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City exploration game
NYC: Madcap Manhattan: A Date with The Great Gatsby
4.25Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 150 min 2.5 km New York City App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Part rom com, part literary classic updated, Madcap Manhattan is a game based on the now 100 year old book that's on every high school English reading list: The Great Gatsby.
F. Scott Fitzgerald and his fictional character, Jay Gatsby, were both in love with the glamour of Manhattan: grand hotels, taxi cabs, and the clink of ice in a well made cocktail.
Roam through midtown with Nick, Daisy, and Gatsby and feel the giddiness of urban life and the hilarious tension of romantic confusion.
F. Scott Fitzgerald and his fictional character, Jay Gatsby, were both in love with the glamour of Manhattan: grand hotels, taxi cabs, and the clink of ice in a well made cocktail.
Roam through midtown with Nick, Daisy, and Gatsby and feel the giddiness of urban life and the hilarious tension of romantic confusion.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Fans of The Great Gatsby, literary couples and English students reading the book will enjoy following Nick, Daisy and Gatsby through Jazz Age midtown, from the Yale Club past Fifth Avenue to Rockefeller Plaza. It takes about two hours over 2.5 km, with the story told as a romantic comedy. If Fitzgerald means little to you, or you want a live guide to question, choose another walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
The Great Gatsby is back and he's still a charming bad boy. you'll get caught up in a manhunt, chase scenes, and romantic mayhem - all set against the backdrop of glamorous Midtown Manhattan.
Some highlights include:Library Walka sculpture with a hidden meaningthe Diamond District Rockefeller Center an optional detour through an underground tunnel
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.25 / 5
4 player ratings
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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
50 Vanderbilt Ave #007, New York, NY 10017, USA
B · Finish
One Rockefeller Plaza 10th Floor, New York, NY 10020, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Anne Holler.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Anne Holler
WHAT 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.
Good to know before you play
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Great Gatsby walk start and finish?
It starts at The Yale Club of New York and finishes at Rockefeller Plaza, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass Vanderbilt Avenue, the Pershing Square Arch, Fifth Avenue, West 44th Street, the Charles Scribner's & Sons Building and the Channel Gardens.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about two hours, including walking, the story at each stop and the puzzles. The route covers around 2.5 km through midtown Manhattan, from the Yale Club to Rockefeller Plaza.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the same route, so friends or a couple can follow Nick, Daisy and Gatsby through midtown side by side and solve the puzzles together.
Do we need to book a time slot or buy attraction tickets?
No. You start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to meet. No attraction tickets are needed for any stop, and you can pause the game and continue later if you want a break.
Is it an outdoor walk, and is anything on the route affected by works?
The route runs along midtown streets and corners, from Vanderbilt Avenue to Rockefeller Plaza, so plan for being outside and dress for the weather. Some checkpoints may have temporary construction work, so expect occasional changes around the street corners.
Is NYC: Madcap Manhattan: A Date with The Great Gatsby 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 NYC: Madcap Manhattan: A Date with The Great Gatsby start and finish?
It starts at The Yale Club of New York, 50 Vanderbilt Ave #007, New York, NY 10017, USA and finishes at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, One Rockefeller Plaza 10th Floor, New York, NY 10020, USA. The route is approximately 2.5 km and includes 15 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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A THEMED NEW YORK CITY EXPERIENCE
A story-led route for fans of the theme
NYC: Madcap Manhattan: A Date with The Great Gatsby is for travelers or locals drawn to the quest’s book, film, legend or pop-culture hook who want to explore New York City through a themed mission. It is a fan-friendly city game, not an official affiliated tour unless the page says so.
The route starts at The Yale Club of New York and finishes at Rockefeller Plaza over 2.5 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 150 min; 2.5 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this for a themed, self-guided mission. Choose a specialist guided tour when official commentary, live guiding or deep interpretation is more important. Playable languages: English.
