An Engagement to Murder

The engagement is off. The case isn't.

Fletcher Strickland had the ring, the rose garden and a guest list full of people who smiled at him. Last night, at his own twilight engagement party at the Founder's Villa, one of them shot him.

More than one guest had reason to want him out of the picture. A property developer, a documentary filmmaker, a doctor, a company lawyer and a wine broker with history all had dealings with Fletcher on the last morning of his life.

You are the private investigator who has never left a case unfinished, and Detective Roxy Miller wants it solved, so she's calling in a favour. She's asked you to help retrace Fletcher's steps, one winery at a time.

Five suspects, three wineries, and one anxious detective who needs you to crack it.

How it works

Think of it as an escape room in a vineyard. It just takes all day and you’re on a bike.

Collect your bikes, your case map and a quick briefing from us.

• In the first chapter, Roxy gives you a practice grid to warm up on, then hands over the five suspect files.
• Ride to three cellar doors and find the evidence markers forensics have hidden, then scan them with your phone.
• Question the suspects and the winery staff who were working at the engagement party. Answer their wine questions to earn clue cards.
• Cross off one suspect at each stop as the evidence comes in.
• Work through the logic grid on the back of your map and name the killer.

What to bring

• A pen for marking your map
• A charged phone
• Comfy clothes you can ride in
• A water bottle and sunscreen
• Snacks for the ride
• A raincoat if it looks cloudy

We supply the map. Roxy supplies the suspects.

• Yvaine Maddox, Property Developer. Has known Fletcher for years, and did not take the engagement news well.
• Juliet Ingram, Documentary Filmmaker. Fletcher helped pay for Juliet's latest film, and had started asking where the money went.
• Alistair Langford, Doctor. Fletcher once questioned Alistair's prescriptions in front of a packed room, and Alistair has never let it go.
• Brooke Trentham, Company Lawyer. Brooke's partner, Sam, is an old friend of Fletcher's, and lately the three of them have barely spoken.
• Xanthe Ormsby, Wine Broker. Fletcher was putting together a private wine deal, and Xanthe was about to be cut out of it.

An Engagement to Murder runs Friday to Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday rates apply to our other games.

What’s Included in your game package?

We’ve got everything you need for a fun and comfortable biking experience in Hawke’s Bay. When you hire a bike from us, you’ll receive:

• Well-maintained bikes: Every bike in our fleet is serviced and ready to go, baskets included.
• Helmets and a proper briefing: We fit every rider before you leave and run through the route so you know exactly where you're going.
• Roadside Assistance: In the unlikely event of a flat tyre or mechanical issue, we offer on-call roadside assistance to get you back on the road quickly.
• Wine collection: Buy at any cellar door before 3pm and leave it there. We collect it and have it waiting at base when you return. Your bottles come home safely, whatever you buy.
• Game Access: Each team is 2 to 6 players, with one game access played on up to two phones. Bigger groups can split into several teams and race each other on the leaderboard.
• Itinerary & Winery Bookings: We’ll send your itinerary from the chosen game through to the wineries and help coordinate your stops so you can focus on the investigation.

Not Included

• Transport: to and from On Yer Bike — drive or arrange via local taxi or Uber.
• Tasting Fees: paid directly to each winery you visit ($15–30 per person, per venue).
• Food & Lunch: all meals are extra.  Options are limited on this route, so pack a snack.

You are welcome to join a group with your own bikes. We will cover the following:

• Game Access: Each team is 2 to 6 players, with one game access played on up to two phones. Bigger groups can split into several teams and race each other on the leaderboard.
• Route Map & Briefing: We provide you with a detailed map of the area and suggestions for the best stops along your route.
• Itinerary & Winery Bookings: We’ll send your itinerary from the chosen game through to the wineries and help coordinate your stops so you can focus on the investigation.

What we do not include:

• Transport to and from On Yer Bike — drive or arrange via local taxi or Uber.
• Tasting Fees - paid directly to each winery you visit ($15–30 per person, per venue).
• Food & Lunch - all meals are extra.  Options are limited on this route, so pack a snack.
• Roadside service - not available to private bikes.
• Wine collection - not available to private bikes.