Play detective across Dover using a GPS-driven audio mystery that maps 10 locations and 16 voiced characters. Choose a walking route through historic downtown or a driving map for the outskirts, then gather clues, score your case, and see if your arrest warrant holds up.
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You step off the sidewalk into a story: Dover’s brick streets hum with traffic and memory as the audio feed drops you into a police briefing from Commander Mahoney. The city becomes a stage — storefronts, town squares and quiet side streets cue scenes while the St. Jones River watches, daring you to read the clues correctly.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness for walking option (short urban distances); driving option requires minimal exertion.
Wildlife
History
Dover is Delaware’s capital with origins in the late 17th century; its compact downtown grew around civic functions and preserved period architecture.
Conservation
Stay on public sidewalks and designated parking to avoid trampling green spaces; dispose of waste and use low-volume audio to limit disturbance in residential areas.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Dover DE today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring earbuds for clarity
The audio contains multiple actors and layered dialogue—noise-cancelling earbuds improve comprehension, especially on the walking route.
Charge your phone and download maps
The experience uses live GPS and mobile maps; start with a full battery and offline map backups if you can.
Plan parking in advance
If you choose the driving map, identify legal parking or pull-out spots before starting to avoid disrupting traffic.
Watch weather and timing
Downtown sidewalks can be busy during events—start early or late afternoon for fewer crowds and better audio listening conditions.
Smartphone with mobile data
Runs the app, audio and live GPS guidance required to play.
Earbuds or small headset
Improves audio clarity and lets small groups share one device without ambient noise interference.
Portable battery pack
Ensures your device won’t die mid-case during the 2.5-hour experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
If you pick the walking map, expect paved streets and short stretches between stops.