Downtown Mesa: A Walk Among the Statues
53 Reviews3 people have played this questYou'll play as a private investigator on the hunt to reveal why everyone has turned into statues. Use your sharp private eye skills to uncover clues and solve riddles.
Learn about the public art of Mesa while following an immersive story. There's an impressive art collection right in the heart of the city just waiting to be discovered. Play with friends, family, as a couple, or even solo!
How many are playing?
Unlock · $9.99Live in Mesa? The Annual Pass is how locals play · $79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
15
It will take you
-14-16 mins
You will walk
2760 steps
Total distance
2.1 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Teaching Children Since 1878 by James Avati whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at The Wall Street Farmer by Art Norby and see where you land on the Mesa leaderboard.
Highlights
Play a quest made by a local Arizonan!
🗿Enjoy Mesa’s permanent bronze sculpture collection
🔍 Follow a mysterious storyline full of clues and riddles
🛍️ Stroll through downtown Mesa’s main street, including shopping, dining, and nightlife destinations
🎨 Learn about life size works of art and the artists behind them
Ratings and Reviews
3 ratings
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A note from Maya
“Hi and welcome ☺️ I enjoy making games with Questo and I hope you enjoy playing them! ⭐️ All my games are family-friendly, but just as fun for adults ⭐️ I do not use generative AI; all components of the games are made fully by me ⭐️ Please rate, review, and share with your friends! ⭐️ Want to reach out? Find me on IG: @maya_makes_games 🌵 Thank you for playing!”
The mission: Your story in Mesa
Beat the best: Top Mesa explorers
Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
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–$60 (€23–€50) 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–$60 (€23–€50) 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 |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN MESA
A history-led way to explore Mesa
Downtown Mesa: A Walk Among the Statues is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Mesa to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Teaching Children Since 1878 by James Avati and finishes at The Wall Street Farmer by Art Norby over 2.1 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 75 min; 2.1 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
