THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Turn downtown Bend into your crime scene: a self-guided audio detective game that sends you to 10 locations, where clues, voice actors and a built-in scoring system test your sleuthing. Walk or drive at your own pace — and aim for a perfect Case Performance Score.
Turn downtown Bend into your crime scene: a self-guided audio detective game that sends you to 10 locations, where clues, voice actors and a built-in scoring system test your sleuthing. Walk or drive at your own pace — and aim for a perfect Case Performance Score.
You begin at a small downtown curbside, phone in hand, as the streets of Bend narrow and the story widens — an officer’s voice asks questions, a witness clears their throat, and the river seems to whisper possibilities. The game guides you through 10 mapped locations, each stop a stage where an audio vignette drops a clue and the town’s character becomes part of the case.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Hearo · Bend, Oregon
You begin at a small downtown curbside, phone in hand, as the streets of Bend narrow and the story widens — an officer’s voice asks questions, a witness clears their throat, and the river seems to whisper possibilities. The game guides you through 10 mapped locations, each stop a stage where an audio vignette drops a clue and the town’s character becomes part of the case.
Bend’s downtown sits on volcanic soils and old mill foundations; that history shows in brick facades and the Old Mill District’s repurposed industrial bones. The route threads past public art, riverfront parks, and neighborhoods that grew out of the 20th-century logging boom. Voice actors bring 16 characters to life, turning ordinary corners into interrogation rooms and alleyways into whodunit set pieces.
The experience is flexible: take the walking map to feel the cadence of Main Street and Drake Park, or use the driving map (starting at 925 SW Theater Dr) to keep warm and cover more ground. Timing is loose — plan roughly 2.5 hours, but pause for coffee, photos, or to compare notes with teammates.
Practical guidance: use earbuds for clear audio, bring a portable battery, and follow the app’s GPS prompts to avoid backtracking. This is a low-impact activity physically but high on concentration — charge devices, download the Hearo app before you start, and choose Normal or Hard mode based on how much detail you want. Play solo for a focused puzzle, or compete in teams to rack up a higher Case Performance Score.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking option includes city streets and short blocks, driving option is low exertion.
No — the experience is available any time after you receive booking confirmation; follow the ‘Before You Go’ instructions to begin.
Yes — for walking maps we recommend up to two people per device; driving maps can be played by the whole car through the vehicle sound system.
Content includes mature themes and some profanity, so it may not be suitable for all ages; check content warnings before playing with children.
The app uses GPS for navigation; if signal drops, pause and move to a stronger reception area — the game can be resumed where you left off.
Bend grew from a 20th-century mill town on volcanic soils; the Old Mill District preserves that industrial past while downtown rebuilt around civic and outdoor life.
The Deschutes River corridor is managed for recreation and habitat — follow Leave No Trace principles and stick to marked paths to protect riparian vegetation.
Hearo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You begin at a small downtown curbside, phone in hand, as the streets of Bend narrow and the story widens — an officer’s voice asks questions, a witness clears their throat, and the river seems to whisper possibilities. The game guides you through 10 mapped locations, each stop a stage where an audio vignette drops a clue and the town’s character becomes part of the case.
You begin at a small downtown curbside, phone in hand, as the streets of Bend narrow and the story widens — an officer’s voice asks questions, a witness clears their throat, and the river seems to whisper possibilities. The game guides you through 10 mapped locations, each stop a stage where an audio vignette drops a clue and the town’s character becomes part of the case.
Bend’s downtown sits on volcanic soils and old mill foundations; that history shows in brick facades and the Old Mill District’s repurposed industrial bones. The route threads past public art, riverfront parks, and neighborhoods that grew out of the 20th-century logging boom. Voice actors bring 16 characters to life, turning ordinary corners into interrogation rooms and alleyways into whodunit set pieces.
The experience is flexible: take the walking map to feel the cadence of Main Street and Drake Park, or use the driving map (starting at 925 SW Theater Dr) to keep warm and cover more ground. Timing is loose — plan roughly 2.5 hours, but pause for coffee, photos, or to compare notes with teammates.
Practical guidance: use earbuds for clear audio, bring a portable battery, and follow the app’s GPS prompts to avoid backtracking. This is a low-impact activity physically but high on concentration — charge devices, download the Hearo app before you start, and choose Normal or Hard mode based on how much detail you want. Play solo for a focused puzzle, or compete in teams to rack up a higher Case Performance Score.