Mystery on Main Street

About Us

Mystery on Main Street (MoMS) is in business to keep your business in business.

Mystery on Main Street is creating a whole new method to bring interested customers into (Yep, inside!) your brick and mortar, pop-up or events business to browse, learn about, and shop your products and services.

The way it works is each “gameplay” uses “whodunit” storylines to takes players to local businesses they’ve chosen to receive clues and solve a mystery written by our locally based, award winning writers. Players visit your location with no need to ever interrupt your personnel or change your routine. Once inside, they walk the aisles or peruse your products and services to discover what you have, while seeking a strategically placed QR code that will unlock the next clue to the mystery. Players and participating merchants mutually gain with no membership or subscription required. The first player to solve the mystery receives a cash prize.

The cost to participate for an approximately four week gameplay is less than 1/3 of what a typical Facebook or Google ad will run you. Best of all, we're targeting people that are interested in what you have to offer. Our data not only provides pin-point shopper demographics, it also uncovers the all-important “silent shoppers” (the “just looking” crowd) so you can learn about the customer who is visiting your business, but not buying. Think of this as Groupon meets scavenger hunt and Pokémon Go.

MoMS is not a game app. MoMS is a technology based method promoting location awareness and shopper data. Demographic data for the most successful similar mobile game reveals the average player is a 26 y/o woman making US$90k per year, the best player is 70, and group players range in age from 16 to over 60. In other words, this is not a kid’s game.

Mystery on Main Street - More Business, More Exposure, Less Work. We’re On A Mission To Bring Business Back To The Locals.

To learn more, visit us at: https://mysteryonmainstreet.com/

How We Got Started

An idea gone good.

"I had the opportunity of meeting Mario recently and wow what a conceptual visionary in business...." Read more "I had the opportunity of meeting Mario recently and wow what a conceptual visionary in business. I was extremely impressed with what he is doing with Mystery on Main Street and look forward to seeing it succeed the way I know it can!"

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"Innovative and unique- worth supporting!"

How Crime Increases Foot Traffic!

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Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on January 16, 2024

Alignable has been great for Mystery on Main Street. Not only have we connected with potential customers, but our CTO, CSO, and two Board Advisors have come from Alignable. I so much encourage anyone joining this platform to not only complete their profile, but network! It will increase your... (more) Alignable has been great for Mystery on Main Street. Not only have we connected with potential customers, but our CTO, CSO, and two Board Advisors have come from Alignable. I so much encourage anyone joining this platform to not only complete their profile, but network! It will increase your business success - guaranteed!

Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on September 19, 2023

Both. I typically send an email that includes whatever topic I plan to discuss, prior to calling. That way, they know what you are calling about beforehand. It helps both parties. If they don't take your call or indicate right off no interest, neither one of you has wasted the others time. This... (more) Both. I typically send an email that includes whatever topic I plan to discuss, prior to calling. That way, they know what you are calling about beforehand. It helps both parties. If they don't take your call or indicate right off no interest, neither one of you has wasted the others time. This said, you'll find one of the following in my header of several other social/business media sites: "Conversation - the clearest path to understanding" and, "Conversation - it's the cheapest route to opportunity". I truly believe that.

Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on February 27, 2023

Thank you Chuck, everyone at Alignable, the members, and particularly those who voted for me and Mystery on Main Street. As a member myself of several years, I think we should give loud applause to all those members who have indicated they have recently joined and are excited to be a part of... (more) Thank you Chuck, everyone at Alignable, the members, and particularly those who voted for me and Mystery on Main Street. As a member myself of several years, I think we should give loud applause to all those members who have indicated they have recently joined and are excited to be a part of this. These are the ones who see the real value in helping their community through their activism and positive contributions. It's my intent To Bring Business Back To The Locals. There is no better foundation than Alignable and this contest to accomplish this goal.

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Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on February 10, 2023

Chuck, I had about 11 votes yet it's only indicating 1 now? Has there been an error? I moved my office from Lake Mary to Sanford, FL, about 3 weeks ago. Could this be it? (more) Chuck, I had about 11 votes yet it's only indicating 1 now? Has there been an error? I moved my office from Lake Mary to Sanford, FL, about 3 weeks ago. Could this be it?

Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on February 05, 2023

I first joined Alignable by way of invitation in 2016. I didn't really begin using it until the beginning of 2019. In the past four years that I've been active on here, it has been the only site I can count on to reach my target audience - mom & pop retailers, merchants, eateries and the like.... (more) I first joined Alignable by way of invitation in 2016. I didn't really begin using it until the beginning of 2019. In the past four years that I've been active on here, it has been the only site I can count on to reach my target audience - mom & pop retailers, merchants, eateries and the like. But it's not limited to just this business sector. There are businesses from just about every product and service industry you can think of. This isn't LinkedIn, this isn't Facebook, this isn't all the other typical business oriented social media sites that focus on gaining users, as opposed to serving the users - as does Alignable. Alignable personnel actually interact with the members, whether you're a paying member or not. You can join Groups that cater specifically to your type of business and industry, as well as personal non-business related interests as well. Can't find one that suits your needs, create one! You can do that too. If you're a small business just starting up or maybe you've been in business a few years and need to learn from others that have "walked in your shoes" and understand your needs, join Alignable. It really, truly is worth your time. Now, how often can you say that?

Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on December 04, 2022

These numbers are so disappointing. Small business, the mom & pop merchants and eateries located in every town (over 2.1mil just in the US alone!) everywhere around the world, have products and services for every conceivable need and desire. Yes, it's up to local communities to recognize what... (more) These numbers are so disappointing. Small business, the mom & pop merchants and eateries located in every town (over 2.1mil just in the US alone!) everywhere around the world, have products and services for every conceivable need and desire. Yes, it's up to local communities to recognize what they want, is probably just around the corner. But it's also up to local business to realize, no one is going to visit them just because they exist. Customers need to be brought it! 87% of the global populace prefers to personally buy (as opposed to just 13% on-line). 87%! Think about this. Now, take advantage of it!

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Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on November 07, 2022

These Strolls are great! (more) These Strolls are great!

Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on October 05, 2022

That the customer understands it's their need I want to address, not just my pocket. (more) That the customer understands it's their need I want to address, not just my pocket.

Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on October 02, 2022

I believe two major changes are necessary in the US. One, get rid of the electoral college. It's the antithesis of a free and fair election. Citizens have elected a president five times, yet, their vote was not counted. Secondly, government education should be a requirement for every grade in at... (more) I believe two major changes are necessary in the US. One, get rid of the electoral college. It's the antithesis of a free and fair election. Citizens have elected a president five times, yet, their vote was not counted. Secondly, government education should be a requirement for every grade in at least, high school. A lack thereof has been the downfall of every single society throughout history. All one has to do is look at the many States that are trying to prevent good government and prohibit history in schools throughout the US, and people are accepting it.

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Mario L from Mystery on Main Street Answered this on July 28, 2022

Mystery on Main Street. I chose it because that's exactly what I offer! (more) Mystery on Main Street. I chose it because that's exactly what I offer!

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