The Fitzwilliam Foul Play
A Cambridge college mystery of betrayal and deceit.
Starting Point
Emmanuel College Library, Cambridge
Accessibility Notice
This trail involves walking on uneven historical paving, narrow footpaths, and crossing busy roads. Some areas may be inaccessible for wheelchairs.
The Story
The year is 1888. You stand on the cobbled streets of Cambridge, a chill wind whispering tales of a dark deed. Mr. Alistair Finch, a respected but reclusive academic, has been found dead in his study at Emmanuel College, a single, cryptic note clutched in his hand. The local constabulary, baffled by the lack of obvious evidence, has called upon your keen detective skills. Each step you take, each puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to the truth behind Alistair's untimely demise.
How It Works
01
Walk to Each Location
Follow the GPS map to each of the 10 real landmarks. Your next stop only unlocks once you arrive.
02
Solve the Puzzle
At each stop, read the story chapter and solve a variety of puzzle types — including arithmetic, sequences, word ciphers, and more — all scaled to Investigator difficulty.
03
Collect a Cipher Fragment
Every correct answer earns you one encoded cipher fragment. Collect all 10 to unlock the final challenge.
04
Crack the Final Anagram
Use your cipher key to decode the scrambled letters, then unscramble them to reveal the hidden answer and complete the mystery.
Trail Route — 10 Stops
Emmanuel College Library, Cambridge
Your adventure begins here
9 More Stops Await
Unlock the full trail to reveal all waypoints, clues, and the complete narrative adventure.
+ 4 more stops hidden
Leaderboard
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A variety of puzzle types — maths, ciphers, sequences & more
🔐 As you progress, you will collect cryptic symbols. Each symbol corresponds to a letter, revealed by a cipher key at the end. Collect all ten, then unscramble the resulting letters to uncover the killer's hidden secret.
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