Highlights
🕵️ Go undercover as a detective and infiltrate the secret society controlling Des Moines
🧩 Crack ciphers and unlock hidden secrets across 12 real-world locations—every mural, statue, and alleyway could hold the next clue
🏙️ Discover famous landmarks and hidden city corners, including Saint Ambrose Cathedral, Homestead Building, and Seth Richards Commercial Block
👥 Play with friends, as a couple, or solo—perfect for families, casual explorers, and team building
📱 Play anytime 24/7 using just your phone—no extra equipment or fixed bookings needed
General Info
📅 Dates: Open daily (Play whenever you want starting August 21, 2026)
🕒 Time: Fully flexible (Play 24/7 at your own pace)
⏳ Duration: Approx. 90 minutes to 2 hours (Casual walking loop of roughly 1.2–2 miles / 2 km)
📍 Starting Point: 100 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309, United States
👤 Age requirement: Suitable for all ages (Minors under 12 require adult supervision)
♿ Accessibility: This outdoor route is not wheelchair accessible
Description
Become an undercover detective for a couple of hours and see Des Moines in a way you haven't before! This self-guided outdoor game blends a scavenger hunt with an escape room played across real city streets. Guided by the Questo app on your phone, you'll pass iconic local landmarks like Saint Ambrose Cathedral, Homestead Building, Hansen Triangle Park, and Seth Richards Commercial Block. At each stop, you'll examine your surroundings for clues, solve clever puzzles, and pick up strange facts about secret societies and conspiracies.
The story: for centuries, a secret society known as The Kingmakers has picked leaders, staged scandals, and pulled the strings of history from the shadows. A whistleblower has just leaked their next move, and you are the agent who has to stop it. Across 12 thrilling chapters, you'll decode symbols, intercept secret messages, and close in on the inner circle. Play with friends, a partner, or solo, whenever you want. Can you expose the conspiracy before their next grand scheme goes off? Grab your tickets for the Des Moines Secret Society game now! Please check the instructions below carefully after purchasing to unlock your game code.
About the venue
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in Des Moines, Iowa, is a historic building transformed into a public museum and event venue. It features a beautiful stained glass globe. Image source: https:/...
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