Highlights
🕵️ Go undercover as a detective and infiltrate the secret society controlling Carmel-by-the-Sea
🧩 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 First Church of Christ, Amsterdam, Devendorf Park, and Creason
👥 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 26, 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: Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California 93921, 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea in a way you haven't before! This self-guided outdoor city exploration 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 First Church of Christ, Amsterdam, Devendorf Park, and Creason. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea Secret Society game now! Please check the instructions below carefully after purchasing to unlock your game code.
