Murder in Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game

A walking mystery game for teams in Manchester, played on a smartphone that guides players from one city location to the next. It starts at 102 Fairfield Street and runs outdoors.

Murder in Manchester is an outdoor game of clues, puzzles and scavenger-hunt tasks, set across the city. Players begin at 102 Fairfield Street and follow a storyline through ten locations, where each team takes on the role of the main characters and works out what happens as the mission unfolds.

The smartphone acts as the guide: it reveals clues and challenges as the group reaches each place, and the puzzles combine escape-room-style reasoning with hunting for details in the streets. The game can be played at the team's own pace or as a friendly competition between friends. Instructions are available in English, French, German and Spanish. Each ticket unlocks the game on a single device, so teams using several phones need additional tickets.

The activity takes place outdoors only, and players must not enter private buildings or premises. It suits groups of friends, families and curious visitors who want to explore Manchester on foot with a puzzle to solve along the way. Participants should bring a smartphone with an internet connection.