Outdoor Escape Game: Solve a Deadly Mystery in Manhattan

Uncover Manhattan’s deadly mystery in this immersive scavenger hunt. Join Sherlock Holmes to solve cryptic tasks and catch the killer before becoming their next victim.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 8 St-NYU - A unique way to experience the city, this hybrid between an escape game and a city tour will take you up Manhattan’s West Side and to the heart of a murderous mystery. Solve tricky clues and untangle enigmatic directions as you try to identify a nefarious killer. Along the way, enjoy rest-stops in great pubs and markets, and experience some of the best kept secrets the historic city has to offer.
What's Included
  • An interactive puzzle-filled mystery accessible via phone
  • Experience unraveled across the city
Additional Information

A resident of New York has been discovered deceased after participating in an enigmatic game. The sole method for apprehending the murderer? Enlisting in the following round. Unravel complex and ominous missions as you cooperate with Sherlock Holmes to unravel the identity of the game’s lethal deviser. Fail, and you may become their next target.
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Location
8 St-NYU
After purchase you will receive a text message introducing the game and directing you to your start-point. You can reply to start the trail at any point within 12 months. Any questions, just get in touch!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Terri_h
May 14, 2022
Good fun - Was a really good game. Bit tricky following 2 sets of messages at the same time especially on a sunny day its hard to see your phone screen. Wear comfortable shoes, take water with you and have a power bank for your phone just in case.
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Patrick
Sep 30, 2023
Solid scavenger hunt. Be prepared to walk. - Fun scavenger hunt through Chelsea. Walked about 5 miles all in with stops at Chelsea Market and the High Line. Some clues were harder than others especially the "block shaped windows" one. Only thing I didn't get was the last clue, but maybe that's on me for not getting a hint.
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48chrise
Jul 31, 2023
Enjoyable walking tour - This tour is great. The app layers a Murder Mystery onto a standard walking tour, and it was a lot of fun. The tour itself goes through Greenwich/West Village and Chelsea. Directions/Clues are sent through WhatsApp. Technically, they're puzzles, but they were all easy to follow/decipher and we never had to ask for a hint. The only improvement I would suggest is adding background on the places you go to. Many of them have historical significance, but the tour has no info on them. I googled all of the sites for background and that added a lot to our experience (do this!). Be aware that there are two recommended breaks/stops on the tour and the first one was at a location that doesn't open until 2pm. Since we did the tour in the morning, this was a minor inconvenience.
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David_h
Sep 1, 2022
Great Experience for Solo Travels - Great activity for a solo traveler (and I’m sure a group) to see unique parts of NYC! Had fun and recommend the experience for others - particularly those traveling alone that might not want to join a group of strangers on a tour.
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From $25
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).