Auckland Murder Mystery Self-Guided City Detective Game

1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

Auckland Murder Mystery Self-Guided City Detective Game, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Romanian, Spanish
Operated by: Questo

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Live Game Master or Guide
Not included: Entrance fee to attractions

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.

Stop 1
Herald Theatre
Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Central
Q Theatre

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

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.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking with Questo. Your code is your booking reference number: the digits after "BR-".

Here's how to play it:

1. Activate your quest. Go to the unlock page on the Questo website (questoapp.com/unlock), enter your email and your code.

2. Download the Questo app on your phone (App Store or Google Play) and create an account with the same email used for activation.

3. Once you're logged in to the Questo app, open the Quests section. Your quest will be there, ready to be played.

IMPORTANT

Booked more than one ticket? You can invite the other participants right after activating, or later from the Quests section in the app.
If you don't see your quest in the Quests section in the Questo app, tap "Bought a quest somewhere else?" and enter your code again. You can also upload a screenshot of your booking confirmation there.

GOOD TO KNOW

The quest is available every day, at any hour. Go to the starting point and begin whenever you're ready.
Download the story and the map before you head out. After that, it works without internet.
Start with at least 50% battery.

Still have questions? Send us a message or talk to our customer support at: questoapp.com/chat