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City exploration game
Undercover in New York’s Lower East Side: Mafia Mystery
4.5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 66 min 3.6 km New York City App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Do you think you know everything there is to know about New York? Think again. Play this city exploration game and discover the hidden gems of the Lower East Side!
Manhattan's Lower East Side is rich with cultural landmarks and some of the best places to eat in the city, one just needs to know where to find them.
Follow step-by-step instructions to solve riddles and crack codes that unlock stories from the neighborhood. You’ll explore the coolest eateries and also get the chance to check out some of the most stunning murals in the area.
Are you ready to discover Lower East Side?
Manhattan's Lower East Side is rich with cultural landmarks and some of the best places to eat in the city, one just needs to know where to find them.
Follow step-by-step instructions to solve riddles and crack codes that unlock stories from the neighborhood. You’ll explore the coolest eateries and also get the chance to check out some of the most stunning murals in the area.
Are you ready to discover Lower East Side?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends and couples who enjoy a Mafia story will spend about two hours solving riddles and cracking codes across 3.6 km of the East Village and Nolita, passing McSorley's Old Ale House, KGB Bar, the Blondie Mural and the Puck Building before finishing at Prince St. Pizza. The route leans on bars and eateries, so it suits adults more than families with young children. Anyone wanting a live guide or a short stroll should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Find the telephone booth that grants you access to a secret cocktail lounge.
Drink at iconic bars that drip with style, everything from cruisy gay bars to communist havens.
Discover the best NYC pizza you have never heard of.
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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.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
New York City
A · Start
108 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA
B · Finish
27 Prince St A, New York, NY 10012, United States
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Christian T Doyle.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Christian T DoyleWHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Mafia mystery game start and finish?
It starts at B Horseshoe Bar and finishes at Prince St. Pizza, so it does not end where it began. Along the way you pass 14 stops, including Crif Dogs, Physical Graffiti, McSorley's Old Ale House, KGB Bar and several murals such as the Bowery Mural.
Is this like an escape room in the Lower East Side?
It works more like an outdoor escape game. Your phone leads you from place to place, tells the story of each stop and sets a riddle or code based on what is in front of you. Solving it moves the Mafia story forward to the next location.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about two hours, including walking and puzzles. The route covers 3.6 km through the East Village and Nolita. You can pause at any point, for a drink or a bite at one of the stops, and continue later.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. There is no time slot to book and no group to join: start whenever suits you and play at your own pace with no guide.
Is it a good choice for kids?
It is aimed at friends and couples, and many stops are bars such as McSorley's Old Ale House, The Cock and KGB Bar. Older teens who like codes may enjoy the murals and puzzles, but it is less suited to young children.
Is Undercover in New York’s Lower East Side: Mafia Mystery self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Undercover in New York’s Lower East Side: Mafia Mystery start and finish?
It starts at 7B Horseshoe Bar, 108 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009, USA and finishes at Prince St. Pizza, 27 Prince St A, New York, NY 10012, United States. The route is approximately 3.6 km and includes 14 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN NEW YORK CITY
A detective-style mission through New York City
Undercover in New York’s Lower East Side: Mafia Mystery is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at 7B Horseshoe Bar and finishes at Prince St. Pizza over 3.6 km, with 14 challenge locations. Typical duration: 66 min; 3.6 km walking route; 14 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English.
