• Washington Square - Step into the role of lead investigator in an engaging self-guided murder mystery game that transforms Charleston’s French Quarter into your personal crime scene. The case: a romantic speed-dating event concluded with a scream, leaving one guest dead and the perpetrator on the run. As the detective, begin your investigation at Washington Square, where the app provides you with the case file and your initial lead. The journey will guide you through the historic French Quarter, along cobblestone streets and past landmarks such as Charleston City Hall and St. Michael’s Church at the Four Corners of Law. At each location, examine your surroundings (inscriptions, statues, plaques, facades, etc.) to solve puzzles that reveal crucial evidence. Each puzzle solved unlocks the next chapter’s instructions, along with intriguing historical facts about the sites you visit.

Play solo or with a group. The game is available all day, every day: simply book a ticket and play at your convenience. It concludes near the starting point and takes approximately 90-120 minutes, including optional coffee breaks at your leisure. The total walking distance is about 1.5 miles (2.5 km).

• Full availability: Every day of the year.
• Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
• Access to the Charleston Murder Mystery game in the Questo app
• Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.

• Live game master or physical guide
• Entrance fees

This immersive murder mystery adventure is a classic whodunit featuring suspects, alibis, and a surprising conclusion. It offers open-world gameplay, allowing participants to receive a series of leads (locations) to explore in any order they choose. At each site, players will solve puzzles by interacting with real-world elements such as plaques, statues, or facades in Charleston’s French Quarter, gathering evidence to solve the case and identify the perpetrator.

Enjoy 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to ensure you never get stuck. The app also provides fascinating historical facts and local legends about the landmarks you visit.

Play at any time, day or night. The experience lasts approximately 90-120 minutes, with optional cafe breaks, and you can pause and resume at your convenience.

The total walking distance is about 1.5 miles, and the game concludes in the same area where it began.

Ideal for date nights, solo explorers, couples, friends, families with older children, or team-building events.

• Bring comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and good mood!
• Bring a charged smartphone with internet connection.
• This is a walking activity. Not recommended for people with restricted mobility.

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