Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake
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!
per player · one-time · yours forever
An evening of adventure for less than two coffees
Each player races on their own phone.
Full refund until you start playing · 11 stops · 1–2 hrs · 3 km
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Places you will visit
11
It will take you
62-92 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
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
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone — race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace — live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
Tempe Beach Park & Answering the Call Memorial
Three Blacktail Jackrabbits
15 Years of Community Mural
The mission: Your story in Tempe
Good to know before you play
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- 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
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
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Ratings and Reviews
6 ratings
Janie McPherson
K G
Jessie Kim
Maya
micson
Beat the best: Top Tempe explorers
Hi and welcome ☺️ I’ve enjoyed making games with Questo and I hope you enjoy playing them! ⭐️ All my games are family-friendly ⭐️ I do not use AI; all components of the games are made fully by me ⭐️ Please rate and review if able, and share with your friends! Thank you for playing!
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Fixed schedules & no pausing
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Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
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Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
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 |
