Murder Mystery Outdoor Escape Game in Sheffield
Chase a murderer through Sheffield's hidden corners instead of following a guidebook
This outdoor escape game sends you through Sheffield with a mystery puzzle unfolding on your phone. Work through cryptic clues and sinister tasks across the city's historic streets, pubs and street art to identify a killer before they strike again. The game takes around 3 hours, with built-in rest stops at independent cafes and pubs along the way.
The Experience
You get a puzzle-filled mystery delivered to your phone that pulls you through Sheffield's streets in search of clues. Instead of a fixed route, the game sends you where the riddles lead—past statues, street art and the city's best-kept secrets. You'll stop at independent pubs and cafes to rest and unravel the next layer of the mystery, so the pace is yours to set.
The core of it is solving tricky clues and untangling enigmatic directions to figure out who created the deadly game. You work through the puzzle yourself, following the leads your phone gives you, and the city becomes the board. It's part escape game, part city tour—you're moving through real Sheffield while chasing down a fictional killer, which means you'll see corners of the place most visitors miss.
The game runs for about 3 hours and is wheelchair accessible, with public transport nearby if you need it. Children from age 5 can join in. You'll need a moderate level of fitness to walk the route and work through the puzzles, and you should bring your own phone to receive the mystery as it unfolds.
What’s included
An interactive puzzle-filled mystery sent to your phone; rest stops at independent pubs and cafes throughout the city.
Operated by CityDays
Is this one for you?This is a self-guided game, so you solve the mystery yourself using your phone rather than following a guide—it suits anyone who likes puzzles and wants to explore Sheffield at their own pace, but not someone who prefers a guide to explain what they're seeing.
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Top questions
How does the mystery actually work—do I follow a guide or solve it myself?
You solve it yourself using clues sent to your phone. There's no guide walking with you; instead, the puzzle directs you to different spots across Sheffield where you'll find the next piece of the mystery. You move at your own pace and stop at pubs and cafes whenever you need a break.
Will I actually learn about Sheffield while I'm solving the mystery?
Yes. The clues lead you through the historic city to statues, street art and independent spots that aren't on the usual tourist trail, so you'll discover parts of Sheffield most visitors don't see while you're hunting for the killer.
Do I need to be fit to do this, or is it mostly walking and thinking?
You'll need a moderate level of physical fitness. The game involves walking across Sheffield's streets for around 3 hours, so it's more active than a sitting escape room but not a hike—comfortable shoes and the ability to walk for a few hours matter.
