Brisbane Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game
Overview
Start point: Queens Gardens (144 George St) - open the app and hit “Start.”
Briefing in-app: your case file, suspects & how gameplay works (2–3 mins).
Chapters: 10–14 bite-size missions guiding you through CBD highlights.
Gameplay: decode ciphers, match details on buildings, choose story paths.
Pacing: typical playtime ~90–120 minutes with optional cafe breaks.
Finish: return towards Queens Gardens; 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.
What's Included
- Access to Brisbane Murder Mystery game in the app
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
Meeting Location
144 George Street
Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Step into Death in the Shadows, a self-guided outdoor escape game that turns Brisbane’s CBD 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 King George Square, Queen Street Mall, and the area around the Museum of Brisbane, 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unlock the activity first using the same email you made the purchase with.
- Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-107194P488
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Average 4.57 out of 5 stars based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Access to Brisbane Murder Mystery game in the app.
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Brisbane Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Brisbane Murder Mystery: Self-Guided City Detective Game will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to Brisbane Murder Mystery game in the app
- Full availability: Every day of the year.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unlock the activity first using the same email you made the purchase with.
- Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
