Franklin’s Time Agents: Founding Philly
Please note that this game ends in a different place than it starts.
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An evening of adventure for less than two coffees
Each player races on their own phone.
Full refund until you start playing · 11 stops · 1 hrs · 2.2 km
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
45-75 mins
You will walk
2890 steps
Total distance
2.2 km
Highlights
Discover where the first President lived
See the world-famous Liberty Bell
Stand before an American Parthenon
Explore what lies upon the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
The mission: Your story in Philadelphia
Independence-era context
Founding history without the time-travel fiction
Independence Hall hosted debates and decisions connected with both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Nearby, the President’s House site interprets the executive residence used by George Washington and John Adams—and the lives of nine enslaved people held there during Washington’s presidency. This quest uses that difficult founding landscape for a fictional time-agent mission.
Good to know before you play
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
42 ratings
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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
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