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City exploration game
Phoenix Rising: A Ken Clever Mystery
4.67Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 67 min 2.6 km Phoenix App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Welcome to Phoenix—where layers of desert history lie just beneath the glass and steel skyline.
When 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.
When 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.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends, couples and teens who enjoy a light detective puzzle can follow Ken Clever through downtown Phoenix, from the Arizona Science Center past Rosson House and the Old Maricopa Courthouse to Civic Space Park. The puzzles are easy and the walk takes a little under two hours. With 2.6 km in the open desert sun, it is a poor choice for young children or elderly relatives.
What makes this quest special
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)
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.67 / 5
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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
Phoenix
A · Start
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
B · Finish
401 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ryan Taylor.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Ryan Taylor
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
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- Not suitable for young children or elderly people, due to the heat
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What can I do in downtown Phoenix today without booking anything?
You can start this self-guided mystery walk whenever you like, with no time slot to book and no group to join. The app leads you through downtown Phoenix with Ken Clever, a traveling private detective, telling the story of each landmark and setting a puzzle at every stop.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Arizona Science Center and finishes at Civic Space Park, so it is not a loop. Along the way you pass Rosson House, St. Mary's Basilica, the Herberger Theater, the Phoenix Convention Center, the Welcome to Arizona Mural, CityScape, the Old Maricopa Courthouse and the Orpheum Theater.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take a little under two hours, about 100 minutes including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers 2.6 km through downtown. You can pause at any point, for example to cool off or grab a coffee, and continue later from where you stopped.
Is it suitable for kids?
The puzzles are rated easy, so teens can play comfortably. The quest is not recommended for young children or elderly people because of the Phoenix heat. Whoever comes along should wear a hat and sunscreen and carry enough water for the whole walk.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route, so friends or family can solve the mystery side by side. There is no guide and no set departure, so your group simply starts at the Arizona Science Center when everyone is ready.
Is Phoenix Rising: A Ken Clever Mystery 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 Phoenix Rising: A Ken Clever Mystery start and finish?
It starts at Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA and finishes at Civic Space Park, 401 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA. The route is approximately 2.6 km and includes 10 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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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.
