San Mateo After Dark: Solve the M**der Mystery!

Schedule

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

320 2nd Ave | San Mateo, CA

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The best time for a M**der mystery is when the sun goes down. Skip the heat, follow the clues and solve the case while the city cools down!
About this Event

Picture this: You and your friends, armed with just your phones and your courage, become the star detectives for a day in a mysterious M**der case. You walk the streets investigating every corner for a clue and you feel the adrenaline rush in your blood as you collect pieces of evidence and get closer to finding the murderer. The story unfolds as you progress, fully immersing you into the scene. The ordinary streets, that you've visited many times, are now your personal universe, where every corner hides a secret and every landmark tells part of the story.


WHY SHOULD YOU PLAY THIS❓

🧠 Mental Stimulation – Exercise your brain with fun puzzles and challenges.

👫 Social Connection – Bond with friends/family through shared problem-solving and create long-lasting memories.

🏙️ Reinvented Discovery – See your city in a whole new way, rediscovering famous landmarks and hidden gems.

🏃‍♂️ Active Adventure – Get outside, explore and do you daily steps while playing.

🕵️ Story Immersion – Lose yourself in a captivating narrative where YOU are the main character.


PERFECT FOR

Friend groups who love games and challenges

Couples who search for unique date ideas

Families who want fun activities to do outside

Work colleagues who need exciting teambuilding experiences

Solo adventurers who are mystery solving enthusiasts



HOW DOES IT WORK?

This is a role-playing outdoor city game that combines the challenge of an outdoor escape room, the excitement of a scavenger hunt, and the suspense of a M**der mystery! You will play alone (or with your friends), guided by the Questo mobile app on your smartphone.

1. Buy your tickets & check the confirmation email 🎫

2. Download the on your smartphone 📲, login with your email and find the game inside your profile page 🔓.

3. Head outdoors to the Starting Location & begin your investigation. The app will guide you all the way.📍



About Questo

Questo is your ticket to real-world adventure, blending storytelling with thrilling exploration! 🌍✨ Powered by local creators, our immersive, self-guided games are available in over 500 cities worldwide. Join the 1,000,000+ explorers who’ve turned ordinary walks into epic quests! 🗺️🔎 Discover hidden gems, solve fun puzzles, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Ready to start? Begin your adventure now at !


💡New to Questo? Check out our Player’s Guide for everything you need to know before you start!


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Where is it happening?

320 2nd Ave, 320 2nd Avenue, San Mateo, United States

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Tickets

USD 10.00 to USD 30.00

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