Auckland Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Auckland becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you.

The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Vulcan Lane, Freyberg Place, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and Emily Place Reserve. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up.

Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Auckland.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: City Game

What is included

Included

Included: Murder Mystery Game

Not included

Not included: information about highlights
Not included: interaction with the city
Not included: smartphone or other devices
Not included: tour guide

Itinerary

Solve a murder in Auckland on this self-guided murder mystery game, a detective trail that turns the historic centre into your crime scene. Following in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes, you gather evidence at real locations: a coded message near Vulcan Lane, a photo task at Freyberg Place, a witness statement that does not match what you saw at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Every puzzle you solve takes another name off the list of suspects. The game takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket covers a team of 1 to 4 people sharing one phone; larger groups buy extra tickets and can race each other. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you - there is no guide to meet and no fixed departure. Stop for lunch, leave the case where it stands and pick it up later. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. Your investigation starts at 301\u002F317 Queen Street. After booking, you receive an email with your instructions and game link. Download the free Loquiz app before you set off, head to the start location and open the link to begin.

Stop 1
Sky Tower
Vulcan Lane
Lord Freyberg statue
Auckland Art Gallery
Emily Place Reserve
Ferry Building
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Viaduct Harbour
Albert Park
Britomart
Aotea Centre
The Civic

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Head toward the established meeting point and start the game. Let the app guide you

from there.

End point

Head toward the established meeting point and start the game. Let the app guide you

from there.

Using your ticket

Right after the booking you will receive an email with the instructions and the login to start the game. Follow the instructions and start the game.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Select Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Dutch as your written guide language