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Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: 15 Years of Community Mural, 5th St & Maple Av, Tempe, AZ 85281, 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

11

It will take you

62-92 mins

You will walk

3940 steps

Total distance

3 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point 15 Years of Community Mural
5th St & Maple Av, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Finish point C.T. Hayden House (La Casa Vieja)
1 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA

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! 

Highlights

  • 🏝️ 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

The mission: Your story in Tempe

Transport to a mystical land filled with talking rabbits and a host of other magical creatures. After being told a cryptic message, you find yourself chasing the fable of the troll of Tempe, and begin a journey to find it - along with its treasure.

You are Nile Blackburn, a seeker of myths, chaser of the unknown, and treasure hunter. You’re a modern day Indiana Jones, always following clues to lost riches. If you don’t uncover the mystery of the troll, this story may become lost to time forever.

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

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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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.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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K G

22 Nov 2025
This was a really cool way to see more of Tempe without having to plan anything. I was shocked how far we walked by the end! I definitely would recommend this game. Cool storyline.

Jessie Kim

22 Nov 2025
that was a fun game, definitely recommend! unique way to learn more about the city and learn some new things

Maya

22 Aug 2024

micson

30 Mar 2024
The small rabbit that is clinging to the wall for clue 5 has been removed. Only two bolts remain.

tianaricciardi

30 Mar 2024

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Fixed schedules & no pausing

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Start, pause, and resume anytime

Privacy

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Crowds of up to 30 strangers

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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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Experience

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Passive listening to a guide

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Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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