Unlock the Secrets of Harvard Square – A Magical Puzzle Hunt
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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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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Your walk, at a glance
Cambridge, MA
83 Winthrop St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
56 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 2.6 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 115 min
- Languages
- EN
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Joe Prosser .
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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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.