Durham Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

Try this outdoor escape game where your city transforms into a thrilling web of clues, puzzles, and hidden messages!

You will play as a detective caught in a high-stakes conspiracy game. Guided only by your phone and your instincts, you’ll gather clues and uncover the truth behind a powerful secret organization planning their boldest move yet: to annihilate or recruit all the world leaders.

This is the perfect blend of mystery thriller, urban adventure, and “holy sh*t, I can’t believe that was part of the game.” If you're into escape rooms, scavenger hunts, or just want to do something different outside that isn't another rooftop bar or the same brunch spot — this is your move.

This is a role-playing outdoor exploration game. You’ll follow a story through the on your phone. The story is divided in 12 chapters and to unlock each chapter you must arrive at a real-world location — plazas, backstreets, monuments, local landmarks — and find a challenge, puzzle, riddle, or hidden code you’ll need to solve to move forward.

Each challenge brings you deeper into the fictional story about the secret organization pulling the strings of all the world events. At the end of the game you'll piece together the conspiracy and see if you can stop them.

• You can play anytime after 3 PM. Buy any ticket and start whenever you're ready — just pull out your phone and PLAY.
• Your phone is the game. You will be fully guided by the . There is no grumpy staff. No waiting in line. No locked rooms. No awkward group intros. No timer on the wall. No stress. Just you and your significant person exploring the city and solving the conspiracy mystery.
• Team up or fly alone. Bring your friends, your date, your overly competitive family — or just do it solo. It's fun for everybody!
• There is no age requirement, but kids under 12 y/o must be accompanied by an adult.
• Optional: pen & paper to joint down clues. Not required, but you’ll look 200% more cool.

2.Download the on your smartphone 📲, login with your email and find the game inside your profile page 🔓.

3.Head outdoors to the Starting Point & start the activity. DO NOT ENTER ANY BUILINGS! The activity takes place outside and the Questo app will guide you all the way.📍

Questo is your ticket to real-world adventure, blending storytelling with thrilling exploration! 🌍✨ Powered by local creators, our immersive, self-guided games are available in over 500 cities worldwide. Join more than 1,000,000+ explorers who’ve turned ordinary walks into epic quests! 🗺️🔎 Discover hidden gems, solve fun puzzles, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

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💡New to Questo? Check out the videos below or our Player’s Guide for everything you need to know before you start!

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