Items | Auckland Murder Mystery Self-Guided City Detective Game
Auckland Murder Mystery Self-Guided City Detective Game
Auckland CBD
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
303 Queen Street
After purchase, you will receive the gameplay instructions via email. You must download the Questo app and log in with your email to be able to play the game. Once you arrive in Aotea Square, open the Questo app and start the game from "My quests" section.
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Auckland Murder Mystery Self-Guided City Detective Game
Auckland CBD
About
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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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 Points
Departure
303 Queen Street
After purchase, you will receive the gameplay instructions via email. You must download the Questo app and log in with your email to be able to play the game. Once you arrive in Aotea Square, open the Questo app and start the game from "My quests" section.
Return
Itinerary
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.
