Pasadena: Stop the Bomb
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⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.
🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.
📍 Starting Point: Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA
🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.
🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
71-101 mins
You will walk
5650 steps
Total distance
4.3 km
Route you will explore
Starting point Vroman’s Bookstore
695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USAFinish point Pasadena Senior Center Public Art Einstein & Beyond
85 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103, USAAbout this quest
Discover a secret 1912 typewriter company that’s still in operation, learn the real story behind the first-ever cheeseburger, visit your favorite film locations and uncover well-kept secrets of the Crown City.
Highlights
Uncover the crumbling remains of an influential building that put Pasadena on the map.
Discover why one of the most influential Asian-inspired buildings stands in Southern California.
Visit the oldest bookstore in Pasadena and learn why Pasadena locals can’t stay away.
Find Pasadena’s well-hidden restaurants and bars in an unlikely historic spot.
The mission: Your story in Pasadena
A large red button sits on a desk. Always curious, you press it. You look at the desk and see a note.
“Tolman, this isn’t something I’m proud of but it’s the only way to defeat the Germans at their own game. This button releases a nuclear bomb. I’ve hidden eight devices around town to disarm it.”
With the note still in your hand, you race out of the room. You must find clues to stop this before it’s too late.
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Memorial Park (Public Library Remains)
Pasadena City Hall
USC Pacific Asia Museum
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Kid friendly
- Best for couples
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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Flexibility
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Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
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Crowds of up to 30 strangers
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Private experience for your group only
Pricing
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$30-$40 per person
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Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
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Requires advance booking
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Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
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Passive listening to a guide
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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 |
