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.
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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.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking route includes city blocks and short stair sections, driving route requires minimal walking.
Wildlife
History
Billings started as a 19th-century railroad and river hub and expanded with energy industries; downtown preserves brick storefronts and railroad-era blocks.
Conservation
Stick to public sidewalks and official parking areas; respect private property and minimize noise to preserve the urban habitat and resident quality of life.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Billings MT today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a charged device
The game runs through a mobile app and uses live GPS — start with 80%+ battery or carry a power bank.
Use earbuds for dialogue
Close audio cues and overlapping dialogue are clearer in earbuds, especially on walking routes.
Plan around parking
If using the driving map, identify a legal parking spot at each stop; downtown parking is metered in places.
Play during daylight
Signs, building details, and visual clues are easier to read in daylight; evening play can limit visuals.
Charged smartphone
Required to run the app, access maps, and receive audio content.
Earbuds or headphones
Ensures you hear clues clearly and keeps the game immersive in noisy streets.
Comfortable walking shoes
Useful for the walking map which covers several city blocks and uneven sidewalks.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through the 2.5-hour experience and photo stops.