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Edinburgh Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
Activity Duration (2 hours)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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- Edinburgh 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 National Records of Scotland, Old College, the Scottish National Gallery and McEwan Hall. 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 Edinburgh.
At a Glance
Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Edinburgh 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 National Records of Scotland, Old College, the Scottish National Gallery and McEwan Hall. 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 Edinburgh.
The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past National Records of Scotland, Old College, the Scottish National Gallery and McEwan Hall. 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 Edinburgh.
What is included?
Murder Mystery Game
What is not included?
- information about highlights
- interaction with the city
- smartphone or other devices
- tour guide
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Select Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Dutch as your written guide language
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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City Game turns city exploration into an interactive adventure. With just a smartphone, players follow a storyline, solve puzzles and discover the landmarks, history and hidden corners of a city, all at their own pace and without a guide. Choose from a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, the Syndicate outdoor escape game or a Secrets of discovery hunt. City Game runs in 350+ cities and 30+ languages, and it's perfect for couples, families, friends and teams.
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