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Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Unlock the Secrets of Harvard Square – A Magical Puzzle Hunt
5Player rating· 13 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 115 min 2.6 km Cambridge, MA App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Last night, a wizard visited you in a dream—her eyes wide with worry. “Someone has stolen my pet owl, Oly!” she cried. Clutched in her hands was a strange, glowing device… a phone. “They say I must solve the riddles it holds to get him back—but I don’t know how. You, from the world beyond dreams, must help!”
And just like that, you wake up—with the phone in your hand.
Your quest begins in the heart of Boston’s Harvard Square. Follow magical clues, solve real-world puzzles, and explore famous places and faces as you help bring Oly home. This enchanted adventure is perfect for families and friends, turning a walk into a story you’ll never forget. Are you ready to break the spell and rescue Oly?
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Explore Historic Harvard Square and Harvard Yard!
Visit unique shops and restaurants while you solve interesting puzzles in fascinating placesVisit where George Washington lived and started his career as a general
See the early works of the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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Good times. In their words.
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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
Cambridge, MA
A · Start
83 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
B · Finish
56 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Joe Prosser .
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Joe ProsserWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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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.
Good to know before you play
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Unlock the Secrets of Harvard Square – A Magical Puzzle Hunt 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 Unlock the Secrets of Harvard Square – A Magical Puzzle Hunt start and finish?
It starts at Winthrop Park, 83 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA and finishes at The Village Blacksmith, 56 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. The route is approximately 2.6 km and includes 15 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 Unlock the Secrets of Harvard Square – A Magical Puzzle Hunt available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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Harvard Square context
Bookshops and university streets behind the magic
Harvard Square grew where university life, public transport, shops and performance spaces meet. Nearby Brattle Street is known for historic houses and a long literary and bookselling tradition. This quest uses that real setting for an original magical puzzle hunt. The streets and cultural landscape are real; the missing owl, spells and wizarding mission are fictional. Playable languages: English.
