery, Statue of Queen Victoria, Central City Library, solving clever puzzles and unlocking twists. Start when you like, take breaks for coffee, and play entirely at your own pace, it’s private to your group.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
Escape Rooms
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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