Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake
55 Reviews16 people have played this questLearn about how the Salt River helped establish this ever-growing city while playing an exploration game. Along the way you'll follow an amusing storyline filled with adventure, magic, and a treasure hunt 🌟
Grab your friends to solve puzzles and uncover facts while enjoying the beautiful weather of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert!
How many are playing?
Unlock · $7.99Live in Tempe? The Annual Pass is how locals play · $79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
11
It will take you
-14-16 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to 15 Years of Community Mural whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 11 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at C.T. Hayden House (La Casa Vieja) and see where you land on the Tempe leaderboard.
Highlights
Play a quest made by a local Arizonan!
🏝️ Stroll along the banks of Tempe Town Lake and explore Tempe Beach Park
🛍️ Enjoy the main street of Tempe, including cafes, dining, and lots of local shops
🎨 Discover local art and larger-than-life sculptures
🌉 See some of Tempe’s oldest structures
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Tempe Beach Park & Answering the Call Memorial
Three Blacktail Jackrabbits
15 Years of Community Mural
Ratings and Reviews
5 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 Tempe
Beat the best: Top Tempe 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
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
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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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN TEMPE
A story-led Tempe adventure for fantasy and puzzle fans
Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake is a self-guided story walk in Tempe, designed for locals looking for a different outdoor activity. Its story centers on Highlights.
The route starts at Years of Community Mural and finishes at C.T. Hayden House (La Casa Vieja) over 3 km, with 11 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Tempe Beach Park & Answering the Call Memorial, Three Blacktail Jackrabbits and 15 Years of Community Mural along the experience. Practical fit: 3 km route; Typical duration: 77 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this when a self-guided story and route are part of the appeal. The page does not establish a direct like-for-like alternative. Playable languages: English.
