Outdoor Escape Rooms In Perth
Turn Perth into a giant escape room! Use details hidden across the city to solve puzzles and unlock the next location. Eliminate suspects and solve the mystery as the game unfolds.
The puzzles and locks are on your phone, but the solutions are in the real world. Each game also has a companion page (like this one), which contains mysterious scattered symbols and audio clips to help you on your quest.
Just like any good escape room, our games make you search high and low, think hard, and work together until the answer finally clicks. A detail becomes a clue. A clue becomes a code. The lock springs open, the next location is unlocked, and the chase is on.
How A Laneway Mystery Works
1. Choose your preferred mystery
Pick the location, story and difficulty you’d like to play
- Games rated from 1★ (casual exploring) - 5★ (serious challenge)
- Something for everyone - from scavenger hunters to hardcore escape room fans
2. Start when you're ready
Head to the start point and open the game on your phone
- No pre-booking needed
- Self-guided, play at your pace
- Game delivered via your phone
3. The city becomes your gameboard
Hunt for hidden clues, solve challenges, and race to uncover the next twist
- Decode hidden messages concealed in everyday landmarks
- Piece together the mystery step by step
- Discover the hidden stories behind Perth's landmarks
Gift Two Games, Get The Third Free
Select “this is a gift” at checkout to receive a puzzle card in a velvet case with a customisable envelope. The recipient can scan the QR code on the card and start their adventure whenever they’re ready. For a limited time, buy two outdoor escape room games and get the third free.
No Two Mysteries Are Alike
Perth Scavenger Hunts
1⭐ or 2⭐ difficulty. Search for hidden details, uncover fascinating local history, and solve a fun and light-hearted mystery
Outdoor Escape Rooms
3⭐ to 5⭐difficulty. Every landmark could hold the key to your next breakthrough as the city becomes a giant escape room
Murder Mystery Games
1⭐ to 5⭐ difficulty. Follow the trail through the city. Uncover the evidence and eliminate suspects until only the real killer remains
Featured Game - The Affair Of the Stolen Papers
The Betrayal Has Begun. The Truth Remains Hidden
Greedy Mr. Grimm thought he could embezzle money from the local hospital and get away with it! Someone in his household had other ideas. But who?
The discovery of the notebook used to plan Grimm’s exposure has reopened the mystery. Its scattered references lead to the Perth CBD, where details overlooked for generations could be crucial to solving the case. You notice a statue is missing a finger. Erosion? Maybe. Or is it the key to unlocking the next stage of the pursuit?
Every discovery narrows the search. Every detail could eliminate a suspect. The scandal made history. The truth remains hidden in the streets
Who's On The Case?
Date Night Ideas
Looking for unique things to do on your next date night? Work together to solve a mystery as you explore the city and uncover clues around every corner
Unique Gift Ideas
Choose any game. We'll make it gift-worthy. Gift a Laneway Mystery as a beautifully packaged invitation, ready to play whenever they're ready for their adventure
Team Building Games
A team with a mission. Work together to solve an outdoor mystery that rewards communication, observation and creative thinking
One Of The Most Unique Things To Do In Perth
Puzzle your way around the Perth attractions
Looking for something different to do in Perth? Our outdoor mystery games turn real streets, statues, plaques and landmarks into a self-guided puzzle adventure. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and crack the case as you explore Perth at your own pace.
No Booking. No Fuss
Real clues in real places
Buy your game online, open it on your phone and play when you’re ready. No fixed start and end time, no host rushing you through. Every game shows its difficulty rating, approximate duration, walking distance and best-fit group type. You can pick a relaxed city adventure, or a harder outdoor escape room-style challenge
Mysteries For Every Occasion
Corporate Team Building In Perth
Looking for corporate team building in Perth that gets people out of the office and working together? Laneway Mysteries turns the city into a live team challenge, where colleagues follow clues, solve puzzles and crack the case together. Each player is deliberately fed only a small part of the mystery, so heavy collaboration is essential to succeed.
Our corporate games can be tailored to your organisation numbers and objectives. Challenging enough to improve team dynamics, fun enough for a work Christmas party or other staff activity. These games are perfect for team building, onboarding, conferences and staff events
Affordable Escape Room Alternatives
Love escape rooms but want something more affordable? Our outdoor escape room games are just $40 for your whole team. Puzzle heavy, use real landmarks to unlock clues and crack the mystery as the streets become your game board. These outdoor challenges combine the deduction, teamwork and ‘aha moments’ of an escape room with the freedom of a scavenger hunt. Perfect for friends, family, colleagues, and anyone else you know who loves a good escape room
Date Night Games In Perth
Our date night games are specifically designed for two players. Your shared mission is to follow the clues, explore the city and crack the case together. Play at sunset, stop for photos, pause for a drink or make it part of a bigger night out. This is a flexible activity for couples, anniversaries, or anyone who wants something more memorable than just dinner and drinks.
