Edinburgh Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

Options

French language

French

Spanish language

Spanish

German language

German

Dutch language

Dutch

English language

English

Italian language

Italian

What's included

  • Murder Mystery Game
  • information about highlights
  • interaction with the city
  • smartphone or other devices
  • tour guide

What to expect

Solve a murder in Edinburgh 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 National Records of Scotland, a photo task at Old College, a witness statement that does not match what you saw at the Scottish National Gallery. 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 Canongate Kirk.

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.

  1. National Records of Scotland
  2. Bristo Square Edinburgh
  3. National Museum of Scotland
  4. St Giles' Cathedral
  5. Museum on The Mound
  6. Royal Mile
  7. Saint Andrew Square
  8. Stramash
  9. Scott Monument
  10. Adam Smith Statue
  11. National Galleries Scotland: National
  12. Talbot Rice Gallery
  13. McEwan Hall
  14. Tron Kirk Market
  15. Lady Stairs House
  16. Greyfriars

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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