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Shock at court: Novara's Queen is missing!

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Play at your pace 2.3 km Novara App-guided
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The experience

About this quest

A self-guided family quest in Novara where you help King Cookie follow the clues behind Queen Gully’s mysterious disappearance.

Explore the city at your own pace, solve simple puzzles, discover real stories behind Novara’s landmarks, and uncover a playful fairy-tale mystery designed for children and adults to enjoy together.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families with children of about 5 to 11 can follow King Cookie from Castello di Novara to the Basilica di San Gaudenzio, solving easy puzzles about Queen Gully's disappearance and hearing stories of the Broletto, the cathedral and Piazza delle Erbe. The 2.3 km walk takes about an hour and a half. Teenagers or adults without children who want harder puzzles or an in-depth history tour should choose another quest.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

    Help King Cookie find the missing Queen Gully in Novara. Follow clues through the Castle, Town Hall, Cathedral. Barriera Albertina, Broletto, Allea Park, Coccia Theater, Piazza delle Erbe, and Camporelli, solving mysteries and meeting curious characters along the way. Will the final clue reveal where the Queen is hiding?

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

5.00 / 5

6 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Novara

A · Start

P.za Martiri della Libertà, 3, 28100 Novara NO, Italia

B · Finish

Via S. Gaudenzio, 22, 28100 Novara NO, Italia

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Priscilla e Roberto.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Priscilla e Roberto

Good to know before you play

  • Mystery
  • Kids' Favorite
  • Family favourite
  • Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
  • Route is accessible for wheelchairs

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Castello di Novara and finishes at the Basilica di San Gaudenzio, so you end in a different spot from where you began. In between you pass the Vittoria Alata monument, Teatro Coccia, Barriera Albertina, the Broletto, the cathedral, Piazza delle Erbe, the Comune and Camporelli.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most families take about an hour and a half, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 2.3 km through central Novara across ten stops. You can go at your own pace, so younger children can take breaks along the way.
What age is it good for?
It is designed for children of roughly 5 to 11 playing together with adults. The difficulty is rated easy, the puzzles are simple, and the story is a playful fairy-tale mystery about King Cookie searching for the missing Queen Gully, so it suits younger players well.
Is it free, and can we play as a family group?
Yes, the quest is free to play. The whole family can follow it together on a phone, working through the clues and stories at each stop as a group, with no guide and no other players to join.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed. You can start whenever suits you, and if the children need a snack break or you run out of time, you can pause and pick up where you left off later.

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