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City exploration game
Chinatown Highlights: Warrior Cat, San Francisco
4.49Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 134 min 2.1 km San Francisco App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Play an outdoor escape game in San Francisco and discover the Chinatown district. Thereâs more than its souvenir shops and tea houses.
Embark on an adventure about the lives of Chinese immigrants through different stages of San Franciscoâs history, from the California Gold Rush to the 1906 earthquake and beyond.
Discover the intriguing tales behind the multi-colored buildings and bustling spaces.
Are you up for an exhilarating cultural experience in Chinatown?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and families who want more from Chinatown than souvenir shops will follow Chinese immigrant history from the Gold Rush to the 1906 earthquake, solving puzzles at stops like Old St. Mary's Cathedral and the Tin How Temple. Expect about 1.5 to 2 hours and 2.1 km, best in daylight. Anyone wanting a live guide to quiz, or a walk mostly indoors, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Walk along the historic Grant Avenue, San Franciscoâs oldest street and the main artery of Chinatown
See Rube Goldbergâs house, the oldest Taoist temple in the United States, and the only building in San Francisco that survived the 1906 earthquake.
Check out where fortune cookies are made.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.49 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. Youâre 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 âwe got it!â 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
San Francisco
A · Start
Bush St & Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
B · Finish
56 Ross Alley, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Kristoffer Andres.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Kristoffer AndresWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
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 guideâs 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
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this an escape game played in the streets of Chinatown?
Yes. It is an outdoor escape game played on your phone in San Francisco's Chinatown. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each one and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you, covering Chinese immigrant life from the Gold Rush to the 1906 earthquake and beyond.
Where does the Chinatown walk start and finish?
It starts at Bush Street and Grant Avenue and finishes at the Golden Gate fortune cookie factory, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass Old St. Mary's Cathedral, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, Portsmouth Square, the Tin How Temple and the Old Chinese Telephone Exchange.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about 1.5 to 2 hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 2.1 km through Chinatown. It is best played during the day, and you can pause and continue later if you want a break for tea or food.
Is it good for kids, and can we play as a group?
It is recommended for families, and the puzzles give children something to look for at each stop, as long as they can manage 2.1 km on foot. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so families and friends can share a single phone and solve the clues as a team.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. There is no group to join and no guide to meet, so you can start whenever suits you. The game runs on your phone, and you can pause along the way and pick it up again later. Daylight is best for spotting the details the puzzles ask about.
Is Chinatown Highlights: Warrior Cat, San Francisco 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 Chinatown Highlights: Warrior Cat, San Francisco start and finish?
It starts at Bush Street & Grant Avenue, Bush St & Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA and finishes at Golden Gate fortune cookie factory, 56 Ross Alley, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA. The route is approximately 2.1 km and includes 10 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.
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FAMILY ACTIVITY IN SAN FRANCISCO
A kid-friendly outdoor mission in San Francisco
Chinatown Highlights: Warrior Cat, San Francisco is for families who want an active outdoor alternative to another screen-heavy or venue-only outing in San Francisco. Children follow a story, solve clues and turn the city route into part of the game.
The route starts at Bush Street & Grant Avenue and finishes at Golden Gate fortune cookie factory over 2.1 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 134 min; 2.1 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this when you want a flexible family mission outdoors. Choose a cinema, zoo or indoor attraction when a fixed venue and facilities matter more. Playable languages: English.
