Eastside Chicago: Self-Guided Exploration Game

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Provided by: Questo
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
111 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60603
Languages
English
From €10.00
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Overview

This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played outdoors, on the streets of Eastside Chicago. You will explore 14 iconic locations while playing as the main character in a heist thriller and try to escape with Edward Hopper's Nighthawks art piece. At each location, you'll be solving a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on various elements such as monuments, graffiti, and facades. The game is mainly focused around the Chicago Loop area and takes you through Millennium Park, past Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Pritzker Pavilion, and Buckingham Fountain, as you try to blend in as an ordinary tourist while making a very illegal hand-off.

Starting from the Art Institute of Chicago, the stops are spaced an average of around 250m apart, with each location taking around 7 min to complete. Once a chapter is completed, the app unlocks a new chapter and guides you to the next location.

DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide and no strangers will be involved. The full route covers approximately 3.4 km and takes around 1.5h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Cloud Gate
  • The Art Institute of Chicago
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra
  • Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
  • Fine Arts Building
  • Maggie Daley Park
  • North Garden
  • Petrillo Music Shell
  • Jay Pritzker Pavilion
  • Fountain of the Great Lakes
  • Sir Georg Solti Garden
  • Access to the Exploration Game
  • 24/7 customer support

Meeting point

111 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60603

On arrival

After purchasing, make sure to unlock your game by visiting https://questoapp.com/unlock and using your email and your purchase confirmation number. If you encounter any difficulties, make sure to contact us via chat support or via email. Once you arrive at the Meeting Point, just open the Questo app and start your quest from 'My Games' section.

Things to note

HOW DOES IT WORK ?
This is an outdoor exploration game where you'll be playing and discovering the main landmarks in the city and some extra hidden spots, while searching for clues in your surroundings and solving interactive puzzles! You can play by yourself (or with your friends), using the Questo mobile app on your smartphone. There is no physical guide involved, it's only you and the endless mysteries scattered around in the city.

HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR GAME ?
After purchasing, visit https://questoapp.com/unlock and unlock your game by entering your email and your purchase confirmation number. If you encounter any difficulties, make sure to contact us via chat support or via email.

WHEN DOES IT TAKE PLACE ?
Whenever you want! Just buy the ticket, unlock the game and start playing once you're ready!

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE ?
The activity involves walking and visiting real places in the city. It typically takes about 60-90 minutes to complete a game, but it all depends on your walking pace and puzzle-solving skills. You can also pause and resume the game any time.

WHAT TO BRING ?
- fully (or at least 50%) charged phone;
- internet connection;
- good mood;
- your inner adventurer;
- your friends!

AGE RECOMMENDATION ?
This activity is recommended for people above 12 y/o. If you have little ones and want to bring them along, feel free to do so. The experience is kid friendly, but bear in mind that this a walking activity and also, some puzzles might be too challenging for them.

Cancellation policy

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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