Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
The Annapolis Signet Snatch: A Ken Clever Mystery
4.86Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 73 min 2.8 km Annapolis App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Step into the historic heart of Annapolis, where colonial charm meets modern intrigue. When a Revolutionary-era signet ring disappears during a gala at the William Paca House, you're called in to investigate. Paired with Private Detective Ken Clever—a quirky van-lifer known for his sharp deductive skills—you’ll follow clues through gardens, waterfronts, and cobbled streets to crack the case and protect the city’s proud heritage.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Discover three of Maryland’s oldest and most iconic colonial homes, each tied to Annapolis’s founding elite and American Revolutionary history.
Unwind in peaceful waterfront parks with views of sailboats and quiet coves.
Visit the site where the story of Roots begins.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.86 / 5
7 player ratings
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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
Annapolis
A · Start
186 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
B · Finish
Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ryan Taylor.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Ryan Taylor
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.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN ANNAPOLIS
Explore Annapolis through the Signet Snatch
The Annapolis Signet Snatch: A Ken Clever Mystery is an Annapolis self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on The Signet Snatch.
William Paca House is the starting point and Barry Gate is the finish for this 2.8 km city route, which includes 11 challenges. Practical fit: 2.8 km route; Typical duration: 73 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
