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Turn Duluth’s streets into a crime scene: an audio-driven detective game that guides you through ten mapped stops with walking or driving route options. Expect 2.5 hours of clues, character-driven narration and a built-in scoring system that ranks your sleuthing.
Turn Duluth’s streets into a crime scene: an audio-driven detective game that guides you through ten mapped stops with walking or driving route options. Expect 2.5 hours of clues, character-driven narration and a built-in scoring system that ranks your sleuthing.
A late-afternoon wind off Lake Superior tugs at your jacket as the first audio cue drops and Commander Mahoney briefs you on a case that has turned Duluth into a pulp-noir board. You—newly minted detective—move between ten mapped locations, pausing at cobblestones, parks and storefronts as the story pulls you deeper into a city that both hides and reveals its clues.
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Operated by Hearo · Duluth, Minnesota
A late-afternoon wind off Lake Superior tugs at your jacket as the first audio cue drops and Commander Mahoney briefs you on a case that has turned Duluth into a pulp-noir board. You—newly minted detective—move between ten mapped locations, pausing at cobblestones, parks and storefronts as the story pulls you deeper into a city that both hides and reveals its clues.
Duluth’s streets carry the memory of shipping and industry: grain elevators, steel rails and the harbor that made the city a Great Lakes hub. The tour threads modern neighborhoods, public art and lakeside infrastructure built on glacial-age geology—ancient bedrock abutting steep bluffs that shape views and soundscapes.
Culturally the experience leans on local color: characters echo regional accents and the cadence of working-port towns, while the app’s map routes skirt Canal Park and quieter side streets rather than major highways.
Practically, expect about 2.5 hours to complete the 10 stops on Normal Mode; Hard Mode lengthens the challenge with denser clues and tougher logic. The game runs on a mobile app with turn-by-turn GPS and a built-in scoring system; choose a walking map for downtown exploration or a driving map for outskirts stops. Audio clarity is essential—earbuds for walkers, car speakers for drivers—and the number of devices determines how many simultaneous players can compete.
This is a low-exertion but high-engagement activity: minimal fitness required, but bring charged devices, patience for urban navigation, and a willingness to read details. Weather can change on the lakefront, so plan clothing and parking in advance. When you reach the final deduction, the app grades your Case Performance Score—part puzzle, part city tour, all hands-on sleuthing.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Minimal fitness required—mostly walking on city streets; driving option reduces exertion
The game runs about 150 minutes (≈2.5 hours) on average; you can pause and resume at any time.
Yes—there are separate walking and driving maps; the driving map is designed for vehicle listening and safer roadside stops.
One ticket equals one device; multiple people can listen on the same device, but the app recommends a maximum of two walkers per device for audio clarity.
Service animals are allowed; the experience is flexible and self-paced, but check local accessibility for sidewalks and parking at specific stops.
Duluth developed as a major Great Lakes port in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; its harbor and rail links shaped the city’s industrial and cultural growth.
Lake Superior’s shoreline is sensitive to runoff and invasive species—practice Leave No Trace on waterfront paths and avoid transporting aquatic plants between launches.
Hearo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A late-afternoon wind off Lake Superior tugs at your jacket as the first audio cue drops and Commander Mahoney briefs you on a case that has turned Duluth into a pulp-noir board. You—newly minted detective—move between ten mapped locations, pausing at cobblestones, parks and storefronts as the story pulls you deeper into a city that both hides and reveals its clues.
A late-afternoon wind off Lake Superior tugs at your jacket as the first audio cue drops and Commander Mahoney briefs you on a case that has turned Duluth into a pulp-noir board. You—newly minted detective—move between ten mapped locations, pausing at cobblestones, parks and storefronts as the story pulls you deeper into a city that both hides and reveals its clues.
Duluth’s streets carry the memory of shipping and industry: grain elevators, steel rails and the harbor that made the city a Great Lakes hub. The tour threads modern neighborhoods, public art and lakeside infrastructure built on glacial-age geology—ancient bedrock abutting steep bluffs that shape views and soundscapes.
Culturally the experience leans on local color: characters echo regional accents and the cadence of working-port towns, while the app’s map routes skirt Canal Park and quieter side streets rather than major highways.
Practically, expect about 2.5 hours to complete the 10 stops on Normal Mode; Hard Mode lengthens the challenge with denser clues and tougher logic. The game runs on a mobile app with turn-by-turn GPS and a built-in scoring system; choose a walking map for downtown exploration or a driving map for outskirts stops. Audio clarity is essential—earbuds for walkers, car speakers for drivers—and the number of devices determines how many simultaneous players can compete.
This is a low-exertion but high-engagement activity: minimal fitness required, but bring charged devices, patience for urban navigation, and a willingness to read details. Weather can change on the lakefront, so plan clothing and parking in advance. When you reach the final deduction, the app grades your Case Performance Score—part puzzle, part city tour, all hands-on sleuthing.