A murder mystery in Wadköping lets you use your outing for something more than just strolling among the wooden houses. In The Mystery in Wadköping, you follow a fictional investigation using a booklet, on-site tasks, and the Archive on your mobile phone. The game is its own story and differs from The Mystery in Örebro City Centre. Here we go through how you prepare for the visit, find the right starting point, and give the whole group a chance to participate, without revealing the mystery itself.
The mystery in this guide
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Choose the booklet that belongs to Wadköping
The Mystery in Wadköping is designed to be played on-site in Wadköping in Örebro. Start by checking the product name when you order, so that you do not accidentally choose the booklet for the city centre's separate mystery.
The story, the tasks, and the map belong to this particular game. If you want to compare the two Örebro options, there is the guide to the city centre or Wadköping. There you can choose according to environment and starting point without having to read about the solutions to the game.
Start at Hjalmar Bergman's silhouette
The starting point for the mystery is Hjalmar Bergman's silhouette. Agree on the meeting point with the group and have the booklet at hand when you arrive. Read the introduction together before you start following the game's order.
If you order online, the material needs time to be delivered before the outing. Also bring a charged mobile phone with internet access to the Archive and preferably a pen. Follow the map and the instructions in the booklet; a general visitor guide to Wadköping is not an alternative game route.
Let the environment become part of your reasoning
Wadköping's older wooden houses and courtyards give the walk a clear setting. During the game, you use the location together with what you read in the material. It is not the same as freely searching for all details that seem mysterious.
Read what the task asks you to investigate and compare your observations before drawing a conclusion. The game's murder case is fiction, even though the environment is real. We want you to discover the location and puzzle together, not perceive the story as an account of real crimes in Wadköping.
Plan the visit without promising too much in one day
The Wadköping area is open to visitors, while museums, shops, and other businesses have their own opening hours. Check current information if you want to combine the mystery with a special visit. An open area does not mean that all doors and courtyards are accessible.
You arrange and pay for fika and other activities separately. Leave room for bookings and preferably choose daylight so that you can read and investigate comfortably. For more general visit planning, there is our guide to visiting Wadköping. It is separate from the game's instructions.
Give everyone a place in the investigation
Take turns reading aloud, following the map, and holding the mobile phone. Make sure the group gathers when a new task begins, so that no one just walks ahead without understanding the case. In the beginner's guide to murder mysteries, there are more concrete collaboration tips.
Dress according to the weather and choose shoes that work for being outdoors. Ask us before buying if you need to assess the route or if the murder theme is suitable for a younger participant. Current product information and the right booklet are available on the product page for The Mystery in Wadköping. If you want to read about the overall setup first, there is the introduction to city mysteries.
Local visitor information
Check current opening hours and visitor conditions with each respective business.
Solve the murder mystery directly on your mobile
Want to avoid waiting for a booklet? The mobile version of The Mystery in Wadköping has the game material in the web browser and is delivered with a code and game link via email. You still play on-site in Wadköping in Örebro. Read more in our guides:
The mystery in this guide
Frequently asked questions
Where do we start the murder mystery in Wadköping?
The starting point is Hjalmar Bergman's silhouette at the western entrance. Check the product information and begin according to the booklet's instructions when you arrive.
Is the story of the murder non-fiction?
No. The murder case in The Mystery in Wadköping is fiction. Distinguish the game's story from real historical facts about the location and people.
What do we need besides visiting Wadköping?
You need the correct physical booklet and a charged mobile phone with internet access to the Archive. It is a separate game activity, and other tickets or meals are not included.
Can we use the material from Örebro centrum in Wadköping?
No. The Örebro Mystery and The Mystery in Wadköping are different products with their own stories and locations. Bring the booklet that belongs to Wadköping when you are going to play there.
What do we need to check if we want to have a fika during the visit?
Read the current opening hours of the cafe you choose. The fact that the Wadköping area can be visited does not mean that all businesses are open, and fika is not included in the mystery.
Is a walk of your own through Wadköping the same as the game route?
No. Your own observation or visit suggestions are separate from the game. When you solve the mystery, you follow the map and instructions in the purchased booklet to find the right clues.