As blinding lights flash and disconcerting sounds echo around, players find themselves in a state of weightlessness, grappling for anything tangible.
The sensation of swimming in thin air and the returning force of gravity adds layers of complexity to the challenge. As you navigate through this surreal environment, you'll need to decipher clues, combat the disarray, and piece together the events leading up to this bewildering scenario.
Every step brings new enigmas and the pressing need to escape this mind-bending reality. Can you harness your wits and resolve to find your way back to normalcy? Dive in and find out!
How many are playing?
Unlock · €20.99Live in Dordrecht? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
67-97 mins
You will walk
4340 steps
Total distance
3.3 km
A note from Questo Originals
“The Questo Originals are a collection of games created or curated by Questo editors. These include also the first games that were built in Questo, in a time when the platform wasn't still open to other creators.”
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Groothoofds Gate whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Damiate Bridge and see where you land on the Dordrecht leaderboard.
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
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
William of Orange
Boat lift & harbour
The mission: Your story in Dordrecht
BOOM!!! A lot of lights are flashing, and you hear a bunch of unsettling noises.
Your head hurts from all the flickering and the blaring. What in the world is happening? You are throwing your arms around you, trying to grab ahold of something, but you are just waving your arms.
Maybe swimming helps! You try that, but it does not seem to have any effect. Just when you are about to give up, you feel like gravity is back... BANG!!!
EXPLORE DORDRECHT ON FOOT
A flexible self-guided way to discover Dordrecht
Saving the past in Dordrecht is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Groothoofds Gate and finishes at Damiate Bridge over 3.3 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 82 min; 3.3 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.
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
14 ratings
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Frequently asked questions
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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
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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 | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
