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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Cambridge, MA
4.83Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Cambridge, MA 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
From John F Kennedy Memorial Park, a 2.2 km trail leads through Harvard Square past St. Paul's Parish and the Signet Society, with street-based ciphers to crack over about 90 minutes. Friends, couples, older kids and escape-room fans will enjoy catching ten ghosts and unmasking the liar. Anyone wanting a guide to question, or with young children who scare easily, should pick something else.
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.
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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
Cambridge, MA
A · Start
975 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
B · Finish
975 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138, 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.
1 / 4
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
4 / 4
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
Does this ghost walk visit real haunted houses in Cambridge?
No. The ten spirits are original characters no history book or tour guide knows, set at real places on the route such as Harvard Square, St. Paul's Parish and the Signet Society. Each ghost has unfinished business, and solving its mystery gives you a clue toward the Evil One.
Where does the ghost hunt start in Cambridge, MA?
It starts at John F Kennedy Memorial Park. From there the app leads you on foot through stops including Harvard Square, the King Bhumibol Adulyadej Birthplace Monument, St. Paul's Parish and the Signet Society, telling the story at each and setting a puzzle in what is in front of you.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes for about 2.2 km of walking. You can pause at any point and continue later, so there is no need to finish in one go if you stop for food or a break.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older children, roughly 10 and up, who enjoy spooky stories and solving ciphers and riddles. The theme is horror and haunts with a lying spirit and an evil one to destroy, so younger or easily frightened children may find it too much.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
There is no fixed start time and no guide to meet. Start whenever you like on your phone, and one ticket covers your whole group up to the stated number of devices, so friends or family can hunt the spirits together.
Is Ghost Hunt in Cambridge, MA 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 Ghost Hunt in Cambridge, MA start and finish?
It starts at John F Kennedy Memorial Park, 975 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA and finishes at Point 12, 975 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. The route is approximately 2.2 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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