Vancouver Mystery Game: Crime in Downtown




Who killed Jimmy?
Jimmy Capello was stabbed, poisoned, and strangled. Who did it, and why? Work your way through historic Gastown, picking up clues along the way and then report back.
Does your team have what it takes to solve this cold case murder on the streets of Gastown? Solve the murder and earn your detective badge.
If you’ve played an escape room game before you already know what to do. The main difference with this murder mystery is that you are outdoors and the play area covers approximately 2 km instead of a locked room.
The route of each game is carefully designed to pay homage to Vancouver history, architecture and culture as players explore an exciting fictional world. By the end of the game you will know the city better than some locals!
**Combine this Gastown murder mystery game with other Vancouver favourites. Some things are better together.**
Overview
Does your team have what it takes to solve this murder on the streets of Gastown
Who killed Jimmy?
Jimmy Capello was stabbed, poisoned, and strangled. Who did it, and why? Work your way through historic Gastown, picking up clues along the way and then report back.
Does your team have what it takes to solve this cold case murder on the streets of Gastown? Solve the murder and earn your detective badge.
If you’ve played an escape room game before you already know what to do. The main difference with this murder mystery is that you are outdoors and the play area covers approximately 2 km instead of a locked room.
The route of each game is carefully designed to pay homage to Vancouver history, architecture and culture as players explore an exciting fictional world. By the end of the game you will know the city better than some locals!
Combine this Gastown murder mystery game with other Vancouver favourites. Some things are better together.
Highlights
- Crime in Downtown is an outdoor murder mystery game played along the streets of historic Gastown
- Complete challenges and collect clues along the way as you investigate a cold case murder and try to earn a position in the homicide department in the big city
- Explore hidden areas of the city and be prepared to think outside the box to solve puzzles, decipher codes, and other fun activities!
Inclusions
- 2-Hour mystery game
- Detective kit (including a city map, artefacts, tools and clues)
How to use your tickets
- A detective will meet you at the starting point to start your mystery and give you your detective kit
- Please note: The secret start location for your mystery will always be easy walking distance from the location shown on the map above. The actual starting point will be communicated to you per email before your game. Please make sure to watch for this info
Pre-purchase info
- Recommended for ages 13+
- Up to 2 kids (0-5) can accompany each team, please select a free ticket for them
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel for free until 24 hours before you visit and get a full refund
- Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit
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