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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Detroit
4.6Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.7 km Detroit App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends, couples, families with older kids and solo thrill-seekers can hunt ten restless spirits across Detroit at their own pace, cracking ciphers and riddles that only the street can answer over about 2 hours and 2.7 km. Anyone who wants a live guide telling ghost stories at a set time, or has young children who scare easily at talk of an Evil One, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.60 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Detroit
A · Start
5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
B · Finish
Detroit Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a ghost tour of Detroit?
It is a self-guided game played on your phone rather than a guided tour. A hooded Oracle sends you after ten restless spirits. Solve each one's unfinished business to catch it and earn a clue, then name the Evil One. Start any time, with no group to join and no guide.
Does it work like a scavenger hunt in Detroit?
In many ways, yes. The app leads you from place to place across town, and at each step you crack ciphers and riddles, some of which only the street in front of you can answer. Every solved mystery gives up a clue that points toward the final spirit.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
The route starts at LBC and loops back to end where it began, covering about 2.7 km. Most players take just under 2 hours, walking and puzzles included. You can pause along the way and continue later if you need a break.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits families with older kids who enjoy a spooky story and a good puzzle. The theme is horror and haunts, with one spirit lying to you and an Evil One to destroy, so it may be too frightening for young children.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no time slot to book, so you can start whenever suits you, day or evening, and move at your own pace through the route.
Is Ghost Hunt in Detroit self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghost Hunt in Detroit start and finish?
It starts at Point 1 - LBC, 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA and finishes at Point 12, Detroit Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. The route is approximately 2.7 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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DARK STORIES OF DETROIT
A self-guided ghost-story route through Detroit
Ghost Hunt in Detroit is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Detroit rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route is self-guided over 2.7 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.7 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English.
