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Drive through Ashburn and Sterling as a newly-minted detective in this 2.5-hour audio-driven murder mystery. Follow a live GPS map to ten stops, listen to professional voice actors and piece together clues in Normal or Hard mode.
Drive through Ashburn and Sterling as a newly-minted detective in this 2.5-hour audio-driven murder mystery. Follow a live GPS map to ten stops, listen to professional voice actors and piece together clues in Normal or Hard mode.
You pull onto a quiet suburban side street as an actor’s voice cuts through your car’s speakers—Commander Mahoney has a case, and the town’s edges hide the answers. The route threads through Ashburn and Sterling’s low ridges and commercial corridors, pausing at ten mapped stops where audio scenes unfold and clues beg to be noticed.
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Operated by Hearo · Ashburn, Virginia
You pull onto a quiet suburban side street as an actor’s voice cuts through your car’s speakers—Commander Mahoney has a case, and the town’s edges hide the answers. The route threads through Ashburn and Sterling’s low ridges and commercial corridors, pausing at ten mapped stops where audio scenes unfold and clues beg to be noticed.
Northern Virginia’s recent boom sits on older layers: rolling Piedmont terrain, former farmland and remnants of 19th-century rail routes that shaped small crossroads into commuter suburbs. Loudoun County’s equestrian and winery culture still marks back roads, while Dulles-era development creates a mix of strip centers and preserved green space. That contrast becomes part of the game—retail strips, quiet cul-de-sacs and roadside parks all serve as set pieces in this mobile-driven whodunnit.
Expect a dramatic audio story voiced by 16 actors, with Normal and Hard modes and a built-in scoring system. The route is designed for a vehicle, so the city’s traffic patterns and parking stalls matter as much as puzzle logic. The producer reveals the precise starting point after booking; the app provides live GPS guidance for each stop.
Practical tips: download the Hearo app, fully charge your phone, mount it for safe navigation and pair a device to your car stereo so the whole group hears clues. Allow roughly 2.5 hours with flexibility for breaks or coffee; obey local traffic laws and keep the driver focused on the road. For groups of sleuths, choose someone to log answers while others listen—this game rewards observation and collaboration more than speed.
easy.
2–3 hours.
No special fitness required; participants must be able to sit in a vehicle for the duration and walk short distances at stops.
The game runs about 2.5 hours, but you can pause and take breaks; plan for 2–3 hours including parking and brief walks.
The exact starting point is provided in your confirmation email; the map loops through Ashburn and Sterling and returns near the starting area.
Yes—stable cell service is required for the app’s GPS, audio streaming and live map. Downloading the app and confirming playback beforehand is recommended.
The number of tickets equals devices that can play; connect a single device to the car stereo for group listening, but scoring and individual play require separate devices.
Ashburn and Sterling evolved from 19th-century farms and rail junctions into suburban hubs shaped by Dulles Airport and Loudoun County’s growth, with pockets of preserved rural character.
Respect private property and posted signs when walking short distances at stops; keep waste out of roadsides and use existing parking to avoid damaging verges.
Hearo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You pull onto a quiet suburban side street as an actor’s voice cuts through your car’s speakers—Commander Mahoney has a case, and the town’s edges hide the answers. The route threads through Ashburn and Sterling’s low ridges and commercial corridors, pausing at ten mapped stops where audio scenes unfold and clues beg to be noticed.
You pull onto a quiet suburban side street as an actor’s voice cuts through your car’s speakers—Commander Mahoney has a case, and the town’s edges hide the answers. The route threads through Ashburn and Sterling’s low ridges and commercial corridors, pausing at ten mapped stops where audio scenes unfold and clues beg to be noticed.
Northern Virginia’s recent boom sits on older layers: rolling Piedmont terrain, former farmland and remnants of 19th-century rail routes that shaped small crossroads into commuter suburbs. Loudoun County’s equestrian and winery culture still marks back roads, while Dulles-era development creates a mix of strip centers and preserved green space. That contrast becomes part of the game—retail strips, quiet cul-de-sacs and roadside parks all serve as set pieces in this mobile-driven whodunnit.
Expect a dramatic audio story voiced by 16 actors, with Normal and Hard modes and a built-in scoring system. The route is designed for a vehicle, so the city’s traffic patterns and parking stalls matter as much as puzzle logic. The producer reveals the precise starting point after booking; the app provides live GPS guidance for each stop.
Practical tips: download the Hearo app, fully charge your phone, mount it for safe navigation and pair a device to your car stereo so the whole group hears clues. Allow roughly 2.5 hours with flexibility for breaks or coffee; obey local traffic laws and keep the driver focused on the road. For groups of sleuths, choose someone to log answers while others listen—this game rewards observation and collaboration more than speed.