The Hunt in 1862, New Orleans
4.4613 Reviews46 people have played this questThey could not trust anyone. Likewise, citizens did not trust the very soldiers responsible for killing members of their family. Visit locations based on the award-winning book, The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices. Learn what they were during those times and what they have become today.
How many are playing?
Unlock · $9.99Staying a few days in New Orleans? All 8 New Orleans quests for $39.99 · pays for itself by quest #5. See the Exploration Pass →
Places you will visit
13
It will take you
150-180 mins
You will walk
3550 steps
Total distance
2.7 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Omni Royal Orleans whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 13 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at The Mint and see where you land on the New Orleans leaderboard.
Highlights
Follow the characters and visit locations in the award-winning book, The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices.
Get a glimpse into life in the 1860s.
Learn about little known facts and history of New Orleans.
Clues are outside all locations.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
Ratings and Reviews
13 ratings
Jannette Todd
DG1000
Laurix
GLGarrett
Evelyne Raposo
A note from Ja-ne de Abreu
“Ja-ne de Abreu is an award winning writer exploring the energy inside choices. How do you choose every day? Find out more with her games and books, Sassy Food, Chasing the Surge, and The Energy Inside Valsin's Choices. Check out jmfdeapress.com”
The mission: Your story in New Orleans
During this turbulent time, people keep disappearing. The person responsible tracks their victims for months before catching their prey. Can you follow their steps and find the culprit before another victim goes missing?
Beat the best: Top New Orleans explorers
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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–$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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Civil War New Orleans context
A city under Union occupation in 1862
Union forces captured New Orleans in spring 1862, placing the Confederacy’s largest city and a major Mississippi River port under military occupation. The change brought conflict over loyalty, control and daily life far from the battlefield. This quest uses that documented moment as the setting for a story inspired by a book; the player’s hunt and its characters are narrative fiction. Playable languages: English.
