Experience a thrilling blend of history, mystery, and adventure with Shadow of the Prism - Mystery Puzzle Tour, a self-guided escape experience through the heart of Christchurch!
Grab your friends and whānau and step into the world of Sir Edward Grange, a legendary Antarctic explorer who left behind a cryptic journal filled with clues about the mysterious Aoraki Prism!
As members of the Aurora Fellowship, your mission is to crack the puzzles, decipher the secrets, and uncover the hidden artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. Starting and ending at Cathedral Square, this immersive adventure takes you across the city’s iconic landmarks, weaving real history with an intriguing fictional tale.
Solve riddles, follow hidden trails, and immerse yourself in the charm of Christchurch as you unravel the mystery at your own pace. Whether you’re a puzzle enthusiast or just looking for a unique way to explore the city, Shadow of the Prism promises an unforgettable experience filled with twists, turns, and plenty of ‘aha!’ moments.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! This made our day. We are so happy you enjoyed the game.
We did this tour to make our visit to Christchurch somewhat "guided", and this tour did a great job. We got to interesting places we would've skipped if they weren't in the puzzles. The "Shadow of the Prism" is very well put together, with good, challenging puzzles, a nice plot and fine but kinda predictable characters. It is quite a lot to read though and the tour doesn't really take you the main city centre. Anyway, whether you are a tourist or you want another perspective on a city you already knowl, this is a must-do to enjoy half a day!
As Christchurch locals looking for school holiday activities a mystery puzzle tour seemed like a great idea. And it was! The puzzles were challenging but not too difficult and it was a fun way to learn (kids) or be reminded of (adults) our history. The flexibility to complete the tour in our own time and on the day of our choice was really appreciated, it meant we could work around the unpredictable winter weather nicely.
Hi Wendy, thank you for your kind words. Great to hear you all had a fun time and learned a bit more about our great city's history!
We had a really great time doing the Shadow of the Prism – Mystery Puzzle Tour. It was a fun way to get out and explore Christchurch while solving puzzles along the way. The clues were engaging, and the story kept us interested throughout the experience. Our only suggestion would be to add an optional audio narration of the clues and storyline, alongside the written text. It would make the experience even more immersive and accessible. Overall, a fantastic experience that we'd definitely recommend!
Hi Lou, thank you so much for your review and sharing your experience! Lovely to hear you had such a great time with the tour. And thank you for the suggestion on how we can improve it even further. It is a good suggestion and we will look into the possibility of giving Sir Edward and Hina real voices!
This game is very well created, using real life statues/ memorial sites to weave a very interesting story line. We had so much fun!
That's lovely to hear!
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dsnookes from New Zealand wrote on 25 September 2025
100% worth doing
This is an absolutely awesome activity to do and everyone should do it. What a great way to see the inner city.