Places you will visit
15
It will take you
80-110 mins
You will walk
3290 steps
Total distance
2.5 km
Made by Herr Bata
Herr Bata created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to DAWN AT THE FOUNTAIN — THE FOREMAN WAITS whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at END OF THE ROAD — THE COURIER WAITS IN THE SHADOW OF THE GATE and see where you land on the Żyrardów leaderboard.
Highlights
Solve the Spy Thriller: Decode architectural ciphers, find hidden symbols, and piece together the stolen blueprints in a real-world escape room experience.
Discover Untouched History: Walk through one of Europe's best-preserved 19th-century industrial utopias. You’ll find breathtaking photo backdrops and historic corridors that guidebooks completely ignore.
Play on Your Schedule: Start whenever you want. Need to grab a coffee near the old Tyrol Palace? Pause the game with one tap and pick up the trail exactly where you left off.
Be the Hero: Experience the perfect mix of an immersive walking tour and a cinematic mystery, all unfolding right on your smartphone.
Team Up or Go Solo: Perfect for a unique date idea, an active afternoon with friends, or a solo dive into the past.
The mission: Your story in Żyrardów
If that happens, the mill collapses, a thousand families lose everything. You have one day to find all fragments and deliver them to the courier before Antoni’s evening train leaves Which is agreed sign for agent . Then it can be saved in Towarzystwo Akcyjne Zakładów Żyrardowskich in Warsaw.
ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE
What to expect from IN THE SHADOW OF THE CHIMNEYS 1910
Did you know a single train ride could erase an entire city? The year is 1910. Beneath the towering, smoke-stained chimneys of Żyrardów, a quiet but devastating betrayal is unfolding. The visionary blueprints of Filip de Girard’s mechanical empire have been stolen, torn into 14 fragments, and scattered across the cobblestones by a corrupt manager. Tonight, they will be sold to a rival syndicate. Step into the boots of an undercover factory operative. Your mission? Hunt down the traitor's trail of encrypted clues before his evening train departs for Łódź. If you fail, the mills will fall, and a thousand families will be thrown into the cold. Navigate a city trapped in time. From the hushed confessions of grand parish churches to the gritty, unplastered brick of the historic workers' estates, you'll decipher architectural codes and uncover the dark secrets of Poland’s greatest industrial powerhouse. The clock is ticking, the looms are waiting, and the shadows are watching. Will you save Żyrardów?
Solve the Spy Thriller: Decode architectural ciphers, find hidden symbols, and piece together the stolen blueprints in a real-world escape room experience. Discover Untouched History: Walk through one of Europe's best-preserved 19th-century industrial utopias. You’ll find breathtaking photo backdrops and historic corridors that guidebooks completely ignore. Play on Your Schedule: Start whenever you want. Need to grab a coffee near the old Tyrol Palace? Pause the game with one tap and pick up the trail exactly where you left off. Be the Hero: Experience the perfect mix of an immersive walking tour and a cinematic mystery, all unfolding right on your smartphone. Team Up or Go Solo: Perfect for a unique date idea, an active afternoon with friends, or a solo dive into the past.
Start: DAWN AT THE FOUNTAIN — THE FOREMAN WAITS. Finish: END OF THE ROAD — THE COURIER WAITS IN THE SHADOW OF THE GATE. 15 challenges included.
Good to know before you play
- Step Into the Story
- Hidden History
- Squad Challenge
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- Audio Stories
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Family friendly
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
2 ratings
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