Cambridge, MA Murder Mystery: Solve the Case!

An outdoor murder mystery game in Cambridge, Massachusetts, played on a smartphone. Players follow clues across city landmarks and question suspects in role-played scenes.

This self-guided outing casts players as detectives working through a murder case set across Cambridge. The story opens with a travel blogger who is found dead during a ghost walk, and the group must trace the killer through the streets with the help of a phone-based guide.

Players visit 12 landmarks within a roughly two-mile radius, where they uncover clues, solve puzzles and question suspects in role-played scenes. The only equipment needed is a smartphone with an internet connection, and groups can be of any size. The game is offered in English, French, German and Spanish.

The format suits groups of friends, couples who enjoy puzzles, and visitors who want to see parts of the city on foot while playing. The outing is presented under the name 1400 Massachusetts Ave.