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Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies Exploration Game

4.7 / 5

16 reviews

Activity provider: Questo App
Other experience

Cambridge: Scholars & Secret Societies Exploration Game

Activity provider: Questo App

From US$ 7.60 per person

Explore the top attractions and uncover the history of Cambridge in a unique way. Play an exploration game on your smartphone and take on the role of a person living in medieval Britain. Can you find the lost book?

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Begin at the beautiful Corpus Clock
  • Solve riddles on your phone and discover hidden gems
  • Visit the top Cambridge colleges and marvel at the Round Church
  • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt
  • Play at your own pace: pause at any time
Full description
Explore Cambridge through the eyes of someone living in medieval Britain, under the rule of Tudors. Discover the city’s favorite landmarks by solving clues in an exploration game on your smartphone. Begin at the stunning Corpus Clock, visit some of the top Cambridge college campuses, and marvel at the fascinating Round Church. Play the role of a student at Cambridge who joined a secret society. “The Gentle Chroniclers” fight to preserve books deemed revolutionary and prohibited by the king. Your mission: locate the valuable book, “Call to Uprising” — a volume that a fellow member had hidden before being captured.  You are only one who can find the book before they do. Each riddle you solve will lead you from one place to another, with exact directions, so no need for a map or GPS. Figure out the clues and the secret story of that place is revealed. If you are a large group, one person can purchase access for the entire group by selecting the number of people in the group. All group members will be able to play the city game on their smartphone. Alternatively, each person can purchase their own ticket. You can play as a group and solve the clues together as you walk, or you can split into smaller groups/teams and compete against the others. Each person can also play on their own, separate from the group, and meet the group at the end.
Includes
  • 24/7 customer support
  • City exploration game app
  • Tour guide
  • Entry tickets to attractions
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

To play the game, go to https://www.questoapp.com/unlock, and add your booking number and e-mail address to unlock the game. Then, download the Questo app and create a new account. The game starting point is at Corpus Clock on 58 Trumpington Street, open the app to start the game when you arrive.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Charged Smartphone

Know before you go

  • You do not need an internet connection to play
  • You must begin at the designated starting point, or the game will not start
  • You can pause and resume the game at any time
  • Please note that the quest is available only in English
  • The game is a great activity for team events and large groups. You just need at least one phone for every team.
  • The tour generally takes around an hour and a half, depending on how you play
  • Start whenever you want (even right now!)
  • There is no person assisting you at the starting point or throughout the game (to start, you must use the app and follow the instructions you get by e-mail after the purchase)
  • This self-guided experience is perfect for post-COVID vacations, you can avoid crowds and contact with the public
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 16 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Was cool. A different experience. Would like it to be a bit more exciting.

February 22, 2023

Excellent

June 5, 2022

A good fun, interactive way to explore the city.

May 29, 2022

Product ID: 226456