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City exploration game
The Hunt in 1862, New Orleans
4.46Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 165 min 2.7 km New Orleans App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
1862 New Orleans was one of the most challenging times in the city. Union troops occupied the city and lived amongst the residents.
They could not trust anyone. Likewise, citizens did not trust the very soldiers responsible for killing members of their family. Visit locations based on the award-winning book, The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices. Learn what they were during those times and what they have become today.
They could not trust anyone. Likewise, citizens did not trust the very soldiers responsible for killing members of their family. Visit locations based on the award-winning book, The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices. Learn what they were during those times and what they have become today.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Follow the characters and visit locations in the award-winning book, The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices.
Get a glimpse into life in the 1860s.
Learn about little known facts and history of New Orleans.
Clues are outside all locations.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.46 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
New Orleans
A · Start
621 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
B · Finish
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ja-ne de Abreu.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Ja-ne de Abreu
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is The Hunt in 1862, New Orleans self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does The Hunt in 1862, New Orleans start and finish?
It starts at Omni Royal Orleans, 621 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA and finishes at The Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA. The route is approximately 2.7 km and includes 13 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is The Hunt in 1862, New Orleans available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Civil War New Orleans context
A city under Union occupation in 1862
Union forces captured New Orleans in spring 1862, placing the Confederacy’s largest city and a major Mississippi River port under military occupation. The change brought conflict over loyalty, control and daily life far from the battlefield. This quest uses that documented moment as the setting for a story inspired by a book; the player’s hunt and its characters are narrative fiction. Playable languages: English.
