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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Austin
4.67Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.3 km Austin App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends, couples, solo thrill-seekers and puzzle fans who would rather play than listen get about 90 minutes on a 2.3 km trail through Austin, solving the mysteries of ten restless spirits with ciphers and riddles. Families with older kids who enjoy a spooky story will like it too. If you want true local haunting history from a live guide, or have little ones who scare easily, choose another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
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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.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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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.
The real-world playing space
Austin
A · Start
Main Building, 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705, USA
B · Finish
2311 University Ave, Austin, TX 78712, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a guided Austin ghost tour?
There is no guide and no fixed start time. You play on your phone: the app leads you across town, tells the story of each spirit and sets ciphers and riddles, some answered only by the street itself. The ghosts are original characters, not the usual local legends.
Where does the ghost hunt start and how long is it?
It begins at the first point on the route, marked LBC in the app. The walk covers about 2.3 km and takes around 90 minutes, though you can go at your own pace and take longer if you stop to talk through the clues.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids and teens who like a spooky story and can handle ciphers and riddles. The plot involves restless spirits and an Evil One you must name and destroy, so it may be too frightening or too tricky for young children.
Can we play as a group and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, so friends or family can hunt together. There is no time slot to book: start whenever you like, and pause the game to continue later if you need a break.
Is it outdoors?
Yes. The trail runs through the streets of Austin and several puzzles depend on what you see around you, so plan for an outdoor walk of about 2.3 km and dress for the weather.
Is Ghost Hunt in Austin self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghost Hunt in Austin start and finish?
It starts at Point 1 - LBC, Main Building, 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78705, USA and finishes at Point 12, 2311 University Ave, Austin, TX 78712, USA. The route is approximately 2.3 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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