These games are also a great cheap and fun first date idea. Low pressure and no chance of awkward silences. You can play solo first, so you know the answers and trick your date into thinking you’re super smart. To be clear, that’s a joke, don’t do that 🙂
Murder Mystery Games
The truth is hidden in the streets of Perth in our murder mystery experiences. Marks on statues and other landmarks have to be deciphered to find the killer. Follow the evidence, rule out suspects and piece together the truth as you move through the city. Murder mystery games are ideal for people who love true crime, detective stories, or a classic whodunnit. If Miss Marple had a smartphone, she’d be all over this
Game Locations
Central Perth
Turn the CBD into your playground with our immersive, self-guided mystery games that get you exploring hidden corners and laneways. Crack riddles with the Gumnut babies, take photos in the Supreme Court Gardens, solve clues at St. George’s Cathedral. Our games help you to uncover the secrets of Perth’s iconic locations and secret spots
Fremantle
Crack clues in Fremantle’s historic West End, uncover the secrets of the Round House, follow the trail across the Esplanade Reserve. Look closely at plaques, statues and public art as you move between Bathers Beach House and the Fremantle Oval. Every clue is hidden in plain sight – no tickets, tours or attraction entries needed. You can choose the difficulty levels and themes to match your group
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FAQ
What is an outdoor mystery game?
An outdoor mystery game is a self-guided puzzle adventure where you follow clues, crack codes and use real-world details around the city to unravel the mystery
Is this a scavenger hunt or an escape room?
It depends on the game. Mystery scavenger hunts are lighter and more discovery-focused, while outdoor escape mysteries are more challenging, with tougher puzzles more akin to a regular escape room.
Is this a good affordable escape room alternative in Perth?
Yes. If you like escape rooms, our outdoor escape room-style games give you clues, logic puzzles, teamwork and aha moments, but with fresh air, flexible start time and real landmarks instead of a locked room.
What are some unique things to do in Perth?
If you want something more memorable than dinner, drinks or a normal walk, an outdoor mystery game is a unique thing to do in Perth for couples, friends, families and corporate teams.
Where in Perth can we play Laneway Mysteries games?
Games are available in Perth CBD and Fremantle. Each route uses public streets, plaques, statues, and other public landmarks.
Do we need to book a time to play?
No. Games are self-guided and can be played when you are ready. Buy online, open the game on your phone and play at your own pace.
Do we need to download an app to play?
No app download is needed. The game runs on your phone’s internet browser. The exception to this may be a corporate game, which is more customised.
Are the games suitable for kids and families?
There are no adult themes in any of our games, but we recommend our games are played by ages 12 and up from an enjoyment point of view
Are these good date night games in Perth?
Yes. Outdoor mystery games work well for dates, as they give you something playful to solve together. Our regular games would be great for a first date, and the date night games are ideal for established couples
Can we play as a group of friends?
Absolutely. Our scavenger hunt mystery and outdoor escape games are ideal for a group of mates who want a fun activity and don’t want to shell out for an escape room.
Can outdoor mystery games be used for corporate team building?
Yes, our corporate offerings are more competition and collaboration heavy to aid teambuilding. Contact us directly if you would like a customised experience to fit with the goals of your organisation
Can I buy an outdoor mystery game as an experience gift?
Yes. Any game can become a gift-ready game pack, with a velvet care and premium envelope, so that the recipient has something physical to unwrap.
How long do Laneway Mysteries games take?
Most people spend a couple of hours playing, but they are designed to be flexible. Race through and complete it as fast as you can for bragging rights, or stop for lunch along the way, the choice is yours.
How far do we walk on a Laneway Mysteries game?
Each game page lists the approximate distance so that you can choose a distance that suits your group. The average is about 2-3km, but we offer routes significantly shorter and longer than this.
Do we need to go inside buildings or paid attractions?
No, all clues use publicly visible details. You will not need to buy tickets to any attractions, although you can stop for a look around places if you want to
What happens if we get stuck?
All questions allow players to get hints, and reveal the answer if they are still stuck. You can also contact us for technical support if needed
How far will we need to walk?
The total walking in most games is about 2-3km. Some are a bit longer, some a bit shorter – you can check the individual game page for specific information