Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake
5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 66 min 3 km Tempe App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Explore the bustling city of Tempe — once an agricultural community, now a thriving nightlife scene in the East Valley.
Learn about how the Salt River helped establish this ever-growing city while playing an exploration game. Along the way you'll follow an amusing storyline filled with adventure, magic, and a treasure hunt 🌟
Grab your friends to solve puzzles and uncover facts while enjoying the beautiful weather of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and families with school-age children get a playful troll story with magic and a treasure hunt, solving puzzles on a 3 km walk past Mill Avenue, the Hayden Flour Mill and Tempe Beach Park. It takes around two hours, almost all outdoors under the desert sun, so anyone wanting a live guide, shade or a short stroll should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🌵 Play a quest made by a local Arizonan!
🏝️ Stroll along the banks of Tempe Town Lake and explore Tempe Beach Park
🛍️ Enjoy the main street of Tempe, including cafes, dining, and lots of local shops
🎨 Discover local art and larger-than-life sculptures
🌉 See some of Tempe’s oldest structures
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
5.00 / 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
Tempe
A · Start
5th St & Maple Av, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
B · Finish
1 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, 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 Maya.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Maya
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
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- Route is accessible for wheelchairs
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does the route go through Tempe Beach Park?
Yes. Tempe Beach Park and the Answering the Call Memorial is the eighth of eleven stops, after the Hayden Flour Mill & Silos. The app guides you there on foot, then on to the Old Mill Avenue Bridge and the Ash Avenue Bridge Abutment.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take around two hours for the 3 km route, walking and puzzles included. You can pause and continue later. The walk is outdoors in the Sonoran Desert, so wear a hat and sunscreen, carry enough water and bring a charged phone or power bank.
Is it good for kids?
It is tagged family friendly and suits school-age children best. The storyline is light and playful, with magic, a treasure hunt and puzzles based on what you see at each stop. Keep in mind it is about two hours on foot in the sun.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no set start time and no guide to meet, so you begin whenever you like. The route is open around the clock, but it is better during daylight hours.
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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN TEMPE
A story-led Tempe adventure for fantasy and puzzle fans
Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake is a self-guided story walk in Tempe, designed for locals looking for a different outdoor activity. Its story centers on Highlights.
The route starts at Years of Community Mural and finishes at C.T. Hayden House (La Casa Vieja) over 3 km, with 11 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Tempe Beach Park & Answering the Call Memorial, Three Blacktail Jackrabbits and 15 Years of Community Mural along the experience. Practical fit: 3 km route; Typical duration: 77 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this when a self-guided story and route are part of the appeal. The page does not establish a direct like-for-like alternative. Playable languages: English.
