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The T.Rex that Vanished from Washington: a KLAW vs NICK Mission

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 Join the chase through DC’s iconic landmarks as a K.L.A.W. agent when you track Apex, N.I.C.K.’s most over-the-top thief. From the Smithsonian to the Washington Monument, uncover clues, crack challenges, and stop his wild plan involving a stolen T. rex. History, humor, and absurd spectacle collide in this fast-paced walking adventure.
Made by Ryan Taylor
⏱ 1 hrs📍 10 stopsfrom $9.99
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit

10

It will take you

55-85 mins

You will walk

3550 steps

Total distance

2.7 km

What you'll actually do

  1. Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.

  2. Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.

  3. Finish at Washington Monument and see where you land on the Washington D.C. leaderboard.

Highlights

    Connect Washington's Smithsonian museums in the most fun way.Experience a walking tour game in the vein of classic childhood capers.If you enjoy this game, be sure to check out its sister story - Alexandria: Cold Case Zero.

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KK

29 Aug 2026
It was very fun, especially the puzzle at the Navy memorial! It might be a good idea to proofread the text throughout the adventure, because there were several instances of repeated words, incorrectly capitalized words, and misplaced apostrophes.

Erik M

20 Aug 2025

tnt

20 Aug 2025

Xiaoxuan Wang

20 Aug 2025

Richard Taylor

20 Aug 2025

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.”

Meet the maker

The mission: Your story in Washington D.C.

 Apex, Carmen DelMundo’s most theatrical thief, has stolen the Smithsonian’s entire T. rex skeleton. His outrageous plan involves high-tech thefts, daring escapes, and a finale at the Washington Monument. As a K.L.A.W. (Kleptomaniac Location and Arrest Wing) agent, you must track his every move, recover the dinosaur, and stop the “Jurassic Monument Protocol” before chaos erupts from DelMundo's N.I.C.K. (Network of Illicit Cultural Kleptomaniacs) organization.

Beat the best: Top Washington D.C. explorers

KKRookie
3000 XP
DSRookie
3000 XP
Erik MExplorer
3000 XP

Frequently asked questions

Is The T.Rex that Vanished from Washington: a KLAW vs NICK Mission 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 The T.Rex that Vanished from Washington: a KLAW vs NICK Mission start and finish?
It starts at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — 1000 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA and finishes at Washington Monument — 1 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA. The route is approximately 2.7 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.
What language is The T.Rex that Vanished from Washington: a KLAW vs NICK Mission available in?
It is currently available to play in English.

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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Explore Washington D.C. through the T.Rex that Vanished from Washington

The T.Rex that Vanished from Washington: a KLAW vs NICK Mission is a Washington D.C. self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on The T.Rex that Vanished from Washington.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is the starting point and Washington Monument is the finish for this 2.7 km city route, which includes 10 challenges. Practical fit: 2.7 km route; Typical duration: 70 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.

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