Elgin Murder Mystery: Solve the case!

An outdoor murder mystery game in Elgin, Illinois, played on a smartphone as players move between 12 landmarks around town. Teams work through clues and suspects to solve a fictional killing.

Players take on the role of detectives in this outdoor murder mystery set in Elgin. The story opens with a popular travel blogger found dead during a ghost tour, and each group must piece together what happened. Everything is run from a smartphone with an internet connection, so no other equipment is needed, and a group can include as many players as it likes.

Clues are spread across 12 landmarks within a two-mile radius. At each stop, players solve puzzles and question suspects in a role-playing format, set against a theatrical crime scene. The aim is to identify the culprit before the game's timer ends. The game is available in English, French, German and Spanish.

The outing suits groups of friends who enjoy puzzles and role-play, or anyone who wants to explore Elgin's landmarks through a story. It is run from a venue in Elgin.