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Transform Billings into a crime scene with this mobile audio detective game. Walk or drive ten mapped locations, listen to 16 professional voice performances, gather clues, and issue an arrest warrant in about 2.5 hours.
Transform Billings into a crime scene with this mobile audio detective game. Walk or drive ten mapped locations, listen to 16 professional voice performances, gather clues, and issue an arrest warrant in about 2.5 hours.
You start on a chilly sidewalk in downtown Billings, phone in hand, the distant rumble of the Yellowstone River undercutting the city’s talk. The audio drops you into Commander Mahoney’s case file and the streets become an interrogation room: alleys that remember the railroad, storefronts that keep secrets, and Rimrocks visible on the skyline like watchful cliffs.
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Operated by Hearo · Billings, Montana
You start on a chilly sidewalk in downtown Billings, phone in hand, the distant rumble of the Yellowstone River undercutting the city’s talk. The audio drops you into Commander Mahoney’s case file and the streets become an interrogation room: alleys that remember the railroad, storefronts that keep secrets, and Rimrocks visible on the skyline like watchful cliffs.
Billings grew up with the Northern Pacific Railroad and the river that powered its growth; the downtown grid still shows that mercantile, oil, and western-heritage past. Geologically, the Rimrocks — layered sandstone and ash from ancient volcanic activity — frame the city, giving compact vistas from higher streets. Culturally the town blends ranching and energy-industry culture with an emerging craft and food scene around Montana Avenue.
Practically, the experience is an app-driven audio game of about 2.5 hours with ten mapped stops. Choose the walking map to move through downtown blocks on foot or the driving map to follow scenes farther out. The app delivers 16 voiced characters, timed clues, and a scoring system that evaluates your deductions. You’ll park or pause at each waypoint, listen, collect evidence, and commit to an arrest warrant when the pieces fit.
Bring a charged smartphone, earbuds, and comfortable shoes; plan for daylight hours so you can read signs and photos. The route is flexible — take breaks, trade devices, or play hard mode for tougher puzzles. Expect urban sidewalks, brief street crossings, and an immersive audio narrative that turns Billings’ streets into a murder board.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking route includes city blocks and short stair sections, driving route requires minimal walking.
Yes — the game supports solo play, small teams, or competing groups; device count limits simultaneous players.
Yes — waypoints are outdoors at public locations; some clues reference building interiors but you do not enter private spaces.
The app uses GPS and may stream audio; download instructions vary, so ensure reception or pre-download where available and have roaming settings set.
Content includes mature themes and profanity; check the content advisory before playing and use discretion for minors.
Billings started as a 19th-century railroad and river hub and expanded with energy industries; downtown preserves brick storefronts and railroad-era blocks.
Stick to public sidewalks and official parking areas; respect private property and minimize noise to preserve the urban habitat and resident quality of life.
Hearo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You start on a chilly sidewalk in downtown Billings, phone in hand, the distant rumble of the Yellowstone River undercutting the city’s talk. The audio drops you into Commander Mahoney’s case file and the streets become an interrogation room: alleys that remember the railroad, storefronts that keep secrets, and Rimrocks visible on the skyline like watchful cliffs.
You start on a chilly sidewalk in downtown Billings, phone in hand, the distant rumble of the Yellowstone River undercutting the city’s talk. The audio drops you into Commander Mahoney’s case file and the streets become an interrogation room: alleys that remember the railroad, storefronts that keep secrets, and Rimrocks visible on the skyline like watchful cliffs.
Billings grew up with the Northern Pacific Railroad and the river that powered its growth; the downtown grid still shows that mercantile, oil, and western-heritage past. Geologically, the Rimrocks — layered sandstone and ash from ancient volcanic activity — frame the city, giving compact vistas from higher streets. Culturally the town blends ranching and energy-industry culture with an emerging craft and food scene around Montana Avenue.
Practically, the experience is an app-driven audio game of about 2.5 hours with ten mapped stops. Choose the walking map to move through downtown blocks on foot or the driving map to follow scenes farther out. The app delivers 16 voiced characters, timed clues, and a scoring system that evaluates your deductions. You’ll park or pause at each waypoint, listen, collect evidence, and commit to an arrest warrant when the pieces fit.
Bring a charged smartphone, earbuds, and comfortable shoes; plan for daylight hours so you can read signs and photos. The route is flexible — take breaks, trade devices, or play hard mode for tougher puzzles. Expect urban sidewalks, brief street crossings, and an immersive audio narrative that turns Billings’ streets into a murder board.