The Murder Mystery Mayhem Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- kids
- outdoor
Beware: there’s a killer in your midst
Someone playing this game with you is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. His or her good side knows nothing about the evil side—and the evil side has challenged you to prevent your own murder. Everyone in your group has been poisoned, and the clock is ticking down on your time left to live. To reveal the killer’s identity, you’ll have to complete a series of photo challenges, solve interlocking puzzles, decipher coded text messages, and more. If you succeed, you get the antidote. If you fail…well, you know.
If you love escape-room games, you’ll love this murder mystery scavenger hunt. But even better, you won’t be locked in a room for an hour: this game can be played almost anywhere.
An in-person murder mystery for any location!
We have a variety of versions, depending on where you want to play. Such as…
- A city, town, or neighborhood
- A science, history, or entertainment museum
- A zoo or aquarium
- An office building
- A school or campus
- A botanical garden or park
A murder mystery scavenger hunt perfect for team building
Here’s a game that will help you solve the mystery of how to entertain a diverse group of people while boosting morale and teamwork. It’s perfect for any private party or a corporate team-building outing of any size. Our clients who have enjoyed this game include T-Mobile, TD Bank, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Michigan in Washington, and others too numerous to mention.
The hunt’s afoot! Contact us to learn more—and find more team-building fun anywhere!
The Murder at the Museum of Fine Arts Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- indoor
Can you deduce whodunit?
You were all set for some team-building activities at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, ready to meet the host of the hunt, when you received startling news: the host was found dead in the museum! And suddenly your help is desperately needed to help catch the killer before they strike again.
You’ll begin your investigation with the scavenger hunt that the host created for your group, featuring tricky, amusing questions about works of art in the museum. But it also turns out that the host has sent you a cryptic message, full of blanks and codes.
It seems the late host led a double life, and the answers to his hunt will help you piece together the surprising secrets of the host—and in uncovering his killer you might be called upon to save the world.
Your murder mystery investigation might reveal…
- A “sandwich” responsible for two different paintings in one room
- Why an Akan might wear a watch that doesn’t work
- What a guy who looks like Hugh Jackman and a helicopter mom have in common
No previous knowledge is required. You just need sharp eyes and comfortable shoes. This murder mystery game provides a great way to see the best of the MFAH’s amazing objects while spurring teammates to work together on a fun task.
If you’re looking for a team-building activity at the art museum that is a bit more relaxed, consider The MFAH Madness Scavenger Hunt.
What are people saying about the scavenger hunts at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston?
A 5-star review on Google: “Great team-building experience – we all had so much fun and the staff were helpful and responsive. Definitely recommend!”
“Everyone had a great time! It was the first time in memory that everyone who signed up for a retreat activity actually showed up.”
“We had a great time—I just saw people today who were telling me they really enjoyed it. If another admin asks I will surely recommend you guys!”
Contact us to learn more about this art museum scavenger hunt—and find more murderous, mysterious team-building activities in Houston!
The Museum of Natural Hysteria Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- kids
- indoor
Nature gets wild at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
Take your group on an unusual adventure that uncovers the museum’s secrets, surprises, and treasures. Your team will follow a trail of clues through the galleries as you collaborate to answer fun and funny questions about what you find. You’ll see the best of such exhibits as the Hall of Paleontology—so vivid you might swear you feel the hot breath of a looming dinosaur—and the new Hall of the Americas.
But even if you don’t know a dino bone from a donut, you’ll enjoy this hunt. The emphasis is on teamwork and laughter. No previous knowledge about science or the museum is necessary to win: you just need a sharp mind, comfy shoes, and a sense of adventure.
You also might find out…
- Why a pterosaur can’t wear a wedding ring
- What kind of stink makes the blackest pottery
- How a pig does cleanup work for a dirty job
- Why a seal might cringe at a parka
- The reason zebras should fear a condiment stand
Your team could track down answers to such questions as…
- Find a large dinosaur. Another dinosaur gave this one a leg up. What “cousin” of a famous Hall did the donating dino come from? Answer: The Diplodocus’ thigh bone is from a Diplodocus at the Carnegie Museum (cousin of Carnegie Hall, as it were).
- In Africa, what predator is most likely to “hail” a Chevy namesake that’s hanging around? Answer: A leopard on a branch is closest to an impala caught in the tree.
Couldn’t answer those questions? Don’t worry! They’re designed so you can answer them only when you are standing in the right spot in the museum, when all becomes clear.
Museum scavenger hunt options to suit your group
If your group could use more of a challenge consider the Murder Mystery Edition, which features the highlights of the main hunt but adds a whodunit for you to solve.
The International Edition is perfect for groups with participants whose first language is not English.
The Kids Edition makes the fun available for youngsters ages 7 and up, as they collaborate with adults.
If you’ve been looking for an out-of-the-box activity for a diverse group, your search is over! This group game is great for corporate outings, birthday parties, social-group gatherings, school field trips—you name it.
