The Island Game: Highlights of Roosevelt Island
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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Roosevelt Island Tramway Island Station, West Rd/Road 5 Tram, New York, NY 10044, USA
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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
13
It will take you
57-87 mins
You will walk
5250 steps
Total distance
4 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Roosevelt Island Tramway Island Station
West Rd/Road 5 Tram, New York, NY 10044, USAFinish point Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
Blackwell Island Light, 900 Main St, New York, NY 10044, USAAbout this quest
Highlights
● Find out what happened to the old Asylum
● Discover the ruins of the Smallpox Hospital
● Learn the story behind the fifty-foot-high Lighthouse.
● Explore the sixth oldest farmhouse in New York City.
● Uncover the first laboratory dedicated to pathological and bacteriological research.
The mission: Your story in New York City
“The game is Capture the Flag Tag. 10 flags. 10 teams. Each team must collect all the flags without getting tagged. Once you put your helmet on, you cannot remove it until the game is over. May the best team win.”
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.
Ratings and Reviews
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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-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
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-$40 per person | Affordable per-group pricing |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
