Phoenix Rising: A Ken Clever Mystery
4.673 Reviews3 people have played this questWhen a priceless artifact tied to the city’s ancient origins vanishes without a trace, you’re called in to investigate. Team up with Ken Clever, a traveling private detective with a sharp eye, dry wit, and deep love of coffee.
Together, you’ll follow a trail through downtown Phoenix, uncovering clues, secrets, and a mystery that refuses to stay buried.
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Places you will visit
10
It will take you
52-82 mins
You will walk
3420 steps
Total distance
2.6 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Arizona Science Center whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Civic Space Park and see where you land on the Phoenix leaderboard.
Highlights
Find the symbol that marks the geographic center of Phoenix
Explore some of the city's vivid public art, some of which make up the games clues
Public spaces, public parks, see the city come alive
Bonus! The game starts at literally Arizona's top Pizza Restaurant, Pizzeria Bianco (according to many food and travel articles)
Ratings and Reviews
3 ratings
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A note from Ryan Taylor
“I'm a world traveler of 52 countries, living in 3 throughout my life. I have a BA and MA in Urban Studies and love nothing more than "reading" cities as I explore them. I'm thrilled to present my multiple series of Questo tours to all players.”
The mission: Your story in Phoenix
Known as the “Sun Tablet,” the relic is linked to ancient Hohokam canal builders and was rumored to predict cycles of destruction and rebirth.
Ken Clever, the famously quirky van-life detective, is in town and believes this case is about more than theft—it’s about control. Join Ken to uncover what Phoenix is really built on.
Beat the best: Top Phoenix explorers
Good to know before you play
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- Not suitable for young children or elderly people, due to the heat
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
Frequently asked questions
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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–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
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–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide
Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN PHOENIX
Explore Phoenix through rising
Phoenix Rising: A Ken Clever Mystery turns Phoenix into a self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Rising.
Players move from Arizona Science Center to Civic Space Park on a 2.6 km route that contains 10 challenge locations. Practical fit: 2.6 km route; Typical duration: 67 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
This suits independent visitors who want to solve as they explore; a guided walk is the better fit for live interpretation and conversation with an expert. Playable languages: English.
