Follow ten audio-driven waypoints through downtown State College to solve a staged homicide using either a walking or driving map. This 2.5-hour, app-guided detective experience blends local streets, professional voice acting, and a built-in scoring system for solo or group play.
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You step into downtown State College, phone in hand, as an officer’s voice on your earbuds hands you a dry file and a directive: piece together a homicide through ten mapped stops.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness; able to walk 1–3 miles or sit in a vehicle for the driving route
Wildlife
History
State College grew up around Pennsylvania State University in the late 19th century; the downtown grid reflects turn-of-the-century commercial development serving students and faculty.
Conservation
Stick to sidewalks and marked parking to limit impact; audio, self-guided formats reduce group-size pressure on sensitive sites and lower the need for guided shuttles.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in State College PA today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged phone
The experience runs from your device and uses GPS and audio—carry a portable charger if you’ll drive between stops or play on Hard Mode.
Use earbuds for best audio clarity
Dialog and clues are delivered by actors—earbuds reduce ambient noise and help you catch subtle details.
Respect private property and traffic
Follow parking rules when using the driving map and step only onto public sidewalks and designated crosswalks at waypoint stops.
Watch for mature content
The narrative contains profanity and adult references—consider the company and age of participants before booking.
Smartphone with data and GPS
Hosts the audio, maps, scoring, and GPS turn-by-turn guidance for the game.
Earbuds or headphones
Ensures you hear character dialogue and clues clearly in noisy outdoor settings.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device running through the 2.5-hour session and photo-taking between stops.
Comfortable walking shoes
Useful if you choose the downtown walking route—sidewalks and short stair sections are common.