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How it

Works

How it works

We all get stuck every now and again; there’s no shame in it!  On this page you’ll find three sections covering before, during and after your Quest, each giving you more detail on exactly what it is you need to do next to complete your Quest or make use of the tools in your Quest Pack.

BEFORE YOUR QUEST!

FAQ's

Pick from our themed scavenger Quests.
We’ll send you a physical Quest Pack with all the clues, challenges, equipment you need to solve and secret locations. No boring instructions here — just clever puzzles, quirky facts, and photo-worthy moments.
Gather friends, family, or coworkers. Assign your roles: the navigator, the puzzle-solver, the comedian… (Yes, every team needs one.)
Stroll (or race) through the route, cracking clues, taking fun challenge photos, and exploring hidden gems you didn’t know existed.
The story isn’t finished until you complete the Quest! Scan the QR code at the back of the book.  Completions are here if you can't scan the QR code! All our Quests have been extensively tested by CityQuest Official Testers - but they're only human and can make mistakes!  If you spot anything that we've missed, omitted or simply just got wrong, feel free to reach out to us via the Contact Us page and let us know that you've gotten the better of us!  You never know - we might ask you to become one of our Official Testers too!"

DURING YOUR QUEST

 

Your Quest Pack contains everything you need to complete the Quest. Here are some How To guides for specific Quest Pack items.

NOTE: not all packs contain all items shown here – check your Quest Pack Contents to determine what should be included in the Quest you have bought.

Step 1: Hold it flat!
Find something nearby which is non-metalic and flat. A park bench, stone planter. Allow the needle to settle, then turn your body to face North.

Step 2: Move!
Once the needle has settled, set off in the direction of where the instructions take you – as close as possible!

Only used on certain Quests, and Betty will tell you when it’s needed.
Hold the filter over the panel to reveal a hidden message!

Only used on certain Quests, and Betty will tell you when it’s needed.

A tangram is just a posh jigsaw! Align all the parts into the square to reveal a hidden message!

Only used on certain Quests, and Betty will tell you when it’s needed.

Don’t forget to take off the protective film!

Step 1: Meet the Wheels
You’ve got two discs — a big one (outer) and a small one (inner) — each with letters (and sometimes numbers or symbols) around the edge.
Think of it as a secret alphabet sandwich.

Step 2: Find the Key
Your clue should tell you a “key” — something like “A = M” or “Shift 5” or “Key: D”.
That’s your secret handshake for this code.

Step 3: Line It Up
Turn the inner wheel until your “key” letter on the outer wheel matches the smaller wheel’s letter.
Example: If the key says “A = M”, line up A (outer) to match with M (inner).

Step 4: Decode Like a Boss
- For each letter in your puzzle, find it on the outer wheel.
- Look directly under it on the inner wheel to see its decoded twin.
(Or reverse the process if you’re encrypting.)

Step 5: Keep the Wheels Steady
If you bump them out of place, your secret code turns into nonsense. Hold it still or mark the key spot with a tiny piece of tape.

Step 6: Celebrate the “Aha!”
The moment the gibberish turns into words? That’s your brain doing a victory dance.

Only used on certain Quests, and Betty will tell you when it’s needed.

Find the plaque, inscription or paragraph in your booklet.  Match numbers with words and letters.

For example, the letter "R" would be 6,3 in the previous paragraph.

Once you have two letters, an X and a Y, you have some coordinates!  Use the Letter Grid to match the coordinates with the letter of your answer.  Repeat for however many letters are in the answer!

FINISHING YOUR QUEST

FAQ's

Transpose all your answers from each clue onto your answer sheet
Scan the QR code and select your city/Quest from the dropdown menu. Each Quest has a 12 character alpha-numeric code. IT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO SAY ANYTHING! It’s a random selection of letters and numbers, so don’t worry if it doesn’t spell something out.
Enter your answer one character at a time. Each box will turn green/red depending on whether it’s correct or not.   If you’ve got some wrong answers, take another look at the clues and see if you can work it out. There are hints at the back to help you further, and if you’re truly stuck the answers are upside down at the end of the Quest!   All our Quests have been extensively tested by CityQuest Official Testers - but they're only human and can make mistakes!  If you spot anything that we've missed, omitted or simply just got wrong, feel free to reach out to us via the Contact Us page and let us know that you've gotten the better of us!  You never know - we might ask you to become one of our Official Testers too!"

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