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City exploration game

The Secret Records of Pettah

5Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 75 min 0.8 km Colombo App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Pettah is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Colombo and its stories are disappearing. In this family adventure, young explorers become Junior Time Keepers on a secret mission to recover six pieces of hidden evidence before they are lost forever. 

Solve challenges at real locations, unlock stories that most people walk straight past, and earn your title. For curious minds aged 6 to 14.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Count clock faces on a 100-year-old tower. Ask a temple priest about the God who rides a peacock. Identify fruit-shaped mosque domes that once guided ships home.

  • Find a 400-year-old bell. Count a frozen 1906 meeting. Discover a mobile library van that once brought books to every child in Colombo.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

5.00 / 5

13 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Colombo

A · Start

136 Main St, Colombo, Sri Lanka

B · Finish

WVQ3+GJW, Colombo 01300, Sri Lanka

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Ahila Thillainathan.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Ahila Thillainathan

Good to know before you play

  • Hidden History
  • Kids' Favorite
  • Family favourite
  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
  • Audio Stories
  • Dress to impress: Remember to dress respectfully when visiting temples for a seamless experience
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
  • Best in the morning to avoid the heat

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