Murder Mystery Detective Audio Adventure in Santa Fe

16 professional actors voice the suspects and clues as you piece together a murder case.

This murder mystery audio adventure puts you in the role of a detective solving a crime across 10 mapped locations in Santa Fe. You choose between a walking route through downtown or a driving route on the city's outskirts, listen to the audio story at each stop, gather clues, and make your deductions to issue an arrest warrant. The experience runs approximately 2.5 hours and includes a built-in scoring system so you can measure your detective performance.

The Experience

After you book, you'll get confirmation with setup instructions and can start the experience anytime that works for you. Download the mobile app, pick your route—walking downtown or driving the outskirts—and the exact starting point unlocks. The game works on Normal Mode or Hard Mode if you want to dial up the difficulty. You can play solo, as a pair on one device, or split into competing teams; the scoring system tracks how well each detective (or team) performs.

At each of the 10 stops, you park or stand in place and listen to the audio story unfold through professional voice actors playing 16 different characters. The narrative guides you through what to observe, what questions to ask, and which clues matter. You gather evidence as you move through the mapped locations, piecing together the case details. The GPS map on your phone shows you turn-by-turn directions so navigation stays out of the way.

Once you've visited all the stops and collected the evidence, you make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. The app calculates your Case Performance Score based on how accurately you solved the case. For walking routes, the experience works best with a maximum of two people per device using earbuds so everyone hears the audio clearly. If you're driving, one person can be the designated player while the whole vehicle listens through the car's sound system. You can take breaks anytime during the 2.5-hour window, so the pace is entirely yours.

What’s included

• The experience includes the mobile app with your choice of walking or driving map.
• GPS turn-by-turn directions.
• 16 voiced characters performed by professional actors.
• a built-in scoring system to track your detective performance.
• and customer service support if you need help during the game. You'll need to bring a charged smartphone and earbuds (for walking routes) or use your car's sound system (for driving routes).

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcome

Operated by Hearo

Is this one for you?At 2.5 hours with breaks you can take anytime, this fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day—you solve the case and still have time for lunch or other Santa Fe stops. If you want a structured activity that doesn't require a guide or a fixed departure time, this works; if you need something under an hour or prefer a guided tour with a person, look elsewhere.

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Top questions

Can I play this murder mystery game with a group, or is it just for one person?

The murder mystery experience works for solo detectives, pairs, or groups of any size. You can all play together on one device, split into competing teams with separate devices, or have everyone listen while one person navigates—the scoring system lets you compete or collaborate however you want.

What's the difference between the walking map and the driving map in Santa Fe?

The walking map takes you through 10 locations in downtown Santa Fe on foot, while the driving map covers the city's outskirts by car. Both follow the same murder mystery story and visit the same number of stops; you pick based on whether you'd rather explore downtown on foot or stay in your vehicle.

How long does the murder mystery experience actually take?

The experience runs approximately 2.5 hours from start to finish, but you can take breaks anytime and pause the audio, so you control the pace. You're not locked into a schedule—start whenever you want after booking confirmation.

Do I need headphones to play this game, or can I listen through my phone speaker?

Hearing the audio clearly is important to catch all the clues and dialogue, so earbuds are strongly recommended for walking routes, especially if multiple people are playing on one device. For the driving map, you can use your car's sound system so everyone in the vehicle hears it together.

What happens after I gather all the clues—how do I solve the case?

Once you've visited all 10 locations and collected the evidence, you make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant through the app. The game then calculates your Case Performance Score to show how well you solved the murder mystery based on the accuracy of your detective work.

Is this murder mystery game suitable for teenagers, or is it adults only?

The experience is designed for ages 17 and up because it contains adult material including profanity and references to mature content. Check the content details before booking if you're considering it for someone near that age threshold.