Play detective in downtown Yakima with a self-guided audio crime game that sends you to 10 mapped locations. Choose a walking route for close-up sleuthing or a driving map to follow clues across the city outskirts.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The air on Yakima Avenue tastes like coffee and late-spring dust as you press play and the first voice instructs you to scan the street for clues. The game's audio pulls you into downtown Yakima, moving you from storefronts to quieter side streets and, if you choose the driving map, out toward the city's outskirts where the road opens and the river dares you to keep pace.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—sustained light walking if you pick the walking map; driving option available for limited mobility
Wildlife
History
Yakima grew around irrigation and rail; the valley’s orchards and Yakama Nation heritage shape the town’s layout and cultural sites you’ll pass.
Conservation
Stay on public sidewalks and marked paths, pack out trash, and respect riverbank restoration areas—urban ecosystems here are sensitive to litter and off‑trail use.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Yakima WA today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and test the app ahead of time
Install the Hearo app, start the experience while on Wi‑Fi, and run the first cue so audio and GPS lock in before you begin.
Bring earbuds for walking mode
Earbuds improve dialogue clarity and let you catch subtle clues—limit a device to two listeners to avoid missed lines.
Follow traffic and property signs
Some stops require roadside parking or sidewalk observation—obey traffic laws and don’t enter private yards to find clues.
Carry a portable charger
The game is GPS and audio intensive; a power bank keeps your phone alive for full 2.5‑hour play and photo evidence.
Smartphone with the Hearo app
Required to run the audio story, map, and scoring system
Earbuds or small headphones
Helps you hear dialogue and subtle clues in noisy downtown streets
Comfortable walking shoes
Stable shoes make pavement, short staircases, and curbs easier on your feet
spring
Portable battery pack
Extends phone life for GPS and audio during the full 2.5‑hour experience
winter