About this Event
DISCOVER PHILADELPHIA IN A WHOLE NEW WAY: BY SOLVING A M**der MYSTERY!
You will be tasked with solving the M**der of silent movie director Rex King, who was visiting Philadelphia while filming on location in 1926. Gather the clues – outdoors and on the move – while visiting historical sites throughout the city!
Using your smart phone, you will be out and about, while finding out whodunnit. During this game played at your own pace, you will venture to several historic sites, gathering clues along the way. This fantastic family friendly game is great fun while checking out the sites on vacation or just getting to know your home town better. The whole family can play – or your whole group of friends – with just one purchase.
At each stop, you will search for the passcode to open up your next set of clues by reading readily accessible (and free) historical markers. Stops on this hunt include: Walnut Street Theater, The Historic Strawbridge’s Building, and the Billie Holiday Residence (just to name a few). This 2.5 mile walk will visit 10 stops of historical significance, at which point you will assemble your clues, submit your response, and find out the solution!
PURCHASING
If sales are closed for the day you would like to play, simply purchase another date - you will receive the same information and still be able to login and play.
TECH SPECS
A smart phone is required to play this game. Up to four devices can sign on with the same order number. Since the game is web based, you will not need to download an app - but you will need a healthy knowledge of how to use the web browser on your device. If you are not versed in using your web browser, this game may be difficult for you to enjoy. You will also need working internet on your device while playing the game. PLEASE WATCH THE INSTRUCTION VIDEO BEFORE BEGINNING GAME PLAY.
DELIVERY
You will receive an email from Eventbrite with a login code upon purchase. Please make sure to also check your junk email. Your login information will be at the bottom of your Eventbrite ticket. You will be directed to a web page to begin your game - the first page is an instruction page only. Please read through the instructions and watch the instruction video before starting the game.
PLAY TIME
The game is self guided, so you can start and end at any time you wish. Played straight through, the game takes about an hour and a half - but you can feel free to pause along the way to check out nearby sites or take breaks. There will not be any in person guides for the game, and you will not be playing with any other groups.
How To Have A Great Time on Your Hunt
1. Wear comfortable shoes, because you will walk at least a mile.
2. Read the instructions and watch the instruction video. If the game seems like it is not working, the instruction will tell you which step was missed.
3. Set your mapping app for walking directions.
4. Read all of the mystery clues all the way through and watch the video clues.
How To Have A Horrible Time on Your Hunt
1. Skip the instructions and try to figure out how to play without them.
2. Don’t be prepared to walk outside.
3. Be unfamiliar with your web browsing app’s functionality.
FAQ’s
I can’t play today. What should I do?
You can play whenever you want, because the game is self guided!
I’m at the location, but my guide isn’t here. Where are they?
Since the game is self guided, you are the guide! You can just start the game.
How do I start this game?
The link is in the email from Eventbrite, but you need to scroll past the ticket to find it. Just go ahead and scroll through that email, and you’ll find what you need.
Where do I go to start the game?
To the address listed on your Eventbrite ticket.
I put in the password, but it isn’t working! What should I do?
Please go back to that original link and read those instructions again. The video is even more helpful.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Philadelphia, United States
USD 15.00