What people are saying about the Houston Museum of Natural Science scavenger hunt
“We all had fun. It was definitely a great team-building activity!” —an organizer for a corporate group
“It was wonderful. We all really enjoyed it. Thank you and your host for an excellent adventure.” –an engineer
“The group had a wonderful time on Saturday and really enjoyed the hunt. The host exceeded expectations and really helped us accomplish our goal of team building and simply getting to know one another.” —a university’s director of admissions
“Extremely impressed by the entire hunt and our host!” —a leader of a church group
Contact us to learn more about the Houston Museum of Natural Science scavenger hunt—and find more team-building fun in Houston!
The Killer Trivia Quiz: A Murder Mystery Game
- private
- adults
- indoor
Solving a murder is not a trivial pursuit
We need your help to catch a killer. Shortly after writing a trivia quiz, a Watson Adventures staffer was murdered. Before he died, he drew a star on the ground with his own blood. What does this mean? It turns out that he lived a dangerous double life. Can your team of sleuths piece together the puzzle he left behind in time to head off an international incident with catastrophic consequences?
To crack the case, you’ll need to get into teams and work your way through the dead man’s trivia quiz. Our entertaining host will guide you through several rounds of captivating questions, which often have ways for you to figure out the answer even if you don’t know it at first. The unusual array of challenges includes a music round, a movie-stills challenge, and even a scavenger hunt.
Along the way, you’ll discover how the answers point to a cryptic code. You won’t just solve a crime—the fate of the free world might depend on your ability to work together!
This devilish trivia game can be played pretty much everywhere—conference rooms, special-event spaces, private rooms in restaurants or bars, even your home. You just need enough chairs for participants to sit together in teams. Leave the rest to us.
What players are saying about this murder mystery trivia game
“Thank you so much for the incredible work you all did in making and hosting this trivia game for our retreat. I have been getting compliments all weekend about how much fun Watson Adventures was. [Game hosts] Andy, Greg, and Serena were the BEST! It was a truly engaging and fun experience. It’s not easy to get a room full of 150+ prosecutors and detectives interested in a team building exercise, and you guys nailed it with this murder mystery. Thank you for your inspired professionalism and patience with us while working out the details. I am truly grateful for you all, and I’m sure we will work with you all again soon!”
Have any non-trivial questions about the Killer Trivia Game? Contact us to learn more—and find more fun wherever you need a bit of mystery!
The Murder by Team Building Game
- private
- adults
- teens
- indoor
The murder-mystery game you can play anywhere
Terrible news! A Watson Adventures host, David Park, was on his way to lead your team-building activity today, but he was found dead in the parking lot. We need you to go through David’s backpack of game materials and see if you can figure out who would want him dead and why.
On teams, you’ll play the game that David created, answering trivia questions, solving fun puzzles, and—spoiler alert!—uncovering secret messages that reveal that David was leading a double life. There might even be a spy in your group!
We’ll send you the backpack full of game materials, and a Watson Adventures host will get the game started, then answer questions (and offer hints) as you go along.
You can choose whether you would like our Host to lead your group remotely, via Zoom or a similar platform, or you can opt for an in-person host, live in your office.
The game requires one hour and can be played in any room where you need to provide a break for your group, ramp up the fun, and get people to bond and work together in a whole new way.
Do you need a hybrid solution to bring together players working from home and in the office? Check out the Murder by Team Building Game: Virtual Edition.
A Teens Edition is also available.
What players are saying about the murder mystery game
A 5-star review on Google: “What fun we had! Josh was an amazing guide and I would recommend Watson Adventures!!”
Contact us to learn more about this murder mystery game—and find more fun!
Puzzled to Death: A Virtual Game of Murder Mystery Puzzles
- private
- adults
- indoor
You can escape a room, but can you escape a vintage game store?
As part of his acclaimed new book, The Puzzler, best-selling author A.J. Jacobs (The Year of Living Biblically, The Year of Living Constitutionally) partnered with Watson Adventures to create a devilishly fun murder mystery game packed with puzzles. In his book he describes the experience of creating the game—now it’s your turn to play the game! But first…
Shocking news! The owner of a local board-game store has been murdered! Authorities are baffled by the mysterious killing, and they have called in you and your team of expert puzzle-solvers to crack the case.
The killer has hidden clues to their identity in games scattered around the store. It’s up to you to solve a series of puzzles and piece together the name of the murderer. Clearly the murderer loves to play games—but in a gaming store, that doesn’t narrow things down much!
On teams, you’ll tackle up to 10 mini-games that are inspired by classic games—but with humorous twists. Each challenge you solve will lead you a step closer to unmasking the murderer. Can your team unravel this mystery, catch the culprit, and show the villain that they toyed with the wrong people?
What players are saying about the virtual puzzles game
A 5-star review on Google: “Fun and engaging game for our remote team. The host was energetic and kept everyone participating. I will definitely book them again for another corporate event.”
Contact us to learn more about this online murder mystery game—and find more virtual fun!
