Play at your pace · usually 11 min 1.9 km Greenville, NC App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
A supernatural storm has plunged Greenville into chaos. For three days, unexplained blackouts have paralyzed the city, and the grid is on the brink of total collapse. But this is no ordinary power failure. Something ancient has been disturbed, and it’s draining the city dry.You are a specialist investigator called in as a last resort. Your mission? Trace the source of the anomaly and restore power before Greenville is lost to the shadows. As you navigate from the hustle of Five Points to the eerie silence of an old cemetery, you’ll uncover a secret history that connects the city’s founders to a rift between worlds.Teaming up with a local contact, you must decipher cryptic clues, brave the thinning veil between the living and the dead, and close the wormhole threatening to swallow the city. The entire grid is counting on you. Do you have the wits to turn the lights back on?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Locals, ECU students and visiting friends or families can spend about 75 minutes walking a 1.9 km loop through Uptown Greenville as investigators chasing a supernatural blackout, from Five Points past City Hall and Greenville Utilities to an old cemetery and back. It is free to play. If you need real outage updates or want a live guide to answer questions, this fictional storm is the wrong pick.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Be the Hero: Play the lead detective in a gripping paranormal mystery.Explore History: Discover "Skinnerville," Merchants Alley, and hidden local landmarks.Solve & Unlock: Use your surroundings to crack riddles and reveal the story.Total Flexibility: Start whenever you want. Pause for a drink, resume anytime.Social Fun: Perfect for a unique date, a friend outing, or a solo challenge.
From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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
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 “we got it!” moments.
Is this about a real power outage in Greenville, NC?
No. This is a fictional story game. A supernatural storm has caused blackouts across Greenville, and you play a specialist investigator tracing the source and restoring power. It is a self-guided outdoor walk with puzzles in Uptown, not a source of live outage information.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts and ends at Five Points, so it is a loop of about 1.9 km. In order, the route takes you through Merchants Alley, City Hall, Greenville Utilities and a transformer, then on to Jarvis, a grave, SkinnerVille and back to Five Points.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about 75 minutes, including the walking and the puzzles. You can pause at any point and pick up where you left off later, so there is no need to finish in one go.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, friends or family can play together, and the game is free to play. There is no group to join, no guide and no time slot to book. Open it on your phone at Five Points whenever you are ready and start.
