Harvard Yard Exploration Game: Uncover Mysterious Stories
4.5
2 Ratings
Cambridge
Uncover mysterious stories and explore iconic locations in Harvard Yard by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Join the adventure of Owen Shaw, a budding journalist!
Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Harvard - You will begin at Harvard Square. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.
  • Boston Transit Harvard Square Station - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Johnston Gate. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Charles Samner Statue - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Charles Sumner Statue. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Phillips Brooks House Association - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Phillips Brooks House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Holden Chapel - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Holden Chapel. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • John Harvard Statue - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Statue of John Harvard. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Memorial Church - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Memorial Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • The Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Widener Library. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Warren House - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Beck-Warren House. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Harvard Crimson - You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Harvard Crimson Building. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.
  • Harvard Lampoon - You will finish at the Harvard Lampoon Building. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.
What's Included
  • 24/7 customer support
  • City exploration game on Questo app
What's Not Included
  • A tour guide.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (not needed to complete the tour).
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure through the renowned Harvard Yard by answering riddles and discovering tales on your mobile device. Join in on the captivating exploration game, where you’ll be retracing the journey of Owen Shaw, an aspiring journalist.

As you work through puzzles, the narrative will reveal itself and your mobile device will navigate you onwards. Ready to embark on a journey?

Noteworthy features are:
• Wander through Widener Library, Carpenter Center, the Statue of John Harvard among other less popular sites.
• Delight in a handmade story crafted by our first-class authors.
• Uncover the reality of “The Statue of Three Lies”.
• Taste a new kind of adventure, the ideal blend of an excursion, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
• Determine who is behind the theft of The Harvard Crimson president’s chair.

Following your reservation, you will receive an email explaining how to install and play the game on your phone. For the best experience, we suggest each player buys a ticket, although a single phone can be shared by multiple participants.

Location
Harvard
Brattle Street
• Go to Harvard Square (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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I9134cacolleenm
May 14, 2022
Fun and historical - A fun way to see the beautiful campus. We enjoyed the choice of stops and learned some interesting facts along the way.
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Susan
Jun 29, 2022
Very interesting. Even captured the attention of my teenaged son! - A great hour or so excursion through the beautiful Harvard campus. A good story to follow. Instructions were vague at times.
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