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The Case Awaits. The Evidence is Waiting. The Killer is Close.

Immersive real-world murder mystery games set across New Zealand. Step into the shadows and solve the city's darkest secrets.

The Mission

Your Smartphone is Your Detective Dashboard

Transform New Zealand's cities into immersive crime scenes. Visit real-world locations to hunt for puzzle answers, interrogate suspects through the app, and piece together the evidence to catch the killer.

  • check_circle No app download required – plays in your browser
  • check_circle Scavenger hunt gameplay with location-based challenges
  • check_circle Interview suspects and eliminate suspects based on evidence
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How It Works

Follow the trail, gather the evidence, name the killer.

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Book

Reserve your case online and receive your digital detective brief instantly.

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Assemble

Gather your team of sleuths (2-6 people recommended) at the starting point.

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Explore

Travel to real locations to hunt for puzzle answers - read plaques, find features, and complete challenges.

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Solve

Piece together the evidence, crack the final code, and catch the killer.

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Real Locations

Explore actual parks and gardens while completing location-based scavenger hunt challenges.

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Suspect Interviews

Question suspects through interactive chat dialogs, collect alibis, and eliminate the innocent.

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Packed with Puzzles

Multiple puzzle types including photo challenges, code-breaking, and cryptic clues to decipher.

Active Cases

Choose your investigation. Begin your hunt.

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CASE ID: #6D238F

Status: Open Investigation

Available Case

Peril in Pukekura Park

A murder in the gardens. Five suspects. All with alibis. But one of them is lying.

Difficulty

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Duration

90 min

Price

$49.99

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Intelligence FAQ

How many people can be on a team?

We recommend teams of 2 to 6 people. You only need one booking per team to play on up to 6 different smartphones simultaneously.

Do I need to download an app?

No. The game runs directly in your mobile web browser. Just make sure your phone is fully charged and you have some data.

Is it suitable for children?

The mysteries are themed around murder and crime, similar to a PG-13 detective movie. Younger sleuths are welcome with adult supervision.