Shadows of Hoboken: Exploration Game & Self-Guided Tour

Hoboken is quiet on the surface—but beneath the charm, a dangerous syndicate hides in plain sight. As a seasoned detective, you’ve been building a case, and now you’re closer than ever.

Your informant has scattered encrypted thumb drives across the city, each holding critical evidence. But trust is fragile, and fear runs deep—they won’t hand over everything unless you prove you can solve the trail of riddles left behind.

Step into this real-world mystery, follow the clues, and expose the truth—one puzzle at a time. You’ll walk the streets of Hoboken, uncover secrets from past and present, and push your mind and teamwork to the limit. Bring a trusted partner. Your city needs you. The case won’t solve itself.

• Explore Hoboken and learn about the past and present of many sites.
• Solve word puzzles to get clues to help you get information to take down a crime syndicate.
• Enjoy your afternoon learning about Hoboken.
• Win virtual rewards inside the and climb the leaderboard!

This is an outdoor self-guided exploration game that will take up to ⏲️2 hours and 🚶‍♂️5000 steps (3 miles) and will teach you more about Hoboken's history than most of your school's lessons! You will visit 14 locations, find clues, crack codes, solve puzzles and learn fun historical facts about the main landmarks in the city.

HOW DOES IT WORK❓

This game is perfect for everyone: solo adventurers, couples, groups of friends and even families with kids! You will be guided by the Questo mobile app on your smartphone and explore Hoboken on foot. The experience is 100% private and You don't need anything else than your phone and your inner adventure spirit!

1.Buy your tickets & check the confirmation email 🎫

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 the 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 our Player’s Guide for everything you need to know before you start!

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